✅ Sail the legendary Panama Canal – experience one of the world’s greatest engineering marvels.
✅ Explore Panama & Costa Rica – from lush tropical forests to idyllic beaches.
✅ Discover incredible biodiversity – encounter Central America’s spectacular wildlife and natural landscapes.
✅ Meet Indigenous Communities – experience the traditions and culture of the Emberá and Kuna communities.
✅ Darien National Park – discover this UNESCO-listed natural treasure.
✅ From Two Oceans to One Adventure – sail between Panama and Costa Rica through some of Central America’s most untouched scenery.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 01Colón
Make your own way to pier.
Embarkation from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Departure at 7:00 pm
Begin your adventure in Colón, the Caribbean gateway to the legendary Panama Canal, and embark aboard Le Bellot.
Day 02San Blas Islands
Discover the idyllic San Blas Islands, home to turquoise waters, beautiful beaches and the fascinating Kuna community. Experience a glimpse of their rich traditions and close connection with the sea.
Day 03Crossing the Panama Canal
Discover the idyllic San Blas Islands, home to turquoise waters, beautiful beaches and the fascinating Kuna community. Experience a glimpse of their rich traditions and close connection with the sea.
Day 04Fuerte Amador, Flamenco Island
VGateway to the Panama Canal and the lush rainforest beyond. Included excursion: venture into the forest to meet the Emberá people, experience their ancient traditions and discover their unique way of life.
Day 05Playa Muerto, Darien National Park
The most remote and least developed region of Panama, the province of Darien is an unspoilt land with an extremely rich variety of flora and fauna. Listed by UNESCO as World Heritage, Darien National Park offers its extraordinary scenery of rocky coastlines, mountain ranges, mangroves, rivers and creeks. Discover Playa Muerto, a tiny coastal village home to the Emberas Amerindian community. You will visit the village, attend traditional songs and dances of the locals, and admire beautiful local craft.
Day 06At Sea
During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board
Day 07Golfito
A tropical gateway to Costa Rica’s lush rainforest and Golfo Dulce. Explore pristine natural scenery, where vibrant wildlife, tropical birds and monkeys thrive among some of the country’s most beautiful beaches.
Day 08Puntarenas
Disembarkation at 8:00 am
A tropical gateway to Costa Rica’s lush rainforest and Golfo Dulce. Explore pristine natural scenery, where vibrant wildlife, tropical birds and monkeys thrive among some of the country’s most beautiful beaches
Ports of call
Colón
San Blas Islands
Panama Canal
Fuerte Amador, Flamenco Island
Playa Muerto, Darien National Park
Golfito
Puntarenas
What's included
Price includes
7 Nights accommodation onboard Le Dumont d'Urville
Full board from arrival to departure day
High-end gastronomy in all restaurants
All beverages in restaurants, bars, and minibars. All drinks are included² (a selection of champagnes, wines and spirits, beers, cocktails, water, soft drinks, hot beverages)
24-hour room service
Butler service for certain suites³
Unlimited internet access onboard
Evening events, shows, and other entertainment
Access to the fitness area and hammam or sauna, depending on the ship
All port and security charges
Price does not include
International air ticket
Airport transfer
Gratuities
Optional land Excursion
Fares & sailing dates
Select a sailing to load it into the price calculator. Fares are per person, twin share.
Cabins & suites
Deluxe stateroom (pperson)
Le Dumont d'Urville · 194 sqft
From MYR 23,280 pp
Services provided Private balcony with 1-side door Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds, Shower, Minibar, Flat screen, Satellite TV, Ipod(TM) players, Video on demand Safe, Hairdryer, Bath…
Prestige Stateroom (pperson)
Le Dumont d'Urville · 194 sqft
From MYR 25,650 pp
Private balcony, Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Shower Minibar, Flat screen, Satellite TV, Ipod(TM) players, Video on demand Safe, Hairdryer, Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone…
Deluxe Suite ( pperson)
Le Dumont d'Urville · 291 sqft
From MYR 38,910 pp
Private balcony 4m² Deck 3-5 or 6m² Deck 6 Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds & 1 sofa, Shower, Minibar, Flat screen, Satellite TV, Ipod(TM) players, Video…
Prestige Suites (pperson)
Le Dumont d'Urville · 38 m2
From MYR 52,110 pp
Private balcony.8m² Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds, Shower, Minibar, Flat screen, Satellite TV IIpod(TM) players, Video on demand Safe, Hairdryer, Bath robes, Satellite direct line telephone,…
About the ship & cruise line
AN EXPLORATION IN NATURE
Central America Jewels & Panama Canal In collaboration with Le Dumont d'Urville., this exclusive expedition features
Embark on an 11-day PONANT Le Dumont d'Urville for an unforgettable voyage. Discover between the magic of Panama's crystal-clear waters and the lush jungles of Costa Rica, fall under the spell of a cruise where each port of call reveals its finest treasures. On this unforgettable journey between Colón and Puntarenas, you will discover wild regions with a biodiversity that is unique in the world, meet indigenous communities carrying on ancient traditions, and be mesmerised by the breathtaking views
Navigate between two worlds and sail one of the most mythical shipping routes across the Isthmus of Panama, from one ocean to the other, between heavenly beaches and primary tropical forests.
