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Explore the top-rated Costa Rica small ship cruises below.  Adventure Life works with all the top-rated small ship cruise lines visiting San Jose, Puerto Caldera, Playas Del Coco, Quepos, and Curu Reserve, and we help match you with the perfect small ship and cruise itinerary for your specific tastes and needs. There are countless advantages to exploring on a small ship cruise versus a large cruise ship including avoiding crowds and being able to visit and explore smaller ports and scenic shorelines that large ships simply cannot access. The cost of Costa Rica small ship cruises start at $1,600 for a trip of 6 to 15 days in 2023. Tell us about your dream Costa Rica small ship cruise and our team of travel planners will help you make it a reality.  
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Surf the waves of Costa Rica's pristine beaches
$6,359
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San Diego to San Jose (Puerto Caldera)

15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore San Diego
  • Visit the cliffs of Cabo San Lucas
  • Discover Isla Espíritu
  • Enjoy Sea of Cortez
Starts / Ends:
San Diego / San Jose
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Spa Relaxation, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Cruise Details
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Trekking through Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica.
$6,820
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Costa Rica & the Panama Canal

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
Activities:
Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
$1,600
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Costa Rica & Panama

Puerto Caldera Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Enjoy Isla Tortugas
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
  • Explore Coiba National Park
  • Visit Golfo de Chiriquí
Starts / Ends:
Puerto Caldera / Puerto Caldera
Activities:
Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
$6,580
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Wild Guanacaste & Monteverde: Costa Rica’s Mangroves, Mists & Mountains

9 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Spot incredible bird life
  • Explore Guanacaste
  • Visit a wildlife refuge
  • See active volcanoes
Starts / Ends:
San Jose / San Jose
Activities:
Land & Sea Exploration, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Spot stunning wildlife in the tree canopy
$4,190
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Wild Costa Rica Escape

6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Navigate Costa Rica’s Guanacaste
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
  • Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
Starts / Ends:
Puerto Caldera / Puerto Caldera
Activities:
Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Cruise Details
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Bright blue waters of the Caribbean sea
$12,990
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Coastal Adventures: Costa Rica & Panama

San Jose - Panama City - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Azzurra
  • Explore beaches and landscapes
  • Visit Marina Golfito
  • Wildlife refuge and farm visit
Starts / Ends:
Puntarenas / Panama City
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Cruise Details
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Dolphins Jumping in Baja
$7,349
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San Jose (Punta Arenas) to San Diego

15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore San Diego
  • Visit the cliffs of Cabo San Lucas
  • Discover Isla Espíritu
  • Enjoy Sea of Cortez
Starts / Ends:
San Jose / San Diego
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Spa Relaxation, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Cruise Details
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$6,434
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San Diego to San José (Puntarenas)

15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore San Diego
  • Visit the cliffs of Cabo San Lucas
  • Discover Isla Espíritu
  • Enjoy Sea of Cortez
Starts / Ends:
San Diego / San Jose
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Spa Relaxation, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Cruise Details
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