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Central America Jewels & Panama Canal

Colón - Puntarenas

Dates:
19/12/2025
to  26/12/2025

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8
days
7
nights on board
Starting from*
AU$6,650
per person
30% Ponant Bonus

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; explore Panama’s cultural and botanic diversity by visiting its capital, Panama City; 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 PanamaThis 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.


Ref : EU191225


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Your itinerary - Central America Jewels & Panama Canal

A unique cruise discovering some of the natural treasures and ancestral indigenous communities of Costa Rica and Panama. Make the most of an excursion included* per person per port of call during your cruise...


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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
 

(19 m²)

From AU$6,650 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
 

(19 m²)

From AU$7,380 per person
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
 

(19 m²)

From AU$7,740 per person
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
 

(19 m²)

From AU$8,170 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(27 m²)

From AU$11,370 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 4
 

(27 m²)

From AU$11,370 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 5
 

(27 m²)

From AU$11,370 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 3
 

(27 m²)

From AU$11,370 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 5
 

(38 m²)

From AU$15,350 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 6
 

(38 m²)

From AU$16,150 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Privilege Suite Deck 5
 

(32 m²)

From AU$16,940 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Privilege Suite Deck 6
 

(32 m²)

From AU$16,940 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(45 m²)

From AU$18,620 per person
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Owner's Suite Deck 5
 

(45 m²)

From AU$27,720 per person



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