Windstar Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Colon, Panama

   Depart 18:00

   Panama

   

   Colón, Panama, stands as the Caribbean gateway to the Panama Canal, where colonial history, Afro-Caribbean culture, and one of engineering's greatest achievements converge. Visitors should not miss a canal transit through the Gatun Locks and a journey to the UNESCO-listed Fuerte San Lorenzo, the seventeenth-century fortress overlooking the Chagres River. The dry season from December through April offers the most comfortable conditions, with lower humidity and calm Caribbean waters ideal for both port exploration and jungle excursions.

2. Day 2

   Panama Canal, Panama

   Arrive 04:00Depart 18:00

   

   Renowned as the Eighth Wonder of the World, marvel as your ship is raised, then lowered, 85 feet to sail gracefully through three massive locks in the Canal.

3. Day 2

   Balboa / Fuerte Amador, Panama

   Arrive 22:00

   Panama

   

   Balboa and Fuerte Amador serve as the Pacific gateway to the Panama Canal, offering front-row views of one of engineering's greatest achievements. Must-dos include exploring the UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo, savoring ceviche at the Mercado de Mariscos, and visiting the Miraflores Locks. The dry season from December through April brings sunny skies and calm seas, ideal for canal transits and city exploration.

4. Day 3

   Fuerte Amador

   Depart 17:00

   Panama

   

   Fuerte Amador is Panama City's cruise gateway on the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, offering front-row views of the world's most important shipping lane and access to the UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo old quarter. Must-do experiences include watching ships transit the Miraflores Locks, exploring colonial plazas, and tasting ceviche at the Mercado de Mariscos. December through April's dry season offers the most pleasant weather.

5. Day 4

   At Sea

   

6. Day 5

   Isla Parida, Panama

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

   Panama

   

   Isla Parida is a lush, undeveloped island in Panama's Gulf of Chiriquí National Marine Park, where humpback whales calve from July through October and healthy coral reefs thrive alongside nesting sea turtles. Must-do experiences include snorkeling the protected reefs, encountering humpback whales in season, and visiting the island's small fishing community. December through April offers the driest weather, while July through October brings the spectacular whale season.

7. Day 6

   Golfo Dulce

   Arrive 08:30Depart 17:00

   Costa Rica

   

   The Golfo Dulce is one of only four tropical fjords on Earth, sheltering humpback whales from both hemispheres beside the Osa Peninsula's extraordinarily biodiverse rainforest in southern Costa Rica. Visit year-round for whale watching, wildlife encounters in Corcovado National Park, and kayaking through mangrove estuaries teeming with marine life.

8. Day 7

   Quepos, Costa Rica

   Arrive 06:00Depart 18:00

   Costa Rica

   

   Quepos is a laid-back Pacific coast town serving as the gateway to Manuel Antonio National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse reserves, where monkeys, sloths, and scarlet macaws share pristine beaches and dense rainforest. Must-dos include hiking the park’s trails, sampling fresh ceviche and Pacific seafood, and sportfishing for sailfish and marlin. December through April offers the driest weather, though the green season brings lush landscapes and fewer crowds.

9. Day 8

   Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica

   Arrive 06:00

   Costa Rica

   

   Puerto Caldera is Costa Rica's Pacific cruise gateway, offering access to a country where over 25 percent of the territory is protected and five percent of all Earth's species thrive in cloud forests, rainforests, and mangrove coastlines. Must-dos include scarlet macaw spotting at Carara National Park, the Monteverde Cloud Forest canopy walk, and tasting casado with fresh Pacific ceviche. Visit December through April for dry season comfort.

Cabin Categories

Category A

Outside

188 sq ftMax 2A

Every inch of your stateroom is designed for comfort. Luxurious Egyptian cotton linens wrap you in pleasant sleepiness as you stretch out in your queen bed (can be separated into twins if you prefer). Your spacious bath features granite counter tops, ample storage, and a roomy shower with massage shower head. L’Occitane bath products invite you to indulge, while comfy waffle-weave robe and slippers entice you to relax. You’ll find fresh fruit and flowers always waiting for you after a day of sun or sightseeing. And, of course, everything else you need and expect — flat-screen television and DVD, private safe. And always at your fingertips, anything you wish from room service.

Toiletries ProvidedTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)SafeHair DryerMini Bar (Additional Cost)+1

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Category AX Deluxe

Outside

188 sq ftMax 3AX

Every inch of your stateroom is designed for comfort. Luxurious Egyptian cotton linens wrap you in pleasant sleepiness as you stretch out in your queen bed (can be separated into twins if you prefer). Your spacious bath features granite counter tops, ample storage, and a roomy shower with massage shower head. L’Occitane bath products invite you to indulge, while comfy waffle-weave robe and slippers entice you to relax. You’ll find fresh fruit and flowers always waiting for you after a day of sun or sightseeing. And, of course, everything else you need and expect — flat-screen television and DVD, private safe. And always at your fingertips, anything you wish from room service.

Toiletries ProvidedTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)SafeHair DryerMini Bar (Additional Cost)+1

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Category B

Outside

188 sq ftMax 3B

Every inch of your stateroom is designed for comfort. Luxurious Egyptian cotton linens wrap you in pleasant sleepiness as you stretch out in your queen bed (can be separated into twins if you prefer). Your spacious bath features granite counter tops, ample storage, and a roomy shower with massage shower head. L’Occitane bath products invite you to indulge, while comfy waffle-weave robe and slippers entice you to relax. You’ll find fresh fruit and flowers always waiting for you after a day of sun or sightseeing. And, of course, everything else you need and expect — flat-screen television and DVD, private safe. And always at your fingertips, anything you wish from room service.

Toiletries ProvidedTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)SafeHair DryerMini Bar (Additional Cost)+1

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Category BX Deluxe

Outside

188 sq ftMax 3BX

Every inch of your stateroom is designed for comfort. Luxurious Egyptian cotton linens wrap you in pleasant sleepiness as you stretch out in your queen bed (can be separated into twins if you prefer). Your spacious bath features granite counter tops, ample storage, and a roomy shower with massage shower head. L’Occitane bath products invite you to indulge, while comfy waffle-weave robe and slippers entice you to relax. You’ll find fresh fruit and flowers always waiting for you after a day of sun or sightseeing. And, of course, everything else you need and expect — flat-screen television and DVD, private safe. And always at your fingertips, anything you wish from room service.

Toiletries ProvidedTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)SafeHair DryerMini Bar (Additional Cost)+1

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Owner's Suite

Suite

220 sq ftMax 2OW

With an expansive 220 square feet, the Owner’s Suite gives you everything offered in a stateroom, plus lots more, including a beautiful sitting area and separate in-room dining space.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+2

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