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Le Laperouse, 7 Night Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America ex Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Colón, Panama
Cruise Le Laperouse, 7 Night Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America ex Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Colón, Panama
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Laperouse
Destination Panama & Central America
Brief Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Puntarenas, Costa Rica onboard Le Laperouse
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 19 Feb 2027
Cruise Description In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys.

This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.

Discover Panama and Costa Rica with PONANT on this splendid 8-day cruise aboard Le Lapérouse, which explores the region’s abundant natural splendours, local indigenous communities, and the modern marvel of the Panama Canal.

Your journey in Central America will start in Quepos, Costa Rica, gateway to the spectacular Manuel Antonio National Park, where you will encounter myriad tropical flora and fantastic fauna, including sloths, the noisy howler monkey, the white-faced capuchin, and the tiny squirrel monkey. The combination of forest and ocean also provides a special opportunity to observe both terrestrial and sea birds—toucans, pelicans, hummingbirds, terns, and more.

Your ship calls next in the remote and magnificent Darién National Park. This little corner of paradise is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to a remarkably diverse range of plants and wildlife. Rocky coastlines, mangroves, swamps, and tropical rainforests abound and offer a feast for photographers. Here, meet members of the local Emberá community.

Le Lapérouse continues to Fuerte Amador for an exploration of Panama City’s Old Quarter and of the region’s fantastic biodiversity at the superb Frank Gehry-designed Biomuseo.

Here, you will also visit the Punta Culebra Nature Center at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), a fascinating, open-air museum dedicated to marine science and conservation. On a specially arranged tour guided by Smithsonian staff, hear about the latest studies, observe marine species up close, and explore the unique flora and fauna of the tropical dry forest.

After a daytime sailing from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean through the world-famous Panama Canal, your final call will be along the white sands and translucent waters of Holandes Cayes, one of the coral islets of Panama’s San Blas Islands. Spend a day in this tropical paradise and enjoy the opportunity to swim and snorkel. Members of the Guna community call these islands home, and you may encounter them along the beach.

The encounters with the wildlife described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.
Sailing Dates
19 Feb 2027
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $12,620 AU $8,710 ‐ ‐
PR4 AU $13,990 AU $9,620 ‐ ‐
PR5 AU $14,680 AU $10,080 ‐ ‐
PR6 AU $15,500 AU $10,630 ‐ ‐
DS5 AU $21,530 AU $14,650 AU $7,770 ‐
DS6 AU $21,530 AU $14,650 AU $7,770 ‐
DS4 AU $21,530 AU $14,650 AU $7,770 ‐
DS3 AU $21,530 AU $14,650 AU $7,770 ‐
PS5 AU $29,060 AU $19,670 AU $10,280 ‐
PS6 AU $30,570 AU $20,670 AU $10,780 ‐
PV5 AU $32,080 AU $21,680 AU $11,280 ‐
PV6 AU $32,080 AU $21,680 AU $11,280 ‐
GD6 AU $35,220 AU $23,780 AU $12,330 ‐
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
19 Feb 2027 Puntarenas, Costa Rica 8:00 PM
20 Feb 2027 Quepos, Costa Rica 6:00 AM 6:00 PM
21 Feb 2027 At Sea    
22 Feb 2027 Playa Muerto, Darien National Park 12:00 PM 6:00 PM
23 Feb 2027 Flamenco Island, Panama 7:00 AM 11:00 PM
24 Feb 2027 Panama Canal 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
25 Feb 2027 San Blas Islands, Panama 6:00 AM 6:00 PM
26 Feb 2027 Colón, Panama 7:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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