--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 7f1b3837-d546-461e-b484-eb22c4cfe135 slug: 2222695 voyage_code: ST20261124-18D cruise_line: Windstar Cruises ship: Wind Star departure_date: return_date: nights: 18 embarkation_port: Bridgetown, Barbados disembarkation_port: Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica starting_price_usd: 14899.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T00:39:56Z --- # Bridgetown to Puerto Caldera > Windstar Cruises · Wind Star · Nov 24 – Dec 12   (18 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Windstar Cruises | | **Ship** | Wind Star | | **Duration** | 18 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Bridgetown, Barbados | | **Disembarkation Port** | Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica | | **Starting Price** | 14,899 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | ST20261124-18D | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Bridgetown, Barbados **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM An infectiously happy island, with beautiful beaches, balmy weather, and a delightful British flair. As a result of its successful sugar economy in the 17th- to 19th-centuries, you’ll find large manor estates full of fine Barbados mahogany and antiques, along with gaily painted wooden frame houses– the essence of the festive Caribbean. Rum rules in Barbados, and, over the centuries, cane plantations have divided the Bajan landscape into a pretty patchwork of fields, coconut and royal palms, ... ### Day 2: Bequia, Grenadines **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Bequia is the second-largest island in the Grenadines at 7 square miles. It is part of the country of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and is approximately 15 kilometres from the nation's capital, Kingstown, on the main island, Saint Vincent. Bequia means "island of the clouds" in the ancient Arawak. ### Day 3: St Georges, Grenada **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM St. George’s is the capital city of the Caribbean island of Grenada. In the town center, the 18th-century Fort George offers panoramic views of the island and St. George’s Bay. Nearby, Fort Matthew was formerly a battleground and, later, an asylum, and has underground tunnels. The Grenada National Museum hosts exhibits about the history of the region, including the plantation economy and the whaling industry. ### Day 4: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 5: Kralendijk, Bonaire **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Kralendijk is the capital of Bonaire, a Dutch island in the Caribbean Sea. Colorful architecture dots the shopping street of Kaya Grandi. The Bonaire Museum displays archaeological finds, shells and old photos. Off the coast is Bonaire National Marine Park, with a coral reef sheltering tropical fish. This stretches west to Klein Bonaire Island, where the sandy beaches provide a nesting ground for sea turtles ### Day 6: Willemstad, Curacao **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM The people of the Netherlands established a trading settlement at a fine natural harbour on the Caribbean island of Curaçao in 1634. The town developed continuously over the following centuries. The modern town consists of several distinct historic districts whose architecture reflects not only European urban-planning concepts but also styles from the Netherlands and from the Spanish and Portuguese colonial towns with which Willemstad engaged in trade. ### Day 7: Oranjestad, Aruba **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 03:00 PM When it comes to the Caribbean, many islands are blessed with sugar-white beaches, tall palm trees, and friendly bartenders serving up umbrella-topped drinks. But Aruba is like no other island. Over the years, its Dutch West Indies mix of ethnicities has nurtured a deep and interesting cultural mélange—as well as fine cuisine, refined shopping, and vibrant stage shows. Add to that an outdoor world of internationally significant locations for fun-seeking folks of all ages. There is simply no b... ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: Cartagena, Colombia **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Cartagena is a port city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. By the sea is the walled Old Town, founded in the 16th century, with squares, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings. With a tropical climate, the city is also a popular beach destination. Reachable by boat are Isla de Barú, with white-sand beaches and palm trees, and the Islas del Rosario, known for their coral reefs. ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: San Blas Islands, Panama **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM The San Blas islands stretch along approximately 200 miles of Panama's Caribbean coastline and San Blas reservation, also known as the Kuna Yala, is defined from the seaward continental shelf to the top of the jungle-clad continental divide some miles inland. ### Day 12: Colon, Panama **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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 13: Panama Canal, Panama **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 16: 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 17: Golfo Dulce (Puerto Jimenez), Costa Rica **Arrives:** 08:30 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 18: Quepos, Costa Rica **Arrives:** 07:00 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 19: 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 | |------------|----------------| | Suite | $14,899 | ## 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 ### Bridgetown, Barbados *Coordinates: 13.1132, -59.5988* An infectiously happy island, with beautiful beaches, balmy weather, and a delightful British flair. As a result of its successful sugar economy in the 17th- to 19th-centuries, you’ll find large manor estates full of fine Barbados mahogany and antiques, along with gaily painted wooden frame houses– the essence of the festive Caribbean. Rum rules in Barbados, and, over the centuries, cane plant... ### Bequia, Grenadines *Coordinates: 13.0123, -61.2277* Bequia is the second-largest island in the Grenadines at 7 square miles. It is part of the country of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and is approximately 15 kilometres from the nation's capital, Kingstown, on the main island, Saint Vincent. Bequia means "island of the clouds" in the ancient Arawak. ### St Georges, Grenada *Coordinates: 12.0561, -61.7488* St. George’s is the capital city of the Caribbean island of Grenada. In the town center, the 18th-century Fort George offers panoramic views of the island and St. George’s Bay. Nearby, Fort Matthew was formerly a battleground and, later, an asylum, and has underground tunnels. The Grenada National Museum hosts exhibits about the history of the region, including the plantation economy and the w... ### Kralendijk, Bonaire *Coordinates: 12.1507, -68.2767* Kralendijk is the capital of Bonaire, a Dutch island in the Caribbean Sea. Colorful architecture dots the shopping street of Kaya Grandi. The Bonaire Museum displays archaeological finds, shells and old photos. Off the coast is Bonaire National Marine Park, with a coral reef sheltering tropical fish. This stretches west to Klein Bonaire Island, where the sandy beaches provide a nesting ground for ... ### Willemstad, Curacao *Coordinates: 12.1167, -68.9333* The people of the Netherlands established a trading settlement at a fine natural harbour on the Caribbean island of Curaçao in 1634. The town developed continuously over the following centuries. The modern town consists of several distinct historic districts whose architecture reflects not only European urban-planning concepts but also styles from the Netherlands and from the Spanish and Portugue... ### Oranjestad, Aruba *Coordinates: 12.519, -70.037* When it comes to the Caribbean, many islands are blessed with sugar-white beaches, tall palm trees, and friendly bartenders serving up umbrella-topped drinks. But Aruba is like no other island. Over the years, its Dutch West Indies mix of ethnicities has nurtured a deep and interesting cultural mélange—as well as fine cuisine, refined shopping, and vibrant stage shows. Add to that an outdoor wo... ### Cartagena, Colombia *Coordinates: 10.4175, -75.5334* Cartagena is a port city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. By the sea is the walled Old Town, founded in the 16th century, with squares, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings. With a tropical climate, the city is also a popular beach destination. Reachable by boat are Isla de Barú, with white-sand beaches and palm trees, and the Islas del Rosario, known for their coral reefs. ### San Blas Islands, Panama *Coordinates: 9.23886, -78.2248* The San Blas islands stretch along approximately 200 miles of Panama's Caribbean coastline and San Blas reservation, also known as the Kuna Yala, is defined from the seaward continental shelf to the top of the jungle-clad continental divide some miles inland. ### 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/2222695 - **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/2222695 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2222695.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2222695/ - **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 00:39:56 UTC