Costa Rica and The Panama Canal
Aurora Expeditions · Sylvia Earle, Douglas Mawson · 11 days
Day 1: Having made your way to San José, you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred to your group hotel. Please visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk to collect your luggage cabin tags and to speak with the ground operations team, who may have information to share with you about pre-embarkation or to provide you with information about where to dine, withdraw cash, or purchase last-minute items from a local pharmacy or supermarket. Enjoy free time, and in the evening, dine at your leisure (dinner not included). Assigned accommodation: To be confirmed Day 2: This morning, enjoy breakfast and check-out. Please ensure your cabin luggage is fitted with…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | Aurora Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | Sylvia Earle, Douglas Mawson |
| Length | 11 days |
| Region | Central America & Panama |
| Departures | 2 listed · 2027-04-09 to 2028-04-15 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | San Jose, Costa Rica |
| Day 2 | Doka Estate, Costa Rica |
| Day 2 | Cruise starts |
| Day 2 | Puntarenas, Costa Rica |
| Day 3 | Curu Reserve, Costa Rica |
| Day 4 | Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
| Day 5 | Rio Claro, Costa Rica, Costa Rica |
| Day 6 | Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica |
| Days 7–8 | Isla Coiba, Panama |
| Day 9 | Pearl Islands, Panama |
| Day 10 | Panama City, Panama |
| Day 10 | Gatun Lake, Panama, Honduras |
| Day 10 | Panama City, Panama |
| Day 11 | Panama Canal, Panama |
| Day 12 | Colón, Panama |
| Day 12 | Panama City, Panama |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-04-09 | 2027-04-20 | 11 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
| 2028-04-15 | 2028-04-26 | 11 | Douglas Mawson | Yes |
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