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Sloth sighting on a Costa Rica tour
from $16,095
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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, Village Visits, Hiking, Rainforest Exploration, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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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
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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
Activities
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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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
Activities
Ziplining
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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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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $12,295
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Panama Canal Transit, Colombia & the Grenadines

Panama City - Bridgetown - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Azzurra
  • Explore Cartagena walled Old Town
  • Discover Santa Marta oldest city
  • Tour Willemstad Queen Emma Bridge
  • See Mayreau Island Station Hill
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Panama City / Bridgetown
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Variable
Set sail on a 12-day Caribbean cruise from Bridgetown aboard the Emerald Azzurra, exploring islands like Bequia and Mayreau. Conclude your journey in Panama City after traversing the historic Panama Canal and enjoying vibrant local cultures and stunning coastal views.
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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
SS 25%
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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
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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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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
Activity Level
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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Relax on the shores of the Caribbean
from $12,295
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Grenadines, Colombia & Panama Canal Transit

Bridgetown - Panama City - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Azzurra
  • Explore Bequia Caribbean lifestyle
  • Admire Cartagena Old Town
  • See San Blas Islands nature
  • Navigate the Panama Canal
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Bridgetown / Panama City
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 12-day Caribbean cruise from Bridgetown aboard the Emerald Azzurra, exploring islands like Bequia and Mayreau. Conclude your journey in Panama City after traversing the historic Panama Canal and enjoying vibrant local cultures and stunning coastal views.
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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
Activities
Small Ship Sailing, Archaeological Site Visits, 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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Ruins in Colon, Panama
from $6,695
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South American Explorer: Temples, Jungles & the Panama Canal

Lima to Colon - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore Ancient Peru
  • Discover Colombia's Wildlife
  • Transit Panama Canal
  • Experience Ecuador's Coast
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Callao / Colon
Activities
Citizen Science, Photography Seminars, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 10-day expedition from Callao (Lima), Peru to Colon, Panama aboard MV Discoverer. Explore ancient archaeological sites, Ecuador’s Pacific coast, Colombia’s biodiverse rainforests, and the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal while enjoying wildlife encounters, cultural discoveries, and enriching days at sea.
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