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

Cruise Le Champlain, 10 Night Secrets of Central America ex Colón, Panama to Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Champlain
Destination Panama & Central America
Brief Description 10 Night Cruise sailing from Colón, Panama onboard Le Champlain
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 05 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.

San Lorenzo’s Fort is the first 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.

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.

After crossing the legendary Panama Canal that connects the Atlantic to the Pacific, 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.

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.

During the final 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 take you to Costa Rica. 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.

After a day spent discovering Drake Bay, your final visit will be the stunning Curú nature reserve. Deep inside the tropical rainforest you may be lucky enough to see multicoloured birds, monkeys, iguanas and sloths.

The encounters with the wildlife described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.
Sailing Dates
19 Jan 2026
05 Mar 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
PR4 AU $18,590 AU $12,640
PR5 AU $19,530 AU $13,260
PR6 AU $20,650 AU $14,010
DS3 AU $28,950 AU $19,550 AU $10,140
DS4 AU $28,950 AU $19,550 AU $10,140
PS5 AU $39,330 AU $26,460 AU $13,600
PS6 AU $41,390 AU $27,840 AU $14,290
PV6 AU $43,470 AU $29,230 AU $14,980
PV5 AU $43,470 AU $29,230 AU $14,980
GD6 AU $47,820 AU $32,130 AU $16,430
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
5 Mar 2026 Colón, Panama
6 Mar 2026 Colón, Panama 7:00 AM
6 Mar 2026 Fort San Lorenzo, Panama
7 Mar 2026 San Blas Islands, Panama
8 Mar 2026 Panama Canal
9 Mar 2026 Pearl Islands, Panama
9 Mar 2026 Pacheca Island
10 Mar 2026 Playa Muerto, Darien National Park
11 Mar 2026 Cebaco Island, Panama
12 Mar 2026 Río Esquinas, Costa Rica
13 Mar 2026 Bahia Paraiso (Drake Bay), Costa Rica
14 Mar 2026 Curu Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica
15 Mar 2026 Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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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