Panama and Costa Rica – Crossing The Canal
Aurora Expeditions · Douglas Mawson · 9 days
Day 1: Welcome to Panama City. On arrival at Panama City airport make your way to the Arrivals Hall to meet Aurora Expeditions representative, followed by a transfer to your group hotel. At the hotel, visit the hospitality desk in the lobby to meet the team who will provide you with useful information regarding pre-embarkation procedures and about your time in Panama City. You will also receive cabin tags for your luggage. Please clearly label the tags with your name and your cabin number on the ship. This evening offers time to relax in preparation for our journey. Accommodation: Panama City hotel Day 2: This morning, we join a local guide to stroll the cobbled streets of Casco Viejo,…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | Aurora Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | Douglas Mawson |
| Length | 9 days |
| Region | Central America & Panama |
| Departures | 1 listed · 2027-10-04 to 2027-10-04 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–3 | Panama City, Panama |
| Day 3 | Miraflores Locks, Panama, Panama |
| Day 3 | Colón, Panama |
| Day 4 | Panama Canal, Panama |
| Day 5 | Fuerte Amador (Panama), Panama |
| Day 6 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 7 | Golfito, Costa Rica |
| Day 8 | Quepos Managua, Costa Rica |
| Day 9 | Puntarenas, Costa Rica |
| Day 9 | Doka Estate, Costa Rica |
| Days 9–10 | San Jose, Costa Rica |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-10-04 | 2027-10-13 | 9 | Douglas Mawson | Yes |
Current offers
- Companion Travels Free on Select 2027 Panama Canal Small Ship Cruises — Valid for Travel 19 Oct 2027 - 31 Oct 2027
- Aurora Young Adventurers — Valid for Travel Now Through 31 Jul 2028
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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