Panama Canal, Cartagena, San Blas Islands & More
 
Balboa / Fuerte Amador to Oranjestad
Sat Dec 28, 2024 - Sat Jan 4, 2025,
 7 days
 on Star Pride
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$3,922
?Cruise Only From
$3,299
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Balboa / Fuerte Amador to Oranjestad
Bougainvillea-covered balconies, jungles teeming with wildlife, one of the most brazen engineering feats in human history… there’s more treasure here than the Spanish ever dreamed of. Step back in time to the height of the Spanish Empire in Cartagena and Santa Marta, where you can tour museums glittering with pre-Colombian gold and jewelers display fresh-from-the-mine emeralds. Join the birds in the rainforest canopy and caimans in thick mangroves. Relive history as you transit the Panama Canal, enormous locks gaping above you and Lake Gatun spread out below. Interact with the Kunas at the San Blas Islands and celebrate the day with our Signature Beach Barbecue there. Dine alfresco beneath a colony of stars and toast the perfect antidote to winter.
 
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Day 1: Balboa / Fuerte Amador
One of the entrances to the Panama Canal on the Pacific side, Balboa/Fuerte Amador was founded in 1519 and is a short distance from Panama City.  In 2012 Balboa was ranked #1 in Latin America in the category of world's busiest container ports. Sightseeing highlights include the colonial homes, the Administration Building, the Goethals Memorial, the Prado, and the local handicraft markets of traditional Panamanian crafts.
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Day 2: Panama Canal
At nearly 48 miles long, on your transit through the Panama Canal you will enter three sets of locks that raise and lower the vessel 85 feet between the calm Pacific Ocean and the shimmering waters of the Atlantic. Your voyage features a daylight hours transit with numerous observation vantage points for outside viewing and comfortable indoor air-conditioned lounges. Expert onboard commentary enhances your journey as you watch the day to day workings of this bucket list experience.
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Day 3: Bocas del Toro
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.
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Day 4: San Blas
The San Blas Islands of Panama is an archipelago comprising approximately 378 islands and cays, of which 49 are inhabited, some by the Kuna people.  Scattered over an area of about 100 square miles, the islands are the number 1 vacation destination in Panama although the Kuna work hard to protect their land against overwhelming tourism and keep the islands healthy and lovely, unique and untouched by culture. These white-sand and palm tree lined islands are encompassed by a coral reef and warm, crystal-clear water that is perfect for snorkeling and is home to a variety of marine life including dolphins, sharks and giant manta rays.
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Day 5: Cartagena
Welcome to the sparkling city of Cartagena, where the gold and jewels of the Spanish Main awaited shipment across the Atlantic. No pirate could resist, nor will you be able to when you visit this historic city. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is surrounded by 400-year-old walls and contains a plethora of churches, fortresses, and restored colonial mansions. Outside the walls are more treasures: Climb the massive Castillo de San Felipe to investigate its maze of hidden tunnels, or shop for the perfect emerald.
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Day 6: Cartagena
Welcome to the sparkling city of Cartagena, where the gold and jewels of the Spanish Main awaited shipment across the Atlantic. No pirate could resist, nor will you be able to when you visit this historic city. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is surrounded by 400-year-old walls and contains a plethora of churches, fortresses, and restored colonial mansions. Outside the walls are more treasures: Climb the massive Castillo de San Felipe to investigate its maze of hidden tunnels, or shop for the perfect emerald.
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Day 8: Oranjestad
Known for having some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, this Dutch port makes it easy to just … take it easy. Walk through town to choose your favorite carved wooden door, or spend the day like the Arubans do playing dominos at a beachside table.
Popular Highlights
Bocas del Toro
See live starfish at Bocas del Toro’s Starfish Beach
 
Cartagena
View the port and fortresses of Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
 
Fort Zoutman Aruba
Find Fort Zoutman, the oldest structure on Aruba.
Panama Canal
Appreciate this engineering feat with daylight transit of the Panama Canal.
Panama City
Tour Casco Viejo, Panama City’s historic center with colonial-era landmarks like Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary
 
San Blas Islands
Learn about their culture when you visit the Kuna Indians of the San Blas Islands and then enjoy the Signature Beach Barbecue on Aroma Island there
 
Santa Marta
Visit the statue of Simon Bolivar, “The Liberator,” in Santa Marta.
Signature Beach Party
Enjoy the complimentary water toys and local flavors at our Signature Beach Party.
Itinerary at a Glance
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
Watersports
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Sat Dec 28
Balboa / Fuerte Amador
Arrive:  
Depart:  6:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
Sun Dec 29
Panama Canal
Arrive:  4:00 AM
Depart:  6:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
Mon Dec 30
Bocas del Toro
Arrive:  8:00 AM
Depart:  3:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
Tue Dec 31
San Blas
Arrive:  10:00 AM
Depart:  4:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
Wed Jan 1
Cartagena
Arrive:  10:00 AM
Depart:  
Watersports Platform: 
Thu Jan 2
Cartagena
Arrive:  
Depart:  5:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
Fri Jan 3
AT SEA
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Sat Jan 4
Oranjestad
Arrive:  6:00 AM
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Insider Tips
  • One of the best souvenirs of this journey is a hand-embroidered mola made by the Kuna Indians, something that is only sold in Panama and Colombia. One of the best places to buy them is at the handicrafts market in Balboa.
  • Get ready for a special treat when we’re in the San Blas Islands. We’ll open the Watersports Platform at the stern of the ship so you can enjoy all its complimentary water toys. And you’ll be treated to all the delights of our Signature Beach Party while you are here.
  • Birders take note: Colombia has the highest bird diversity of any country with more than 1,900 species, and our excursion to Cartagena’s National Aviary lets you see an important sample of this variety.
  • Brightly dressed palenquera ladies – carrying fruit trays on their heads – add to the beauty and attraction of Cartagena. Some will happily pose for you in exchange for a small tip.
  • The coffee and chocolate (cacao) grown in this region are delicious. Be sure to try some, and if you have a chance, visit a farm where the crops are grown to learn how they’re produced.
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Accommodations & Pricing
This all-suite ship completed renovation as part of the $250 Million Star Plus Initiative to provide more of what our guests love.
Star Porthole Suite
Star Porthole Suite
These rooms represent a nod to the sailing tradition of porthole windows. And while sailors might have had cramped quarters, your 277 square foot stateroom is wonderfully spacious and furnished with all the modern amenities and comforts of home.
? Cruise only from $3,299 per guest
? All-inclusive price from $3,922 per guest
Ocean View Suite
Ocean View Suite
Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, and savor a treat from the fresh fruit bowl.
? Cruise only from $3,399 per guest
? All-inclusive price from $4,022 per guest
Ocean View Suite 1
Ocean View Suite 1
Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor a treat from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and enjoy the fresh flowers.
? Cruise only from $3,499 per guest
? All-inclusive price from $4,122 per guest
Star Ocean View Suite 1
Star Ocean View Suite 1
As soon as you walk through the door, you’re greeted with an open living area for a more welcoming entrance. Drift off to sleep by the window in your queen bed as you watch the same stars that sailors used to navigate the seas hundreds of years ago.
? Cruise only from $3,599 per guest
? All-inclusive price from $4,222 per guest
Ocean View Suite 2
Ocean View Suite 2
Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor a treat from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and enjoy the fresh flowers.
? Cruise only from $3,699 per guest
? All-inclusive price from $4,322 per guest
Ocean View Suite 3
Ocean View Suite 3
Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor a treat from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and enjoy the fresh flowers.
? Cruise only from $3,899 per guest
? All-inclusive price from $4,522 per guest
Balcony Suite
Balcony Suite
Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor a treat from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and enjoy the fresh flowers.
? Cruise only from $4,499 per guest
? All-inclusive price from $5,122 per guest
Star Balcony Suite
Star Balcony Suite
As soon as you walk through the door, you’re greeted with an open living area for a more welcoming entrance. Drift off to sleep by the window in your queen bed as you watch the same stars that sailors used to navigate the seas hundreds of years ago.
? Cruise only from $4,599 per guest
? All-inclusive price from $5,222 per guest
Balcony Suite 1
Balcony Suite 1
Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor a treat from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and enjoy the fresh flowers.
? Cruise only from $4,799 per guest
? All-inclusive price from $5,422 per guest
Star Balcony Suite 1
Star Balcony Suite 1
As soon as you walk through the door, you’re greeted with an open living area for a more welcoming entrance. Drift off to sleep by the window in your queen bed as you watch the same stars that sailors used to navigate the seas hundreds of years ago.
? Cruise only from $4,899 per guest
? All-inclusive price from $5,522 per guest
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Brand new Deluxe Suites welcome you with 468 square feet of casually elegant living space and an ocean viewing French balcony. All these suites feature 3rd berths, and a sleep-inducing queen bed easily converted to twins.
? Cruise only from $5,799 per guest
? All-inclusive price from $6,422 per guest
Classic Suite
Classic Suite
Relax in 400 to 530 spacious square feet. Your living area offers beautiful views from the forward-facing window and French doors onto your private veranda. Two spacious closets give you plenty of room to unpack.
? Cruise only from $6,699 per guest
? All-inclusive price from $7,322 per guest
Owner's Suite
Owner's Suite
With 575 square feet, your Owner’s Suite offers separate living room and dining areas. A veranda, Interactive TVs and a full master bath and separate powder room indulge you in spacious comfort. 
? Cruise only from $7,799 per guest
? All-inclusive price from $8,422 per guest
Guaranteed Suite** (chosen by Windstar)
Guaranteed Suite** (chosen by Windstar)
Guaranteed Suite** (chosen by Windstar)
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Guaranteed Balcony Suite** (chosen by Windstar)
Guaranteed Balcony Suite** (chosen by Windstar)
Guaranteed Balcony Suite** (chosen by Windstar)
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The Windstar Life
The Windstar staff-to-guest ratio is 1:1.5, and it shows.The moment you board you’ll feel it: an ever-attentive crew at your service, providing you with what you want and need, when you want and need it.
Friendly and Relaxed Atmosphere
Signature Onboard Barbecue
Cooking Demonstrations
Genuine and Thoughtful Crew
Crew Talent Show
Open Bridge
Local and Live Performances
Relax at the Pool or Hot Tub
Complimentary 24 Hour Room Service
Signature Sail Away
Shopping With The Chef
Take In The Sun
Watersports Platform
Enjoy regionally inspired treatments at World Spa by Windstar
Relax With A Morning Yoga Session
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Great cruise-only fares or make it an all-inclusive voyage with Wi-Fi, unlimited beer, wine, and cocktails, and gratuities. From $89 per guest per day.
Date
Ship
All-Inclusive
From
Cruise Only
From
Sat, Dec 21 - Sat, Dec 28, 2024
STAR PRIDE
$3,622
$2,999
Sat, Dec 28 - Sat, Jan 4, 2025
STAR PRIDE
$3,922
$3,299
THIS
SAILING
Sat, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 25, 2025
STAR PRIDE
$3,222
$2,599
Sat, Jan 25 - Sat, Feb 1, 2025
STAR PRIDE
$3,222
$2,599
Sat, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 8, 2025
STAR PRIDE
$3,222
$2,599
Sat, Feb 8 - Sat, Feb 15, 2025
STAR PRIDE
$3,222
$2,599
Sat, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 8, 2025
STAR PRIDE
$3,222
$2,599
Sat, Mar 8 - Sat, Mar 15, 2025
STAR PRIDE
$3,222
$2,599