11-night The Panama Canal & Costa Rica Eastbound Cruise/Land Package
11-night The Panama Canal & Costa Rica Eastbound Cruise/Land Package
February 10, 2026
Tauck - Cruise Division:
Le Champlain for Tauck
San Jose (C.R.)/Panama City
Vacation Offer ID 1609965
Reference this number when contacting our travel specialist.
Cruise Inclusions
EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK
- Tauck's experienced naturalist, Tauck Director and local guides join the cruise aboard ship, leading excursions ashore to enrich your experience of the jungle, water and flora & fauna
- Visits to Carara National Park in Costa Rica, the Darien and the San Blas Islands
TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES
- Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $3,147
- 7-night cruise aboard one of Ponant's Explorer Class yacht
- Your cruise may be a shared ship experience with non-Tauck guests onboard as well; all Tauck guests will be accompanied by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 Tauck guests, and your itinerary will always be highlighted by exclusive, private Tauck shore excursions
- Full small-ship transit of the Panama Canal with onboard commentary by a local expert
- 4 nights' hotel accommodations with guided sightseeing in San José & Panama City
- Aboard ship, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are included throughout the day.
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
- 30 meals; applicable fuel surcharges, service charges, porterage and most taxes
Available Add-Ons
Optional roundtrip airfare from your city Pre or post cruise hotel stay
- Destination Guide
- Suggested Shore Excursions
| Destination | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose (C.R.) | 02/10/2026 | 02/11/2026 |
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Alajuela
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02/12/2026 | 02/12/2026 |
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens
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02/12/2026 | 02/12/2026 |
| Puntarenas | 02/12/2026 | 02/12/2026 |
|
Punta Leona
|
02/13/2026 | 02/13/2026 |
|
Quepos
|
02/14/2026 | 02/14/2026 |
|
At Sea
|
02/15/2026 | 02/15/2026 |
|
Darien Region
|
02/16/2026 | 02/16/2026 |
| Panama Canal | 02/17/2026 | 02/17/2026 |
| San Blas Islands | 02/18/2026 | 02/18/2026 |
| Panama Canal | 02/19/2026 | 02/19/2026 |
| Colon (Panama) | 02/19/2026 | 02/19/2026 |
| Panama City | 02/19/2026 | 02/21/2026 |
A built-in hydraulic platform with adjustable heights that allow for easy access to the sea for swimming, water sports, and embarkation/disembarkation for on-shore excursions. Ponant's new Explorer Series yachts distinguish themselves by their sophisticated styling, innovative "green" technology, and attentive service while offering a refined, small-ship cruising experience.
Dining
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Dining
Fresh products, carefully selected ingredients, refined dishes throughout your cruise, enjoy outstanding cuisine prepared by talented chefs sharing their passion for the legacy of French cooking. The panoramic Gastronomic Restaurant accommodates all passengers in a single sitting, this dining area, opening to the outside, offers cuisine featuring inspiration drawn from local ports of call.
Bars & Lounges
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Bars & Lounges
Exclusive to the Explorer-Series small ships, Le Laperouse, Le Dumont d'Urville and Le Champlain, The Blue Eye lounge is the world's first multi-sensory, underwater lounge. The space's graphical references evoke cetaceans and jellyfish and inspiration is evident in the lines of the lounge, the positioning of the body, the furniture and the fittings.
Balcony
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Deluxe Cabin - Deck 3
(DEL)
$8,990
![Deluxe Cabin - Deck 3]()
- Category: DEL
Size: 19 sq. m. (204 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
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Prestige Stateroom
(PR4)
$9,650
![Prestige Stateroom]()
- Category: PR4
Size: 19 sq. m. (204 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
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Prestige Stateroom
(PR5)
$9,980
![Prestige Stateroom]()
- Category: PR5
Size: 19 sq. m. (204 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
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Prestige Stateroom
(PR6)
$10,290
![Prestige Stateroom]()
- Category: PR6
Size: 19 sq. m. (204 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Suite
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Deluxe Suite
(DS4)
$12,490
![Deluxe Suite]()
- Category: DS4
Size: 27.5 sq. m. (296 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
(PS5)
$15,490
![Prestige Suite - Deck 5]()
- Category: PS5
Size: 38 sq. m. (409 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm.
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
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Prestige Suite - Deck 6
(PS6)
$16,240
![Prestige Suite - Deck 6]()
- Category: PS6
Size: 38 sq. m. (409 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm.
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
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Privilege Suite
(PV6)
$16,990
![Privilege Suite]()
- Category: PV6
Size: 32 sq. m. (344 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
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Grand Deluxe Suite
(GD6)
$18,240
![Grand Deluxe Suite]()
- Category: GD6
Size: 45 sq. m. (484 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
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Owner's Suite
(SA)
$20,740
![Owner's Suite]()
- Category: SA
Size: 45 sq. m. (484 sq. ft.). Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living &, sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
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Privilege Suite
(PV5)
Call for pricing
![Privilege Suite]()
- Category: PV5
Size: 32 sq. m. (344 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
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Privilege Suite
(PV)
Call for pricing
![Privilege Suite]()
- Category: PV
Size: 32 sq. m. (344 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
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Grand Deluxe Suite
(GD5)
Call for pricing
![Grand Deluxe Suite]()
- Category: GD5
Size: 45 sq. m. (484 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
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Deluxe Suite
(DS3)
Call for pricing
![Deluxe Suite]()
- Category: DS3
Size: 27.5 sq. m. (296 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Price includes all private Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, entertainment, and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff.
Land/Cruise Price includes: all shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges; and gratuities to Tauck Directors and ship staff. Aboard ship, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are included throughout the day.
Special note about the January 11 and 18 departures: We are pleased to welcome wildlife filmmaker Tim Martin aboard the January 11 (eastbound) and 18 (westbound) departures; he'll be sharing insights, both onboard the ship and ashore, about the local wildlife.
Travel East or West:Cruise operates Eastbound from San José and Westbound from Panama City. Sightseeing is identical.
Note: This cruise feature two types of landings on the islands, made from your ship either by tender or Zodiac-style inflatable rafts. Dry Landings occur when guests step from the tender or rafts on to rocks or a dock. Wet Landings occur when the tender or raft edges onto a sandy beach and guests step into knee-deep water and wade ashore.
Note: Activities marked with an asterisk (*) are at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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Deck 7
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Stateroom Key
- Owner's Suite (SA)
- Grand Deluxe Suite (GD6)
- Grand Deluxe Suite (GD5)
- Privilege Suite (PV6)
- Privilege Suite (PV5)
- Prestige Suite - Deck 6 (PS6)
- Prestige Suite - Deck 5 (PS5)
- Deluxe Suite (DS4)
- Deluxe Suite (DS3)
- Privilege Suite (PV)
- Prestige Stateroom (PR6)
- Prestige Stateroom (PR5)
- Prestige Stateroom (PR4)
- Deluxe Cabin - Deck 3 (DEL)
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Deck 6
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Stateroom Key
- Owner's Suite (SA)
- Grand Deluxe Suite (GD6)
- Grand Deluxe Suite (GD5)
- Privilege Suite (PV6)
- Privilege Suite (PV5)
- Prestige Suite - Deck 6 (PS6)
- Prestige Suite - Deck 5 (PS5)
- Deluxe Suite (DS4)
- Deluxe Suite (DS3)
- Privilege Suite (PV)
- Prestige Stateroom (PR6)
- Prestige Stateroom (PR5)
- Prestige Stateroom (PR4)
- Deluxe Cabin - Deck 3 (DEL)
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Deck 5
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Stateroom Key
- Owner's Suite (SA)
- Grand Deluxe Suite (GD6)
- Grand Deluxe Suite (GD5)
- Privilege Suite (PV6)
- Privilege Suite (PV5)
- Prestige Suite - Deck 6 (PS6)
- Prestige Suite - Deck 5 (PS5)
- Deluxe Suite (DS4)
- Deluxe Suite (DS3)
- Privilege Suite (PV)
- Prestige Stateroom (PR6)
- Prestige Stateroom (PR5)
- Prestige Stateroom (PR4)
- Deluxe Cabin - Deck 3 (DEL)
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Deck 4
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Stateroom Key
- Owner's Suite (SA)
- Grand Deluxe Suite (GD6)
- Grand Deluxe Suite (GD5)
- Privilege Suite (PV6)
- Privilege Suite (PV5)
- Prestige Suite - Deck 6 (PS6)
- Prestige Suite - Deck 5 (PS5)
- Deluxe Suite (DS4)
- Deluxe Suite (DS3)
- Privilege Suite (PV)
- Prestige Stateroom (PR6)
- Prestige Stateroom (PR5)
- Prestige Stateroom (PR4)
- Deluxe Cabin - Deck 3 (DEL)
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Deck 3
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Stateroom Key
- Owner's Suite (SA)
- Grand Deluxe Suite (GD6)
- Grand Deluxe Suite (GD5)
- Privilege Suite (PV6)
- Privilege Suite (PV5)
- Prestige Suite - Deck 6 (PS6)
- Prestige Suite - Deck 5 (PS5)
- Deluxe Suite (DS4)
- Deluxe Suite (DS3)
- Privilege Suite (PV)
- Prestige Stateroom (PR6)
- Prestige Stateroom (PR5)
- Prestige Stateroom (PR4)
- Deluxe Cabin - Deck 3 (DEL)
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Deck 2
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Stateroom Key
- Owner's Suite (SA)
- Grand Deluxe Suite (GD6)
- Grand Deluxe Suite (GD5)
- Privilege Suite (PV6)
- Privilege Suite (PV5)
- Prestige Suite - Deck 6 (PS6)
- Prestige Suite - Deck 5 (PS5)
- Deluxe Suite (DS4)
- Deluxe Suite (DS3)
- Privilege Suite (PV)
- Prestige Stateroom (PR6)
- Prestige Stateroom (PR5)
- Prestige Stateroom (PR4)
- Deluxe Cabin - Deck 3 (DEL)
