Costa Rica, Panama from the Atlantic to the Pacific via the Panama Canal

Embark on this 13-day Central America voyage on board your Emerald luxury yacht; an extraordinary journey that naturalists and lovers of natural beauty will find of particular interest. Setting sail from Puerto Caldera, you’ll cruise along Costa Rica’s west coast, stopping to witness the rich biodiversity of Curú National Wildlife Refuge, the first of its kind in this Central American nation. Relax on the pristine, white sandy beaches of Isla Tortuga, with the opportunity to snorkel amongst colourful marine life, before reaching Quepos, a thriving harbour town on the Pacific Coast, popular for its sport fishing and ecotourism. Surf, sail and swim amid the unspoilt beauty of Golfito Bay, home to some of the planet’s richest biodiversity, before cruising onwards to Panama to explore World Heritage-listed Darién National Park, one of Central America’s most important and largest protected areas. On your luxury yacht, you’ll then navigate through the historic Panama Canal, a modern engineering marvel. You’ll experience the stunning archipelago of Bocas del Toro, in Panama, abundant with tropical rainforests and coral reefs, before returning to Costa Rica and your final stop, the vibrant city of Puerto Limón.