Crossing the Panama Canal in Costa Rica, a true tropical paradise

Your Boat

• Panorama
• 24 total cabins
• 49 people max
• 18 crew members

The captain invites you aboard the pleasant sailboat, Panorama. This 54-meter-long three-masted motor has 3 levels. The lower deck is reserved for cabins. On the main deck you will find the dining room and the indoor and outdoor lounges, ideal for relaxing on one of its comfortable sofas. The sun deck offers you a 360 view of the sublime Central American coasts. The place is perfect for stretching out on a deckchair and enjoying the sun. For your greater comfort, the ship has a bathing platform at the back which will facilitate your getting back on board.

• Air-conditioned cabins (individually adjustable)
• Lounge-bar (indoor & outdoor)
• Restaurant
• Sun deck equipped with deckchairs
• Swimming platform
• Mini bookcase
• Fishing equipment
• Snorkeling equipment
• Board games
• Kayak
• WIFI connection

The owner reserves the right to replace with a different boat model of the same quality and performance

Your Cabin

With 24 cabins (8 A, 12 B and 4 C) the Panorama can accommodate up to 49 passengers. All cabins are air-conditioned (individually controlled) and equipped with TV (local channels only), audio system, telephone (internal use only), mini safe, mini fridge, bathroom with shower, hair dryer and private toilet.

Itinerary of your cruise

More than a cruise, it is a real immersive experience that you will live between Panama and Costa Rica. You will meet the indigenous people, Embera, and travel through national parks where all sorts of animals and insects live. The seabed is also full of treasures not to be missed!

The itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to technical or weather conditions.
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Frequently asked questions

• How do I book an optional excursion?

  You can pre-book your chosen excursion(s) when booking your cruise. You also can book once you are on-site, subject to availability.

• What happens if the excursion I have booked cannot take place?

  Excursions may be cancelled due to a lack of participants or changes to the itinerary. In this case, any excursion prepayment will be converted into on-board credits. These credits can then be used for alternative excursions or expenses on board (bar or laundry). These credits have no monetary value and cannot be refunded or saved for future cruises or transferred to other passengers.

• What are the departure dates from Panama and Costa Rica?

  
  Below are the cruise departures in the direction Panama - Costa Rica:

  • December 30, 2023
  • January 13 & 27, 2024
  • February 10 & 24, 2024
  • March 09, 2024

  
  Below are the cruise departures in the direction Costa Rica - Panama:

  • December 23, 2023
  • January 6 & 20, 2024
  • February 03 & 17, 2024
  • March 02, 2024

  
  

• How are my transfers between the airport and the boat organized?

  
  

  Your transfers are not included in your cruise package, however they can be arranged by your Globe Sailor advisor and the base manager by taxi or minibus. Payment for this service is generally to be made to GlobeSailor at the time of payment of the balance or directly on site in cash. Don't forget to send your arrival times to your advisor.

  
  

• Who takes care of my air transport to Panama / Costa Rica?

  Your plane tickets can be reserved by the GlobeSailor team. You just need to tell your advisor when booking your cruise.

• What are the regulations to make to confirm my reservation?

  To confirm your reservation, you must inform your GlobeSailor advisor who will ask an option for you the time to collect your deposit. The reservation will only be considered final once your deposit has been received (by bank transfer, Paypal or credit card), 30 to 50% of the amount of the reservation. A 100% deposit will be requested for any reservation less than one month before departure. The balance will be payable no later than 60 days before the boarding date.

• What happens in case of cancellation?

  In the event of cancellation, you must notify your GlobeSailor advisor as soon as possible. Whatever the cause, the following cancellation fees will be due: up to 90 days before departure: 30% /// from 89 to 60 days: 50% /// from 59 to 30 days: 75% /// from 29 days until departure: 100% of the amount of your reservation.
  We advise our customers to take out Cancellation insurance with Ouest Assurance.

• What are the necessary documents for a trip to Panama and Costa Rica?

  ♦ Costa Rica:
  French nationals do not need a visa for a stay of less than 90 days, whether they hold an ordinary, service or diplomatic passport. However, they must present a passport in good condition, with a minimum validity of one day beyond the expected date of exit from Costa Rica. Note that some countries, through which travelers could transit, require a passport to be valid for at least 6 months after the scheduled return date.
  
  Travelers must have a return ticket or a ticket to another destination. Where appropriate, they may be asked to prove that they have sufficient resources for the duration of their stay.
  
  Exit tax from the territory:
  An exit tax of $ 29 USD (approximately 15,000 colones, the national currency of Costa Rica), is applied. Most airlines (including Air France, British Airways and American Airlines) have included this tax in the price of the plane ticket. When this tax is not included in the price of the plane ticket, the traveler must pay it locally by credit card, in dollars or in colones.
  
  ♦ Panama:
  According to Panamanian law, the validity of a foreign national’s passport must cover a period of six months from the date of arrival in Panama. French nationals are exempt from visa requirements for stays of less than 90 days but must be able to present, upon entry into Panamanian territory, a return plane ticket to their country of origin (or to a future destination), as well as their financial solvency of a minimum of 500 dollars, or its equivalent in credit card, bank reference or travelers' checks.
  
  As soon as they arrive in Panamanian territory, and regardless of the point of entry and the mode of transport, all travelers must ensure that the stamp showing their date of entry into Panama has been affixed in their passport to a migration control post. The absence of this stamp constitutes an offense with serious consequences (inability to board an international flight departing from the country, arrest and stay in an administrative detention center in the event of an inspection, payment of a large fine accompanied by an obligation to leave the territory).
  
  This information is communicated subject to modification by the authorities of the country visited. It is not uncommon for the rules for crossing borders to evolve. We therefore strongly advise you to refer to the "travel advice" section of the consulate of your country of origin's website.

• What vaccines are recommended for going to Panama and Costa Rica?

  Insurance / hospital costs and health expenses:
  The quality of care in the country is variable, sometimes far from European standards, and for serious health problems, it is preferable to seek treatment in the private sector in San José which is of good quality. The cost of treatment is very high and the payment of a deposit on admission is compulsory. Moreover, apart from emergency treatment, care is chargeable even in the network of Costa Rican social security establishments.
  
  In order to cope with hospitalization and health expenses, which are sometimes very high abroad, it is strongly recommended to have an assistance contract or insurance to cover all medical costs (surgery , hospitalization, etc.) and medical repatriation, at the risk of not having access to care, including in the event of a vital emergency. These costs can in no case be covered by the French Embassy on site.
  
  ♦ Costa Rica:
  The update of the diphtheria-tetanus-polio (DTP) vaccination is recommended, as well as the rubella-mumps-measles (MMR) vaccination in children; tuberculosis vaccination is also desirable.
  Depending on local travel conditions, vaccinations against typhoid fever and viral hepatitis A and B may be recommended.
  A yellow fever vaccination certificate is only required for travelers coming from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission: see the list of countries on the World Health Organization website. This vaccination should be carried out at least 10 days before entering Costa Rica. More information on the Costa Rican Ministry of Health website.
  Rabies vaccination may also be offered in certain cases, depending on the conditions and places of stay.
  
  ♦ Panama:
  Vaccination against yellow fever is recommended (to be performed before departure, in an approved center) for stays in the continental areas located to the east of the Panama Canal zone (the East, the Darien and the Kuna community in particular: see the Safety section of this sheet). Yellow fever vaccination is also required for travelers from countries where it is endemic.
  The diphtheria-tetanus-polio (DTP) vaccination update is recommended, as is the rubella-mumps-measles (MMR) vaccination in children.
  Depending on local travel conditions, vaccinations against typhoid fever and viral hepatitis A and B may be recommended.
  Rabies vaccination may also be offered in certain cases, depending on the conditions and places of stay.
  
  Seek advice from your doctor or an international vaccination center.