--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 83437ba5-bcdb-4321-be13-f20ea7b0678e slug: 2285587 voyage_code: LE20261212-16D cruise_line: Windstar Cruises ship: Star Legend departure_date: return_date: nights: 16 embarkation_port: Oranjestad, Aruba disembarkation_port: Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica starting_price_usd: 4499.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T00:30:14Z --- # Oranjestad to Puerto Caldera > Windstar Cruises · Star Legend · Dec 12 – 28   (16 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Windstar Cruises | | **Ship** | Star Legend | | **Duration** | 16 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Oranjestad, Aruba | | **Disembarkation Port** | Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica | | **Starting Price** | 4,499 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | LE20261212-16D | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Oranjestad, Aruba **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 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 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Cartagena, Spain **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cartagena is a seaport in southeast Spain on the Mediterranean Sea, in the autonomous community of Murcia. It is a walled town and has a fine harbor defended by forts. In the time of Philip II of Spain, it was a major naval seaport of Spain. It is still an important naval seaport and a large naval shipyard is still in existence. There are plenty of parks and squares to rest in, surrounded by good restaurants and bars and you will almost certainly find life here very slow and easy going. The seas... ### Day 4: Cartagena, Spain **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Cartagena is a seaport in southeast Spain on the Mediterranean Sea, in the autonomous community of Murcia. It is a walled town and has a fine harbor defended by forts. In the time of Philip II of Spain, it was a major naval seaport of Spain. It is still an important naval seaport and a large naval shipyard is still in existence. There are plenty of parks and squares to rest in, surrounded by good restaurants and bars and you will almost certainly find life here very slow and easy going. The seas... ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: Bocas Del Toro **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 03:00 PM Bocas del Toro is a province of Panama comprising an island chain off the Caribbean coast, plus a section of nearby mainland with biodiverse rainforest. Isla Colón, the main island, is home to the capital, Bocas Town, a central hub with restaurants, shops and nightlife. Popular beaches include Boca del Drago. Also on Isla Colón is Starfish Beach, named for the numerous sea stars on its ocean floor ### Day 7: San Blas Islands, Panama **Arrives:** 09:30 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 8: 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 9: Balboa / Fuerte Amador, Panama **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **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 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: Isla Parida, Panama **Arrives:** 07:00 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 12: Golfo Dulce (Puerto Jimenez), Costa Rica **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 13: 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 14: Punta Leona **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM ### Day 15: Curu (Reserve), Costa Rica **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Curu Reserve: Spend a morning exploring the Curu National Wildlife Refuge—a private reserve of which two-thirds is preserved as primary forest. The reserve includes 4.5 kilometers of coastline, with tiny coves and three beautiful white-sand beaches. Although it is small, there is an abundance of wildlife to be seen in this reserve—including up to 200 species of birds! There is good swimming and snorkeling close to shore, where lobsters and conches are plentiful. Be on the lookout for capuchi... ### Day 16: Playa Flamingo **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Playa Flamingo is one of Costa Rica's most popular beaches with fine white sand. It has pristine clear blue waters, lagoons, vegetation and abundance of activities. The Playa Flamingo area offers a wide variety of secluded beaches and lagoons due to the mountain formations reaching into the sea. ### Day 17: 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 | $4,499 | | Balcony | $6,919 | | Suite | $11,199 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Ocean View Suite** (Code: S3) Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor... **Star Ocean View Suite** (Code: SS1) As soon as you walk through the door, you’re greeted with an open living area for a more welcoming entrance. Drift off to sleep by the window in your queen bed as you watch the same stars that sailors used to navigate the seas hundreds of years ago. **Ocean View Suite** (Code: S1) Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor... **Ocean View Suite** (Code: S2) Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor... **Star Porthole Suite** (Code: SP) These rooms represent a nod to the sailing tradition of porthole windows. And while sailors might have had cramped quarters, your 277 square foot stateroom is wonderfully spacious and furnished with all the modern amenities and comforts of home. **Ocean View Suite** (Code: S) Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor... ### Balcony Cabins **Balcony Suite** (Code: BS1) Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor... **Star Balcony Suite** (Code: SBS) As soon as you walk through the door, you’re greeted with an open living area for a more welcoming entrance. Drift off to sleep by the window in your queen bed as you watch the same stars that sailors used to navigate the seas hundreds of years ago. **Balcony Suite** (Code: BS) Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor... **Star Balcony Suite** (Code: SBS1) As soon as you walk through the door, you’re greeted with an open living area for a more welcoming entrance. Drift off to sleep by the window in your queen bed as you watch the same stars that sailors used to navigate the seas hundreds of years ago. ### Suite Cabins **Classic Suite** (Code: CS) Relax in 400 to 530 spacious square feet. Your living area offers beautiful views from the forward-facing window and French doors onto your private veranda. Two spacious closets give you plenty of room to unpack. **Owner's Suite** (Code: OW) With 575 square feet, your Owner’s Suite offers separate living room and dining areas. A veranda, two flat-screen TVs and DVD players, and a full master bath and separate powder room indulge you in spacious comfort. **Deluxe Suite** (Code: DS) Brand new Deluxe Suites welcome you with 468 square feet of casually elegant living space and an ocean viewing French balcony. All these suites feature 3rd berths, and a sleep-inducing queen bed easily converted to twins. ## Ship Information ### Star Legend With only 212 guests, a Star Legend cruise will make you feel like you're on board your own private small ship almost as soon as you step aboard. The sitting area of your spacious, newly refurbished suite gives you an expansive ocean view — making it a welcome retreat. When you're ready to make an appearance, the lounges, club, and library are waiting to be explored. Take some "you" time in the tranquil WindSpa . . . enjoy a dip in the pool . . . work off that decadent dessert in the Fitness Center . . . and, of course, you are always welcome to visit the Bridge to examine navigation charts with the Captain. Star Legend is large enough to pamper and entertain you, yet small enough to tuck into delightful tiny harbors and hidden coves that others can’t reach. Take a tour to see her beautiful spaces. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 212 | | Crew | 153 | | Gross Tonnage | 9,975.0 | | Length | 440.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### 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, Spain *Coordinates: 37.6265, -0.996564* Cartagena is a seaport in southeast Spain on the Mediterranean Sea, in the autonomous community of Murcia. It is a walled town and has a fine harbor defended by forts. In the time of Philip II of Spain, it was a major naval seaport of Spain. It is still an important naval seaport and a large naval shipyard is still in existence. There are plenty of parks and squares to rest in, surrounded by good ... ### Bocas Del Toro *Coordinates: 9.33588, -82.2545* Bocas del Toro is a province of Panama comprising an island chain off the Caribbean coast, plus a section of nearby mainland with biodiverse rainforest. Isla Colón, the main island, is home to the capital, Bocas Town, a central hub with restaurants, shops and nightlife. Popular beaches include Boca del Drago. Also on Isla Colón is Starfish Beach, named for the numerous sea stars on its ocean flo... ### 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. ### 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... ### Punta Leona ### Curu (Reserve), Costa Rica *Coordinates: 9.81245, -85.0057* Curu Reserve: Spend a morning exploring the Curu National Wildlife Refuge—a private reserve of which two-thirds is preserved as primary forest. The reserve includes 4.5 kilometers of coastline, with tiny coves and three beautiful white-sand beaches. Although it is small, there is an abundance of wildlife to be seen in this reserve—including up to 200 species of birds! There is good swimming an... ### Playa Flamingo *Coordinates: 10.4317, -85.7846* Playa Flamingo is one of Costa Rica's most popular beaches with fine white sand. It has pristine clear blue waters, lagoons, vegetation and abundance of activities. The Playa Flamingo area offers a wide variety of secluded beaches and lagoons due to the mountain formations reaching into the sea. ### 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/2285587 - **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/2285587 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2285587.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2285587/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/windstar-cruises/star-legend/other/131347.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 00:30:14 UTC