Costa Rica & Panama Canal
 
Colón to Puerto Caldera
Sat Mar 1, 2025 - Sat Mar 8, 2025,
 7 days
 on Wind Star
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$3,222
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$2,599
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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.

Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
Watersports
Platform
Shore
Excursions
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Sat Mar 1
Colón
Arrive:
Depart:6:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
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.
Sun Mar 2
Panama Canal
Arrive:4:00 AM
Depart:6:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
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.
Sun Mar 2
Balboa / Fuerte Amador
Arrive:10:00 PM
Depart:
Watersports Platform: 
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.
Mon Mar 3
Balboa / Fuerte Amador
Arrive:
Depart:5:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
5 Available
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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.
5 Shore Excursions Available
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Balboa, Gamboa Aerial Tram Outdoors | Wildlife | Sightseeing | Essentials Collection
Duration4.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$125
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Balboa, Panama Canal: The Past & FutureCulture | Dining | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration7 Hours
Activity LevelEasy-Moderate
$225
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Balboa, Panama City & Miraflores LocksCulture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | UNESCO | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$119
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Balboa, Monkey Watch Outdoors | Wildlife | Boating | Essentials Collection
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$129
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Balboa, Authentic Emberá Indigenous VillageBoating | Concierge Collection | Culture | Refreshments
Duration6 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$149
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Tue Mar 4
AT SEA
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Depart:
Watersports Platform: 
Wed Mar 5
Isla Parida
Arrive:8:00 AM
Depart:6:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
4 Available
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Located within a Nature Preserve of 50 islands, and part of Chiriqui Marine National Park lovely Isla Parida boasts magnificent beaches, one of which is over 1,300 feet long.  The crystal clear waters stay at 82 degrees year round and are filled with marine life. There are numerous hardwood trees like teak, mahogany, and eucalyptus, and fruit trees like mango, banana and coconut trees. Here you will be treated to Windstar's Signature Beach Party on a secluded beach that faces the Pacific Ocean.
4 Shore Excursions Available
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Isla Parida, Archipelago Cruising for Dolphins & MonkeysBoating | Essentials Collection | Outdoors | Sightseeing | Wildlife
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelEasy-Moderate
$205
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Isla Parida, Concierge Collection: Chiriqui Gulf Fishing Tour Wildlife | Boating | Watersports | Concierge Collection
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$625
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Isla Parida, Hiking on Parida Island Hiking | Sightseeing | Wildlife | Essentials Collection
Duration2.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$75
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Isla Parida, Island Hopping with Snorkel Boating | Sightseeing | Snorkeling | Essentials Collection
Duration3 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$165
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Thu Mar 6
Golfo Dulce
Arrive:8:30 AM
Depart:5:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
4 Available
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Picture Jurassic foliage growing down steep hillsides all the way to the waterline, the hoots  of monkeys echoing through trees choked by orchids. Golfo Dulce is one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse areas, where both the jungle and the sea brim with life. Explore the canals by kayak in search of javelinas, butterflies, and more bird species than in all of North America. This port is accessed with a wet landing.
4 Shore Excursions Available
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Golfo Dulce, Concierge Collection: Chocolate Farm - A Sweet Experience Outdoors | Wildlife | Refreshments | Walking | Concierge Collection
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$179
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Golfo Dulce: Dolphin Watch & Enchanted Beach Wildlife | Beach | Boating | Refreshments | Essentials Collection
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$199
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Golfo Dulce: Oceans & Canals Kayaking Watersports | Wildlife | Refreshments | Beach | Essentials Collection
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$149
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Puerto Jimenez, Sloth Walking TrailsConcierge Collection | Outdoors | Sightseeing | Refreshments | Walking | Wildlife
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy-Moderate
$195
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Fri Mar 7
Quepos
Arrive:7:00 AM
Depart:6:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
6 Available
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The former banana-exporting town of Quepos is your basecamp for a day of rainforest adventure. Take a walk along trails that weave up to waterfalls, or ride horseback to a beautiful jungle pool. A float trip through a mangrove swamp populated by monkeys, crocodiles, egrets, and herons is also available. Or you may choose a nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park, with its lovely beaches, easy trails, and abundant animal life. 
6 Shore Excursions Available
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Quepos: Mangrove Wildlife & Boat Cruise Wildlife | Refreshments | Boating | Essentials Collection
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$139
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Quepos: Traditional Culinary Experience Dining | Culture | Essentials Collection
Duration5 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$199
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Quepos: Concierge Collection: Rainforest Extravaganza *Concierge Collection | Dining | Hiking | Sightseeing | Wildlife
Duration5.75 Hours
Activity LevelEasy-Moderate
$159
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Quepos: Rainforest Horseback, Cascades & BBQ Horseback | Dining | Wildlife | Essentials Collection
Duration5.75 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$149
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Quepos, Concierge Collection: Santa Juana Rural Mountain Adventure Watersports | Outdoors | Dining | Culture | Concierge Collection
Duration6 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$195
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Quepos, Beyond-Ordinary: Manuel Antonio National Park Nature WalkBeach | Beyond Ordinary Collection | Outdoors | Refreshments | Walking | Wildlife
Duration4.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$135
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Sat Mar 8
Puerto Caldera
Arrive:6:00 AM
Depart:
Watersports Platform: 
3 Available
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Located on the Gulf of Nicoya, the small town of Puerto Caldera is one of Costa Rica’s top attractions, perfect for travelers who like more off the beaten path destinations where the native Tico lifestyle can be experienced. It is the gateway to San Jose, Jaco and the big city of Puntarenas, plus Los Suenos and Tortuga Island. Carara National Park is nearby, the rainforest home to crocodiles, over 400 species of birds and is considered the most likely place to see scarlet macaws.
3 Shore Excursions Available
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Puerto Caldera: San Jose City Tour with Transfer to Airport Culture | Sightseeing | Essentials Collection
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$169
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Puerto Caldera: San Jose City Tour with Transfer to Windstar Hotel Culture | Sightseeing | Essentials Collection
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$169
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Puerto Caldera, Sloth Sanctuary, Artisanal Craft Beer & Airport Transfer Wildlife | Sightseeing | Dining | Essentials Collection
Duration4.5 Hours
Activity LevelEasy-Moderate
$145
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