Windstar Cruises
COSTA RICA, PANAMA CANAL & MACHU PICCHU CRUISE TOUR
Trek through misty Costa Rican rainforests, immerse yourself in Panama’s Embera native traditions, and add an inland journey to Machu Picchu’s iconic Incan ruins celebrated among the world’s seven wonders during this cruise tour. Experience a Peruvian adventure to the Machu Picchu citadel and indulge in Andean cuisine and customs during stops at Sacred Valley’s aromatic Urubamba market and Lima’s vibrant and eclectic Barranco artist district. Glide past engineering marvels and bustling global shipping during a fully guided daylight transit of the Panama Canal. Take part in a hands-on ceviche workshop at a boutique hotel in the vibrant, bohemian neighborhood of Barranco, learning to prepare this iconic Peruvian dish that has gained worldwide fame. Cast a line for feisty roosterfish off Isla Parida’s emerald coast. Seek out bright-beaked toucans and skittering capuchin monkeys atop Costa Rica’s rainforest canopies.
| Day 1 |
Lima's sprawling size and unique embrace of both past and present make it an unforgettably unique destination. Colonial architecture, gastronomical delights, and art are all part of the fabric of this city. Visitors flock to Plaza De Armas De Lima, the spectacular birthplace of Lima, and Huaca Pucllana, a vast adobe and clay pyramid in central Lima. Additionally, UNESCO World Heritage Site Basilica y Convento de San Francisco (St. Francis Monastery) is a can't-miss part of the historic city center. This busy metropolis faces the Pacific Ocean and its popular seaport is Callao, about eight miles from the city center. |
| Day 2 |
Lima's sprawling size and unique embrace of both past and present make it an unforgettably unique destination. Colonial architecture, gastronomical delights, and art are all part of the fabric of this city. Visitors flock to Plaza De Armas De Lima, the spectacular birthplace of Lima, and Huaca Pucllana, a vast adobe and clay pyramid in central Lima. Additionally, UNESCO World Heritage Site Basilica y Convento de San Francisco (St. Francis Monastery) is a can't-miss part of the historic city center. This busy metropolis faces the Pacific Ocean and its popular seaport is Callao, about eight miles from the city center. |
| Day 3 |
Lima's sprawling size and unique embrace of both past and present make it an unforgettably unique destination. Colonial architecture, gastronomical delights, and art are all part of the fabric of this city. Visitors flock to Plaza De Armas De Lima, the spectacular birthplace of Lima, and Huaca Pucllana, a vast adobe and clay pyramid in central Lima. Additionally, UNESCO World Heritage Site Basilica y Convento de San Francisco (St. Francis Monastery) is a can't-miss part of the historic city center. This busy metropolis faces the Pacific Ocean and its popular seaport is Callao, about eight miles from the city center. |
| Day 4 |
Lima's sprawling size and unique embrace of both past and present make it an unforgettably unique destination. Colonial architecture, gastronomical delights, and art are all part of the fabric of this city. Visitors flock to Plaza De Armas De Lima, the spectacular birthplace of Lima, and Huaca Pucllana, a vast adobe and clay pyramid in central Lima. Additionally, UNESCO World Heritage Site Basilica y Convento de San Francisco (St. Francis Monastery) is a can't-miss part of the historic city center. This busy metropolis faces the Pacific Ocean and its popular seaport is Callao, about eight miles from the city center. |
| Day 5 |
Lima's sprawling size and unique embrace of both past and present make it an unforgettably unique destination. Colonial architecture, gastronomical delights, and art are all part of the fabric of this city. Visitors flock to Plaza De Armas De Lima, the spectacular birthplace of Lima, and Huaca Pucllana, a vast adobe and clay pyramid in central Lima. Additionally, UNESCO World Heritage Site Basilica y Convento de San Francisco (St. Francis Monastery) is a can't-miss part of the historic city center. This busy metropolis faces the Pacific Ocean and its popular seaport is Callao, about eight miles from the city center. |
| Day 6 |
Lima's sprawling size and unique embrace of both past and present make it an unforgettably unique destination. Colonial architecture, gastronomical delights, and art are all part of the fabric of this city. Visitors flock to Plaza De Armas De Lima, the spectacular birthplace of Lima, and Huaca Pucllana, a vast adobe and clay pyramid in central Lima. Additionally, UNESCO World Heritage Site Basilica y Convento de San Francisco (St. Francis Monastery) is a can't-miss part of the historic city center. This busy metropolis faces the Pacific Ocean and its popular seaport is Callao, about eight miles from the city center. |
| Day 7 |
Northwest of Panama City lies the capital city of Colón, a gateway to the Panama Canal. |
| Day 8 |
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. |
| Day 9 |
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
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| Day 10 |
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. |
| Day 11 |
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 12 |
Arrive Time: 8:00 AM – Depart Time: 6:00 PM
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| Day 13 |
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: 8:30 AM – Depart Time: 5:00 PM
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| Day 14 |
Arrive Time: 6:00 AM – Depart Time: 6:00 PM
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| Day 15 |
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. |
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.
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12/22/25 - 01/03/26 |
Starting At $7,399 |
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