Cruise Advice
Duration
10 Nights
Journey Type
Cruise only (Please call for flight options)
Ports
7 Ports
18 February
Setting sail from Colón
Situated at the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal, Colón takes its name from Christopher Columbus, known in Spanish as Cristóbal Colón, although it's hard to imagine the famous explorer would find much reason to linger here nowadays. Once a thriving port, the city is now in a state of seemingly terminal decline, its colonial architecture crumbling and the modern city beset by social problems. It's not somewhere you will want to hang around for long, and serves merely as a gateway to the Canal, which will carry you to much nicer places.
Don't miss
The Historical Panama Canal Railway goes from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast – the journey time is about one hour, and the views are amazing.
19 February
At sea
20 February
Panama: Pearl Islands
The Pearl Islands archipelago is made up of more than 200 islands and islets off Panama’s Pacific coast, most of which are uninhabited and rich in bird and marine life. It’s a great place to go snorkelling or scuba diving, and whale watching tours operate between July and October.
21-22 February
At sea
23 February
Costa Rica: Puerto Jimenez
24 February
At sea
25-26 February
Costa Rica: Playa Panama, Punta Leona
27 February
Costa Rica: Quepos
The little town of Quepos is the gateway to Manuel Antonio National Park, a nature-lover’s paradise that’s home to monkeys, iguanas and the reclusive three-toed sloth. The area around Quepos also boasts some of the best beaches in Costa Rica, and the town itself has some nice restaurants.
28 February
Arriving in Puntarenas
Situated on a peculiarly shaped peninsula on the Gulf of Nicoya, Puntarenas is a popular weekend beach destination for residents of Costa Rica's capital, San José. The port itself is not pretty, but the beachfront Paseo de los Turistas is a nice place to relax with a drink or enjoy a seafood lunch.
Your home from home
Sea Cloud Spirit is the newest addition to the Sea Cloud fleet, a majestic three-masted full-rigged windjammer.
What we love
Sea Cloud Spirit combines the romance of sail with the highest standards of onboard hospitality, featuring elegantly appointed cabins (many with a private balcony), a spacious spa and wellness area, two restaurants and welcoming, light-filled public areas.
| Capacity | 136 Guests |
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| Crew | 85 International Staff |
| Style | A style that is sure to impress even seasoned cruise-goers, it's elegant, traditional and has a sense of history that is unmatched. |
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Tailor-make your trip
Ways to make it better
Stay a little longer in Panama
It’s not in Colón, but if you want to extend your stay we propose Isla Palenque, off the Pacific coast of Panama – tricky to get to, but not to be missed.
Explore the Panamian jungle
Take a canopy tour and swing between great trees, seeing the wildlife as you go. Watch out – it’s not for the faint-hearted!
