Destination
Costa Rica and Panama

Between Two Seas
Journey Jungle-to-Jungle through the Panama Canal
Step ashore by Zodiac at a Kuna Indian village, explore orchid gardens alive with butterflies and hummingbirds, and watch for monkeys and scarlet macaws in a pristine rainforest. All this, plus the Canal transit itself.

Gems of Costa Rica
Explore the Rich Eco diversity of Costa Rica
Search for wild cats and monkeys amid giant trees draped with lianas, snorkel with manta rays and puffer fish, and puzzle over the pre-Columbian stone spheres on Caño Island.

Family Adventure
Bring the Family on a Fun-filled Eco Adventure
Enjoy the perfect mix of beach barbecues, watersports, special children’s activities and guided natural history tours as we visit the best natural parks, conservation areas and wildlife refuges of Costa Rica.

Expert Costa Rican naturalists lead forest explorations, identifying the exotic species of flora and fauna to enrich your jungle experience.		Perched just overhead, toucans add a flash of color and a distinctive call to your inland jungle explorations.
	Over 15 species of coral brighten the reefs of Coiba and its tiny neighboring islets, making it a favored destination for snorkeling.
Rich in variety and color, the jungle flora and fauna will delight both the avid botanist and causal observer. Bring you camera.		You will find the butterfly population is abundant, providing photographers a unique opportunity to capture the color and beauty of these remarkable insects.

The moment you step from the beach into the dense Costa Rican forest, your Exploration Leader whispers, "I hear them! The monkeys are coming!" As if on cue, a troupe of white-faced capuchins comes scampering through the branches, including a mother with her baby. The pack settles on branches about 30 feet away to wonder at these curious visitors to their domain.

The narrow link of land that connects North and South America is unique on earth, and our small-ship voyages offer unparalleled access to the animals, plants and indigenous people who call this region home.

On the 100-guest Pacific Explorer, you'll visit ports of call and remote landings the big ships pass by. And with a limited number of fellow travelers, your experience both on board and ashore is up-close, casual, and very personal, whether you're meeting the Kuna Indians of Panama's San Blas Islands or seeking wildlife in a Costa Rican jungle.

Our Zodiac inflatable excursion crafts take you right to remote bays and deserted shorelines, close enough to the water to trail your fingers in the sea as you watch for blue-footed boobies, red-billed oystercatchers, and magnificent frigate birds. On the edge of Panama's Darién Jungle, you step from a Zodiac launch onto a huge gnarled root in the streambank. A tattooed man, the headman of the Emberá village, welcomes you ashore with a smile and a handshake.

Thanks to our expert Costa Rican naturalists and local contacts, you're given a true insider's view of this magical world. Come with us on your own voyage of discovery to this beautiful tropical wonderland.

In the crystal clear waters of your anchorage, abundant sea life is only a few steps away.		Indigenous to this region, the Macaw can be found in the wild, as well as local hotels and cantinas as an outspoken uninvited guest.
	The Kuna Indians of the San Blas Islands have preserved many of their traditional ways. You will arrive by Zodiac to explore for the day.
Nearly everyday you will have the opportunity to explore by Zodiac and discover pristine beaches, or spy on local wildlife.		A Cruise West experience always allows time for you to explore on your own. You can be as active or laid back as you want to be.
	The Panama Canal, which you will experience at eye level, links the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
Watch for a troupe of white-faced capuchin monkeys scampering overhead in the forest canopy.		Colonial Europe is readily apparent in the architecture of this region. A pre- or post- tour stopover will allow time to explore.

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Destination Costa Rica and Panama

Destination
Costa Rica and Panama