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Star Collector: Caribbean Cultures: Latin America & the Greater Antilles
 
Colón to Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Mon Feb 9, 2026 - Sat Feb 28, 2026,
 19 days
 on Wind Surf
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$7,290
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$5,599
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ITINERARY AND SHORE EXCURSIONS

The best on land brought to you by the best at sea. Get to the heart of local cultures with Windstar shore excursions. You don't want to just dip a toe in local culture, you want to dive into the deep end, and that's exactly what Windstar shore excursions are designed to do. All of our excursion are created to provide authentic local experience - the kind travelers like you are looking for. And with more than 2,500 excursions to choose from, you can experience your destination in whatever way is most meaningful to you. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a foodie, a history buff, or someone who loves to get to know the faces behind the many places we travel.

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Mon Feb 9
Colón
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Depart:4:00 PM
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5 Available
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Explore the inner workings of the Panama Canal, head into the jungle to meet with Embera Indians, or take an aerial tram ride through the rainforest canopy.
5 Shore Excursions Available
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Colon: The Old & the Modern Panama with Transfer to Airport Sightseeing | UNESCO | Essentials Collection
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$159
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Colon, Agua Clara Visitor Center with Transfer to Airport Sightseeing | Walking | Essentials Collection
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$159
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Colon: Agua Clara Visitor Center with Transfer to HotelEssentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$159
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Colon: The Old & the Modern Panama with Transfer to Hotel Sightseeing | UNESCO | Essentials Collection
Duration5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$159
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Colon, Conicerge Collection: Embera Village & Agua Clara Expansion Visitor Center with Windstar Hotel Transfer Culture | Dining | Boating | Walking | Concierge Collection
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$345
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Tue Feb 10
Bocas del Toro
Arrive:10:00 AM
Depart:4:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
4 Available
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Bocas del Toro on Bastimentos island was visited by Columbus in 1502 and then built up with colorful and Caribbean-style clapboard houses by the United Fruit Company in the early 20th century.   Situated on the beautiful Bocas del Toro archipelago, the laid-back and friendly community is a great combination of races and ethnicities living harmoniously. West Indians, Latinos and Extraneros (the resident gringos) make this an easy place to feel right at home and embrace the relaxed Caribbean vibe of the town. Not far from town is the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, as well as two national parks, La Amistad and many banana plantations.
4 Shore Excursions Available
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Bocas Del Toro, Bird Island & Star Beach with LunchBeach | Boating | Dining | Essentials Collection | Snorkeling | Wildlife
Duration5 Hours
Activity LevelEasy-Moderate
$195
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Bocas Del Toro, Oreba Chocolate Farm Tour & Jungle Hike with LunchBoating | Essentials Collection | Outdoors | Wildlife
Duration4.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$215
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Bocas Del Toro, Coral Garden SnorkelingEssentials Collection | Snorkeling | Wildlife
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$149
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Bocas Del Toro, Snorkel Adventures & Red Frog Beach with LunchBeach | Boating | Dining | Essentials Collection | Snorkeling | Wildlife
Duration5 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$215
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Wed Feb 11
Isla San Andres
Arrive:1:00 PM
Depart:7:00 PM
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At 10 square miles, the small island of San Andrés is considered a Colombia hot spot. The island, part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is multicultural and bilingual with the best beaches, and snorkeling spots. It’s a highlight to snorkel with puffer fish, angel fish, sea turtles and eels in the crystal-clear turquoise waters surrounding the island.
Thu Feb 12
AT SEA
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Fri Feb 13
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Sat Feb 14
Roatan
Arrive:9:00 AM
Depart:5:00 PM
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The ocean playground around Roatan is part of the huge Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. These protected waters provide excellent snorkeling, kayaking, swimming with dolphins and other marine life and pristine powdery white beaches. Sample tradition island cuisine like conch, baleadas or pastilles in one of the many excellent cafes accompanied by delicious Honduran coffee
Sun Feb 15
Belize City
Arrive:9:00 AM
Depart:7:00 PM
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With an origin as a logging camp and exporter of mahogany, Belize City is known now as the gateway to lovely nature and beautiful offshore islands. But stay in town long enough to check out the Swing Bridge – the only functioning manually operated bridge in the world. Then find the Cave Branch River for a float through ancient Mayan caves or visit the howler monkeys at the Community Baboon Sanctuary.
Mon Feb 16
Costa Maya
Arrive:8:00 AM
Depart:5:00 PM
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Costa Maya is the closest gateway to the Chaccoben Mayan Ruins some of which you can climb to get an amazing view. The port features interesting shopping, local artisans and good restaurant and bars. It is part of the massive Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and the Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve, home to sharks, dolphins and turtles and the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve where jaguars, monkeys and hundreds of bird species live.
Tue Feb 17
Cozumel
Arrive:8:00 AM
Depart:6:00 PM
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The Mesamerican Barrier Reef spans 14 miles around the Mexican island of Cozumel and the impressive marine diversity here makes it an excellent place for snorkeling and diving. Chankanaab, an eco-park surrounding a lagoon offers underwater caverns that are home to dolphins, manatees and sea turtles.  Or take a ferry ride over to the mainland to explore the beaches of Playa del Carmen.
Wed Feb 18
AT SEA
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Thu Feb 19
Grand Cayman
Arrive:8:00 AM
Depart:6:00 PM
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The largest of the Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman is known for its beautiful beaches and coral reefs. Seven Mile Beach, for one is a long stretch of white sand, calm turquoise waters and shops and restaurants. Stingray City is the most popular attraction where the stingrays can be touched, fed and even held. The island has one cross-country walking path, the Mastic Trail and horseback riding on the beach may be the best way to experience the beauty of this place.
Fri Feb 20
Cayman Brac
Arrive:7:00 AM
Depart:1:00 PM
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On tiny Cayman Brac, The Bluff, a limestone cliff running the length of the island contains numerous caves including the Bat Cave. It is a nature lover’s dream of lovely secluded beaches and lush green forests. Birdwatchers can search for endangered parrots, brown boobies and peregrine falcons or see the parrots at the Parrot Reserve. The hiking trails that crisscross the island lead to historic sites, reptilian habitats and unusual flora.
Sat Feb 21
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Sun Feb 22
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Mon Feb 23
Santo Domingo
Arrive:1:00 PM
Depart:10:00 PM
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La Capital, as Santo Domingo is affectionately known, is a UNESCO site and one of the oldest cities in the Caribbean, with Zona Colonial buildings dating back to the 1500s. Santo Domingo is also considered the most modern metropolis in the Caribbean doing a great job of converging old and new.  At the heart of the Zona Colonial, a pedestrian-friendly maze of cobblestones and interesting architecture is the first cathedral built in the New World. Find time to sample the aromatic coffee and cacao.
Tue Feb 24
La Romana
Arrive:7:00 AM
Depart:5:00 PM
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La Romana has something for every outdoor lover. White-sand beaches, pristine coral reefs, shallow and extreme depth waters teeming with marine life, fields of sugar cane, and cave-riddled forests where Taino rock art and fresh-water springs can be found. It is also home to the renowned Casa de Campo Resort with its award-winning golf course and 16th century Altos de Chavon, an amazing replica of a Mediterranean village.
Wed Feb 25
AT SEA
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Thu Feb 26
Jost Van Dyke, Great Harbour
Arrive:8:00 AM
Depart:11:59 PM
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2 Available
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For an island comprised of a mere eight square miles, it’s amazing how much there is to do on Jost Van Dyke. Visit the national park on nearby Diamond Cay, snorkel among swaying sponges and angelfish at Sandy Spit, or pilot your own boat around Sir Francis  Drake Waterway. After all that, you’ll be ready for an evening drink on the beach — where you can admire your Windstar ship aglow in the harbor.
2 Shore Excursions Available
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Jost Van Dyke, Catamaran Cruise and BeachBeach | Boating | Essentials Collection | Snorkeling
Duration4.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$169
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Jost Van Dyke, Sail and SnorkelBoating | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments | Watersports
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$159
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Fri Feb 27
AT SEA
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Sat Feb 28
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Arrive:6:00 AM
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4 Available
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Pastel-colored buildings and shops filled with tempting souvenirs herald your arrival to bustling Philipsburg. Situated near the harbor on the Dutch side of St. Maarten, Philipsburg owes its discovery to Christopher Columbus in 1493. Today, celebrated Front Street is home to a number of local Creole restaurants as well as jewelry stores, stylish boutiques, and lively casinos for visitors seeking an upbeat island experience.
4 Shore Excursions Available
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St. Maarten, Post Island Tour with Transfer to AirportEssentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$79
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St. Maarten, Post Island Tour with Transfer to HotelEssentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy-Moderate
$79
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St. Maarten: Americas Cup Sailboat Racing with Transfer to AirportBoating | Essentials Collection | Outdoors | Refreshments
Duration2.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$149
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St. Maarten: Americas Cup Sailboat Racing with Transfer to Windstar Hotel Outdoors | Refreshments | Boating | Essentials Collection
Duration2.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$149
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