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7 Night Panama and Costa Rica by Sea the Natural Wonders of Central America with Smithsonian Journeys Cruise

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Le Champlain

Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
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7 Night Panama and Costa Rica by Sea the Natural Wonders of Central America with Smithsonian Journeys Cruise

From Puntarenas, (Costa Rica) to Colon, (Panama)

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Le Champlain
Ponant Cruises
4 Stars

Cruise #: 13932646

Sail Date: Thursday, Feb 26, 2026

Return Date: Thursday, Mar 5, 2026

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Balcony		Call to Book1-800-427-8473
Suite		$10,700

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7 Night Panama and Costa Rica by Sea the Natural Wonders of Central America with Smithsonian Journeys Cruise

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Thursday - Feb 26, 2026

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Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Depart: 18:00:00

The capital of the eponymous province, Puntarenas is sometimes called "the pearl of the Pacific", for its unique charm. It sits on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, along the Gulf of Nicoya, lined with long expanses of wild natural environments. Further inland, among the countless natural wonders to be found in the generous rainforest of the Costa Rica's national parks, Poas and Arena volcanoes tower up in all their majestic glory. In this luxuriant natural setting, Costa Rica protects one of the planet's richest biodiversity: monkeys, sloths, tropical birds, iguanas, crocodiles, waterfalls, canyons, and more than ten thousand species of tropical plants. ...
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Friday - Feb 27, 2026

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Quepos, Costa Rica, Costa Rica

Quepos makes for a charming stop-off on the Pacific coast, just next-door to the famous Manuel Antonio National Park, an untouched tropical natural reserve lined with white sandy beaches. The town's seafront is an opportunity to stroll through market stalls touting pineapples and bananas in the shade of the manchineel trees. In this coastal town criss-crossed with tree-lined streets in bloom, admire the houses and their incredible sculpted balconies. Enjoy a spot of shopping in the many traditional boutiques: pick up some handmade cotton clothing, ceramics embellished with Costa Rican designs, and home decor pieces in hand-painted wood. ...
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Saturday - Feb 28, 2026

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At Sea

During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment. ...
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Sunday - Mar 1, 2026

Day
4

Playa Muerto, Panama, Panama

The most remote and least developed region of Panama, the province of Darien is an unspoilt land with an extremely rich variety of flora and fauna. Listed by UNESCO as World Heritage, Darien National Park offers its extraordinary scenery of rocky coastlines, mountain ranges, mangroves, rivers, and creeks. Discover Playa Muerto, a tiny coastal village home to the Amerindian Embera community. You will visit the village, attend traditional songs and dances of the locals, and admire beautiful local craft. ...
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Monday - Mar 2, 2026

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5

Fuerte Amador, Panama

An artificial peninsula situated at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, Fuerte Amador is the gateway to several noteworthy sites. Right near there, the impressive Miraflores Locks are a shining example of the engineering feats deployed during the construction of the Panama Canal. Further north, in villages nestling amid dense vegetation, lives the Embera tribe, guardian of the forest and of the Chagres River. These proud people have successfully preserved their traditions and their ancestral way of life, which predate the colonisation of the region by the Spanish. ...
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Tuesday - Mar 3, 2026

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Cruising the Panama Canal, Panama

Onboard your ship, experience something unique that has inspired the imagination of numerous adventurers in the 20th century: sailing the Panama Canal. Its construction started in 1880 under the direction of Ferdinand de Lesseps. Abandoned, then resumed, this marvel of engineering was completed by the United States and opened in 1914. The canal crosses the Isthmus of Panama and links the Atlantic to the Pacific. By raising ships to the level of Gatun Lake, it allows them to avoid having to round Cape Horn. ...
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Wednesday - Mar 4, 2026

Day
7

San Blas Islands, Panama

Located on the north-east coast of Panama, the San Blas archipelago is a string of coral islands in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. More than 300 islands and cays cover an area of 300 square kilometers offering travellers a multitude of treasures. Sheltered behind a long coral reef, the San Blas Islands are full of enchanting anchorages. The long white-sand beaches bound by crystal-clear waters will allow you to relax and enjoy incredible marine fauna before engaging with the Kuna Indian community. Still subsisting on hunting and fishing, they will welcome you in their villages of bamboo houses gathered near the beaches. ...
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Thursday - Mar 5, 2026

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Colon, Panama

Colon is the second-largest city in Panama, at the Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal. Colon is today an important port, and the free trade zone created in 1953 contributed greatly to the development of the city. Colon was founded in 1850 by Americans working on the Panama railroad connecting the Atlantic and Pacific coasts through the isthmus of Panama; the city rapidly overshadowed the older Caribbean ports of Panama when the canal opened. ...
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