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Le Dumont D'Urville, 7 Night Central America Jewels & Panama Canal ex Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Colón, Panama
Cruise Le Dumont D'Urville, 7 Night Central America Jewels & Panama Canal ex Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Colón, Panama
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Dumont D'Urville
Destination Panama & Central America
Brief Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Puntarenas, Costa Rica onboard Le Dumont D'Urville
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 26 Dec 2025
Cruise Description 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 Panama. This 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.
Sailing Dates
26 Dec 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $14,740 AU $7,630 ‐ ‐
PR4 AU $16,420 AU $8,470 ‐ ‐
PR5 AU $17,250 AU $8,880 ‐ ‐
PR6 AU $18,250 AU $9,380 ‐ ‐
DS5 AU $25,580 AU $13,050 AU $6,780 ‐
DS6 AU $25,580 AU $13,050 AU $6,780 ‐
DS4 AU $25,580 AU $13,050 AU $6,780 ‐
DS3 AU $25,580 AU $13,050 AU $6,780 ‐
PS5 AU $34,760 AU $17,640 AU $9,080 ‐
PS6 AU $36,610 AU $18,560 AU $9,540 ‐
PV6 AU $38,440 AU $19,480 AU $10,000 ‐
PV5 AU $38,440 AU $19,480 AU $10,000 ‐
GD6 AU $42,260 AU $21,390 AU $10,950 ‐
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
26 Dec 2025 Puntarenas, Costa Rica 5:30 PM
27 Dec 2025 Golfito, Costa Rica 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
28 Dec 2025 At Sea    
29 Dec 2025 Playa Muerto, Darien National Park 6:00 PM
30 Dec 2025 Flamenco Island, Panama 7:00 AM 11:00 PM
31 Dec 2025 Panama Canal 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
1 Jan 2026 San Blas Islands, Panama 6:00 AM 6:00 PM
2 Jan 2026 Colón, Panama 7:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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