Costa Rica & Panama

A Panama cruise is full of adventures, excitement and lifetime memories

Don’t miss…

  • Rainforest high canopy walk
  • Historical colonial Spanish forts
  • The Pearl Islands
  • Dug-out canoe ride through mangrove swamps
  • Corcovado National Park
  • Wonderful tropical flora and fauna
  • Panama City

If the words ‘Panama’, ‘Costa Rica’ and ‘Pacific Coastal Cruising’ don’t make the heart of any cruise fan beat a little faster then we’re not sure what will. It’s a fairly unknown area for British visitors and still relatively undeveloped – and that means we can use the term ‘exotic’ with little fear of contradiction.

This itinerary, which cruises up and down the coast week and week about, is a wonderful pot pourri of National Parks, real-life tropical jungle brimming with amazing bird and animal life, lovely beaches, and off-the-beaten track ports of call. We promise to get you up-close and personal to the extent of even taking you for a walk along trails and ladders high in the rain forest canopy. All in all, it’s a very different sort of cruising experience – and, if you really want something to talk about down the golf club, the first and last departures of the season include a transit of the panama Canal itself!

Optional: Cruise & Stay

It’s a fair old flight (or two) to this neck of the woods – but the cruising is so good it’s certainly worth it. Having come this far you may well want to extend your stay with a few nights either end of the cruise. If so ask us about our hotel arrangements, we’d be happy to book something for you.

Your vessel: the state of the art Motorsailer Panorama

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Ports of call: Panama City - Gatun Lake - Granita de Oro Island - Coiba Island - Golfo Dulce - Puerto Jimenez - Playa Biesanz - Curu - Tortuga Island - Puntarenas Port (Costa Rica)

The Yacht Cruise Experience

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Panama City

Flamenco Marina – Panama City

Embarkation – 15:00 to 16.30. Welcome reception and safety drill. Late afternoon optional walking tour in old Panama City, Casco Viejo. Overnight in port

Day 2

Panama canal crossing

Flamenco Marina – Panama City

Morning Optional excursion to the Gatun Lake and explore Fort San Lorenzo Spanish Historical Forts. Visit the Panama Canal Expansion Observation Center in Gatun and enjoy lunch there. Return to Panama city and visit the Canal Museum and watch the movements of ships in the locks.

Day 3

Panama City

Panama City – Pearl Islands

Early morning sailing and arrival in PEARL ISLANDS. Morning swimming and snorkeling. Late evening sailing to Punta Patino. Overnight at anchor

Day 4

Embera Indians Handicrafts Panama

Punta Patino – Darrien, Panama

Optional excursion to Punta Patino in the Darrien National park and to the Mogue Embera Reserve. We sail upstream the Mogue river in dugout canoes and reach the Village of Mogue after passing through a mangroves ecosystem. We are welcome by Embera Indians, one of the 7 indigenous groups living in Panama. They are proud and very friendly and known for their beautiful handicrafts and well preserved traditions. Afternoon sailing to Cebaco Island – Overnight at sea.

Day 5

Granita do Oro Island Panama

Caiman Caleta / Restingue Island – Cebaco Island

Morning arrival in Caleta Caiman/ Restingue Island for an amazing swimming and snorkeling experience in this little paradise island. Around noon we will to nearby Cebaco Island. Beach BBQ and time to swim and enjoy the beautiful beach. Early afternoon, sailing to Golfo Dulce – Overnight at sea

Day 6

Coiba Island Panama

Golfito, Costa Rica

We reach Golfito in the early morning for immigration procedures before continuing our sailing to nearby CASA ORQUIDEAS where we anchor.

Casa Orquideas Private Reserve, Costa Rica

Optional excursion in Casa Orquideas, a beautiful flowers sanctuary. Visit of extensive and very well kept grounds. Time to swim at the end of the visit. We then sail across the Bay to Puerto Jimenez while having a BBQ on deck.

Puerto Jimenez – Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica

We reach Puerto Jimenez early in the afternoon. Optional OSA PENINSULA excursion. The park is part of one of the biological corridors leading to the Corcovado National Park and offers the opportunity for a smooth walk in secondary forest and interaction with endemic animal life. Overnight at sea to Quepos.

Day 7

Quepos, Costa Rica

Morning arrival in Quepos and transfer to the MANUEL ANTONIO RESERVE, for your morning Optional Excursion, one of the highlights of the cruise. After lunch you can take one of the optional Forest Canopy or Savegre River excursions. Afternoon sailing to nearby Playa Biesanz.

Playa Biesanz, Costa Rica

Playa Bisanz afternoon swim. (Savegre River or Forest Canopy tour excursion participants rejoin the ship in Playa Biesanz). Tropical Farewell evening with dinner and party. Late evening sailing to Puerto Caldera

Casa Orquideas Puerto Jimenez Costa Rica

Day 8

Puerto Caldera Port

Arrival in Puerto Caldera Port 08:00- Disembarkation 09:00 to 10:00.

Playa Biesanz Costa Rica

Departures will alternate between Panama and Costa Rica. When Departing from Costa Rica the itinerary will operate in reverse.

The Weather

The Pacific coast around Guanacaste, on the other hand is hot and dry, perfect for the many world-class beaches. Costa Rica itself has an average temperature of 70 Fto 81 F. Due to its proximity to the equator, it has no real summer or winter. It does however have a rainy season from May to November.

The M/S Panorama

Discover a 3 masted Motorsailer which can accommodate up to 49 passengers in 24 cabins. The “Panorama” was launched in 1993 and has been rebuilt in 2001, followed by a latest renovation in 2014, when the Upper Deck cabins and lounge, as well as the Main Deck cabin en suite bathrooms and lounge have been refitted.

This state of the art Motorsailer has performed several Atlantic Ocean crossings and has sailed from the Seychelles to Monte Carlo and from the Black Sea to Tunis and offers the highest standard of accommodation and comfort safety.

M/SPanorama
Launched Rebuilt1993 / 2001
Renovated2014
Length54.00 meters
Breadth12.00 meters
Draft5.00 meters
Crew16 - 18 persons
Cruising speed11.00 knots
Cabins24
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Cabins

Cabin Category C MS Panorama

Category C:

Lower Deck – 1 Double Bed or 2 Twin Beds

The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equiped bathrooms are finished with marble.

Cabin Category B MS Panorama

Category B:

Lower Deck – 2 Lower Beds

The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equiped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.

Category A:

Upper Deck or Main Deck – 2 Lower Beds or 1 Double Bed Cabin

The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck or on the Main Deck and have large windows enabling a breathtaking view or the areas you are cruising in. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equiped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.

Public Areas

M S Panorama Lounge Area:

Lounge Area:

The lounge is situated on the main deck and has a library where you can enjoy a book and look through the floor to roof windows.

Panorama Sundeck

Sundeck:

During the day life on board centers around the outdoor areas, the sun deck and the shaded exterior deck on the aft of the Panorama.

M S Panorama Upper Deck Bar Lounge area:

Upper Deck Bar Lounge area:

The classy spacious indoor and outdoor bar lounge area is located on the Upper Deck and is surrounded by large windows providing beautiful views and is ideal to relax in the evening.

Panorama Dining Room:

Dining Room:

The classy spacious dining room is located in the Main Deck and is surrounded by large windows providing beautiful views and accommodates all guests in one seating.

M S Panorama Upper Deck - Outdoor Lounge Area

Upper Deck – Outdoor Lounge Area

The Upper Deck indoor lounge area extends to outdoor sitting area to enjoy the views.

Prices

Costa Rica & Panama

2019 PRICES (£) PER PERSON
SATURDAY DEPARTURES FROM PUERTO CALDERA (COSTA RICA) OR FLAMENCO MARINA (PANAMA)
Departure DatesCategory CCategory BCategory A Early Booking Discount
22/12/2018£2,045£2,364£3,091Puerto Caldera10%
29/12/2018£2,045£2,364£3,091Flamenco Marina10%
05/01/2019£2,045£2,364£3,091Puerto Caldera10%
12/01/2019£2,045£2,364£3,091Flamenco Marina10%
19/01/2019£2,045£2,364£3,091Puerto Caldera10%
26/01/2019£2,045£2,364£3,091Flamenco Marina10%
02/02/2019£2,045£2,364£3,091Puerto Caldera10%
09/02/2019£2,045£2,364£3,091Flamenco Marina10%
25/03/2019Colon 2000 Panama10%
Monday Departures
01/04/2019£2,045£2,364£3,091Puerto Caldera10%
08/04/2019£2,950£3,327£3,674Flamenco Marina10%
15/04/2019£3,128£3,327£3,674Puerto Caldera *10%
* Disembarkation at Colon 2000, Panama

*Disembarkation at Colon 2000 cruise terminal (Panama)

Costa Rica & Panama - port charges, flights and supplements 2019

 Category CCategory BCategory A
Port charges(mandatory)£355£355£355
Flights inc luggage from£790
Transfers from£130
Single Supplement50%50%75%
3rd person reductionN/A30/%N/A

What is included:

  • Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning, mini fridge and flat screen TV with complimentary movies.
  • Full-board: Buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, locally themed party evening, fun BBQ on deck or on the beach (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner.
  • Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day, plus abundant fresh fruit.
  • Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment & sea kayaks (subject to availability).
  • Professional English speaking Cruise Director.

Not included:

  • Beverages except regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water.
  • Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements.
  • Crew tips.
  • Passenger personal expenses
  • Wi-Fi (available at charge)

Flights

Direct flights to San Jose in Costa Rica from London Gatwick or from Heathrow via Madrid. Total duration approximately 9 (direct) to 14 hours.

Flights to Panama City from London Heathrow via Madrid, Amsterdam and CDG Paris. Total duration from 15 hours.

 

ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 9511

Transfers

From San Jose airport to Puerto Caldera approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by road.

From Panama City airport to Flamenco Marina approximately 30 minutes by car or minivan.

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