Central America Cruises

from $4,536

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Wild Costa Rica Escape

6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest

• Navigate Costa Rica’s Guanacaste
• Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
• Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
• Explore volcanic landscapes

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San Jose / San Jose

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Horseback Riding

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Discover the treasures of one of Costa Rica’s richest regions, Guanacaste, on a 6-day voyage aboard National Geographic Quest. As you venture from uninhabited isles to wildlife-rich jungles and friendly surf towns, bask in the “pura vida” that infuses this ecologically rich country.

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from $1,960

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Panama to Costa Rica

8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper

• Visit the Caribbean world
• Swim & snorkel at the Pearl Islands
• Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
• Discover diverse tropical ecosystem

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Balboa / Puerto Caldera

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise exploring Panama and Costa Rica's natural beauty and rich history. Before landing at Puntarenas, enjoy a few days of leisurely sailing. Explore deserted islands, wildlife-rich jungles, and welcoming seaside towns. Climb the Star Clipper's mast for awe-inspiring vistas throughout Central America.

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from $6,420

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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys

Colon - Puntarenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain

• Discover San Blas
• Experience Panama Canal
• Explore Fuerte Amador
• Visit Darien National Park

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Colon / Puntarenas

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Join this 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain to explore the natural wonders and cultural heritage of Panama and Costa Rica, including the white sands of Holandes Cayes, the iconic Panama Canal, and Panama City's historic Old Quarter.

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from $6,981

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Baja California: Among the Great Whales - Eastbound

San Carlos - Loreto, Mexico - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture

• Observe California gray whales
• Hike across desert islands
• Experience the Baja California
• Snorkel with sea lions

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Puerto San Carlos / Loreto

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Enter the California gray whale birthing lagoons of Bahia Magdalena for close encounters with these gentle giants, a rare privilege in the natural world. Plus explore the islands dotting the azure Sea of Cortez, one of the best places to see marine mammals.

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from $11,295

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Costa Rica & Panama Canal

Costa Rica - Colombia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Costa Rica's wildlife
• Discover vibrant bird species
• Learn about the Emberá tribe
• Cross the Panama Canal
• Visit Curú National Wildlife Refuge

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San Jose / Colon

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Embark on a 12-day Costa Rica & Panama Canal Cruise with travel photographer Richard I'Anson. Explore Costa Rica's rainforests, and Panama's coral reefs, connect with the Emberá tribe, and delve into Panama Canal's history.

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from $1,960

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Costa Rica & Panama

Puerto Caldera Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper

• Discover Quepos's authentic charm
• Experience Golfito's allure
• Swim Bahia Potrero's calm waters
• Marvel at Arenal's majestic volcano

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Puerto Caldera / Puerto Caldera

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Variable

Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Star Clipper through Costa Rica and Panama, exploring lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and vibrant marine life. Highlights include Manuel Antonio, Coiba Island, and Isla Tortuga’s turquoise waters.

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from $1,930

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Costa Rica to Panama

Puerto Caldera - Balboa - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper

• Explore Puerto Caldera’s coast
• Relax on Isla Tortuga’s beaches
• Experience Golfito’s rich history
• Snorkel in Golfo de Chiriqui’s

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Puerto Caldera / Balboa

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Ziplining

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Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Star Clipper, starting in Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica. Explore stunning beaches, vibrant marine parks, and rich history before concluding your adventure in Balboa, Panama.

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from $6,500

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In Steinbeck's Wake: An Epic Voyage Through the Sea of Cortez

San Jose del Cabo Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Voyager

• Sail around Isla Espiritu Santo
• Spot diverse bird species
• Search for majestic whales
• Snorkel with sea lions & reef fish

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San Jose del Cabo / San Jose del Cabo

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Set sail on an 11-day voyage aboard the Safari Voyager to explore Baja California's marine wonders. Discover marine life at Punta Marcial, snorkel Isla Catalina, and kayak Bahia de los Angeles. Enjoy whale watching between Catalina and Santa Rosalia, visit historic Santa Rosalia, and bird-watch on Isla San Esteban. Star-gaze on Isla San Jose and explore the biosphere reserve at Isla Espiritu Santo.

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from $7,315

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Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

San Jose - Panama - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest

• Observe animals in their habitat
• Kayak through magical mangroves
• Transit the historical Panama Canal
• Explore Gulf of Panama beaches

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Discover Costa Rica & Panama on this wonderful 8-day expedition cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Venture into remote wilderness and hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, explore idyllic islands, snorkel over a vibrant coral reef, and take an expedition landing craft cruise through mangroves.

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from $9,230

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Secrets of Central America

Colón - Puntarenas - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain

• Discover National Parks
• Sail through the Panama Canal
• Encounter with Emberas tribe
• Visit San Blas archipelago

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Puerto Caldera / Colon

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Join this 11-day Secrets of Central America cruise and explore Panama and Costa Rica, starting at San Lorenzo’s Fort and traveling from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Visit the San Blas Islands, the Pearl Islands, Darien National Park, and cross the Panama Canal. Meet local communities, and discover the biodiversity of Rio Esquinas and Curú Nature Reserve.

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from $12,726

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Baja California: A Remarkable Journey

15 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture

• See gray, sperm, blue & fin whales
• Hike islands of Gulf of California
• Snorkel among playful sea lions
• Learn photo techniques from experts

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Loreto / Loreto

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Whale Watching, Photography Seminars

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Join a comprehensive 15-day photo expedition exploring both the Pacific side of Baja California and the islands in the Sea of Cortez. Venture into the gray whale lagoons for up-close encounters, and then spend ample time exploring the Sea of Cortez and all its marine mammals.

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from $6,500

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Baja California's Whales & Sealife

La Paz Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Voyager

• Snorkel with young sea lion pups
• Visit the Sea of Cortes
• Search whales in the Sea of Cortez
• Kayak around coastal rocks

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La Paz / La Paz

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Variable

Embark on a 7-night adventure aboard the Safari Voyager, discovering the stunning marine life and landscapes of Baja California. Starting in La Paz, visit Isla San Francisco, Bahía Agua Verde, Honeymoon Cove, and more. Snorkel with sea lion pups, kayak, hike, and spot dolphins, whales, and birds along Baja’s rugged coastlines.

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from $7,500

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Costa Rica Unbound

Golfito to Quepos - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra

• Visit a private beach in Los Mogos
• Spot wide variety of wildlife
• See coral reefs in Puerto Jimenez
• Take a thrilling whitewater rafting
• Enjoy snorkeling in Biesanz Beach

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Golfito / Quepos

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Scuba Diving

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Embark on an 8-day luxury cruise aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra, exploring Costa Rica's breathtaking Pacific coast. Sail through Golfito, Los Mogos, Punta Adela, Caño Island, Puerto Jiménez, and Corcovado National Park before arriving at Quepos. Experience stunning landscapes, vibrant marine life, pristine beaches, and gourmet dining aboard this exquisite yacht.

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from $4,200

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Pura Vida Express

Golfito to Drake Bay - 5 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra

• Visit a private beach in Los Mogos
• See coral reefs in Puerto Jimenez
• Enjoy water activities
• Spot wide variety of wildlife

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Golfito / Bahia Drake

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Small Ship Sailing, Rainforest Exploration, Whitewater Rafting

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Variable

Discover the stunning Pacific coast of Costa Rica with a 5-day luxury cruise onboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra. Sail through Golfito, Los Mogos, Puerto Jiménez, Punta Adela, and Corcovado National Park. Experience the breathtaking scenery, abundant marine life, and pristine beaches.

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from $6,741

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Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest

• Transit the Panama Canal
• Meet Indigenous people of Guna Yala
• Look for unique tropical wildlife
• See colonial architecture

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Panama City / Cartagena

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Variable

Discover an astonishing trove of natural and cultural treasures as you navigate the Caribbean coasts of Panama and Colombia on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Sail from Panama City to Cartagena, with stops in Portobelo, Guna Yala, San Bernardo Archipelago, and more.

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from $3,750

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Baja California: Observing the Whales of Magdalena Bay

6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird

• Discover whales in Magdalena Bay
• Hike through island landscapes
• Kayak on the glassy waters
• Learn about ecosystems

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Loreto / Puerto San Carlos

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Variable

In the nursery waters of Magdalena Bay, live amid massive gray whale mothers and their calves. See them up close onboard the National Geographic Sea Bird and local pangas. Kayak and paddleboard through magnificent mangroves, or beachcomb boundless stretches of sand.

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from $9,444

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Channel Islands National Park to Baja California

California to Mexico - 12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture

• Kayak Channel Islands National Park
• Visit Valle de Guadalupe vineyards
• Snorkel at Cabo Pulmo reefs
• Spot migratory shorebirds

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Los Angeles / La Paz

Activities

Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Wine Tasting

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Variable

Embark on a 12-day voyage aboard the National Geographic Venture. Visit the Channel Islands, Ensenada, Isla San Martin, Baja's Magdalena Bay, and the Gulf of California islands. Discover unique wildlife, marine reserves, and UNESCO sites.

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from $4,840

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Natural Sanctuaries & Heritage of the Caribbean

Willemstad - Colon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain

• See sites in Cartagena & Willemstad
• Explore Santa Marta & Sierra Nevada
• Discover San Blas Islands' beaches
• Visit and explore Fort San Lorenzo
• Witness wildlife and ecosystems

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Willemstad / Colon

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Snorkeling, Hiking, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits

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Explore the Caribbean on this 8-day Natural Sanctuaries & Heritage of the Caribbean cruise from Willemstad to Colon aboard the Le Champlain. Walk through UNESCO-listed cities, snorkel in the San Blas Islands, and meet the Kuna people. Visit Santa Marta’s mountains and the Fort San Lorenzo in Panama. Discover coral reefs, mangroves, and wildlife.

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