Star Collector: Panama Canal, Costa Rica & Mexican Riviera Discovery
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Go All In
Drinks, gratuities, and WiFi included plus up to 40% off selected sailings.
15 nights
Star Seeker
13 Apr '26Cruise overview
A daylight transit of the Panama Canal is the first of many thrills on this voyage. Marvel at mankind’s ingenuity in building a stairway between oceans, then arrive at the Pacific where nature’s own miraculous handiwork is on display. Panama and Costa Rica are famous for biodiversity, and we bring you to the threshold of six protected reserves and parks, home to everything from orchids to ocelots. Watch for howler monkeys on blissfully uninhabited Isla Parida and scarlet macaws in Puerto Jimenez. Explore mangroves and misty cloud forests, then venture inland from Puerto Caldera and dip your toe in tico culture as you sip fresh-from-the-bush coffee and shop for colorful ocarinas and mini-oxcarts in Sarchi. The Mexican Riviera has its own appeal. Visit Mayan ruins 3,500 years old, taste cuisine flavored with Oaxacan moles and listen to lively mariachi music in the cusp of a perfect bay. End your voyage with a stroll the charming Zona Romántica in Puerto Vallarta – a place everyone falls in love with, each for their own reason.
Itinerary
Colón
The provincial capital of Colón, beside the canal’s Atlantic entrance, is named for the Spanish-language surname of Christopher Columbus, though the Americans called it Aspinwall in the 19th century.. The city was founded in 1850 by Americans working on the Panama railroad and named Aspinwall for one of the railway engineers. Following completion in 1855, Colon gained in importance, which was furthered by the plans for an isthmian canal. During the time of the French canal attempt, a fire in 1885 burned the city nearly to the ground and left thousands of people homeless. Colon was rebuilt in the architectural style then popular in France. Buildings from that era plus the ones constructed by Americans between 1904 and 1914 are still in use today, although the majority is on the verge of collapse. In addition to its importance as a port, Colon boasts the world’s second largest duty-free zone, known as Zona Libre, which is contained in a huge fortress like, walled-off area with giant international stores. However, most of the merchandise is sold in bulk to commercial businesses throughout the country.
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Fuerte Amador
Fuerte Amador
At sea
Isla Parida
Golfo Dulce
Quepos (Puerto Quepos)
Puerto Caldera
Curú Wildlife Refuge
Playas del Coco
At sea
Puerto Chiapas
Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco)
At sea
Manzanillo
Puerto Vallarta
Horizon Owners Suite
The Horizon Owner’s Suite represents the pinnacle of Windstar luxury. Featuring a private veranda, separate living and dining areas, and panoramic ocean views, it combines space, elegance and exclusivity. Refined furnishings and attentive service create a serene, residential-style retreat designed for exceptional comfort and indulgence at sea.
Amenities
- King or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Dining Area
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- Media/Entertainment Station
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
- Mini Bar (Additional Cost)
Ship features
Star Seeker combines elegant yacht-style design with new innovations, offering Windstar’s most advanced ship to date.
- All-suite accommodation for 224 guests
- New suite categories, including Horizon Owner’s, Infinity, and Vista Suites
- Four restaurants, including a new speciality dining venue
- Infinity pool and spacious sun deck
- World Spa by Windstar with ocean-view treatment rooms
- Water sports marina with complimentary kayaks and paddleboards
- State-of-the-art sustainability technology and water filtration systems
- Ice-strengthened hull for polar itineraries
- Hybrid-ready propulsion and ship-to-shore connectivity
- Friendly, inclusive atmosphere and open-seating dining
