Costa Rica Travel Cruise Vacation

Costa Rica Travel Cruise Vacation Options

The Pacific Explorer

This is one of Costa Rica's most popular cruise vacations. The Pacific Explorer is a luxurious 100-guest ship, with air-conditioned cabins, private bathrooms and a friendly, English speaking staff.

The Pacific Explorer Cruise limits the number of guests they take on each trip so as to deliver an intimate cruising experience. International cuisine along with local Costa Rican Dishes are served up fresh every day. During the cruise, you have the opportunity to take cruise shore excursions to remote islands and beaches along the way. A stern Zodiac launch platform gives you access to beaches that have no docks. There are kayaks available for those who wish to go exploring on their own.

One of the cruises offered by the Pacific Explorer is a seven-night cruise vacation at prices that begin at $3,200. The trip includes visits to Panama, the Panama Canal, Darien Jungle, Isla de Coiba, Golfo Dulce, Caletas Beach and Manuel Antonio National Park. Other cruises you may book include the 10-day “Between Two Seas” cruise, 8-day “Panama Canal and The Wonders of Costa Rica” and 15-day “Panama to Costa Rica with Monteverde, Sarapiqui & Arenal Volcano.”

The Calypso Catamaran Cruise

Also called the Pacific Island Cruise, this is an ideal option if you are planning a one-day cruise vacation. The Calypso Catamaran Cruise operates a 71-foot Catamaran Manta Raya, which has features such as an underwater viewing-window that are designed specifically to cater to cruise vacationers.

The Manta Raya sets sail daily from the port of Puntarenas to the Gulf of Nicoya, where you will sight dolphins, porpoise, aquatic birds, sea turtles and other tropical marine life. You can count on the staff to pamper and spoil you on this cruise. The sumptuous, freshly-grilled midday meal is more akin to a banquet and has even been featured in the Gourmet Magazine.

When you book this cruise, you will have the choice of two tour destinations: the private reserve of Punta Coral or the sandy beaches of Costa Rica's famous Tortuga Island. You can take advantage of special rates during months of September and October to either destination.

Other one-day Costa Rica travel cruise vacations leave from Puntarenas every day. They range in price from $87 to $115, and each sails for a different location.

The Sea Voyager

Set sail today!

The M.V. Sea Voyager is a versatile, 175-foot cruise ship that takes advantage of its small size to sail to locations that larger ships cannot reach. Refurbished in 2001, this cruise ship comfortably caters to 64 passengers at a time. It is an ideal choice if you are looking for small ship adventure.

The Sea Voyager is equipped with a fleet of zodiac landing craft as well as single and double kayaks that you can board to make onshore excursions at a moment's notice. You can also take advantage of her complete range of expedition equipment such as wet suits, snorkeling gear, underwater video cameras and hydrophones. A well-seasoned crew and nature experts are at hand to enhance your cruise experience.

The Costa Rican coast is one of the most idyllic and diverse vacation spots in the world. With its matchless abundance of tropical flora and fauna, this is the ideal destination for the nature traveler and adventure seeker. Choosing to go on a cruise vacation is a great way to sample all the natural splendors that this tropical paradise has to offer. Whether you want a mainstream voyage aboard a popular cruise line or a more intimate experience from a smaller, local line, you can find the perfect Costa Rica travel cruise vacation to fit your relaxation and exploration plans.