Panama Canal & Costa Rica Cruise
Why Join This Cruise
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Undertake a full transit of the Panama Canal, one of the world’s greatest engineering achievements and most iconic artificially created waterways, on board a small ship
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Explore two of Central America’s most wildlife rich and ecologically diverse countries, visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Coiba National Park, the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado
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Travel aboard a small, intimate 62 passenger expeditionary ship, the ideal platform for this type of voyage with her zodiacs, kayaks, snorkelling gear, hydrophone and underwater cameras
Trip Overview
This expeditionary voyage uniquely combines two of Central America’s gems, Costa Rica and Panama, in a single cruise. However the highlight for many will undoubtedly be the full transit of the Panama Canal. Travelling by small ship you will experience this engineering feat in a far more intimate way than the larger cruise ships, learning about the huge challenges overcome during its construction. Panama however isn’t just about the Canal; you will also visit remote Coiba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and have chance to explore the pristine islands of the Gulf of Panama where you’ll have a chance to hike, snorkel or kayak. Highlights of your time in Costa Rica will include visiting Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula, where you will have a chance of seeing plentiful birds and wildlife, and also Manuel Antonio National Park. This Panama Canal and Costa Rica cruise is likely to appeal to both travellers with a keen engineering turn of mind and those interested in accessing some of the Central America’s most impressive national parks.
Itineraries (download our suggested itinerary below)