Puerto Caldera is the cruise port that is the major gateway to Costa Rica's Pacific Coast, at 80 km distance from the capital San José. A cruise extension to the Arenal Volcano or Monteverde Cloud Forest is not to be missed
Isla Tortuga is widely regarded as the most beautiful island in Costa Rica. With giant coconut palms framing powder soft whitte 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 of a glass-bottom boat. However if you are feeling adventuous you can ride the zip line as part of a canopy tour.
The small busy town of Quepos serves as the gateway to the Manuel Antonio National Park. Although the rapid rise in ecotourism has meant that Quepos has been descended upon it, has largely retained it's authentic feel.There is a good restaurant scene, the streets are easy to navigate and the locals are friendly.
Golfito is Costa Rica's most southern port town. It was built for bananas export when the United Fruit Company moved its regional headquarters here in the '30s and remained until it's departure in the 1980s. Today it acts as a gateway to visitors who wish to surf at Pavones or take part in sport-fishing. There are other activities on offer including dolphin watch and kayaking to nearby mangrove forests.
Golfo de Chiriqui is home to a national marine park with an area of just over 147 sq km, protecting 25 islands and 19 coral reefs which host abundant wildlife. It's home to howler monkeys, several types of nesting sea turtles and 280 recorded bird species. You can snorkel, surf or kayak in the calm waters or take a big game fishing trip.
Nestled off the Pacific coast of Panama, Coiba National Park boasts a rich tapestry of biodiversity within its azure waters and dense rainforest. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this pristine sanctuary encompasses the largest island in Central America, Coiba Island, along with 38 smaller islands. A haven for marine life, including sharks, dolphins, and humpback whales, the park's coral reefs teem with vibrant fish species. On land, it shelters rare flora and fauna, including the endemic Coiba spinetail bird. Once a penal colony, its remote location has helped preserve its natural splendor, offering visitors a glimpse into a pristine ecosystem largely untouched by human development.
Isla Iguana is a natural attraction of the Azuero Peninsula offering the only white sand beach in the region and beautiful clear waters. Accessible only by boat and Inhabited by rare birds, purple and red crabs and of course iguanas, it's considered to be a wildlife refuge. It is great for snorkelling and you may spot morey eeels, rays and turtles swimming in the warm waters. There is also a hiking trail that you can follow where you can see nesting birds.
Remote, wild and wonderfully untouched, the Darién coast reveals Panama at its most natural. Along this isolated Pacific shoreline, dense rainforest tumbles down to the sea, forming part of the extraordinary Darién National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its remarkable biodiversity. Nestled between jungle-clad hills and the ocean, Playa Muerto is a small Emberá village where traditions remain deeply rooted in daily life. A visit here offers a rare opportunity to experience a culture shaped by the forest and the sea, with warm welcomes, traditional music and dance, and beautifully crafted handmade art adding to the sense of discovery in one of Central America’s last great wildernesses.
Scattered across the Gulf of Panama, the Pearl Islands are a dreamy archipelago of emerald isles, white-sand beaches and clear, sunlit waters. Once famed for the pearl oysters that gave the islands their name, and later for tales of pirates and hidden treasure, Las Perlas still feels wonderfully remote and untouched. Isla del Rey, the largest island in the group, is also one of the most peaceful, with only a handful of small settlements and a wild beauty that remains largely undisturbed. Jungle-covered hills, quiet coves and vibrant marine life make this an idyllic escape, where snorkelling, swimming and exploring ashore reveal the natural riches of these enchanting islands.
Along the piers of Balboa, the port marking the Pacific terminus of the Panama Canal, you'll see yachts from all over the world. Balboa was built to house American administrative headquarters for the Canal and many of the buildings are handsome examples of the American colonial style of the early 1900's.
RATES - Star Clipper 9 Nights
Costa Rica & Panama
OC
1
2
3
4
5
6
SGL
3RD
Port Charges
STERLING
£ 5,255
£ 4,035
£ 3,600
£ 3,420
£ 3,230
£ 2,960
£ 2,715
£ 3,080
£ 1,130
£ 240 (Included)
Costa Rica & Panama
STERLING
Owner's Cabin
£ 5,255
Category 1
£ 4,035
Category 2
£ 3,600
Category 3
£ 3,420
Category 4
£ 3,230
Category 5
£ 2,960
Category 6
£ 2,715
Guaranteed Single
£ 3,080
3rd Person
£ 1,130
Port Charges
£ 240 (Included)
Early Booking Discount
Deadline for bookings
to be recieved by Star Clippers
Early Booking Discount
30 April, 2027
10%
All rates are per person, based on double occupancy in POUND STERLING. Cruise rates do not include air, hotel or transfer arrangements of any kind. Gratuities are discretionary and are not included. There are a limited number of three berth cabins available. Port Charges are included in the per person price as above (but shown separately). Discounts, including Early Booking Discounts and Past Passengers Discounts are not applicable on Port Charges. Certain restrictions apply. Sole Occupancy Supplement: 100% category 1 Deluxe Suite (Royal Clipper Only) & Owner's Cabin, 50% category 2 through 6.
