
Central America Jewels & Panama Canal
- ItineraryColón to PuntarenasDuration8 days
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Come aboard Le Dumont d'Urville for an unforgettable voyage.
Let yourself fall under the spell of an itinerary whose every port of call unveils its finest assets, between the lushness of the Costa Rican jungles and the magic of Panama’s crystal-clear waters. During an unforgettable 8-day journey between Colón andPuntarenas aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville, you will set off to discover these wild regions where nature reigns supreme, but also to encounter the ancestral people who are guardians of age-old traditions and this unique biodiversity. Sail between two worlds, where the ocean whispers ancient secrets and the tropical forests shelter an infinity of wonders.
At each port of call on your trip, each guest will be able to choose one included activity from the selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, set off to encounter an Emberá community in the heart of the Darien Park jungle, from Playa Muerto; or discover the beauty of the San Blas archipelago, between idyllic beaches and an encounter with the Kuna community, from Holandes Cayes. The diversity of options on offer promises intense and varied experiences. (Find the full list of excursions under the Itinerary tab.)
Your journey in Central America will start with the discovery of Holandes Cayes’s white sands and paradisiacal waters, right in the heart of the coral islets of the San Blas archipelago.
You will then sail towards the Panama Canal, the legendary maritime route crossing the Isthmus of Panama and linking the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. You will navigate the Miraflores locks , which make up the canal’s final section before the Pacific Ocean, and arrive in Fuerte Amador. On this artificial peninsula on Flamenco Island, you will be captivated by the dense, pristine vegetation and its unique biodiversity.
Then, Le Dumont-d’Urville sails to the beautiful Darién 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. This will also be an exceptional opportunity to journey back in time as you discover the Embera tribe. These proud people have successfully preserved their traditions and their ancestral way of life.
Sailing northwest! You will leave the Panamanian shores to head for the Costa Rican coast. In Golfito, admire unique tropical vegetation. As the gateway to explore one of Central America’s largest primary tropical forests, Golfito represents a veritable enchanted interlude.
As a grand finale, you will arrive in Puntarenas, which is the end of your journey between the Panamanian shores and the Costa Rican coastline.
The encounters with the wildlife described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.
Your voyage
All-inclusive

Destination
Central America
Colón to Puntarenas
Duration
8 days, 7 nights on board
Timeless
Offers
PONANT Bonus 20%
Ref: EU191225







Journey
Your daily itinerary
- Spend Christmas discovering some of the natural treasures of Central America, including the abundance of nature, the richness of the ancestral communities, and a crossing of the Panama Canal, a masterpiece of engineering.
- Breathtaking nature (idyllic beaches, primary tropical forests, etc.) and encounters with local communities (including the Embera Indians and the Kuna community).
- A few of the included excursions: a visit to the UNESCO-listed Darien National Park, a boat ride through the Miraflores Locks, etc.

Customize your journey:
Date
18 Dec 25
Date
16 Dec 25

Date
26 Dec 25
Staterooms and suites
Elegance and refinement

Deluxe Stateroom
Guests
2
Size
204 ft²

Prestige Stateroom
Guests
2
Size
204 ft²

Deluxe Suite
Guests
3
Size
290 ft²

Prestige Suite
Guests
4
Size
409 ft²

Privilege Suite
Guests
3
Size
344 ft²

Grand Deluxe Suite
Guests
4
Size
484 ft²

Owner's Suite
Guests
4
Size
484 ft²
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
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