Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary

Le Bellot November 28-December 8 2027 EE281127 Cruise & Offers

Colón (Panama) to Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

Voyage EE281127 | 11 days DatesNovember 28-December 8 2027 Duration10 nights ShipLe Bellot

Review Secrets of Central America, voyage EE281127, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.

Official PONANT route map for Secrets of Central America aboard Le Bellot, Voyage EE281127
Official PONANT route mapSecrets of Central America · Voyage EE281127Colón (Panama) to Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

November 28, 2027 to December 8, 2027 · Voyage EE281127

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
November 28, 2027
ColónCentral 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 1 · November 28, 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
November 29, 2027
Fort San Lorenzo (Colón)Colón

Destination overview

In the Colón District, Fort San Lorenzo faces the sea, its canons pointing towards the horizon as they used to under the Spanish Crown. This construction is part of a group of buildings exemplifying the military architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries along the Caribbean coast of Panama, hence its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Day 2 · November 29, 2027Arrival 10:00 · Departure 16:00

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 3
November 30, 2027
San 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 3 · November 30, 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 4
December 1, 2027
Crossing 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 4 · December 1, 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 5
December 2, 2027
Pearls 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 5 · December 2, 2027Departure 12:00

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 5
December 2, 2027
Pacheca 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 5 · December 2, 2027Arrival 13:30 · Departure 19:30

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
December 3, 2027
Playa Muerto, Darien National ParkCentral America

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 · December 3, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Departure 13:30

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 7
December 4, 2027
Coiba 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 7 · December 4, 2027Arrival 08:30 · Departure 18:00

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 8
December 5, 2027
Rio EsquinasCentral America

Destination overview

The beauty of Costa Rica and the richness of its biodiversity reveal themselves at this port of call in the heart of the mangrove. In the meanders of Rio Esquinas , a tropical corner of paradise, you will discover an incredibly dense ecosystem.

  • Day 8 · December 5, 2027Arrival 13:00 · 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 9
December 6, 2027
Drake BayCentral America

Destination overview

Located on Costa Rica’s remote Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Park covers 164 square miles, making it the country’s largest national park, the largest primary forest on the American Pacific coast, and one of the few remaining large areas of lowland tropical rain forests in the world.

  • Day 9 · December 6, 2027Arrival 06:00 · Departure 18:00

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
December 7, 2027
Curú Wildlife RefugeCentral America

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 10 · December 7, 2027Arrival 06:00 · Departure 12:30

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 11
December 8, 2027
PuntarenasCentral 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 11 · December 8, 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

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

On November 28-December 8 2027, Le Bellot sails 10 nights from Colón (Panama) to Puntarenas (Costa Rica). Secrets of Central America brings together Fort San Lorenzo (Colón), San Blas Islands, Crossing the Panama Canal, Pearls Islands, 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 EE281127 | November 28-December 8, 2027 | 10 nights Colón (Panama) to Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

Luxury cruise planning summary

Le Bellot November 28-December 8 2027: is Voyage EE281127 right for you?

This 11-day voyage aboard Le Bellot sails Colón (Panama) to Puntarenas (Costa Rica), with calls including Colón, Fort San Lorenzo (Colón), San Blas Islands, and Crossing the Panama Canal. Voyage EE281127 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

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Travelers considering a 11-day Colón (Panama) to Puntarenas (Costa Rica) aboard Le Bellot, including Colón, Fort San Lorenzo (Colón), San Blas Islands, and Crossing the Panama Canal.
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Why book Le Bellot Voyage EE281127 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage EE281127, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage EE281127?

For the November 28-December 8 2027 Colón (Panama) to Puntarenas (Costa Rica), compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

How do I request a personalized luxury cruise quote?

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What is included and not included on Le Bellot Voyage EE281127?

For the November 28-December 8, 2027 Colón (Panama) to Puntarenas (Costa Rica) 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 EE281127?

For the November 28-December 8, 2027 Colón (Panama) to Puntarenas (Costa Rica) 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 EE281127, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the November 28-December 8, 2027 Colón (Panama) to Puntarenas (Costa Rica) 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 EE281127?

For the November 28-December 8, 2027 Colón (Panama) to Puntarenas (Costa Rica) 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 November itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this November itinerary

  • Pack versatile layers suited to the route and season, including a light sweater and compact wind- and water-resistant outer layer.
  • Bring comfortable, supportive, non-slip walking shoes for piers, steps, cobbled streets, and longer touring days.
  • Add sun protection, a compact umbrella, and clothing that covers shoulders and knees where local religious or cultural sites require modest dress.

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 EE281127 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 EE281127: 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 EE281127?

For flights to Colón (Panama) before this Le Bellot cruise and home from Puntarenas (Costa Rica) after Voyage EE281127, 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.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

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.

How do I create a My PONANT account and connect Le Bellot Voyage EE281127 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Le Bellot Voyage EE281127, 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.

  1. Step 1 — Open My PONANT: Choose Account from PONANT's official website. Sign in with an existing email and password, or select Create account.
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If Le Bellot Voyage EE281127 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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