--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 7791bb3b-c2ea-4904-b643-ea660b924c1d slug: 2222674 voyage_code: ST20261205-7D cruise_line: Windstar Cruises ship: Wind Star departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Colon, Panama disembarkation_port: Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica starting_price_usd: 4799.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T01:30:22Z --- # Colón to Puerto Caldera > Windstar Cruises · Wind Star · Dec 5 – 12   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Windstar Cruises | | **Ship** | Wind Star | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Colon, Panama | | **Disembarkation Port** | Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica | | **Starting Price** | 4,799 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | ST20261205-7D | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Colon, Panama **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Colón is the capital of Colón Province, in Panama. It sits on the Caribbean coast, at the entrance to the Panama Canal. The Canal Expansion Observation Center is a park with viewing platforms over the canal’s Atlantic locks and Gatún Lake. The vast Colón Free Trade Zone offers tax-free shopping. Just west of the city, at the mouth of the Chagres River, Fort San Lorenzo is a well-preserved colonial military structure. ### Day 2: Panama Canal, Panama **Arrives:** 04:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Renowned as the Eighth Wonder of the World, marvel as your ship is raised, then lowered, 85 feet to sail gracefully through three massive locks in the Canal. ### Day 2: Balboa / Fuerte Amador, Panama **Arrives:** 10:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM One of the entrances to the Panama Canal on the Pacific side, the port of Fuerte Amador, founded in 1519, is a short drive from Panama City. In Panama City, the best are found at the market in Balboa. ### Day 3: Balboa / Fuerte Amador, Panama **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM One of the entrances to the Panama Canal on the Pacific side, the port of Fuerte Amador, founded in 1519, is a short drive from Panama City. In Panama City, the best are found at the market in Balboa. ### Day 4: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 5: Isla Parida, Panama **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM The Paridas archipelago, an emerald scatter of over 50 uninhabited tropical islands in Panama's Pacific coast, about 35 miles south of the border with Costa Rica. Many native Panamanians are not even aware of the islands' existence and this is how the chain came to be known as the "Lost Islands of Barú". ### Day 6: Golfo Dulce (Puerto Jimenez), Costa Rica **Arrives:** 08:30 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 7: Quepos, Costa Rica **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Shore Excursion Port Tips The former banana-exporting town of Quepos is your basecamp for a day of rainforest adventure. Take a walk along trails that weave up to waterfalls, or ride horseback to a beautiful jungle pool. A float trip through a mangrove swamp populated by monkeys, crocodiles, egrets, and herons is also available. Or you may choose a nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park, with its lovely beaches, easy trails, and animal life. ### Day 8: Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Tiny Caldera is situated between the volcanic beaches of Golfo de Nicoya and some of the country's highest mountain peaks. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $4,799 | | Suite | $7,599 | ## Ship Information ### Wind Star Wind Star is a sleek, 4-masted sailing ship accommodating 148 guests. With four decks and a gross tonnage of 5,307, Wind Star feels like your own private small ship. Wind Star features wide open, teak decks—quite unusual for small ships. Guests will find hidden nooks for private moments giving them a feeling of being on their own private veranda. All staterooms have ocean views, queen beds, flat-screen TV with DVD player, and Bose SoundDock speakers for Apple iPods. The Owner’s Suite includes a sitting area. Wind Star offers two primary dining venues. Amphora restaurant offers gourmet, course-by-course cuisine in the evenings and Veranda restaurant offers casual buffet and full-service dining for breakfast and lunch. All dining is open seating. And, for dining under the stars, make a reservation for Candles which features steaks and skewers. Wind Star amenities include: WindSpa, Watersports Platform, Lounge, Library, Pool, and Hot Tub. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 148 | | Crew | 90 | | Gross Tonnage | 5,307.0 | | Length | 360.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Colon, Panama *Coordinates: 9.35858, -79.9* Colón is the capital of Colón Province, in Panama. It sits on the Caribbean coast, at the entrance to the Panama Canal. The Canal Expansion Observation Center is a park with viewing platforms over the canal’s Atlantic locks and Gatún Lake. The vast Colón Free Trade Zone offers tax-free shopping. Just west of the city, at the mouth of the Chagres River, Fort San Lorenzo is a well-preserved co... ### Panama Canal, Panama *Coordinates: 9.15095, -79.7241* Renowned as the Eighth Wonder of the World, marvel as your ship is raised, then lowered, 85 feet to sail gracefully through three massive locks in the Canal. ### Balboa / Fuerte Amador, Panama *Coordinates: 8.95425, -79.5605* One of the entrances to the Panama Canal on the Pacific side, the port of Fuerte Amador, founded in 1519, is a short drive from Panama City. In Panama City, the best are found at the market in Balboa. ### Isla Parida, Panama *Coordinates: 8.12182, -82.3398* The Paridas archipelago, an emerald scatter of over 50 uninhabited tropical islands in Panama's Pacific coast, about 35 miles south of the border with Costa Rica. Many native Panamanians are not even aware of the islands' existence and this is how the chain came to be known as the "Lost Islands of Barú". ### Golfo Dulce (Puerto Jimenez), Costa Rica *Coordinates: 8.46918, -83.2078* ### Quepos, Costa Rica *Coordinates: 9.414, -84.1938* Shore Excursion Port Tips The former banana-exporting town of Quepos is your basecamp for a day of rainforest adventure. Take a walk along trails that weave up to waterfalls, or ride horseback to a beautiful jungle pool. A float trip through a mangrove swamp populated by monkeys, crocodiles, egrets, and herons is also available. Or you may choose a nature walk through Manuel Antonio National... ### Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica *Coordinates: 9.91879, -84.7001* Tiny Caldera is situated between the volcanic beaches of Golfo de Nicoya and some of the country's highest mountain peaks. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2222674 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2222674 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2222674.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2222674/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/windstar-cruises/wind-star/other/132468.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 01:30:22 UTC