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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
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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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Ruins at the Fortress of Santiago
from $1,087
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Portobelo Extension

4 Day Itinerary
  • Snorkel in the bay of Portobelo
  • Visit Aguas Clara Visitor Center
  • Explore Gatun Lake busy waterway
  • Visit UNESCO Portobelo Forts
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Panama City / Panama City
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover Panama's allure with a day exploring Aguas Clara, San Lorenzo Fort, and Portobelo's historic port. Snorkel along picturesque bays and witness colonial charm, designated a UNESCO Patrimony for Humanity.
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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
Activity Level
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
Archaeological Site Visits, Kayaking, Whale Watching
Activity Level
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
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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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
Activity Level
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
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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
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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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $6,450
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Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Panama to Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Transit the Panama Canal
  • Meet Indigenous people of Guna Yala
  • Look for unique tropical wildlife
  • See colonial architecture
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Panama City / Cartagena
Activity Level
Variable
Discover an astonishing trove of natural and cultural treasures as you navigate the Caribbean coasts of Panama and Colombia on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Sail from Panama City to Cartagena, with stops in Portobelo, Guna Yala, Archipelago, and more.
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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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Sloth sighting on a Costa Rica tour
from $16,095
EBD
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Costa Rica and The Panama Canal

San Jose - Panama City - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Discover Hacienda Doka
  • Hike Curu Wildlife Refuge
  • Tour Manuel Antonio Park
  • Navigate Golfo Dulce
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San Jose / Panama City
Activities
Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Village Visits, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 12-day cruise on the Douglas Mawson, exploring the diverse coastlines of Costa Rica and Panama. Discover lush rainforests, vibrant marine life, and enjoy a daylight passage through the iconic Panama Canal.
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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
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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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
Starts / Ends
Balboa / Oranjestad
Activities
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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