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Tranquil shores and swaying palms welcome you to Cayman Brac
from $4,240
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Panama to Jamaica

Balboa - Montego Bay - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Balboa’s architecture
  • Transit Panama Canal’s locks
  • Discover Portobelo’s Spanish forts
  • Tour Puerto Limon’s markets
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Balboa / Isla de Providencia
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 15-day cruise from Balboa to Montego Bay aboard the Star Clippers, sailing through the Panama Canal and exploring cultural gems like Portobelo and Puerto Limon. Relax at sea and visit beautiful beaches in Bocas del Toro and the diving hotspots of George Town and Cayman Brac before concluding your journey in Jamaica.
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Balboa
from $3,150
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Panama to Aruba

12 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Transit the Panama Canal locks
  • Walk colonial Balboa streets
  • Explore forts in Portobelo
  • Visit San Blas and Guna villages
  • See Cartagena and Santa Marta
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Balboa / Oranjestad
Activities
Snorkeling, Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Sail the Panama Canal on a 10-day Star Clippers cruise through Central America. Begin in Balboa, then transit the Panama Canal and see the locks in action. Explore Spanish forts in Portobelo, meet the Guna people in the San Blas Islands, and discover Colombia’s coastal cities of Cartagena and Santa Marta. Enjoy scenic days under sail.
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Paradise Tropical Island - Bocas del Toro archipelago - Island Colon
from $24,990
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Pristine Islands of the Bahamas & the Panama Canal

Nassau - Panama City - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Explore Nassau’s colonial streets
  • Visit Staniel Cay’s beaches
  • Discover San Salvador’s coral reefs
  • Meet Cabo de La Vela’s Wayuu people
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Nassau / Panama City
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Join an 11-day cruise from Nassau to Panama City on the Scenic Eclipse, exploring the Bahamas' clear waters and vibrant island cultures. Experience highlights like Pig Beach and the Panama Canal, blending leisure with cultural discovery.
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Boats Moored to the Quay at Bridgetown Harbour
from $4,450
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Barbados to Panama

15 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Explore Bridgetown, Barbados
  • Enjoy Grenada's unique aromas
  • Discover Dutch colonial Curacao
  • Transit the historic Panama Canal
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Bridgetown / Balboa
Activity Level
Variable
Starting at the Caribbean port of Bridgetown, this 15-day cruise aboard the Royal Clipper sails through the turquoise Caribbean waters en route to the Panama Canal, visiting Grenada, Bonaire, Curacao, Aruba, and Colombia along the way. Explore the tropical jungles, snorkel in vibrant reefs, immerse yourself in tribal culture, and marvel at the Panama Canal.
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Panama's turquoise waters
from $4,450
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Panama to Antigua

15 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Explore Balboa’s colonial charm
  • Transit Panama’s iconic canal
  • Discover San Blas culture
  • Enjoy Aruba’s clear waters
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Balboa / St. John's
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 15-day Royal Clipper cruise from Balboa, Panama, featuring a full Panama Canal transit and visits to the San Blas Islands, Cartagena, and the Caribbean gems of Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire. Experience lush Grenada and volcanic St. Lucia, and finish your journey in Antigua, all while enjoying elegant sailing and stunning island views.
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The vivid colors of the San Blas Islands
from $4,330
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Barbados to Panama

Bridgetown - Balboa - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Bridgetown’s heritage
  • Discover St. George’s coastal views
  • Admire Kralendijk’s marine life
  • Wander Willemstad’s streets
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Bridgetown / Balboa
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 15-day cruise with Star Clipper from Bridgetown, Barbados, exploring the Caribbean’s rich culture and history, ending in Balboa, Panama. Visit stunning destinations like Tobago Cays, Grenada, and the San Blas Islands, and experience the Panama Canal.
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Deans Blue Hole
from $5,175
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West Caribbean Cruise

Belize - Fort Lauderdale - 10 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Belize City
  • Sail toward Grand Cayman
  • Swim with stingrays
  • Discover Montego Bay
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Belize City / Fort Lauderdale
Activities
Helicopter Tours, Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 10-day SH Vega cruise through the Western Caribbean. Explore Mayan ruins in Belize, relax on Grand Cayman's beaches, snorkel Montego Bay’s reefs, and visit Jamaica’s mountains. Enjoy birdwatching at Great Inagua, swim with sharks in the Exumas, and marvel at Nassau’s beauty.
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Guests bird watch during sunrise from a zodiac at Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California, Baja California, Mexico
from $6,160
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Baja California Holiday Voyage: A Living Sea and Desert Isles

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Explore the islands and caves
  • Search for marine animals
  • Snorkel among fish and sea lions
  • Visit the town of Santa Rosalia
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Visit Isla Rasa
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Loreto / Loreto
Activities
Hiking, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Sea of Cortez among the best places in the world to see a great variety of whales, plus dolphins in abundance. With a flexible itinerary, rely on our expert staff to follow the seasonal movements of migrating birds and feeding whales ensuring excellent wildlife sightings. Hike forests of giant cacti, snorkel with sea lions and discover rare wildlife among desert islands.
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Mountains by the ocean in St Lucia
from $8,490
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Panama, Colombia & Caribbean Islands

Colon to Fort-de-France - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Sail through the Central America.
  • See San Blas, Bonaire & Grenadines
  • Experience swim and snorkel.
  • Learn traditions of the Kuna people
  • Dive with an experienced instructor
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Colon / Fort de France
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Join Le Bellot for an exceptional 13-day cruise sailing from Colón to Fort-de-France. This itinerary gives you the opportunity to appreciate the richness and diversity of Afro-Caribbean cultures, an azure blue sky, and white-sand beaches. Visit stunning ports, including Portobelo, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Mayreau Island, and Soufriére.
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Transitioning the Panama Canal
from $323
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Panama Canal Full Transit

1 Day Itinerary
  • See the Panama City skyline
  • Learn the history of the canal
Activity Level
Relaxed
This Panama City one-day tour takes you on the incredible journey from the Atlantic Ocean all the way to the Pacific Ocean, traversing two impressive locks via the manmade wonder that is the Panama Canal.
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View of the Miraflores Locks
from $276
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Panama Canal Partial Transit

½ Day Itinerary
  • Transit through Miraflores Locks
  • Learn the history of the canal
Activity Level
Relaxed
Climb aboard and experience the "Eighth Wonder of the World" first hand as you transit through the Miraflores Locks to the Pacific Ocean.
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