Make a full transit of the Panama Canal and visit the town of Sarchi, Costa Rica to see traditional artisans at work
through rainforest landscapes, learning about the wildlife and ecosystems that thrive here – including monkeys, toucans and macaws. Indulge in a swim in the river before you return to the ship for the captain’s welcome dinner tonight. Meals BLD
5. COIBA ISLAND, AN UNDISTURBED PARADISE The clear, warm waters off tiny Granito de Oro provide snorkeling pleasures today before the ship repositions for a visit to Coiba National Park, an archipelago of 38 islands. The main island, Isla Coiba, was once off limits as a penal colony; today it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a heritage of rainforests and sandy beaches that prove irresistible for swimming, kayaking* or sunning, and a beachfront barbecue. Meals BLD
6. REMOTE & RICH CULTURES OF THE DARIÉN Extraordinary biological diversity and the customs of indigenous tribes living far removed from the conveniences of modern life have both contributed to the Darién’s being recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit an Emberá Indian community living in surroundings of pristine jungle in ways seemingly unchanged from those of their ancestors; see their homes made of local materials and suspended high above the ground on pillars, traditional dancing which mimics the movements of the birds and animals that inhabit the rainforest, and skilled carvings made of tagua vegetable ivory and cocobolo wood. Meals BLD
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EVERY CRUISE Our onboard team of naturalists enrich every cruise with passion and knowledge gained from years of experience in the jungles and clear waters of Costa Rica and Panama. Accomplished guides such as Richard Cahill, co-founder of Panama’s first ecotourism company, and Ivan Hoyos, who has tracked gorillas in Uganda and orangutans in Borneo, lead shore expeditions into the Darién and San Blas Islands. Local residents, such as naturalists Jonás González and Sergio Guevara, love introducing guests to their beloved Costa Rica and broaden your understanding of this country’s biodiversity.
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7. FULL TRANSIT OF THE PANAMA CANAL When the Panama Canal first opened in 1914, some enthusiasts called it one of the “seven wonders of the world” – it was certainly one of the world’s most incredible engineering endeavors. For the first time, a ship traveling from New York to San Francisco could save over 7,000 miles by not having to sail around South America. More than 100 years later, you will join the special ranks of travelers to traverse the entire length of the canal; crossing aboard a small ship makes the experience an even more memorable one. Taking approximately eight to ten hours, the m/v Tere Moana passes through three locks (the Miraflores, Pedro Miguel and Gatún) as it’s raised up and over the isthmus’ land surface for a total of 85 ft. before reaching the Caribbean Sea. Although clearance for transit by daylight cannot be guaranteed, the passage, enhanced by commentary from an onboard Panama Canal expert, is a highlight any time of day. Meals BLD
8. REMOTE LIVING – SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO Off Panama’s Caribbean coast, the m/v Tere Moana drops anchor within the beautiful San Blas Archipelago. Go ashore on
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