Cruise the Heart of Central America

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Small Ship Cruise
Discover the Central American wonders of Panama and Costa Rica on a Motor Yacht cruising Gatun Lake, the Panama Canal and along the Pacific Coastline of Costa Rica. Enjoy nature reserves, national parks, small islands with hidden coves, crystal clear waters and idyllic pristine beaches, whilst enjoying the small ship atmosphere on board. From man-made wonders...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Visit the Smithsonian Institute
    • Visit Panama City and the Canal
    • Excursion to the Darrien National Park and Mogue Embera Reserve
    • Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park
    • Visit to Savegre River

What's this trip about?

    Discover the Central American wonders of Panama and Costa Rica on a Motor Yacht cruising Gatun Lake, the Panama Canal and along the Pacific Coastline of Costa Rica. Enjoy nature reserves, national parks, small islands with hidden coves, crystal clear waters and idyllic pristine beaches, whilst enjoying the small ship atmosphere on board. From man-made wonders to the exotic wildlife in Panama’s Coiba National Park and the dense Darien jungle. Follow this with the rugged beauty of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 28 people
Age range36 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPanama
End CityHeathrow

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Sailing

Destinations

  • Central America
  • Costa Rica
  • Panama

Attractions

  • Coiba National Park
  • Panama City
  • Punta Arenas

Activities

  • Nature
  • Sailing
  • Short Cruise

Trip includes

    • Air travel, UK departure taxes, transfers, 10 nights' accommodation, breakfast daily, 9 lunches and 9 dinners, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Fly overnight from Heathrow via Colombia to Panama City. Day 2 Morning arrival and tour of Panama City. Overnight at the 4-star Tryp Panama Centro Hotel. (L) Day 3 Morning at leisure. Transfer to the MY Callisto for nine nights. Cross the San Pedro and Miraflores locks and sail to the Gatun Lake. (B, D) Day 4 Visit the Smithsonian Institute and an Embera Village. (B, L, D) Day 5 Visit Panama City and the Canal. Sail overnight to Punta Patino. (B, L, D) Day 6 Optional excursion to the Darrien National Park and Mogue Embera Reserve. Overnight at sea. (B, L, D) Day 7 At sea. Afternoon arrival at Granito de Oro for a swim stop. (B, L, D) Day 8 Sail to Coiba for a walk in the Reserve. Overnight sailing to Golfo Dulce. (B, L, D) Day 9 Arrive in Golfito, Costa Rica and continue to Casa Orquideas flower sanctuary. Sail to Puerto Jimenez for an optional Osa Peninsula excursion, a biological reserve. Sail overnight to Quepos. (B, L, D) Day 10 Optional visit to Manuel Antonio National Park. Optional afternoon visit to Savegre River or a Forest Canopy Tour. Sail to Curu. (B, L, D) Day 11 Optional tour of Curu Nature Reserve. Sail to the unspoilt island of Tortuga for a swim stop. (B, L, D) Day 12 Sail to Puntarenas and disembark in the morning. Return flight, via Colombia. (B) Day 13 Afternoon arrival at Heathrow.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,273
Price per day$439
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Voyages Jules Verne was founded in 1978 on the basis of one simple idea - to operate a train from London to Peking (Beijing) and thence to Hong Kong. In doing so the market to China was opened up at a time, remarkably, when the 'bamboo curtain' was still officially in place.

Further innovative train journeys were to follow and many travel firsts were also achieved including inaugural flights to previously inaccessible areas and the opening of remote border crossing points.

In 1982 Serenissima Travel was acquired and added a complementary list of cultural itineraries to the overall portfolio as well as introducing clients to themed travel such as walking, music & opera and cruising.

World events from 1989 to 1991, most notably the Tian an Men incident in China and the Gulf War, further shaped the future of the Company as even more diversification was necessary. Far from bemoaning the travel recession at the time, this resulted in an expansion of the company's portfolio while still retaining the core group travel ethos.

Voyages Jules Verne was acquired by Kuoni Travel in 1998 but still retains its independent and innovative approach to a comprehensive list of destinations and themes.

Today the range of product encompasses longhaul and shorthaul, weekends and expeditions, the conventional and the unexpected, a variety of themes and special interests - all underpinned by quality and value for money.

The tradition of innovation and creativity is still alive today and evidenced, amongst others, by stays at a convent in Rome, heritage properties in India, the use of royal steamers on the Nile, and a series of special events exclusively arranged for VJV clients.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.

Accommodation

,Tryp Panama Centro - Panama City A 3-star hotel centrally located with restaurant, bar, pool and WiFi (free). 92 air-conditioned rooms with private facillities, hairdryer, coffee making facilities and satellite TV.
Ship & cabin information
MY Callisto
This motor sailing yacht operated by Variety Cruises has 17 outside cabins with private facilities (shower), hairdryer, safe, mini-fridge and TV. Lounge area, bar, dining room and sundeck. Prices are based on Lower Deck cabins with portholes (Category C), with better located and/or slightly larger Lower Deck twin cabins with portholes (Category B) and Main Deck superior cabins with windows (Category A) available.
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Age Requirements
36 years and up
Additional Information
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