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Le Champlain, 10 Night Secrets of Central America ex Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Colón, Panama

Cruise Le Champlain, 10 Night Secrets of Central America ex Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Colón, Panama
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Champlain
Destination Panama & Central America
Brief Description 10 Night Cruise sailing from Puntarenas, Costa Rica onboard Le Champlain
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 15 Mar 2026
Cruise Description PONANT takes you to discover Panama and Costa Rica with an 11-day expedition cruise. A circuit of extraordinary beauty around the isthmus of Panama, a link between two continents, which concentrates a biodiversity that is unique in the world; from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, you will experience dream islands, natural reserves and encounters with the fascinating local communities.

First, you will visit the superb Curú nature reserve. Deep inside the tropical rainforest you may be lucky enough to see multicoloured birds, monkeys, iguanas and sloths. You will then set off for a memorable day spent discovering Drake Bay.

The next stage of your cruise: Rio Esquinas. You will ride aboard one of our zodiac dinghies to observe this lush environment where monumental mangroves and emblematic species reign supreme.

During a first stop in Panama, in front of Cebaco Island, you will have the possibility to enjoy the beach or to take walks nearby.

Your ship will then head for the magnificent Darien National Park in Panama. This little corner of paradise is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to remarkable plants and wildlife. Sandy beaches, rocky coastlines, mangroves, swamps and tropical rainforests vie with each other for beauty and offer a feast for photographers. This will also be an opportunity to meet the astonishing semi-nomadic Emberas community.

Le Champlain will sail to the heart of the Pearl Islands, nestling in the Gulf of Panama. There, our naturalists will offer to take you on an outing in a zodiac dinghy. Then, you will cross the legendary Panama Canal that connects the Pacific and the Atlantic.

You will then discover the golden sand and crystal-clear waters of the coral islets of the San Blas Islands. The Kuna live among the palm trees and pirogues; this people perpetuates, among other things, the traditional craft of molas, weaved textiles in sparkling colours.

San Lorenzo’s Fort is the final port of call on your cruise aboard Le Champlain. Admire this unusual fortress built by the Spanish Crown to protect transatlantic trade. Now classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is an exceptional example of military architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries.

The encounters with the wildlife described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.
Sailing Dates
15 Mar 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $15,750 AU $10,740
PR4 AU $17,540 AU $11,940
PR5 AU $18,420 AU $12,530
PR6 AU $19,480 AU $13,230
DS6 AU $27,290 AU $18,440 AU $9,590
DS5 AU $27,290 AU $18,440 AU $9,590
DS3 AU $27,290 AU $18,440 AU $9,590
DS4 AU $27,290 AU $18,440 AU $9,590
PS5 AU $37,060 AU $24,950 AU $12,840
PS6 AU $39,000 AU $26,250 AU $13,490
PV5 AU $40,960 AU $27,550 AU $14,140
PV6 AU $40,960 AU $27,550 AU $14,140
GD6 AU $45,050 AU $30,280 AU $15,510
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
15 Mar 2026 Puntarenas, Costa Rica
16 Mar 2026 Puntarenas, Costa Rica 7:00 AM
17 Mar 2026 Curu Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica
17 Mar 2026 Bahia Paraiso (Drake Bay), Costa Rica
18 Mar 2026 Río Esquinas, Costa Rica
19 Mar 2026 Cebaco Island, Panama
20 Mar 2026 Playa Muerto, Darien National Park
21 Mar 2026 Pearl Islands, Panama
21 Mar 2026 Pacheca Island
22 Mar 2026 Panama Canal
23 Mar 2026 San Blas Islands, Panama
24 Mar 2026 Fort San Lorenzo, Panama
25 Mar 2026 Colón, Panama
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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