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Central America Cruises
Multi-sport adventures, jungle-clad ancient ruins, and some of the most beautiful tropical surroundings on earth await on a Central America cruise. A trip to Central America includes Panama, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Belize and extend your travel into Peru and Ecuador. Snorkel along the colorful coral reefs of Belizean coasts. Kayak through crystal-waters to white sand cayes or venture through the engineering marvel, the Panama Canal. Hike the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica's national parks listening to the call of howler monkeys and the squawk of scarlet macaws. A Central America tour also allows plenty of chances to explore ancient Maya ruins. The choice is yours! On your cruise of Central America, distances from region to region are close, so you can spend precious vacation time enjoying this tropical paradise.
Central America Travel Articles
Expedition Cruise Ships
Spacious, comfortable passenger vessels designed for smooth sailing with deluxe accommodations and services. These ships offer larger cabins, as well as deluxe amenities such as roomier public areas, lounges and bars, gift shops, and fitness facilities.
Discovery |
Ship Highlights
| $3,700*7 days | |
 | Discovery is a 33 meter, purpose built catamaran providing 8 queen and 4 twin cabins. Passenger numbers on the Discovery are limited to just 24 people, ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Journey Between the Seas | 7 | Sep | Panama |  |
Pacific Explorer |
Ship Highlights
| $3,999*10 days | |
 | Maneuverable and versatile, the 100-guest Pacific Explorer is the perfect way to cruise in comfort throughout your Central American adventures.
The intimate ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Between Two Seas | 10 | Oct, Nov, Dec | Panama, Costa Rica | |
Sea Bird & Sea Lion |
Ship Highlights
| $4,980*8 days | |
 | These vessels can reach places inaccessible to larger ships due to their small size, yet they comfortably accommodates 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. Cruise ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama Canal and the Wonders of Costa ... | 8 | Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec | Panama, Costa Rica | |
Luxury Expedition Ships
These expedition cruise ships offer luxury 5-star amenities and services. Whether you're gliding along the rivers of West Africa or plunging through the icy waters of Antarctica, you'll enjoy the detailed touches onboard that make these luxury vessels. These vessels allow travelers the opportunity to take advantage of the adventurous land excursions and up-close wildlife viewing that is best experienced on a small expedition ship without sacrificing the creature comforts traditionally found on much larger cruise ships.
Clelia II |
Ship Highlights
| $9,995*20 days | |
 | Launched in early 2009, after extensive refurbishment, redecoration and other improvements, the all-suite Clelia II offers the finest in small-ship luxury ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From New England to Panama: Exploring ... | 20 | Oct | Panama, Mexico, Antebellum South, Northeast US | |
| Panama, Costa Rica, and Peru: Natural ... | 20 | Nov | Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica | |
Le Boreal (CDP) |
Ship Highlights
| $3,940*13 days | |
 | A superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins, the Le Boreal is the fruit of the expertise of the Italian and sophistication of the French. Le Boréal remains faithful to ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From One Ocean to Another: Panama Canal | 13 | Mar | Ecuador, Panama, Belize, Honduras, Costa Rica | |
Prince Albert II |
Ship Highlights
| $6,395*11-18 days | |
 | Embark on a luxurious expedition to the best far-flung destinations in the world aboard Prince Albert II, a purpose-built expedition cruise ship unlike any ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic to Costa Rica | 11 | Oct | Panama, Costa Rica | |
| Costa Rica to Chile | 18 | Oct | Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica | |
Spirit of Oceanus |
Ship Highlights
| $4,995*11-14 days | |
 | One of our most spacious and luxurious ocean going vessels. Equipped with stabilizers, the Spirit of Oceanus opens up whole new horizons for our style of ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Search of El Dorado: Palm Beach to ... | 14 | Sep, Oct | Panama, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Antebellum South | |
| Natural Wonders of the New World: ... | 11 | Oct | Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica | |
| Natural Wonders of the New World: ... | 14 | Oct | Panama, Costa Rica | |
Wind Star |
Ship Highlights
| $1,799*8-16 days | |
 | Wind Star was created in the 1986 with the vision to offer an alternative to the typical cruise or resort vacation. The Wind Star passenger sees the world from ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica to St Martin | 15 | Apr, Dec | Panama, Costa Rica, Nevis, St. Martin, Colombia | |
| St Martin to Costa Rica | 16 | Dec | Panama, Costa Rica, British Virgin Islands, St. Barth, Nevis, St. Martin, Bonaire | |
| Costa Rica | 8 | Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec | Nicaragua, Costa Rica | |
| Costa Rica to Panama | 8 | Jan, Feb, Dec | Panama, Costa Rica | |
