Day 1 San José to Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica | Embark
Board Scenic Eclipse, your home away from home, in the early afternoon to explore beautiful Costa Rica and Panama.
Day 2 Isla Tortugas | Curú National Park
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
This morning, you awake in a tropical paradise, Isla Tortugas. Remote and pristine, it will ease you gently into your Costa Rica adventure.
On arrival at Curú National Park, visit the Curú Wildlife Refuge. Be introduced to a variety of wildlife that thrives here, including up to 200 species of birds, capuchin and howler monkeys as well as sloths and anteaters.
Day 3 Quepos
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Whether a wildlife lover, thrill-seeker or budding chef, today there is an array of activities that will suit you.
Freechoice: Take a boat ride through the mangroves and learn about this a unique and fragile ecosystem, or join a guide through the trails of the Extravaganza Rainforest. Experience a fun and informative tour of local cuisine, or if you would like some adventure, fly through the treetops of the Titi Canopy or have surf lessons in Manuel Antonio Beach.
Day 4 At Sea
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Enjoy a relaxed day at sea onboard Scenic Eclipse. There is ample time to rejuvenate. Why not choose a class in one of the fitness spaces or try one of the therapy lounges in Senses Spa.
Day 5 Darién National Park, Panama
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Darién National Park is one of the most important UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites in Central America and is only accessible by water on a small ship. A natural bridge spanning the two Americas, it houses a myriad of habitats, ranging from rocky coastlines and sandy beaches to mangroves. It is one of the few remaining examples in the world of a protected area inhabited by humans.
Day 6 Utria National Park, Colombia
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Sitting on Colombia’s Pacific coast is the lush tract of Utría National Park. From coral reefs and mangroves in the marine realm to tropical rainforest and rocky beaches where sea turtles come to lay their eggs, few places in the world encompass the diversity of Utría’s ecosystems.
Today choose one of the Freechoice activities or join a more active Discovery excursion.
Freechoice: Choose to experience a mangrove swamp on walkways that wind through this fragile ecosystem, or visit Playa Blanca and take the opportunity to explore one of the white beaches of the Colombian Pacific coast at the leisure.
Discovery: Venture into the rainforest with a local guide to see an amazing wealth of plant and animal life, or kayak the calm waters of Utria and witness the great wealth of bird and other animal life in this rich habitat.
Day 7 At Sea
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Relaxation beckons with so many choices on board you will wonder how time passes so quickly.
Day 8 Isla de la Plata, Ecuador
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Isla de la Plata is a small island off Ecuador’s central coast. Part of Machalilla National Park, the uninhabited island features beaches, headlands, and shrubland. It’s known for its many marine birds, like the blue-footed and masked boobies.
Day 9 At Sea
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
The relaxation continues. Try a game of bridge or canasta in the Observatory Lounge or tempt your palate with a wine tasting.
Day 10 Salaverry, Peru
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Salaverry is the gateway to the cultural capital of Peru, picturesque Trujillo and the amazing ruins of Chan Chan.
Freechoice: Discover the sacred adobe temples, the Pyramid of the Sun and Moon or explore the amazing World Heritage-listed site of Chan Chan. Alternatively, choose to tour the charming colonial city of Trujillo and the Archaeological Museum.
Enrich: Be amazed with the grace and elegance of the Peruvian Paso horse in a charming display of these beautiful and authentic animals.
Day 11 Isla Guanape
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- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Lying off the Pacific Ocean coast of Peru this small island chain is a wildlife refuge and home to large colonies of inquisitive Southern seas lions and hundreds of seabirds.
Day 12 Lima (Callao), Peru | Disembark
The cruise ends this morning in Callao (Lima) as you say farewell to your crew. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for the flight homeward.