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7-night Costa Rica and Panama Canal Cruise

Colon (Panama)/Puerto Caldera
7-night Costa Rica and Panama Canal Cruise
November 30, 2024
Windstar Cruises: Wind Star
Colon (Panama)/Puerto Caldera
Vacation Offer ID 1489368
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Ship Info
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Activities & Services
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Staterooms
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Deckplans
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Cruise Inclusions

  • 7-night Cruise
  • Meals
  • Entertainment

Available Add-Ons

Optional shore excursions.
Optional roundtrip airfare.

7-night Costa Rica and Panama Canal Cruise
  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Colon (Panama)

Colon (Panama) 11/30/2024

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.
11/30/2024 11/30/2024
Panama Canal

Panama Canal 12/01/2024

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.
12/01/2024 12/01/2024
Balboa

Balboa 12/01/2024

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.
12/01/2024 12/01/2024
Balboa

Balboa 12/02/2024

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.
12/02/2024 12/02/2024
At Sea
12/03/2024 12/03/2024
Isla Parida

Isla Parida 12/04/2024

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.
12/04/2024 12/04/2024
Golfo Dulce (Puerto Jimenez)

Golfo Dulce (Puerto Jimenez) 12/05/2024

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.
12/05/2024 12/05/2024
Quepos

Quepos 12/06/2024

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.
12/06/2024 12/06/2024
Puntarenas

Puntarenas 12/07/2024

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.
12/07/2024 12/07/2024
Windstar Cruises: Wind Star
Wind Star sails with just 148 pampered guests in 74 total staterooms: 73 deluxe, ocean-view staterooms and 1 deluxe Owner’s Suite with queen beds and a dining/sitting area.
Ship Highlights
  • The vessel offers two primary dining venues which have open sitting
  • Watersports Platform
  • Treat yourself with Wind Spa after long day of exploration
  • Amenities includes Lounge, Library, Pool, and Hot Tub
Ship Statistics
Maiden Voyage
1986
Last Refurbished
2019
Registry
Bahamas
Gross Tonnage
5,307
Beam
52 ft (15.9 m)
Maximum Speed
10 knots
Ship Length
360 ft (109.7 m)
Passenger Capacity
148
Number of Crew
101
Crew Nationality
International
Number of Staterooms
73
Number of Suites
1
Dining / Restaurants
3
Pool
Yes
Number of Decks
4
Spa
Yes
Bars / Lounges
2
Fitness Center
Yes

Dining

Veranda
It's breakfast alfresco, full service or buffet-style, anytime till 9:30 a.m. No need to hurry. Again, the choices are many in Veranda. Choose the sumptuous, seemingly endless buffet. Or, order from the lunch menu between noon and 2:30 p.m. / Here’s the perfect place for a romantic tete-a-tete under the stars in Candles, Windstar’s signature outdoor restaurant transformed by night into a dreamlike paradise. Delectable cuisine, memorable surroundings, inspired wine pairings.
Candles
Here’s the perfect place for a romantic talk under the stars in Candles, Windstar’s signature outdoor restaurant transformed by night into a dreamlike paradise. Delectable cuisine, memorable surroundings, inspired wine pairings.

Bars & Lounges

Pool Bar
Refreshing drinks and snacks to make your day enjoyable.

Onboard Activities

Reception
Here you will receive all information about your cruise.
Destination Briefings
Destination Briefings.
Live Entertainment
Live Entertainment.

Outdoor Activities

Pool
Take a dip in the pool.
Deck
Deck.

Wellness

Yoga Classes
Yoga Classes.
Wind Spa
As you enter the hushed atmosphere of our newly-expanded WindSpas, you'll feel every last care gently melt away. Maybe you'll try a Hydralift facial or a new color on your toes. Maybe you'll surrender to the transformative power of a relaxing massage. With one of the highest crew-to-passenger ratios at sea, you will find yourself in the enviable position of never having to lift a finger.

Shopping

Shopping
Duty-free shop with luxury brands.
Public Rooms
  • Library
  • Bar(s)/Lounge(s)
Stateroom Amenities
  • Television / Radio
  • In-Stateroom Movies
  • Private Safe
  • Direct Dial Phone
  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar and/or Refrigerator
  • DVD Player
  • Bath Robes
  • Bath Amenities/Toiletries
  • Sitting Area
  • Showers and/or Bath Tubs
Entertainment
  • Cocktail Hour
  • Educational/Enrichment Programs
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Complimentary Private Events
Dining
  • Dining Style: Flexible Dining Options
  • Formal Restaurant(s)
  • 24-hour Room Service
  • Dining Style: All Casual
  • Casual Dining Venue(s)
  • All Non-Alcoholic Beverages Included In Cruise Fare
  • Dining Style: Open Seating or Reservations
Other Facilities
  • Boutique(s) (duty-free)
  • Concierge Desk
  • Infirmary / Medical Center
  • Dry Cleaning/Laundry
Sports, Health and Fitness
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool(s)
  • Whirlpool(s)
  • SCUBA Instructions
    Discover Scuba Diving/Certified Scuba Diving Program: Both programs are led by our dive-masters who are PADI certified. The Discover Scuba Diving program for beginners includes a simple, comprehensive classroom and pool session. After that, beginners can sign up for designated dives. Experienced divers need to bring their certification card and can accompany the dive masters on all dives offered.
  • Spa
  • Fitness Center
  • Watersports Platform

Oceanview

Guarantee Stateroom (Y) Call for pricing
Guarantee Stateroom
  • Category: Y
With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.
Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom (BX) Call for pricing
Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom
  • Category: BX
  • Deck One
  • Square Feet: 188
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, Bose® SoundDock, wireless Internet access, private safe. And always at your fingertips, anything you wish from room service. Size: 188 square feet or 18 square meters.
Note: Staterooms with 3rd Berths Wind Spirit: 124, 126, 129, 131–136, 138. Wind Star: 118-122, 124-136, 138 CATEGORY B PUBLIC SPACES STAIRS. Staterooms with Adjoining Private Doors:
Wind Spirit: 124/126, 129/131, 132/134, 133/135, 136/138. Wind Star: 125/127, 128/130, 129/131, 132/134, 133/135, 136/138. Staterooms with One Queen Size Bed Only (no twin option): 101, 102



Ocean View Stateroom (B) Call for pricing
Ocean View Stateroom
  • Category: B
  • Deck One
  • Square Feet: 188
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, Bose® SoundDock, wireless Internet access, private safe. And always at your fingertips, anything you wish from room service. Size: 188 square feet or 18 square meters.
Note: Staterooms with 3rd Berths Wind Spirit: 124, 126, 129, 131–136, 138. Wind Star: 118-122, 124-136, 138 CATEGORY B PUBLIC SPACES STAIRS. Staterooms with Adjoining Private Doors:
Wind Spirit: 124/126, 129/131, 132/134, 133/135, 136/138. Wind Star: 125/127, 128/130, 129/131, 132/134, 133/135, 136/138. Staterooms with One Queen Size Bed Only (no twin option): 101, 102



Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom (AX) Call for pricing
Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom
  • Category: AX
  • Deck Two
  • Square Feet: 188
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, Bose® SoundDock, wireless Internet access, private safe. And always at your fingertips, anything you wish from room service. Size: 188 square feet or 18 square meters.
Note: Staterooms with 3rd Berths Wind Spirit: 124, 126, 129, 131–136, 138. Wind Star: 118-122, 124-136, 138 CATEGORY B PUBLIC SPACES STAIRS. Staterooms with Adjoining Private Doors:
Wind Spirit: 124/126, 129/131, 132/134, 133/135, 136/138. Wind Star: 125/127, 128/130, 129/131, 132/134, 133/135, 136/138. Staterooms with One Queen Size Bed Only (no twin option): 101, 102



Ocean View Stateroom (A) Call for pricing
Ocean View Stateroom
  • Category: A
  • Deck Two
  • Square Feet: 188
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, Bose® SoundDock, wireless Internet access, private safe. And always at your fingertips, anything you wish from room service. Size: 188 square feet or 18 square meters.
Note: Staterooms with 3rd Berths Wind Spirit: 124, 126, 129, 131–136, 138. Wind Star: 118-122, 124-136, 138 CATEGORY B PUBLIC SPACES STAIRS. Staterooms with Adjoining Private Doors:
Wind Spirit: 124/126, 129/131, 132/134, 133/135, 136/138. Wind Star: 125/127, 128/130, 129/131, 132/134, 133/135, 136/138. Staterooms with One Queen Size Bed Only (no twin option): 101, 102



Suite

Owners Suite (OW) Call for pricing
Owners Suite
  • Category: OW
  • Deck One
  • Square Feet: 220
Size: 220 square feet (21 square meters). 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.
Owners Suite (OW) Call for pricing
Owners Suite
  • Category: OW
Size: 220 square feet (21 square meters). 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. 
Rates are cruise only, per person, based on double occupancy and include government fees/taxes of $370. Optional transfers and airfare (unless otherwise stated) additional for all guests.

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and include government fees and taxes. Optional airfare and transfers additional.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Flying Bridge

Stateroom Key

  • Owners Suite (OW)
  • Owners Suite (OW)
  • Ocean View Stateroom (A)
  • Ocean View Stateroom (B)
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom (AX)
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom (BX)
  • Guarantee Stateroom (Y)
Deck Four

Stateroom Key

  • Owners Suite (OW)
  • Owners Suite (OW)
  • Ocean View Stateroom (A)
  • Ocean View Stateroom (B)
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom (AX)
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom (BX)
  • Guarantee Stateroom (Y)
Deck Three

Stateroom Key

  • Owners Suite (OW)
  • Owners Suite (OW)
  • Ocean View Stateroom (A)
  • Ocean View Stateroom (B)
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom (AX)
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom (BX)
  • Guarantee Stateroom (Y)
Deck Two

Stateroom Key

  • Owners Suite (OW)
  • Owners Suite (OW)
  • Ocean View Stateroom (A)
  • Ocean View Stateroom (B)
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom (AX)
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom (BX)
  • Guarantee Stateroom (Y)
Deck One

Stateroom Key

  • Owners Suite (OW)
  • Owners Suite (OW)
  • Ocean View Stateroom (A)
  • Ocean View Stateroom (B)
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom (AX)
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom (BX)
  • Guarantee Stateroom (Y)