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

   Arrive 04:00Depart 18:00

   Panama

   

   The Panama Canal is one of humanity's greatest engineering achievements—a 50-mile waterway that lifts ships 26 meters through locks to cross between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Must-dos include watching the locks operation from open deck, visiting the Miraflores Visitor Center, and exploring Panama City's restored Casco Viejo. The dry season (December–April) offers the clearest views for transit day.

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

   Balboa / Fuerte Amador, Panama

   Depart 17:00

   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.

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 07:00Depart 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

   Punta Leona

   Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00

   Costa Rica

   

   Punta Leona is a 750-hectare private nature reserve on Costa Rica's central Pacific coast, where tropical forest alive with scarlet macaws, howler monkeys, and white-faced capuchins descends to two pristine beaches. Must-dos include wildlife spotting in the forest canopy, snorkelling the rocky headlands, and tasting gallo pinto with fresh tropical juices. December through April offers the driest beach weather, while the green season brings lusher forest and fewer crowds.

10. Day 9

    Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica

    Arrive 06:00Depart 18:00

    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.

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    At Sea

    

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31. Day 30

    Papeete

    Arrive 07:00

    French Polynesia

    

    Papeete is the spirited, slightly ragged capital of French Polynesia — not the languorous paradise of travel-poster imagination, but a working harbour city of fresh produce markets, baguette bakeries, and Tahitian outrigger canoe clubs that provides an authentic counterpoint to the pearl-still lagoons of Bora Bora and Moorea nearby. The daily Marché de Papeete is the city's essential experience, its stalls piling high with vanilla pods, monoi-scented oils, black pearls, and the most exuberant floral arrangements in the Pacific. Moorea, visible across the Sea of the Moon and just 30 minutes by fast ferry, offers a dramatically quieter alternative. The dry season, May through October, brings the finest weather.

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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