Central America Jewels & Panama Canal
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7 nights
Le Lapérouse
5 Mar '27Cruise overview
Between the magic of Panama’s crystal-clear waters and the lush jungles of Costa Rica, fall under the spell of a cruise where each port of call reveals its finest treasures. On this unforgettable journey between Colón and Puntarenas, you will discover wild regions with a biodiversity that is unique in the world, meet indigenous communities carrying on ancient traditions, and be mesmerised by the breathtaking views. Navigate between two worlds and sail one of the most mythical shipping routes across the Isthmus of Panama, from one ocean to the other, between heavenly beaches and primary tropical forests.
Itinerary
Puntarenas
This town is not on the Nicoya Peninsula, but rather on Costa Rica’s mainland. It is best known as a cruise-ship port and launching pad for ferries heading southeast to the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula and for cruises sailing out on the Gulf of Nicoya. Puntarenas is also a major fishing port with a lively fish market. The town’s reputation suffers from the unimpressive parts you see from your car as you roll through town on the way to the ferry dock. But the town has a lot of character off the main drag, thanks to its illustrious past as an affluent port town and principal vacation spot for San José’s wealthy, who arrived by train in the last century. Once the port was moved and roads opened to other beaches, Puntarenas’s economy crashed, but it’s making a comeback. Sitting on a narrow spit of sand—punta de arenas literally means “point of sand”—that protrudes into the Gulf of Nicoya, the town boasts a beautifully groomed, wide Blue Flag beach with views of the Nicoya Peninsula and spectacular sunsets, along with a public swimming pool, the San Lucas Beach Club, and a marine-life museum. Ticos arrive by bus and car to enjoy the beach and stroll the Paseo de los Turistas, a beachfront promenade lined with tree-shaded concrete benches and seafood restaurants. Crowds of locals, called porteños, cruise by on bicycles, the town’s most popular form of transport.
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Golfito
At sea
Darién National Park
Fuerte Amador
Panama Canal Transit
San Blas Islands
Colón
Deluxe Stateroom
Services provided
- 24h room service
- Butler service and priority boarding : Owner’s suite, Grand de Luxe Suite, Privilege Suites, Prestige Suite Deck 6
- Inclusive Internet access Wifi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
- Individually-controlled air conditioning
- Dressing room with shelves and closet
- Dressing table and hairdryer
- Selection of Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
- Minibar included
- Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
- Electronic safe
- Direct line telephone
- Bose Bluetooth speaker
- Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
- 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
- Two ADA staterooms
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
- One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
- A bathroom with shower
- A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
- A glazed panoramic swing door and rectangular window
Amenities
- King or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- Free Mini Bar
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Media/Entertainment Station
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Pillow Menu Available
- Telephone
- Desk
Ship features
Le Lapérouse combines expedition readiness with graceful design, offering an immersive experience both onboard and ashore.
- Hybrid-propulsion system for efficient, quiet cruising
- Blue Eye underwater lounge with panoramic viewing windows
- Fleet of Zodiacs for daily landings and exploration
- Heated infinity pool and sun deck
- Two restaurants serving refined French and international cuisine
- Spa and fitness facilities by Sothys
- Theatre for lectures and live entertainment
- Open-air marina for water sports and kayaking
- All-inclusive dining, premium drinks and Wi-Fi
- Experienced expedition team and naturalists onboard
