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Le Champlain, 10 Night A Tropical Odyssey in Central America ex Belize City, Belize to Colón, Panama

Cruise Le Champlain, 10 Night A Tropical Odyssey in Central America ex Belize City, Belize to Colón, Panama
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Champlain
Destination Panama & Central America
Brief Description 10 Night Cruise sailing from Belize City, Belize onboard Le Champlain
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 09 Jan 2026
Cruise Description On this 11-day cruise aboard Le Champlain, you will sail the Caribbean Sea discovering the lush landscapes of Central America, exploring the region’s historical cities to learn more about their history, sharing with the local populations and creating unforgettable memories.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, dive into incredible Mayan history from Santo Tomás de Castilla, as you discover the pyramids and sanctuaries of the Quiriguá archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Puerto Limón, sail along the labyrinthine canals of the Tortuguero National Park, in the heart of a tropical forest featuring fascinating fauna and flora, or discover traditional cocoa growing in a Ngöbe village on the island of San Cristóbal, from Bocas Del Toro.

During your odyssey aboard Le Champlain, expect to hear birdsong and see dense tropical forests and the intertwined roots of mangrove burgeoning with life. On the Rio Dulce, aboard small local boats, discover gorges shaped by the river opening onto lush vegetation, a haven of peace for many birds, such as cormorants, egrets and pelicans. Another little-known and pristine paradise, in Honduras, La Ensenada invites you to discover a unique ecosystem, at theLancetilla Botanical Garden, the largest tropical gardens in the Americas. In Puerto Limón, the Puerto Vargas Reserve, in the Cahuita National Park, is home to exuberant wildlife, including howler monkeys, white-faced capuchin monkeys, sloths, coatis, agoutis... mere steps away from idyllic beaches.

Fans of swimming and immaculate landscapes will not be left out either. In the Caribbean Sea, on the little volcanic island of Providence, a former buccaneer hideout off the coast off Nicaragua, make the most of the abundant turquoise waters and beaches fringed with coconut trees to immerse yourself in the gentleness of the Caribbean. Off the coast of Isla Utila, the Water Caye islet unfurls its stretches of white sand along an azure sea, truly an invitation to lose yourself in thought and relax.

From one port of call to the next, you will also be able to seize the opportunity to share unforgettable moments with local communities. In Santo Tomás de Castilla, the Garifuna community will welcome you with a unique performance of traditional dance and music aboard the ship. In Panama, on the Bocas del Toro archipelago, famous for its rich underwater and terrestrial biodiversity, you will learn about a different history, that of the country’s largest indigenous community, the Ngöbe-Buglé.
Sailing Dates
09 Jan 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $13,970 AU $9,910
PR4 AU $15,440 AU $10,890
PR5 AU $16,180 AU $11,380
PR6 AU $17,060 AU $11,970
DS6 AU $22,050 AU $15,300 AU $8,550
DS3 AU $22,050 AU $15,300 AU $8,550
DS4 AU $22,050 AU $15,300 AU $8,550
DS5 AU $22,050 AU $15,300 AU $8,550
PS5 AU $26,440 AU $18,230 AU $10,010
PS6 AU $27,630 AU $19,020 AU $10,410
PV5 AU $28,490 AU $19,590 AU $10,690
PV6 AU $28,490 AU $19,590 AU $10,690
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
9 Jan 2026 Belize City, Belize 6:00 PM
10 Jan 2026 Rio Dulce 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
11 Jan 2026 Santo Tomas de Castilla, Guatemala 7:00 PM
12 Jan 2026 La Ensenada, Honduras 8:00 AM 4:45 PM
13 Jan 2026 Isla de Utila, Honduras 5:30 PM
14 Jan 2026 At Sea    
15 Jan 2026 San Andrés and Providencia, Colombia 7:00 AM 12:00 PM
16 Jan 2026 Puerto Limon, Costa Rica 6:00 AM 7:00 PM
17 Jan 2026 Bocas del Toro, Panama 6:00 AM
18 Jan 2026 Bocas del Toro, Panama 6:00 PM
19 Jan 2026 Colón, Panama 7:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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