Pacific Coast of Costa Rica
Explore the luxurious Pacific Coast of Costa Rica during a 8-day journey, looped from Puntarenas. From Guanacaste to the Osa Peninsula, set off to discover incredible wildlife and...
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7-night voyage departing Puntarenas.
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Pacific Coast of Costa Rica
8 ports plotted · click a marker for details
Day 1
Puntarenas , Costa Rica
Sunday, 12/12/2027
This town is not on the Nicoya Peninsula, but rather on Costa Rica's mainland. It is best known as a cruise-ship port and launching pad for ferries heading southeast to the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula and for cruises sailing out on the Gulf of Nicoya. Puntarenas is also a major fishing port with a lively fish market. The town’s reputation suffers from the unimpressive parts you see from your car as you roll through town on the way to the ferry dock. But the town has a lot of character off the main drag, thanks to its illustrious past as an affluent port town and principal vacation spot for San José's wealthy, who arrived by train in the last century. Once the port was moved and roads opened to other beaches, Puntarenas's economy crashed, but it's making a comeback. Sitting on a narrow spit of sand—punta de arenas literally means "point of sand"—that protrudes into the Gulf of Nicoya, the town boasts a beautifully groomed, wide Blue Flag beach with views of the Nicoya Peninsula and spectacular sunsets, along with a public swimming pool, the San Lucas Beach Club, and a marine-life museum. Ticos arrive by bus and car to enjoy the beach and stroll the Paseo de los Turistas, a beachfront promenade lined with tree-shaded concrete benches and seafood restaurants. Crowds of locals, called porteños, cruise by on bicycles, the town’s most popular form of transport.
Day 2
Bahía Drake , Costa Rica
Monday, 13/12/2027
Day 3
Rio Esquinas
Tuesday, 14/12/2027
Day 4
Manuel Antonio National Park , Costa Rica
Wednesday, 15/12/2027
Day 5
Cocos Island , Costa Rica
Thursday, 16/12/2027
Cocos Island (Isla del Coco in Spanish) is an uninhabited island located off the shore of Costa Rica. It is a National & Marine Park and UNESCO World Heritage site and is surrounded by deep waters with counter-currents, offering excellent environments for many different species of fish. The beauty of Cocos has inspired tales of pirate treasure and the island was one of Jacques Cousteau’s favorite places. Seabirds also favor Isla del Coco including Brown boobies, Red-footed Boobies and Great Frigatebirds. The three endemic land bird species call the island home; the Cocos Cuckoo, Cocos flycatcher, and Cocos finch.
Day 6
Playa Mantas , Costa Rica
Friday, 17/12/2027
Day 7
Curú Wildlife Refuge , Costa Rica
Saturday, 18/12/2027
Located on the southeast tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, the Curu Wildlife Refuge is known for its pristine, white-sand beaches and impressive variety of species ranging from monkeys to sand crabs. In total the refuge covers 3,707 total acres and 656 feet of coastline. Travelers to the Curu Wildlife Refuge will quickly notice that they are in the minority at the site, with only a few people in the area among the abundance of animals and sea creatures. All of your senses will be captivated by this overwhelming amount of wildlife at the reserve, which offers some of the best eco-tourism in Costa Rica. Curu officially received support from the Costa Rican government to protect its wildlife in 1981 and the area officially became known as the Curu Wildlife Refuge in 1983. Today, the refuge is privately owned, extremely-well cared for and even more exclusive than many of the national parks in the country. If you're looking to participate in some of the vast eco-tourism opportunities in Costa Rica, the refuge should be a top priority because of its exclusivity and the ability of visitors to personally interact with the diverse animal population. The refuge also features 17 peaceful trails, where travellers can check out this abundant wildlife in a number of different ecosystems, including mangrove swamps and both dry and wet tropical forests.
Day 7
Cedros Island , Mexico
Saturday, 18/12/2027
Day 8
Puntarenas , Costa Rica
Sunday, 19/12/2027
This town is not on the Nicoya Peninsula, but rather on Costa Rica's mainland. It is best known as a cruise-ship port and launching pad for ferries heading southeast to the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula and for cruises sailing out on the Gulf of Nicoya. Puntarenas is also a major fishing port with a lively fish market. The town’s reputation suffers from the unimpressive parts you see from your car as you roll through town on the way to the ferry dock. But the town has a lot of character off the main drag, thanks to its illustrious past as an affluent port town and principal vacation spot for San José's wealthy, who arrived by train in the last century. Once the port was moved and roads opened to other beaches, Puntarenas's economy crashed, but it's making a comeback. Sitting on a narrow spit of sand—punta de arenas literally means "point of sand"—that protrudes into the Gulf of Nicoya, the town boasts a beautifully groomed, wide Blue Flag beach with views of the Nicoya Peninsula and spectacular sunsets, along with a public swimming pool, the San Lucas Beach Club, and a marine-life museum. Ticos arrive by bus and car to enjoy the beach and stroll the Paseo de los Turistas, a beachfront promenade lined with tree-shaded concrete benches and seafood restaurants. Crowds of locals, called porteños, cruise by on bicycles, the town’s most popular form of transport.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Lower Decks Balcony Stateroom
204 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom
204 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Deluxe Suite
290 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Prestige Suite
409 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Privilege Suite
344 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Grand Suite
484 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Owner's Suite
484 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Balcony
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Decks Balcony Stateroom · 204 sqft | DEL Deluxe Stateroom | Enquire → | ||
| Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom · 204 sqft | PR4 Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 | Enquire → | ||
| PR5 Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 | Enquire → | |||
| PR6 Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 | Enquire → |
Lower Decks Balcony Stateroom · 204 sqft
DEL Deluxe Stateroom
Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom · 204 sqft
PR4 Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom · 204 sqft
PR5 Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom · 204 sqft
PR6 Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Suite · 290 sqft | DS3 Deluxe Suite Deck 3 | Enquire → | ||
| DS4 Deluxe Suite Deck 4 | Enquire → | |||
| DS6 Deluxe Suite Deck 6 | Enquire → | |||
| Prestige Suite · 409 sqft | PS5 Prestige Suite Deck 5 | Enquire → | ||
| PS6 Prestige Suite Deck 6 | Enquire → | |||
| Privilege Suite · 344 sqft | PV5 Privilege Suite Deck 5 | Enquire → | ||
| PV6 Privilege Suite Deck 6 | Enquire → | |||
| Grand Suite · 484 sqft | GD6 Grand Deluxe Suite | Enquire → | ||
| Owner's Suite · 484 sqft | SA | Enquire → |
Deluxe Suite · 290 sqft
DS3 Deluxe Suite Deck 3
Deluxe Suite · 290 sqft
DS4 Deluxe Suite Deck 4
Deluxe Suite · 290 sqft
DS6 Deluxe Suite Deck 6
Prestige Suite · 409 sqft
PS5 Prestige Suite Deck 5
Prestige Suite · 409 sqft
PS6 Prestige Suite Deck 6
Privilege Suite · 344 sqft
PV5 Privilege Suite Deck 5
Privilege Suite · 344 sqft
PV6 Privilege Suite Deck 6
Grand Suite · 484 sqft
GD6 Grand Deluxe Suite
Owner's Suite · 484 sqft
SA
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