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Le Bellot January 4-14 2027 EE040127 Cruise & Offers

Puntarenas (Costa Rica) to Colón (Panama)

Voyage EE040127 | 11 days DatesJanuary 4-14 2027 Duration10 nights ShipLe Bellot

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Official PONANT route mapSecrets of Central America · Voyage EE040127Puntarenas (Costa Rica) to Colón (Panama)

January 4, 2027 to January 14, 2027 · Voyage EE040127

Destinations & expedition experiences

This published program may be adapted by the captain and expedition team for weather, sea, ice, wildlife, permit or safety conditions. Panels preserve Ponant's planned destinations or regions without turning them into guaranteed landings.

Day 1
January 4, 2027PuntarenasCentral America

Destination overview

The capital of the eponymous province, Puntarenas is sometimes called “the pearl of the Pacific”, for its unique charm. It sits on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, along the Gulf of Nicoya , lined with long expanses of wild natural environments.

  • Day 1 · January 4, 2027Departure 23:59 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 2
January 5, 2027Curú Wildlife RefugeCosta Rica

Destination overview

On the southern part of the Nicoya Peninsula, the small Curú Wildlife Refuge is the oldest protected park in Costa Rica. This refuge is an exemplary site in terms of ecotourism as well as a research centre for scientists from all over the world.

  • Day 2 · January 5, 2027Arrival 10:30 · Departure 18:30

Verified shore experiences

  • Curú Wildlife Refuge · 2h00 · Published as included · Hiking & Adventure · Ponant difficulty marker 3
Day 3
January 6, 2027Puerto JimenezCosta Rica

Destination overview

The charming little coastal town of Puerto Jiménez is a wild destination nestled on the Osa Peninsula , recognised as one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet. In this haven of unspoilt nature, discover a fascinating flora and living traditions rooted in ancestral practices , such as cocoa cultivation.

  • Day 3 · January 6, 2027Arrival 08:00 · Departure 18:00

Verified shore experiences

  • Encounter with the dolphins of Osa · 4h00 · Published as included · Hiking & Adventure · Swimming · Ponant difficulty marker 2
  • Kayak Adventure in Golfo Dulce · 3h30 · Published as included · Hiking & Adventure · Swimming · Ponant difficulty marker 3
  • Costa Rican Cacao Experience · 3h30 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Food & Wine · Ponant difficulty marker 2
  • Discovering Osa’s Sloths · 4h00 · Published as included · Hiking & Adventure · Ponant difficulty marker 2
Day 4
January 7, 2027Playa San Josecito, Golfo DulceCosta Rica

Destination overview

In southern Costa Rica, on the shores of Golfo Dulce, Playa San Josecito invites you to discover one of the wildest facets of the Osa Peninsula. Amid shaded trails and a botanical sanctuary , explore a remarkably rich natural environment, where Costa Rica's tropical vegetation is home to diverse wildlife .

  • Day 4 · January 7, 2027Arrival 07:30 · Departure 17:30

Verified shore experiences

  • Golfo Dulce Nature Retreat · 2h30 · Published as included · Hiking & Adventure · Ponant difficulty marker 2
Day 5
January 8, 2027Coiba IslandCentral America

Destination overview

Coiba Island once housed a prison with a sinister reputation that has since been abandoned. Today the island is a National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers many activities. Experience the emotion of the first explorers by heading deep into the virgin rainforest, untouched by human hand.

  • Day 5 · January 8, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Departure 16:30

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 6
January 9, 2027Playa Muerto, Darien National ParkPanama

Destination overview

The most remote and least developed region of Panama, the province of Darien is an unspoilt land with an extremely rich variety of flora and fauna. Listed by UNESCO as World Heritage, Darien National Park offers its extraordinary scenery of rocky coastlines, mountain ranges, mangroves, rivers and creeks.

  • Day 6 · January 9, 2027Arrival 12:00 · Departure 17:30

Verified shore experiences

  • Emberá Village Immersion · 3h30 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Ponant difficulty marker 2
Day 7
January 10, 2027Pearls IslandsCentral America

Destination overview

The Pearl Islands archipelago , formed by over 220 islands and islets, is named in memory of the pearl oysters present in the Gulf of Panama. In colonial times, the pearls were extracted and used as ornaments or currency. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.

  • Day 7 · January 10, 2027Departure 13:00

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 7
January 10, 2027Pacheca IslandCentral America

Destination overview

Isla Pacheca lies in the far north of the maze of more than two hundred islands composing the Pearl Islands . This small piece of uninhabited land is a special place for the numerous bird species that have taken up residence there.

  • Day 7 · January 10, 2027Arrival 15:00 · Departure 21:30

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 8
January 11, 2027Crossing the Panama CanalCentral America

Destination overview

Ponant publishes Crossing the Panama Canal as a sailing, scenic or transit segment within Central America, rather than as a conventional port call. The dates and any displayed timing reproduce only the verified schedule. Views and wildlife encounters vary with the route, daylight, weather and operating conditions.

  • Day 8 · January 11, 2027No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 9
January 12, 2027San Blas IslandsCentral America

Destination overview

Located on the north-east coast of Panama , the San Blas archipelago is a string of coral islands in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. More than 300 islands and cays cover an area of 300 square kilometres offering travellers a multitude of treasures.

  • Day 9 · January 12, 2027Arrival 14:00 · Departure 19:00

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 10
January 13, 2027PortobeloPanama

Destination overview

In the province of Colón, along the magnificent Caribbean coast of Panama, Portobelo is located not far from the famous canal. Given its name of “ beautiful port ” by Christopher Columbus , who discovered it in 1502, this charming and peaceful bay was one of the most important ports.

  • Day 10 · January 13, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Departure 16:00

Verified shore experiences

  • New Locks of the Panama Canal · 5h09 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Sightseeing · Ponant difficulty marker 2
  • Portobelo: Colonial Treasures and Pirate Legends · 1h30 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Sightseeing · Ponant difficulty marker 2
Day 11
January 14, 2027ColónCentral America

Destination overview

Colón is the second largest city in Panama , at the Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal . Colón is today an important port, and the free trade zone created in 1953 contributed greatly to the development of the city.

  • Day 11 · January 14, 2027Disembarkation: 08:00

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Planning note: Times appear only when published for this sailing. Blank times remain unpublished; a source-system midnight placeholder is never treated as a genuine call time.

A closer look at this sailing

Puntarenas (Costa Rica) to Colón (Panama) aboard Le Bellot

On January 4-14 2027, Le Bellot sails 10 nights from Puntarenas (Costa Rica) to Colón (Panama). Secrets of Central America brings together Curú Wildlife Refuge, Puerto Jimenez, Playa San Josecito, Golfo Dulce, Coiba Island, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.

This route includes an official day-by-day schedule and published port times. The source lists 12 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Le Bellot | Voyage EE040127 | January 4-14, 2027 | 10 nights Puntarenas (Costa Rica) to Colón (Panama)
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Le Bellot January 4-14 2027: is Voyage EE040127 right for you?

This 11-day voyage aboard Le Bellot sails Puntarenas (Costa Rica) to Colón (Panama), with calls including Puntarenas, Curú Wildlife Refuge, Puerto Jimenez, and Playa San Josecito. Quote voyage EE040127 when asking Deluxe Cruises to confirm availability and compare accommodation options. Before booking, compare the accommodation and deck location, included services, additional costs, deposit and cancellation terms. Ask your advisor to confirm any specific arrangements your party needs for this departure.

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What should travelers compare for Voyage EE040127?

For the January 4-14 2027 Puntarenas (Costa Rica) to Colón (Panama), compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

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What is included and not included on Le Bellot Voyage EE040127?

For the January 4-14, 2027 Puntarenas (Costa Rica) to Colón (Panama) sailing aboard Le Bellot: PONANT, its small sailing products and the Aqua Expeditions partner vessels have materially different fare inclusions. The current verified record does not establish one complete inclusion and exclusion schedule for this vessel, so dining, beverages, equipment, laundry and personal services must follow the exact ship, voyage and booking confirmation. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Le Bellot Voyage EE040127?

For the January 4-14, 2027 Puntarenas (Costa Rica) to Colón (Panama) sailing aboard Le Bellot: Primary-bed and occupancy arrangements differ between PONANT ships, small yachts and Aqua Expeditions vessels. The current verified record does not name a child or third-guest sleeping surface for this vessel, so no extra bed is assumed without the exact category record. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Le Bellot Voyage EE040127, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the January 4-14, 2027 Puntarenas (Costa Rica) to Colón (Panama) sailing aboard Le Bellot: Activity availability depends on the vessel, voyage, destination and operating conditions. The current verified record does not establish that every named excursion or expedition activity is fare-included, so the exact program and booking confirmation control. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Le Bellot for Voyage EE040127?

For the January 4-14, 2027 Puntarenas (Costa Rica) to Colón (Panama) sailing aboard Le Bellot: The current verified record does not establish one Wi-Fi allowance, tier or device rule across the PONANT and Aqua Expeditions fleet. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact vessel and booking entitlement. The exact booking confirmation controls.

What are Le Bellot's verified headline statistics?
184Guests
92Staterooms
118Crew
131 m / 430 ftLength
What clothes should I bring for this January itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this January warm-weather itinerary

  • Pack lightweight breathable clothing, swimwear, strong sun protection, and a light rain layer for tropical showers.
  • Bring secure non-slip walking shoes plus suitable beach or water footwear where the published activities and local conditions call for it.
  • Add a light wrap or sweater for air-conditioned interiors and breezy evenings, and review local customs before visits to religious or community sites.

Ponant Explorations dress guidance

  • The published standard is casual elegance. A cocktail dress or similar evening attire is suggested for gala evenings.
  • PONANT also publishes white or black-and-white attire for the Officers evening. Shorts and Bermuda shorts are not accepted in the gourmet restaurant at dinner.
  • Expedition voyages require practical destination-specific layers and footwear in addition to the onboard evening wardrobe.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Le Bellot?
  • Sisterships and PONANT Explorers generally publish lounges, bars, a spa or salon, fitness room, outdoor pool, theater and boutique; Explorers also publish the Blue Eye underwater lounge.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Le Bellot have?
  • PONANT publishes a fitness room across its main fleet except Spirit of Ponant; gentle exercise may be scheduled depending on the program.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, operating hours, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Le Bellot guests expect?
  • Main-fleet rooms publish air conditioning, a safe, television and Diptyque bath products; Spirit of Ponant is an exception to the television statement.
  • Every accommodation on the PONANT Explorers and Le Commandant Charcot has a balcony. Most Sistership rooms have balconies, with seven Deck 3 exceptions; Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant use different layouts.
  • Room service is published around the clock on the main fleet, with overnight exceptions on Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant. Butler service is limited to eligible suite categories.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage EE040127 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Le Bellot?
  • Children under one year old are not accepted.
  • On classic voyages, children age one and older may sail, with a published maximum of five children ages one through six per voyage. Kids Club is for age four and older when offered.
  • Expedition voyages generally require age six or older; Le Commandant Charcot requires age eight or older. Children must be able to board a Zodiac independently where Zodiac operations are part of the program.
  • Parents or guardians remain responsible for children; family programming is not guaranteed on every departure.
  • The current PONANT FAQ accepts pregnancy only when the guest will not be beyond the end of the third month by cruise end.
  • Pregnant guests are not accepted on expedition cruises. These unusually restrictive rules must be reconfirmed before booking.

For Voyage EE040127: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Le Bellot handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • The FAQ identifies Sisterships, PONANT Explorers, m/s Paul Gauguin and Le Commandant Charcot as the fleet products designed for reduced mobility; exact accessible rooms are ship-specific.
  • A guest must be self-sufficient or travel with a capable companion. The captain may prevent a difficult landing, gangway transfer or Zodiac operation for safety.
  • A doctor and nurse are published across the main fleet, with Le Ponant instead using a nurse and telemedicine support; services and medication are charged.
  • Sisterships, PONANT Explorers, m/s Paul Gauguin and Le Commandant Charcot publish hospital facilities intended for urgent or minor treatment, not full hospital care.
  • Notify PONANT of treatment needs at reservation, complete required forms and carry an adequate supply of medication. Remote expedition evacuation can be delayed.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Le Bellot?
  • PONANT ships are non-smoking, including accommodation balconies. Smoking is limited to designated outdoor areas.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Le Bellot Voyage EE040127?

For flights to Puntarenas (Costa Rica) before this Le Bellot cruise and home from Colón (Panama) after Voyage EE040127, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

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Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

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Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Le Bellot Voyage EE040127, use the guest identity and email recorded by PONANT. The current account can identify an agency booking but does not publish a manual booking-number linking field, so do not substitute a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference.

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  4. Step 4 — Check My bookings: Open My bookings and look for Le Bellot Voyage EE040127. PONANT does not currently publish a self-service sequence for manually attaching an advisor booking.
  5. Step 5 — Review released information: Use the account for upcoming and past voyages, passenger information, documents, booking or payment status, personal preferences, wishlist, and loyalty benefits currently available.

If Le Bellot Voyage EE040127 does not appear, recheck that the account name, date of birth, and email match PONANT's reservation. Do not create duplicate accounts; contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the agency booking with PONANT.

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