Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Star Clipper, starting in Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, the gateway to the Pacific Coast. Explore the impressive Arenal Volcano and witness its natural beauty. Next, head to Quepos, a small town with an authentic feel, serving as the entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park. Experience the thriving ecotourism scene, enjoy the local cuisine, and navigate the charming streets. Continue to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, a vibrant beach party destination with world-class surfing spots, peaceful fishing villages, and the towering Mirador del Cristo de la Misericordia. End your adventure in Costa Rica with visits to Playa Panama, Bahia Culebra, Bahia Potrero, and the breathtaking Islas Tortugas, offering stunning beaches, water activities, and captivating scenery. Disembark in Puerto Caldera, filled with endless excursion possibilities.
Highlights
Explore the rich biodiversity of Manuel Antonio National Park, known for its stunning beaches, diverse wildlife, and scenic hiking trails
Experience the beach party atmosphere of San Juan del Sur
Relax on Playa Nacascolo's golden sands, surrounded by lush vegetation and calm waters
Enjoy the idyllic beauty of Isla Tortuga, with its white sand beaches and turquoise waters
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Puerto Caldera is a cruise port and the major gateway to Costa Rica's Pacific Coast. Of the many excursions here, a trip to the Arenal Volcano will not be missed.
Quepos's small, busy town serves as the gateway to the Manuel Antonio National Park. Although the rapid rise in ecotourism has meant that Quepos has descended upon it, it has largely retained its authentic feel. There is a good restaurant scene, the streets are easy to navigate, and the locals are friendly.
Each Star Clippers ship offers a traditional and elegant way to see the world. Feel the wind fill the sails and gently carry you from one gorgeous destination to the next. During your time onboard, you can relax on a sun lounger or cool off in one of the pools on the top deck, while more adventurous passengers may enjoy the opportunity to climb the rigging or even have a go at steering the ship. Alternatively, you can wander the interior areas of the ship and discover relaxing lounges, a revitalizing spa (Royal Clipper only), and a peaceful library.
San Juan del Sur is Nicaragua's beach party destination. Its own beach is pretty enough, but venture just north or south and discover world-class surfing beaches that host many international surfing competitions. In addition, you can explore peaceful fishing villages and sea turtle nesting grounds. The Mirador del Cristo de la Misericordia sits on one of the highest points on the bay and is one of the tallest Jesus statues in the world.
Playa Nacascolo is located on Costa Rica's Pacific coast on the east side of the Papagayo Peninsula. The golden sandy beach is surrounded by headlands covered in lush vegetation that stays lush for most of the year, allowing you to spot coatis and monkeys. It has been described as one of Costa Rica's prettiest beaches, and as it's protected by the Bahia Culebra headlands, the water is usually calm for swimming.
This area consists of the three seaside villages of Flamingo, Surfside, and Potrero. It has an ideal beach with calm waters for a relaxing swim or a long stroll along this exquisite Pacific coastline.
Isla Tortuga is widely regarded as the most beautiful island in Costa Rica. With giant coconut palms framing powder-soft white sand beaches that are lapped by crystal-clear turquoise waters, this really is a tropical paradise. You can also play beach volleyball, rent a kayak, swim, or even get a ride on a glass-bottom boat. However, if you are feeling adventurous you can ride the zip line as part of a canopy tour.
Day 8: Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Puerto Caldera is a cruise port and the major gateway to Costa Rica's Pacific Coast. Of the many excursions here, a trip to the Arenal Volcano is not to be missed.
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Prices for are estimated based on inflation. Contact us to confirm pricing and availability for your desired departure date.
Category 6
Located on the Commodore Deck, this inside cabin features upper/lower berths and a bathroom with shower.
Category 5
Located on the Clipper & Commodore Decks, this inside/outside cabin features a raised double bed, two lower beds, or triple berths, and a marble-lined bathroom with shower.
Category 4
Located on the Commodore Deck, this outside cabin features two lower beds, double bed, or triple berths, and a marble-lined bathroom with shower.
Category 3
Located on the Clipper & Commodore Decks, this outside cabin features two lower beds, double bed, or triple berths, and a marble-lined bathroom with shower.
Category 2
Located on the Clipper Deck, this large outside cabin features two lower beds, double bed, or triple berths, and a marble-lined bathroom with shower.
Category 1
Located on the Main & Sun Decks, this deluxe deck cabin features two lower beds that can convert to a double bed, minibar, marble-lined bathroom with whirlpool bath, and cabin doors that open onto the deck.
Owner's Cabin (Double)
Located on the Clipper Deck, this deluxe outside cabin features a double bed, sitting area, minibar, and marble-lined bathroom with whirlpool.
Notes
Single supplement: A single supplement fare is available at 150% of the published cruise fare for categories 2-6 during the season in which passengers are traveling. It is available at 200% for category 1 cabins, Deluxe Suites, and Owner's Suites. Single space is capacity controlled.
Children's rate: Savings may be available for children under 18 years when traveling with a full-paying adult on select sailings and subject to availability. Contact us for details.
Initial deposit is $400 pp for Cat 2-6 and $800pp for Cat 1, Deluxe and Owner's, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check, or credit card
For full cancellation policy details, please contact us for a quote.
Included
7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
7 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
All meals and snacks (open seating) including: Coffee and tea are available 24 hours a day. Different juices are included only for breakfast.
Ocean transportation to remote ports.
Complimentary snorkeling, kayaks, paddle boarding, water-skiing, windsurfing, and sunfish sailing (subject to weather conditions and
local authorities).
Excluded
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Creating a checklist was very beneficial and meeting objectives on certain dates helped as well (to keep my trip organized). The Adventure Travel personnel helped keep me on track which is why my trip was so successful. Communication from both travel agencies (AT/MT) was vital.
Iziah Carthens
4 days ago
This is an amazing company to work with. I generally do not use tour companies as I am more of an independent traveller so I was slightly reticent. They were fantastic from the start - 10/10 - from lining up a phone call to discuss requirements, then their ongoing communication in the lead up to the tour and during it (thank you, Franny and Phen). They also explored cost-effective options (eg group transfers). The tour was in Patagonia so Adventure Life organised a pickup from the El Calafate airport to the El Chalten accommodation, two day hikes with a private guide and then to the El Calafate accommodation. A tour coordinator came to the hotel to explain, using the maps, what was involved in each day tour and what should be expected, and patiently answered all questions. The tour guide Marcos was excellent - very professional, knowledgable, communicative and at all times felt very safe with his navigational skills (important in the Patagonian wilderness). On the second day I forgot to take hiking poles so Marcos kindly gave me his. I honestly wouldn't have changed a thing and would happily recommend and book through them again.
Petrina Sta
6 days ago
Adventure Life has been great throughout my planning process for our up and coming Galapagos cruise. Kevin Moore, in particular, was very helpful in assisting me in making choices and providing me with options. He was also very patient, as I worked through figuring out what I really wanted in this vacation.
Lucy Greenway
6 days ago
Adventure Life was a pleasure to work with. They helped us find different options for our charter and answered a lot of questions with patience and clarity.
Brooke Hopper
1 week ago
Excellent service, great hotels and well organized excursions with expert guides! Highly recommended!
