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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $6,801
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Exploring Arenal Volcano, Pearl Islands and the Panama Canal

San Jose to Panama - 9 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Arenal Volcano exploration
  • Relax in Ecotermales hot springs
  • Pearl Islands snorkeling
  • Navigate the Panama Canal
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San Jose / Panama City
Activities
Snorkeling, Kayaking, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Arrive in San Jose, transfer to La Fortuna and start the 9-day land and sea adventure. Explore Arenal Volcano and rainforest trails. Fly to Panama City and embark National Geographic Quest. Kayak, hike, and cruise the Panama Canal, Gatun Lake, and Pearl Islands while snorkeling, exploring fortresses, and discovering tropical wildlife.
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Tortuga Island beach
from $7,500
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Costa Rica Unbound

Golfito to Quepos - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra
  • Visit a private beach in Los Mogos
  • Spot wide variety of wildlife
  • See coral reefs in Puerto Jimenez
  • Take a thrilling whitewater rafting
  • Enjoy snorkeling in Biesanz Beach
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Golfito / Quepos
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day luxury cruise on M/Y Kontiki Wayra, exploring Costa Rica's breathtaking Pacific coast. Sail through Golfito, Los Mogos, Punta Adela, Caño Island, Puerto Jiménez, & Corcovado National Park before arriving at Quepos. Experience stunning landscapes, vibrant marine life, pristine beaches, & gourmet dining aboard this exquisite yacht.
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Costa Rica Toucan Bird
from $2,010
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Costa Rica to Panama

Puerto Caldera - Balboa - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Puerto Caldera’s coast
  • Relax on Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Experience Golfito’s rich history
  • Snorkel in Golfo de Chiriqui’s
Starts / Ends
Puerto Caldera / Balboa
Activities
Ziplining
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Star Clipper, starting in Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica. Explore stunning beaches, vibrant marine parks, and rich history before concluding your adventure in Balboa, Panama.
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Ocean view of the edge of Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
from $6,450
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The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys

Colon to Puntarenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville
  • Visit San Blas Islands
  • Cross Panama Canal locks
  • Discover Balboa waterfront district
  • Reach Puntarenas Pacific coast
Starts / Ends
Colon / Puntarenas
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Panama and Costa Rica on an 8-day voyage aboard Le Bougainville. Visit Colon, Portobelo, the San Blas Islands, Balboa, Quepos, and Puntarenas. Cross the Panama Canal, discover Afro-Caribbean heritage, meet Indigenous communities, relax at sea, and experience rainforest-lined Pacific shores.
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Clear waters of the Caribbean sea
from $7,170
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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea - with Smithsonian Journeys

Puntarenas to Colon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Explore Darien National Park
  • Embera village visit
  • See Miraflores Locks view
  • Experience Guna community encounter
Starts / Ends
Puntarenas / Colon
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Puntarenas to Colon aboard Le Laperouse. Explore Quepos, Darien National Park, Flamenco Island, the San Blas Islands, and complete the full Panama Canal crossing with cultural encounters and wildlife viewing.
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Keel-billed Toucan
from $6,230
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Central America Jewels & Panama Canal

Colon to Puntarenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Explore San Blas Islands
  • Discover Historic Portobelo
  • Transit Panama Canal
  • Encounter Costa Rica Wildlife
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Colon / Puntarenas
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Panama and Costa Rica on this 8-day voyage from Colón to Puntarenas aboard Le Laperouse. Travel through the Panama Canal, visit the San Blas Islands, Portobelo and Darién National Park, and discover local communities, coastal landscapes and wildlife. The journey also includes time at sea and excursions in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula region.
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Panama Canal
from $5,772
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Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Observe animals in their habitat
  • Kayak through magical mangroves
  • Transit the historical Panama Canal
  • Explore Gulf of Panama beaches
Activity Level
Variable
Discover Costa Rica & Panama on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Venture into remote wilderness and hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, explore idyllic islands, snorkel over a vibrant coral reef, and take an expedition landing craft cruise through mangroves.
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Beautiful beach of Corcovado National Park
from $4,200
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Pura Vida Express

Golfito to Drake Bay - 5 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra
  • Visit a private beach in Los Mogos
  • See coral reefs in Puerto Jimenez
  • Enjoy water activities
  • Spot wide variety of wildlife
Starts / Ends
Golfito / Drake Bay
Activities
Small Ship Sailing, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the stunning Pacific coast of Costa Rica with a 5-day luxury cruise onboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra. Sail through Golfito, Los Mogos, Puerto Jiménez, Punta Adela, and Corcovado National Park. Experience the breathtaking scenery, abundant marine life, and pristine beaches.
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Panama Canal
from $14,495
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Costa Rica and The Panama Canal

San Jose - Panama - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Cross Panama Canal
  • Explore biodiverse rainforests
  • Visit Coiba National Park
  • Enjoy Manuel Antonio National Park
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San Jose / Panama City
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle to explore Central America's rich ecosystems, from Costa Rica's diverse wildlife to Panama's vibrant coral reefs. Experience a memorable daylight transit through the historic Panama Canal, witnessing this engineering marvel firsthand.
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Crossing a stream on Osa Peninsula
from $7,700
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Costa Rica's Pure Life Adventure Cruise

Liberia Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Voyager
  • Hike Murciélago Bay trails
  • Snorkel Isla Tortuga reefs
  • Paddle Curú mangrove waterways
  • Spot monkeys in Osa
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Liberia / Liberia
Activity Level
Variable
Sail Costa Rica’s wild Pacific coast on this 8-day roundtrip cruise from Liberia aboard Safari Voyager. Hike remote trails in Murciélago Bay, explore the wildlife-rich Curú Wildlife Refuge, and paddle through the tropical fjord of Golfo Dulce. Enjoy expert-led kayaking, snorkeling, and scenic hikes.
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Gray Whale tail splashing
from $8,540
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In Search of the Great Whales – with Smithsonian Journeys

Cabo San Lucas Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Relax on Cabo San Lucas beaches
  • Guerrero Negro whale watching
  • Snorkel Cabo Pulmo coral reefs
  • Visit Los Islotes sea lions
Starts / Ends
Cabo San Lucas / Cabo San Lucas
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Sail along Baja California on an 11-day cruise aboard Le Bellot. Start and end in Cabo San Lucas, explore UNESCO marine parks, snorkel at coral reefs, encounter sea lions, grey whales, dolphins, and admire volcanic islands, deserts, and colonial towns for an unforgettable wildlife and cultural journey.
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Look for unique birds and other wildlife in the rain forest!
from $12,965
EBD 30%
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Natural Wonders, Engineering Marvels

Puntarenas - Colon - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Cloud Spirit
  • Explore Nicoya Peninsula beaches
  • Visit Pearl Islands Discover Pea
  • Discover Marina Flamingo
  • Relax at Playa Panama
  • Sail through the Panama Canal
Starts / Ends
Puntarenas / Colon
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the essence of “Pura Vida” on a 13-day Panama cruise from Puntarenas to Colon. Visit Punta Leona, Marina Flamingo, Playa Panama, Quepos, Puerto Jimenez, the Pearl Islands, and the San Blas Archipelago, exploring rainforests, beaches, & marinas while encountering diverse wildlife and witnessing the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal.
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