Windstar Cruises luxury itinerary
Wind Star December 5-12 2026 Cruise & Offers
COLON to PUERTO CALDERA, SAN JOSE'
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December 5-12 2026 ยท Voyage ST20261205-7D
Ports & shore experiences
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8 destination panels · 25 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 3 panels with planning notices
Official voyage overview
An unparalleled exploration of Costa Rica and Panama when you pair a cruise featuring a daylight transit of the Panama Canal with an inland tour of lush cloud forests and Costa Rica’s most prominent volcano is the best way to maximize your time in this region. Whether you choose to hike, kayak or snorkel at pristine destinations like Panama’s Isla Parida, you’ll have an onboard naturalist available to provide insights. Venture inland to trek through Costa Rica’s Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and then experience the unique magic of a nighttime walk among nocturnal animals the private Curi-Cancha Reserve. You’ll also spend an unforgettable day around the steep slopes of Arenal, Costa Rica’s active stratovolcano, where you can choose between a heart-pounding zipline ride among the high treetops, or a more leisurely hanging bridge walk featuring breathtaking rainforest views.
December 5, 2026 COLON
About COLON
Colón stands on Panama’s Caribbean coast at the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. The city is a gateway to the canal’s locks, the historic ruins of Fort San Lorenzo, and rainforest landscapes along the Chagres River. Its Afro-Caribbean heritage and strategic port setting give this embarkation point a distinctive identity.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Colon, Agua Clara Visitor Center with Transfer to Airport (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Colon, San Lorenzo Fort with return to Pier (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Colon: Agua Clara Visitor Center with Transfer to Hotel (Moderate) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- December 5, 2026 · Embarkation · Departure 18:00
December 6, 2026 PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT
About PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT
The Panama Canal links the Atlantic and Pacific through a waterway of locks, channels, and Gatún Lake. A daylight transit reveals the engineering system that raises and lowers ships between sea level and the continental divide. Open-deck viewing makes the passage itself the day’s principal destination experience.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore experience is published for this scenic navigation or transit call. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final voyage program closer to departure.
Published call times
- December 6, 2026 · Arrival 04:00 · Departure 18:00
December 6-7, 2026 FUERTE AMADOR, PANAMA CITY
About FUERTE AMADOR, PANAMA CITY
Fuerte Amador occupies the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal and connects with Panama City by the Amador Causeway. From here, travelers can reach the capital’s modern skyline, Casco Viejo’s colonial streets, Miraflores Locks, and rainforest habitats around the canal. An overnight stay allows broader exploration after dark.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Balboa, Authentic Emberá Village (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Balboa, Gamboa Aerial Tram (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Balboa, Panama Canal: The Past & Future with IMAX (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Balboa, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Balboa, Panama City & Miraflores Locks with IMAX — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Balboa, Monkey Watch (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Balboa, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
Published call times
- December 6, 2026 · Arrival 22:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
- December 7, 2026 · Departure 17:00 · Overnight stay
December 8, 2026 Sea Days
Published sea days aboard Wind Star
The official Windstar timetable names no port call on December 8, 2026. These dates are grouped once as Sea Days; no onboard activity, route detail, or shore program has been inferred.
Shore planning
No shore experience applies to these Sea Days. Windstar's daily onboard program is confirmed aboard and is not estimated on this page.
Published call times
- December 8, 2026 · No separately published port call
December 9, 2026 ISLA PARIDA
About ISLA PARIDA
Isla Parida lies within Panama’s Gulf of Chiriquí National Marine Park, an island landscape of forested shores, quiet beaches, and warm Pacific waters. The protected archipelago supports snorkeling, nature walks, dolphin watching, and small-boat exploration. Zodiac access preserves the remote character of this tropical destination.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Isla Parida, Archipelago Cruising for Dolphins & Monkeys (Easy-Moderate) — Easy activity
- Isla Parida, Island Hopping with Snorkel (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Isla Parida, Isla Parida Nature Walk — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Isla Parida, Concierge Collection: Chiriqui Gulf Fishing Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- December 9, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 18:00
December 10, 2026 PUERTO JIMENEZ, GOLFO DULCE
About PUERTO JIMENEZ, GOLFO DULCE
Puerto Jiménez sits on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula beside the sheltered waters of Golfo Dulce. It is a gateway to rainforest ecosystems associated with Corcovado National Park, where wildlife, mangroves, rivers, and tropical forest shape the landscape. Kayaking, nature walks, and marine encounters suit this environmentally focused call.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Golfo Dulce, Concierge Collection, Sloth Walking Trails (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Golfo Dulce: Dolphin Watch & Enchanted Beach (Easy) — Easy activity
- Golfo Dulce: Oceans & Canal Kayaking (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
- Golfo Dulce, ECO FARM & COCOA EXPERIENCE — Moderate activity
- Golfo Dulce: Day Pass to Botanika Rainforest Resort (Easy) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- December 10, 2026 · Arrival 08:30 · Departure 17:00 · Watersports platform scheduled
December 11, 2026 QUEPOS, MANUEL ANTONIO NATL PK
About QUEPOS, MANUEL ANTONIO NATL PK
Quepos is the coastal gateway to Manuel Antonio National Park, where rainforest trails meet Pacific beaches. The surrounding region is known for monkeys, sloths, tropical birds, mangroves, waterfalls, and rural mountain scenery. This compact port supports nature walks, boat trips, culinary experiences, and active rainforest adventures.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Quepos: Traditional Culinary Experience (Easy) — Easy activity
- Quepos, Concierge Collection: Santa Juana Rural Mountain Adventure (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
- Quepos: Rainforest Horseback, Cascades & BBQ (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Quepos: Concierge Collection: Rainforest Extravaganza (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Quepos, Beyond-Ordinary: Manuel Antonio National Park Nature Walk (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Quepos: Mangrove Wildlife & Boat Cruise (Easy) — Easy activity
Published call times
- December 11, 2026 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 18:00 · Watersports platform scheduled
December 12, 2026 PUERTO CALDERA, SAN JOSE'
About PUERTO CALDERA, SAN JOSE'
Puerto Caldera lies on Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya and serves as a maritime gateway to Puntarenas, San José, and the central Pacific region. Nearby landscapes include Carara National Park, the Tárcoles River, beaches, and forest habitat associated with scarlet macaws. It connects the coast with inland Costa Rica.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Windstar data for this exact call. Deluxe Cruises can help review the confirmed program closer to departure.
Published call times
- December 12, 2026 · Arrival 06:00 · Disembarkation
Published timetable status: Official Windstar itinerary entries and voyage-specific shore experiences are combined without estimating destinations, call times, experience names, or activity levels. Synthetic midnight continuation placeholders from the source are suppressed.
Please note: Shore-experience names, activity levels, availability, and schedules can change before departure. Confirm the final program with Deluxe Cruises closer to sailing. No excursion prices or cruise-line links are included on this page.
A closer look at this sailing
COLON to PUERTO CALDERA, SAN JOSE' aboard Wind Star
On December 5-12 2026, Wind Star sails 7 nights from COLON to PUERTO CALDERA, SAN JOSE'. The published route brings together PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT, FUERTE AMADOR, PANAMA CITY, ISLA PARIDA, 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 8 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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