Uncharted Isthmus! Sloths, Monkeys & Mangroves

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Small Ship Cruise
Tap into all your senses on our Costa Rica & Panama adventure cruise—especially your sense of wonder. It’s more than simply seeing the remarkable. Hike through lush jungle, watching for colorful macaws and hummingbirds, slow moving sloths, screeching howler monkeys, expressive white-faced capuchins, and capricious squirrel monkeys in the canopy above. Inv...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Transit the 48-mile-long Panama Canal connecting the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean
    • Search for untamed wildlife including two- and three-toed sloths, howler monkeys, scarlet macaws, squirrel monkeys, and white-faced capuchins
    • Discover Costa Rica’s magnificent, abundant biological diversity at two national parks and one wildlife refuge including the country’s largest park, Corcovado National Park
    • Snorkel and explore the crystalline waters and marine life at Panama’s Granito de Oro, in Coiba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Stroll a butterfly- and flower-rich tropical botanical reserve
    • Unparalleled off-the-beaten path exploration in lush jungles, crystal clear coves, pristine islands, and remote peninsulas
    • Hike, snorkel, kayak, paddle board, and explore by skiff
    • Interpretive presentations on board and ashore by your expedition team

What's this trip about?

    Tap into all your senses on our Costa Rica & Panama adventure cruise—especially your sense of wonder. It’s more than simply seeing the remarkable. Hike through lush jungle, watching for colorful macaws and hummingbirds, slow moving sloths, screeching howler monkeys, expressive white-faced capuchins, and capricious squirrel monkeys in the canopy above. Investigate the multi-colored menagerie of a coral reef by snorkel. Navigate alluringly beautiful and secluded island coves and mangrove forests by kayak and skiff. And witness the incredible engineering feat that is the Panama Canal. As the voyage unfolds, you’ll find yourself thriving through adventure, relaxation, and eye-opening experiences, uncovering a new side of the good life aboard the Safari Voyager. Pura vida!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySan José
End CityPanama City

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Birding
  • National Parks
  • High Adventure
  • Scuba Diving
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • River Cruise
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • All onboard meals
    • Premium spirits, fine wine, microbrews
    • Non-alcoholic beverages
    • Exclusive transfers and baggage handling between airport/vessel on embark/disembark days
    • Port fees and taxes
    • Entry fees to national parks/preserves
    • All from-the-boat adventure activities and equipment
    • Wellness program: sauna, fitness equipment, yoga mats, and a complimentary massage

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: San José, Costa Rica – Embarkation

Welcome to the land of pura vida! On arrival in the capital city of San José, you’ll be transferred to our hospitality area to join your fellow adventurers. After everyone has gathered, travel to the Playa Herradura on the Pacific Ocean, where you’ll board the Safari Voyager and meet your enthusiastic crew.        

Day 2: Curú National Wildlife Refuge / Isla Tortuga

Kick off your week of adventure on the southeastern tip of Nicoya Peninsula—untamed wildlife, lush scenery, and active recreation. Local “residents” include a variety of different animal, reptile, avian, and insect species, including frigate birds and hummingbirds, an...

Day 3: Manual Antonio National Park

Boasting 109 species of mammals, over 330 bird species, and abundant marine life among its incredibly diverse plant life, Manual Antonio National Park provides endless opportunity for discovery. On a jungle hike, keep your eyes tuned to the canopy above, watching for ...

Day 4: Corcovado National Park

The remote Osa Peninsula is home to the country’s largest national park, Corcovado. Isolated and wild, adventure lies around every bend. Known for its diverse plant and animal species including all four of Costa Rica’s monkeys, tree frogs, caimans, anteaters, scarlet ...

Day 5: Golfo Dulce

A birder’s paradise, explore a tropical botanical reserve exploding with vibrant color. From bromeliads, ginger plants, and heliconias, to toucans, hummingbirds, mischievous monkeys, and fluttering butterflies—there’s a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and ...

Day 6: Granito de Oro, Coiba National Park, Panama

Sail through the islands of Coiba National Park, making a stop at the postcard-perfect Granito de Oro islet. Offering a little bit of everything despite its small size, volcanic outcroppings at either end of this tiny landmass and a dense, mini-jungle in the center ar...

Day 7: Gulf of Panama Islands / Panama Canal

The diverse islands and islets in the Gulf of Panama are all unique, and on your last day, its captain’s choice as you cruise among them. Hosting hundreds of avian species, you may enjoy superb bird watching on an exciting skiff exploration, or stroll a charming coast...

Day 8: Panama City – Disembarkation

Enjoy an early breakfast aboard the Safari Voyager and bid your crew farewell. You’ll disembark in Colón and be transferred to the Panama City airport for your flight home or to begin your Un-Cruise hotel stay.

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Price From $2,995
Price per day$374
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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What's excluded

    • International airfare
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    • Personal Expenses

Accommodation

Ship & cabin information
Safari Voyager
Undergoing refurbishment in 2016, the 62-guest Safari Voyager offers personal comforts, full uncompromising amenities, and upscale accommodations. Sights are revealed from the window-lined lounge with sweeping 270-degree views. Enjoy the vessel’s cozy library and elegant dining room, all outfitted with nautical décor. Ideally designed to spotlight the magnificent natural surroundings, the Safari Voyager features four public decks including a spacious upper sun deck. An aft EZ Dock launch platform provides convenient access into and from the water for adventure activities. The vessel is outfitted with kayaks, paddle boards, inflatable skiffs, snorkel gear, wet suits, and hiking poles. For rejuvenation and relaxation, guests can take advantage of our wellness program with fitness equipment, yoga mats, and a complimentary massage. There are seven cabin categories aboard the Safari Voyager: Single; Master; Commander; Captain; Admiral; Jr. Commodore Suite; and Owner's Suite. Depending on the category, singles, doubles, or triples can be accommodated. Common to all cabins are: wide panoramic view windows; individually controlled air conditioning; generous storage and closet space; desk and chair; iPod/MP3/MP4 docking stations; TV/DVD player; private bath with shower.
62 guests 32 cabins 29-31 crew members 174 feet in length 36 feet wide Cruising speed of 9 knots Built in 1982 by Chesapeake Shipbuilding, renovated in 2015 Registered in Saint Kitts 2.2:1 Guest-to-crew ratio Master 103-108 Queen or twin beds; desk and chair; view window; private bath with shower Commander 205-206, 209-212, 215-222 Queen or twin beds; desk and chair; view window; private bath with shower Captain 308, 310, 312 Fixed twin beds; desk and chair; view windows; private bath with shower Admiral 307, 309 Queen or twin beds; desk and chair; view windows; private bath with shower; (youth-sized sofa bed for triple) Jr Commodore Suite 201-204 Queen or twin beds; refrigerator; desk and chair; flat screen TV/DVD player; view window; private bath with large shower; (sofa bed for triple) Owner's Suite King or twin beds; sitting area with wet bar; refrigerator; media center; large bow-facing windows; private bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower; (sofa bed for triple) Single 207-208 Twin bed; desk and chair; view windows; private bath with shower
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Age Requirements
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