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Cruise along the Costa Rican coast to Panama.
Discover the Central American neighbours of Costa Rica and Panama on an eight-day Adventure Cruising experience. Central America is a place to fall in love with nature – be it dense, wildlife-filled forests, white beaches with irresistible waters, or vast jungle-ringed lakes – and you’ll get to experience it all on this memorable small-ship cruise. Aboard the M/S Panorama, set sail through the Pacific, passing by the thickets of Manuel Antonio National Park, the secondary forests of Corcovado National Park the stunning Coiba Island and Granito de Oro and onwards to Panama’s capital and its grand Canal. Discover a diverse range of wildlife, meet local indigenous groups at an Embera village, and sit back and relax on the sun deck between swims. This is truly a unique corner of Central America, and how better to explore it than on an idyllic cruising voyage.
- Start
- Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Finish
- Panama City, Panama
- Destinations
- Costa Rica, Panama
- Style
- Peregrine
- Theme
- Adventure Cruising
- Code
- PMSR
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 7
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 50
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Why you'll love this trip
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Drop anchor in smaller port towns like Quepos away from the larger ships. Because of the size of your adventure cruise, your choices are endless on where to stop.
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Discover the depths of the Costa Rican jungle in Manuel Antonio National Park, taking a guided walk through the thickets of the fragile rainforest with an expert naturalist.
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On your cruising days, take regular swim stops off the boat, keep learning with on-board lectures from your naturalist guide, or simply laze on the sundeck with a good book – it’s up to you.
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Meet with one of the seven indigenous groups of Panama on an excursion to an Embera village, discovering their handicrafts, sharing lunch and enjoying a dance with the locals.
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Cruise into port at the mighty Panama City, a modern city full of history. As the major trading route connecting the Pacific and Adriatic, the Panama Canal is a marvel to see in action.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip is operated by our partners at Variety Cruises and is best suited to independent travellers who want flexibility from their itinerary. On Variety Cruises, all shore excursions are optional, so you don’t have to pay for an activity you’re not interested in. Trips operated by Variety begin at the port, do not include tips and require solo travellers to pay a mandatory single supplement.
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This is a small ship Adventure Cruising, which means you’ll be sailing on a motorised yacht with 30–50 other people. Wi-Fi is available for a small charge.
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Most of our departures run in peak season, when the seas are calmer. The ship will experience some roll and pitch in choppy conditions, however all of our ships come equipped with stabilisers to minimise movement. There will be seasickness tablets on board and your crew will do all they can to minimise any discomfort.
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Our ship moves under engine power, rather than sailing, so all cabins will experience light engine noise when the ship is moving (and occasionally when we drop anchor). It’s probably worth packing earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.
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Onshore activities and excursions will involve a bit of walking. You’ll be visiting ancient sites and historical places, and at times you may have to cross cobbled streets and uneven ground, sometimes in hot conditions. If you have any concerns, please speak to your group leader before taking part.
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For getting to small islets, coves and prime snorkelling spots, it is sometimes necessary to use a Zodiac boat. You will need to be comfortable climbing in and out of one during wet and dry landings.
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There are no lifts (elevators) on board our ships, so you’ll have to navigate a few steep flights of stairs (fitted with handrails) to access all the decks.
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Panorama
Relaunched in 2014, the M/S Panorama offers the highest standards of comfort, safety and sustainability that cruising has to offer. This three...
Itinerary
Accommodation
- M/Y Panorama (1 night)
Meals Included
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Panorama (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Quepos - Titi Forest Canopy Tour - EUR95
- Quepos - Manuel Antonio National Park - EUR85
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Panorama (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Drake Bay - Corcovado National Park/Osa Penisula Exploration Walk - EUR130
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
A permit is required to visit Corcovado National Park and must be booked in advance. Permits are not guaranteed as the park limits the number of visitors. Please contact your sales agent if you would like to prebook this optional activity to Corcovado. We recommend you book this activity at least 3 months in advance.Accommodation
- M/Y Panorama (1 night)
Included Activities
- Coiba Island Walking Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Panorama (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Panorama (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Darien Natoinal Park - Embera Indigenous Culture Tour - EUR160
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Panorama (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Panama City - Miraflores locks, Casco Viejo and Panama Canal museum - EUR80
- Panama City - Gatun Lake, Panama Canal Museum & San Lorenzo - EUR115
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinnersTransport
Small Cruise ShipAccommodation
Small cruise ship (7 nights)Included Activities
- Coiba Island Walking Tour
Dates & availability - 2021 season
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Important notes
Your voyage is operated by our partner company, Variety Cruises.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
On this itinerary, shore excursions are optional and are paid on board the ship in Euro’s. The price and a description of these excursions are listed in the day to day itinerary. Prices are approximate and all activities are subject to availability and may require minimum numbers to operate.
A permit is required to visit Corcovado National Park and must be booked in advance. Permits are not guaranteed as the park limits the number of visitors. Please contact your sales agent if you would like to prebook this optional activity to Corcovado. We recommend you book this activity at least 3 months in advance.
SINGLE TRAVELLERS
It is not possible to share with a stranger on a Variety Cruises voyage and single travellers must pay the Single Occupancy rate.
MINIMUM AGE
Children from the age of 7 can be accommodated on these voyages. Each boat has one cabin category that will accommodate a 3rd person allowing for triple sharing. Any child under the age of 18 must share with an adult.
DISEMBARKATION POINT
Please read the itinerary carefully as certain departure will disembark at an alternative port.

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