Secrets of Central America from Puntarenas, 15 March 2026

Departure: 15 Mar 2026
10 nights
Cruise Only Flight not included

Itinerary Map
Day 1-2:
Day 8: Panama Canal Transit
Day 9: San Blas Island
Day 11: Colon

Cruise Line: Ponant Cruises

Ship: Le Champlain

All Inclusive
Unlimited Complimentary Drinks*
Shore Excursions Included**
Water Sports Activities***
Unlimited Wi-Fi

Departs from Puntarenas

Deluxe Stateroom

£7,320 pp

Prestige Stateroom

£8,140 pp

Deluxe Suite

£12,610 pp

Prestige Suite

£17,090 pp

Privilege Suite

£18,880 pp

Secure from £1,980 pp⁺

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Cruise No: PC 389935

What's included?

92 staterooms and suites with luxury amenities
Decadent dining in two onboard restaurants
Entertainment in the cutting-edge theatre and the Main Lounge
The Blue Eye - a unique underwater lounge
A spacious sun deck and swimming pool
A sumptuous sauna and fully-equipped gym

Itinerary

Day

Port
1-2

Cruise departs from Puntarenas - Overnight onboard departs at: 7 am
2

Curú Wildlife Refuge arrives at: 10:30 am, departs at: 6:30 pm
3

Drake Bay arrives at: 6 am, departs at: 6 pm
4

Río Esquinas arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 1:50 pm
5

Cébaco Island arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 3:30 pm
6

Playa Muerto (Darien National Park) arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 2 pm
7

Pearls Islands arrives at: 6 am, departs at: 1 pm
7

Pacheca Island arrives at: 3 pm, departs at: 7:30 pm
8

Panama Canal Transit arrives at: 5:30 pm, departs at: 5:30 pm
9

San Blas Island arrives at: 1 pm, departs at: 7 pm
10

Fort San Lorenzo arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 3 pm
11

Colon arrives at: 12 am

Itinerary details & timings may be subject to change.

Ship facilities

Cabins & prices

Balcony Price From: £7,320 pp

Deluxe Stateroom with Balcony

110/220 volts outlet
24hr room service
Bathrobes
Bathroom with shower
Controlled air-conditioning
Desk
French bath products
Hair dryer
iPod player
Mini bar
Phone
Private balcony
Safe
Sleeps 2 guests
TV
Two twin beds (convertible to a king-sized bed)
Video on demand
Wi-Fi

DEL

Deck 3

£7,320 pp

Prestige Stateroom with Balcony

110/220 volts outlet
24hr room service
Bathrobes
Bathroom with shower
Controlled air-conditioning
Desk
French bath products
Hair dryer
iPod player
Mini bar
Phone
Private balcony
Safe
Sleeps 2 guests
TV
Two twin beds (convertible to a king-sized bed)
Video on demand
Wi-Fi

Two connecting Prestige Balcony Staterooms can be reconfigured upon request to create one Prestige Suite. These staterooms are marked by a line through them on the deck legend

PR4

Deck 4

£8,140 pp

PR5

Deck 5

£8,540 pp

PR6

Deck 6

£9,030 pp

Suite Price From: £12,610 pp

Deluxe Suite with Balcony

110/220 volts outlet
24hr room service
Bathrobes
Bathroom with shower
Controlled air-conditioning
Desk
French bath products
Hair dryer
iPod player
Mini bar
Phone
Private balcony
Safe
Sleeps up to 3 guests
Sofa
TV
Two twin beds (convertible to a king-sized bed)
Video on demand
Wi-Fi

DS3

Deck 3

£12,610 pp

DS5

Deck 5

£12,610 pp

DS6

Deck 6

£12,610 pp

DS4

Deck 4

£12,610 pp

Prestige Suite with Balcony

110/220 volts outlet
24hr room service
Bathrobes
Bathroom with shower
Butler service
Controlled air-conditioning
Desk
French bath products
Hair dryer
iPod player
Mini bar
Phone
Private balcony
Safe
Sleeps up to 4 guests
TV
Two twin beds (convertible to a king-sized bed)
Video on demand
Wi-Fi

Two connecting Prestige Balcony Staterooms can be reconfigured upon request to create one Prestige Suite. These staterooms are marked by a line through them on the deck legend

PS5

Deck 5

£17,090 pp

PS6

Deck 6

£17,980 pp

Privilege Suite with Balcony

110/220 volts outlet
24hr room service
Bathrobes
Bathroom with shower and bathtub
Butler service
Controlled air-conditioning
Desk
French bath products
Hair dryer
iPod player
Mini bar
Phone
Private balcony
Safe
Sleeps up to 3 guests
TV
Two twin beds (convertible to a king-sized bed)
Video on demand
Wi-Fi

PV5

Deck 5

£18,880 pp

PV6

Deck 6

£18,880 pp

Grand Deluxe Suite with Balcony

110/220 volts outlet
24hr room service
Bathrobes
Bathroom with shower and bathtub
Butler service
Controlled air-conditioning
Desk
French bath products
Hair dryer
iPod player
Mini bar
Phone
Private balcony
Safe
Sleeps 2 guests
TV
Two twin beds (convertible to a king-sized bed)
Video on demand
Wi-Fi

GD5

Deck 5

£20,750 pp

GD6

Deck 6

£20,750 pp

Owner's Suite with Balcony

110/220 volts outlet
24hr room service
Bathrobes
Bathroom with shower and bathtub
Butler service
Controlled air-conditioning
Desk
French bath products
Hair dryer
iPod player
Mini bar
Phone
Private balcony with Jacuzzi
Safe
Sleeps 2 guests
TV
Two twin beds (convertible to a king-sized bed)
Video on demand
Wi-Fi

Deck 6

£21,810 pp

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Terms and Conditions

*This doesn't include premium alcoholic drinks indicated in the Bar Menu. It is valid only for individual personal consumption, without limitations. **This is one included excursion per port, per day. Other excursions are available for a supplement. ***Diving not included. ****Butler service is reserved for passengers travelling in one of the suites situated on Deck 6 aboard Le Boréal, L'Austral, Le Soléal or Le Lyrial, as well as all the Owner suites, Deluxe Suites, Privilege Suites and the Prestige Suites situated on Deck 6 aboard the PONANT EXPLORERS.

All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.
Note: On 13 January 2018, new European legislation is being adopted in the UK which as result will mean that we may change our required method of payment at our discretion, irrespective of how any deposit or prior payment was made.