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Secrets Of Central America

Ship: Le Bellot   
Departure: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Nights: 10 nights
Departs: Puntarenas
Returns: Cristobal
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One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
10
Nights
Days at Sea
7
Sea Days
Ports
5
Ports
Countries Visted
2
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Secrets Of Central America

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Puntarenas, Costa Rica Embark 11:59 PM
    View of Puntarenas, Costa Rica

    Puntarenas is the capital and largest city in the province Puntarenas, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, and is one of the country’s most important tourist regions. Its coasts are decked with plenty of islands, inlets, beaches and beautiful natural treasures, many of which lie within protected zones, and it is also home to some of the country’s highest mountain peaks. Of great interest is a small ‘old town’ where the buildings are of both historical and architectural interest. Read more about Puntarenas, Costa Rica

    2 Thursday, March 6, 2025 Curú Wildlife Refuge
    3 Friday, March 7, 2025 Drake Bay
    4 Saturday, March 8, 2025 Rio Esquinas
    5 Sunday, March 9, 2025 Cebaco Island, Panama 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Cebaco Island, Panama

    Cébaco Island is a private island located 6 km off the Pacific Coast of Panama, in the Gulf of Montijo. The island is 26 km long, and narrow, with a small settlement El Jobo on the NE coast. Its 30 or so dwellings are supported by solar panels for their electricity and communications. Read more about Cebaco Island, Panama

    6 Monday, March 10, 2025 Playa Muerto, Darien National Park
    7 Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Pearls Islands
    7 Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Pacheca Island
    8 Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Panama Canal, Panama 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Panama Canal, Panama

    Named one of the seven modern wonders of the world by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Panama Canal is a 77 km ship canal in Panama that joins the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. Built from 1903 to 1914, nearly 850,000 vessels have passed through the canal. Interestingly, the 8-10 hour journey from the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Atlantic Ocean in the east is one from SE to NW. Read more about Panama Canal, Panama

    9 Thursday, March 13, 2025 San Blas Islands, Panama 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of San Blas Islands, Panama

    The Panamanian San Blas Islands archipelago of 378 islands and cays (only 49 inhabited) lie 130 km to the NE of the Panama Canal entrance at Colon. This southernmost part of the Caribbean Sea is free of cyclones and popular with eco-tourists, due to the pristine environs and undeveloped tourist industry. The islands’ past history includes the period of the Spanish invasion, notable visits by explorer William Dampier (c. Read more about San Blas Islands, Panama

    10 Friday, March 14, 2025 Fuerte San Lorenzo
    11 Saturday, March 15, 2025 Cristobal, Panama 12:00 AM Disembark
    View of Cristobal, Panama

    Cristóbal lies at the northern entrance to the Panama Canal. It is part of the province of Colón, a port city at the entrance to Limon Bay, at the Atlantic (Caribbean) entrance of the canal. (Interestingly, Cristóbal Colón is the Spanish translation for Christopher Columbus.) The port, Old Cristóbal, was first built by the Panama Railroad Company in the 1850s, and dredged material became landfill for the present Cristóbal. Read more about Cristobal, Panama

  • Ship

    Le Bellot Overview

    Le Bellot

    MS Le Bellot will be the 5th in a 6-ship series for Ponant Cruises Explorer-class yachts. She joins fleet mates and sisterships Le Laperouse (2018), Le Champlain (2018), Le Bougainville (2019), and Le Dumont-d'Urville (2019), with Le Jacques C artier also to appear in 2020. Named after famous French explorers, these sleek five-star luxury vessels will have the finest equipment for safety and stability.

  • Cabins

    Le Bellot Cabins

    Privilege Suite

    Privilege Suite

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    Cabin Types

    SA, PV6, PV5, PS6, PS5

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

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    Area: 45 msup2;. Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 30 msup2;. Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).

    Deluxe Suite

    Deluxe Suite

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    Cabin Types

    GD6, GD5, DS6, DS5, DS4, DS3

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    Area: 45 msup2;. Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 30 msup2;. Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).

    Balcony

    Balcony

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    Cabin Types

    PR6, PR5, PR4, DEL

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    Area: 19 msup2;. Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 4 msup2;. Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).

  • Deck Plans

    Le Bellot Deck Plans

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  • Other Dates

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    Ponant's All-inclusive offering

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  • Secrets Of Central America

    Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Bellot Departure: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Nights: 10 nights Departs: Puntarenas Returns: Cristobal

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