Windstar Cruises

COSTA RICA & PANAMA CANAL

Come find the natural and man-made wonders combined on this exotic Costa Rican and Panama Canal cruise full of bucket list places and activities.  Learn about the area from a local Naturalist on board, then take a Zodiac ashore and find rare experiences for yourself. Hike through Manuel Antonio National Park in search of its lovely beaches and abundant animal life. Soar high above the Quepos jungle floor as you zipline searching for such wildlife residents as monkeys, sloths, and toucans, then explore Golfo Dulce with some of the most intense rainforest landscapes in the world. Take a daylight transit through the massive Panama Canal, one of the world’s most stunning feats of engineering on a ship that lets you see it all. Looking for more Go in-land and combine the best of the land and sea with a Cruise Tour that includes this itinerary: Monteverde Cloud Forest & Arenal Volcano Cruise Tour

05/16/2025 through 01/27/2026
05/16/2025 through 02/09/2026

Day 1 Puerto Caldera is a small port city on the coast of Costa Rica and a frequent stop for cruises in Central America. Visitors to Puerto Caldera can sample authentic eats at a number of local restaurants, stroll the beach at Caldera Bulevar, or try their hand at surfing or fishing.
Day 2 Nestled between the Osa Peninsula and Costa Rica’s south Pacific Coast is Golfo Dulce (Sweet Gulf), a large bay ringed by secluded beaches and the wonderful biodiversity of the region. Of the many tourist attractions Costa Rica has to offer, Golfo Dulce is the perfect destination for nature lovers, both those seeking adventure and those who want only to relax under a palm tree on the beach.

Arrive Time: 8:00 AM – Depart Time: 6:00 PM
Day 3

Arrive Time: 6:00 AM – Depart Time: 5:00 PM
Day 4

Arrive Time: 7:00 AM – Depart Time: 6:00 PM
Day 5 Enjoy this day at sea as you travel to your next port of call. This is an opportunity to swim, catch some sun on deck or take advantage of the many activities that are onboard your ship. Eat heartily, take a nap and get ready for the next port of call ! This is what makes cruising so great.
Day 6 Balboa, Panama rests on the Southern tip of the Panama Canal, with the capital city of Panama lying just on the opposite side. It is a wonderful tourist community for anyone visiting the Panama Canal.

Arrive Time: 8:00 AM – Depart Time: 5:00 PM
Day 7

An essential passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Panama Canal is an extraordinary technological landmark and a testament to human innovation. Built in the early twentieth century by American engineers, the canal weaves through the Panamanian isthmus and allows easy access for commercial freighters and cruise ships alike. This stretch of Central America, with lush rain forests and glittering water, makes for an enjoyable cruise.



Arrive Time: 4:00 AM – Depart Time: 6:00 PM
Day 8 Northwest of Panama City lies the capital city of Colón, a gateway to the Panama Canal.

Golfo Dulce

Nestled between the Osa Peninsula and Costa Rica’s south Pacific Coast is Golfo Dulce (Sweet Gulf), a large bay ringed by secluded beaches and the wonderful biodiversity of the region. Of the many tourist attractions Costa Rica has to offer, Golfo Dulce is the perfect destination for nature lovers, both those seeking adventure and those who want only to relax under a palm tree on the beach.

02/02/26 - 02/09/26

Starting At $2,899

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