ONCE THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL

Costa Rica’s magnificent natural treasures and the trendy metropolis of Panama City

From the metropolis into the jungle: Panama City as the ideal starting point for discoveries. Visit the Guna people: the original Indio culture of the San Blas Islands. Panama Canal experience: with the SEA CLOUD SPIRIT through the huge locks in daylight. Rainforests and coral reefs: the biodiverse Manuel Antonio National Park near Quepos.

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SCS-2401

SCS-2403

Our expert: Stephen Weston

Stephen Weston has guided Ecotourism tours throughout the globe for 15 years. He focuses on marine ecology and its biodiversity, as well as the intricate interactions among marine organisms of the Caribbean, Eastern Pacific and South Pacific Oceans. Stephen has brought international awareness towards these fragile realms of tropical paradise with his photography and documentaries featured on the BBC, and National Geographic. As a naturalist, he specializes in Tropical Ecology and Natural History interpretation. Over numerous years, Stephen has developed a profound passion for sharks and he is more than eager to share his passion in educational and entertaining talks with you.

Depending upon the circumstances, it is possible that another expert will join these cruises instead.

SEA CLOUD SPIRIT

Jan 03 to Jan 14, 2024 SCS-2401

11 NIGHTS

Jan 25 to Feb 05, 2024 SCS-2403 Arr Dep

Day 1 Panama City (Colón)/Panama 19:00

Guests arrive individually in Colón Embarkation on the SEA CLOUD SPIRIT.

Day 2 San Blas Archipelago/Panama 08:00 17:00

Visit to the indigenous Guna people and in the afternoon possibility of snorkeling.*

Day 3 Day sailing through the Panama Canal

Passing the huge locks between 06:00 and 18:00 hours.

Day 4 Pearl Islands/Panama

Morning at the beach.

Depending on the wind: afternoon under sails

Day 5 Day beneath full sails

08:00 13:30

Climbing the rigging, untying ropes, setting sails – today is all about sailing. The First Officer will provide deeper insights into the fascinating world of a tall ship.

Day 6 Coiba National Park/Panama

(subject to official approvals)

Morning at the beach.

Depending on the wind: afternoon under sails

Day 7 Golfito/Costa Rica

Dolphin watch at Golfo Dulce.*

Depending on the wind: afternoon under sails

Day 8 Quepos/Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio National Park or boat tour through the winding channels of the mangrove forest.*

Day 9 Day beneath full sails

08:00 13:30

Day 11 Day beneath full sails

Day 12 San José (Puntarenas)/Costa Rica 08:00 09:00 hrs: Disembarkation. Guests return home individually.

Itinerary subject to change! at anchor

* These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate.

Worth knowing:

Costa Rica’s lush nature is especially intensive when approached with a dash of adventure and discovery. As there are often no harbors with fixed piers on the pristine coasts, we land with our motor inflatable boats (zodiacs). It’s worth getting up early for our excursions, because birds, monkeys and other animals are most active at sunrise and in the morning.

CRUISE-ONLY RATE PER PERSON

08:00 13:00

06:00 18:00

Relax on the sun deck and watch the crew climb into the shrouds and set sail. More than 4,100 sq m (44,100 sq ft) of sailcloth unfurl for a great day of sailing.

Day 10 Playa Panamá/Costa Rica

06:00 18:00

Boat tour through a bird paradise – Palo Verde National Park* or day at the beach.

Early booking incentive p. p. for bookings until Aug 31, 2023

310

Single surcharge: Category D+E: 50%, Category A-C: 100%

310

** Limited number of guaranteed cabins; allocation starts with Cat. E

See page 196 for included services