18-night Star Collector – Reefs and Rainforests – the Caribbean, Colombia, Panama, and Costa Rica via the Panama Canal Cruise

March 8, 2025

Windstar Cruises: Wind Star

Puerto Caldera/Bridgetown (Barbados)

Vacation Offer ID 1489372

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From $5,099

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Overview

Ship Info

Activities & Services

Staterooms

Deckplans

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Cruise Inclusions

18-night Cruise
Meals
Entertainment

Available Add-Ons

Optional shore excursions.
Optional roundtrip airfare.

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Puntarenas Puntarenas 03/08/2025 Located on the Gulf of Nicoya, the small town of Puerto Caldera is one of Costa Rica’s top attractions, perfect for travelers who like more off the beaten path destinations where the native Tico lifestyle can be experienced. It is the gateway to San Jose, Jaco and the big city of Puntarenas, plus Los Suenos and Tortuga Island. Carara National Park is nearby, the rainforest home to crocodiles, over 400 species of birds and is considered the most likely place to see scarlet macaws.	03/08/2025	03/08/2025
Quepos Quepos 03/09/2025 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 abundant animal life.	03/09/2025	03/09/2025
Golfo Dulce (Puerto Jimenez) Golfo Dulce (Puerto Jimenez) 03/10/2025 Picture Jurassic foliage growing down steep hillsides all the way to the waterline, the hoots of monkeys echoing through trees choked by orchids. Golfo Dulce is one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse areas, where both the jungle and the sea brim with life. Explore the canals by kayak in search of javelinas, butterflies, and more bird species than in all of North America. This port is accessed with a wet landing.	03/10/2025	03/10/2025
Isla Parida Isla Parida 03/11/2025 Located within a Nature Preserve of 50 islands, and part of Chiriqui Marine National Park lovely Isla Parida boasts magnificent beaches, one of which is over 1,300 feet long. The crystal clear waters stay at 82 degrees year round and are filled with marine life. There are numerous hardwood trees like teak, mahogany, and eucalyptus, and fruit trees like mango, banana and coconut trees. Here you will be treated to Windstar's Signature Beach Party on a secluded beach that faces the Pacific Ocean.	03/11/2025	03/11/2025
At Sea	03/12/2025	03/12/2025
Balboa Balboa 03/13/2025 One of the entrances to the Panama Canal on the Pacific side, Balboa/Fuerte Amador was founded in 1519 and is a short distance from Panama City. In 2012 Balboa was ranked #1 in Latin America in the category of world's busiest container ports. Sightseeing highlights include the colonial homes, the Administration Building, the Goethals Memorial, the Prado, and the local handicraft markets of traditional Panamanian crafts.	03/13/2025	03/13/2025
Panama Canal Panama Canal 03/14/2025 At nearly 48 miles long, on your transit through the Panama Canal you will enter three sets of locks that raise and lower the vessel 85 feet between the calm Pacific Ocean and the shimmering waters of the Atlantic. Your voyage features a daylight hours transit with numerous observation vantage points for outside viewing and comfortable indoor air-conditioned lounges. Expert onboard commentary enhances your journey as you watch the day to day workings of this bucket list experience.	03/14/2025	03/14/2025
Colon (Panama) Colon (Panama) 03/15/2025 Explore the inner workings of the Panama Canal, head into the jungle to meet with Embera Indians, or take an aerial tram ride through the rainforest canopy.	03/15/2025	03/15/2025
At Sea	03/16/2025	03/16/2025
Cartagena (Colombia) Cartagena (Colombia) 03/17/2025 Welcome to the sparkling city of Cartagena, where the gold and jewels of the Spanish Main awaited shipment across the Atlantic. No pirate could resist, nor will you be able to when you visit this historic city. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is surrounded by 400-year-old walls and contains a plethora of churches, fortresses, and restored colonial mansions. Outside the walls are more treasures: Climb the massive Castillo de San Felipe to investigate its maze of hidden tunnels, or shop for the perfect emerald.	03/17/2025	03/17/2025
Santa Marta Santa Marta 03/18/2025 Romantic Santa Marta has it all: history (Colombia’s oldest city), natural beauty (from gentle bays and beaches to the highest coastal mountain range in the world), and its very own celebrity. Simon Bolivar (“The Liberator”) is known as the George Washington of South America, and this was his Mount Vernon. Visit his beautiful estate or head to one of the two UNESCO Biosphere Reserves nearby.	03/18/2025	03/18/2025
At Sea	03/19/2025	03/19/2025
Oranjestad, Aruba Oranjestad, Aruba 03/20/2025 Known for having some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, this Dutch port makes it easy to just … take it easy. Walk through town to choose your favorite carved wooden door, or spend the day like the Arubans do playing dominos at a beachside table.	03/20/2025	03/20/2025
Willemstad, Curacao Willemstad, Curacao 03/21/2025 Savor the pastel colors of the historic UNESCO site Old Town and the way the elaborate Dutch gables cut baroque curlicues from the sky. It’s the perfect appetizer for a day of watersports or an adventure below ground at the magical Hato Caves—filled with eerie limestone formations and ancient petroglyphs.	03/21/2025	03/21/2025
Kralendijk Kralendijk 03/22/2025 The ice cream colors of the stucco houses will draw your lens, as will the pink flamingos on the salt pans. But you’ll need a waterproof camera to complete the portrait since more than 400 fish species and 50 types of coral wait beneath the surface	03/22/2025	03/22/2025
At Sea	03/23/2025	03/23/2025
St. George's, Grenada St. George's, Grenada 03/24/2025 Inhale the intoxicating aroma of the “Isle of Spice” as your eyes feast on what is widely claimed to be the most beautiful city in the Caribbean. Spend the day on 2-mile-long Grand Anse beach, and before you go, a taste of nutmeg ice cream is a must.	03/24/2025	03/24/2025
Mayreau, Grenadines Mayreau, Grenadines 03/25/2025 With fewer than 300 inhabitants and miles of secluded beaches, it's easy to feel as if you're on your own private island. Saline Bay is a delightful anchorage that separates the Caribbean from the Atlantic - and a perfect place to play with some of the toys from the Watersports Platform.	03/25/2025	03/25/2025
Bridgetown (Barbados) Bridgetown (Barbados) 03/26/2025 Jolly old England comes to life in the city and its garrison, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Further afield, you’ll find historic sugar plantations and the fairyland magic of Harrison’s Cave.	03/26/2025	03/26/2025

Wind Star is a 4-masted sailing yacht, which can accommodate up to 148 guests. It has four decks and a gross tonnage of 5,307 and it makes you feel like your own private yacht. Wind Star has wide open tea decks, which are unusual for such small ships. Guests will always find a cosy place for private moments giving them a feel of their own veranda. The staterooms offer queen beds, Bose SoundDock speakers for Apple iPods, flat-screen TV with DVD player and a picturesque view of the ocean. The ship offers two primary dining venues, Veranda restaurant and AmphorA restaurant. For dining under the stars, you can make reservation for Candles. Other amenities onboard include WindSpa, Lounge, Casino, Hot Tub, Library, Watersports Platform and Pool.

Ship Statistics

Maiden Voyage: 1986
Last Refurbished: 2019
Registry: Bahamas
Gross Tonnage: 5,307
Beam: 52.1 feet
Maximum Speed: 10 knots
Ship Length: 360 feet
Passenger Capacity: 148
Number of Crew: 101

Crew Nationality: International
Number of Staterooms: 73
Number of Suites: 1
Dining / Restaurants: 3
Pool: Yes
Number of Decks: 4
Spa: Yes
Bars / Lounges: 2
Fitness Center: Yes

Dining

Veranda

It's breakfast alfresco, full service or buffet-style, anytime till 9:30 a.m. No need to hurry. Again, the choices are many in Veranda. Choose the sumptuous, seemingly endless buffet. Or, order from the lunch menu between noon and 2:30 p.m. / Here’s the perfect place for a romantic tete-a-tete under the stars in Candles, Windstar’s signature outdoor restaurant transformed by night into a dreamlike paradise. Delectable cuisine, memorable surroundings, inspired wine pairings.

Bars & Lounges

Onboard Activities

Outdoor Activities

Wellness

Shopping

Stateroom Amenities

Television / Radio
In-Stateroom Movies
Private Safe
Direct Dial Phone
Hair Dryer
Minibar and/or Refrigerator
DVD Player
Bath Robes
Bath Amenities/Toiletries
Sitting Area
Showers and/or Bath Tubs

Dining

Dining Style: Flexible Dining Options
Formal Restaurant(s)
24-hour Room Service
Dining Style: All Casual
Casual Dining Venue(s)
All Non-Alcoholic Beverages Included In Cruise Fare
Dining Style: Open Seating or Reservations

Sports, Health and Fitness

Outdoor Swimming Pool(s)
Whirlpool(s)
SCUBA Instructions
Discover Scuba Diving/Certified Scuba Diving Program: Both programs are led by our dive-masters who are PADI certified. The Discover Scuba Diving program for beginners includes a simple, comprehensive classroom and pool session. After that, beginners can sign up for designated dives. Experienced divers need to bring their certification card and can accompany the dive masters on all dives offered.
Spa
Fitness Center
Watersports Platform

Oceanview

Ocean View Stateroom (B) $5,099

Category: B
Deck One
Square Feet: 188

Every inch of your stateroom is designed for comfort. Luxurious Egyptian cotton linens wrap you in pleasant sleepiness as you stretch out in your queen bed (can be separated into twins if you prefer). Your spacious bath features granite counter tops, ample storage, and a roomy shower with massage shower head. L’Occitane® bath products invite you to indulge, while comfy waffle-weave robe and slippers entice you to relax. You’ll find fresh fruit and flowers always waiting for you after a day of sun or sightseeing. And, of course, everything else you need and expect — flat-screen television and DVD, Bose® SoundDock, wireless Internet access, private safe. And always at your fingertips, anything you wish from room service. Size: 188 square feet or 18 square meters.
Note: Staterooms with 3rd Berths Wind Spirit: 124, 126, 129, 131–136, 138. Wind Star: 118-122, 124-136, 138 CATEGORY B PUBLIC SPACES STAIRS. Staterooms with Adjoining Private Doors: Wind Spirit: 124/126, 129/131, 132/134, 133/135, 136/138. Wind Star: 125/127, 128/130, 129/131, 132/134, 133/135, 136/138. Staterooms with One Queen Size Bed Only (no twin option): 101, 102

Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom (BX) $5,499

Category: BX
Deck One
Square Feet: 188

Ocean View Stateroom (A) $5,899

Category: A
Deck Two
Square Feet: 188

Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom (AX) $6,349

Category: AX
Deck Two
Square Feet: 188

Guarantee Stateroom (Y) Call for pricing

Category: Y

With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

Suite

Owners Suite (Owner) Call for pricing

Category: Owner
Deck One

Size: 220 square feet (21 square meters). With an expansive 220 square feet, the Owner’s Suite gives you everything offered in a stateroom, plus lots more, including a beautiful sitting area and separate in-room dining space.

Owners Suite (OW) Call for pricing