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San Blas
from $7,790
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Secrets of Central America

Colon - Puntarenas - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Learn Fort San Lorenzo's history
  • See San Blas Islands' marine life
  • Experience Coiba Island adventure
  • Witness Drake Bay rainforest
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Colon / Puntarenas
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Variable
Explore Panama and Costa Rica aboard Le Bellot on an 11-day cruise. Sail through the Panama Canal, visit Fort San Lorenzo, the San Blas Islands, Pearl Islands, Darién National Park, Coiba Island, Rio Esquinas, Drake Bay, and Curú Wildlife Refuge. Experience wildlife viewing, Zodiac landings, and cultural encounters with indigenous communities.
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Panama City's Bridge of the Americas
from $11,495
EBD
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Panama and Costa Rica: Crossing the Canal

Panama City - San Jose - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Stroll historic Panama City
  • Experience the Panama Canal
  • Watch whales in Golfo Dulce
  • Explore the mangroves of Quepos
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Panama City / San Jose
Activities
Village Visits, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Exploration, Kayaking, Whale Watching
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Variable
Join a 10-day cruise on the Douglas Mawson, navigating the Panama Canal and exploring Central America's rich ecosystems and vibrant local cultures. Experience the blend of impressive engineering and diverse wildlife amidst tropical environments.
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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
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Puntarenas / Colon
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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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Ruins in Colon, Panama
from $13,300
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Costa Rica & Panama Coastal Expedition Cruise

Liberia Airport to Panama City - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Voyager
  • Explore Santa Rosa Wilderness
  • Visit Embera Cultural Village
  • Cross Panama Canal
  • Discover Guna Yala Islands
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Liberia / Panama City
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Snorkeling
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Variable
Experience a 15-day expedition cruise from Liberia, Costa Rica, to Panama City, Panama, aboard Safari Voyager. Explore remote national parks, tropical islands, vibrant reefs, and Indigenous communities while kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, and crossing the iconic Panama Canal on an unforgettable small-ship adventure.
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $6,125
Solo Deal
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Inland Costa Rica, the Panama Canal and Pearl Islands

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
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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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
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Puerto Caldera / Balboa
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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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Panama Canal
from $14,495
EBD
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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
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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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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
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Local Market Visits
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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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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $2,010
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Costa Rica & Panama

Puerto Caldera Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Discover Quepos's authentic charm
  • Experience Golfito's allure
  • Swim Bahia Potrero's calm waters
  • Marvel at Arenal's majestic volcano
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Puerto Caldera / Puerto Caldera
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Star Clipper through Costa Rica and Panama, exploring lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and vibrant marine life. Highlights include Manuel Antonio, Coiba Island, and Isla Tortuga’s turquoise waters.
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Snorkeling
from $7,910
No SS
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Panama, Colombia & Caribbean Islands

Colon - Fort-de-France - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Cartagena colonial old town
  • Visit Santa Marta and Sierra Nevada
  • Visit Bonaire reef marine park
  • Visit Fort-de-France landmarks
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Colon / Fort de France
Activities
Scuba Diving
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Variable
Set sail on an 11-day cruise through Panaman, Colombia and Caribbean Islands aboard Le Bellot. Visit Cartagena and Santa Marta with guided historic and cultural excursions. Explore the San Blas Islands for beaches, snorkeling, and Kuna culture. The voyage combines nature, culture, and Caribbean island experiences.
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Waterfront views and distinct Dutch colonial facades along the vibrant Handelskade in Willemstad, Curacao
from $7,965
OBC $200
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A Colorful Christmas Season

Curacao to Panama - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Cloud Spirit
  • Explore Willemstad, Curacao
  • See colorful Dutch gabled houses
  • Visit San Felipe Fort
  • Transit the Panama Canal
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Willemstad / Panama City
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Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Curacao to Panama cruise aboard Sea Cloud Spirit. Explore colorful Willemstad, discover historic Cartagena, sail through the Panama Canal, and conclude in Panama City.
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Look for unique birds and other wildlife in the rain forest!
from $12,965
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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
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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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