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Pacific Coast of Costa Rica – Luxury Cruise from Puntarenas

Pacific Coast of Costa Rica – Luxury Cruise from Puntarenas

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Explore the luxurious Pacific Coast of Costa Rica during a 8-day journey, looped from Puntarenas. From Guanacaste to the Osa Peninsula, set off to discover incredible wildlife and explore emblematic national parks, guided by the song of the howler monkeys, the slow movements of sloths, the hypnotic colours of the macaws and other fascinating species. In this biodiversity sanctuary, mangroves, tropical forests and beaches of black sand are perfect illustrations of the country’s mantra: Pura Vida, meaning a pure life, one that is harmonious and closely linked to nature.
The wildlife encounters are possible experiences and cannot be guaranteed. 

Trip Name
Pacific Coast of Costa Rica - Luxury Cruise from Puntarenas
Days
8
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition / Cruise Ship Length: 131 metres Passenger Capacity: 184 Built: 2019-2020 Le Bellot is built for controlled, immersive expedition cruising at a smaller scale, carrying 184 guests across 92 staterooms and suites. The ship’s architecture prioritises quiet flow, long sightlines and restrained interiors, with balcony accommodation as the baseline and larger suite categories extending to 45 m². Public spaces follow the same disciplined design: lounges, theatre, pool deck and dining venues arranged to maintain separation, acoustics and calm movement throughout the vessel. Gastronomy holds a central role, executed in a French framework and integrated into the broader onboard routine. Technical and operational choices focus on stability, environmental performance and predictable guest experience. The ship incorporates the latest systems available at build, with continual upgrades to reduce impact and improve efficiency. A full virtual deck plan supports precise selection of cabin location, and the live webcam stream reinforces the vessel’s emphasis on landscape immersion—whether sailing the Saint Lawrence, the Caribbean or the northern fjords.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 - Puntarenas
The capital of the eponymous province, Puntarenas is sometimes called “the pearl of the Pacific”, for its unique charm. It sits on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, along the Gulf of Nicoya, lined with long expanses of wild natural environments. Further inland, among the countless natural wonders to be found in the generous rainforest of the Costa Rica’s national parks, Poas and Arena volcanoes towers up in all their majestic glory. In this luxuriant natural setting, Costa Rica protects one of the planet’s richest biodiversity: monkeys, sloths, tropical birds, iguanas, crocodiles, waterfalls, canyons, and more than ten thousand species of tropical plants.
Day 2 - Day 2 - Drake Bay
Located on Costa Rica’s remote Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Park covers 164 square miles, making it the country’s largest national park, the largest primary forest on the American Pacific coast, and one of the few remaining large areas of lowland tropical rain forests in the world.
Day 3 - Day 3 - Rio Esquinas
The beauty of Costa Rica and the richness of its biodiversity reveal themselves at this port of call in the heart of the mangrove. In the meanders of Rio Esquinas, a tropical corner of paradise, you will discover an incredibly dense ecosystem. Aboard your Zodiac dinghy, you will brush past the tangled arms formed by the roots of the mangrove trees. This green and lush gallery forest and its inhabitants welcome you. Watch closely: common squirrel monkeys, white ibis, Eurasian whimbrels, ospreys, toucans, snowy egrets and great blue herons can be found hiding here.
Day 4 - Day 4 - Manuel Antonio National Park
You will land in a Zodiac® on the beaches of the Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the jewels of Costa Rica. Protected since the 1970s, this small park, only 16 km² and bordered by the idyllic beaches of the Pacific Ocean, is home to rich biodiversity. Along peaceful paths or during a break on the beach, you will be welcomed by a tropical forest full of life: from the discreet sloth to the noisy howler monkey and the mischievous white-faced capuchin. On the fine sandy beaches rising to lush hills and coconut trees, you will be amused by the dance of the racoons that race down from the trees to tease visitors.
Day 5 - Day 5 - Coco
Discover Bahía El Coco in the Guanacaste Province, along Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, with its idyllic beaches and relaxed atmosphere. The bay is also the departure point for exploring fascinating national parks, including Rincón de la Vieja, which takes its name from the eponymous volcano and unveils itself in a maze of fumaroles, mud ponds, hot springs and impressive waterfalls. 
Day 6 - Day 6 - Playa Manta
Bordered by the turquoise waters of the Pacific and lush jungle, Playa Mantas is a little corner of paradise inviting both relaxation and exploration. In addition to its picture-postcard setting, the beach is a gateway to the Carara National Park, a veritable sanctuary for exceptional fauna and flora, since it serves as a meeting point between dry forest and rainforest. Not far from the park, another spectacle unfolds along the shores of the River Tarcolès, a unique ecosystem home to many tropical birds as well as crocodiles.  
Day 7 - Day 7 - Curú Wildlife Refuge
On the southern part of the Nicoya Peninsula, the small Curú Wildlife Refuge is the oldest protected park in Costa Rica. This refuge is an exemplary site in terms of ecotourism as well as a research centre for scientists from all over the world. It has been at the heart of an original conservation and sustainable development project since the 1930s. After a short zodiac trip, you will discover, via the paths that criss-cross the tropical forest and lead to magnificent beaches, the most emblematic species of Costa Rica: monkeys, iguanas and over 200 bird species. Since their recent reintroduction, the scarlet macaw and the spider monkey have thrived in this preserved environment.
Day 8 - Day 7 - Cedros Island
In the Gulf of Nicoya, off the coast of the province of Puntarenas, Cedros Island reveals its incredible charm between lush vegetation and golden sandy beaches. The shores of this small preserved island lend themselves perfectly to lazing around during a beach stopover.
Day 9 - Day 8 - Puntarenas
The capital of the eponymous province, Puntarenas is sometimes called “the pearl of the Pacific”, for its unique charm. It sits on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, along the Gulf of Nicoya, lined with long expanses of wild natural environments. Further inland, among the countless natural wonders to be found in the generous rainforest of the Costa Rica’s national parks, Poas and Arena volcanoes towers up in all their majestic glory. In this luxuriant natural setting, Costa Rica protects one of the planet’s richest biodiversity: monkeys, sloths, tropical birds, iguanas, crocodiles, waterfalls, canyons, and more than ten thousand species of tropical plants.
Day 10 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change. 

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
01-12-202608-12-2026AUD $8,670Deluxe Stateroom
01-12-202608-12-2026AUD $9,610Prestige Deck 4
01-12-202608-12-2026AUD $21,850Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 5
01-12-202608-12-2026AUD $22,300Privilege Suite Deck 5
01-12-202608-12-2026AUD $22,300Privilege Suite Deck 6
01-12-202608-12-2026AUD $24,520Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
01-12-202608-12-2026AUD $28,580Owner's Suite
01-12-202608-12-2026AUD $10,110Prestige Deck 5
01-12-202608-12-2026AUD $10,690Prestige Deck 6
01-12-202608-12-2026AUD $14,920Deluxe Suite Deck 4
01-12-202608-12-2026AUD $14,920Deluxe Suite Deck 5
01-12-202608-12-2026AUD $14,920Deluxe Suite Deck 6
01-12-202608-12-2026AUD $14,920Deluxe Suite Deck 3
01-12-202608-12-2026AUD $20,200Prestige Deck 5 Suite
01-12-202608-12-2026AUD $21,250Prestige Deck 6 Suite
28-12-202604-01-2027AUD $9,020Deluxe Stateroom
28-12-202604-01-2027AUD $10,020Prestige Deck 4
28-12-202604-01-2027AUD $10,510Prestige Deck 5
28-12-202604-01-2027AUD $11,110Prestige Deck 6
28-12-202604-01-2027AUD $15,500Deluxe Suite Deck 4
28-12-202604-01-2027AUD $15,500Deluxe Suite Deck 6
28-12-202604-01-2027AUD $15,500Deluxe Suite Deck 5
28-12-202604-01-2027AUD $15,500Deluxe Suite Deck 3
28-12-202604-01-2027AUD $21,000Prestige Deck 5 Suite
28-12-202604-01-2027AUD $22,090Prestige Deck 6 Suite
28-12-202604-01-2027AUD $22,550Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 5
28-12-202604-01-2027AUD $23,180Privilege Suite Deck 5
28-12-202604-01-2027AUD $23,180Privilege Suite Deck 6
28-12-202604-01-2027AUD $25,490Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
28-12-202604-01-2027AUD $31,420Owner's Suite
29-12-202605-01-2027AUD $9,020Deluxe Stateroom
29-12-202605-01-2027AUD $10,020Prestige Deck 4
29-12-202605-01-2027AUD $10,510Prestige Deck 5
29-12-202605-01-2027AUD $11,110Prestige Deck 6
29-12-202605-01-2027AUD $15,500Deluxe Suite Deck 3
29-12-202605-01-2027AUD $15,500Deluxe Suite Deck 4
29-12-202605-01-2027AUD $15,500Deluxe Suite Deck 6
29-12-202605-01-2027AUD $15,500Deluxe Suite Deck 5
29-12-202605-01-2027AUD $21,000Prestige Deck 5 Suite
29-12-202605-01-2027AUD $22,090Prestige Deck 6 Suite
29-12-202605-01-2027AUD $23,180Privilege Suite Deck 6
29-12-202605-01-2027AUD $23,180Privilege Suite Deck 5
29-12-202605-01-2027AUD $24,020Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 5
29-12-202605-01-2027AUD $25,490Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
29-12-202605-01-2027AUD $31,420Owner's Suite

Inclusions

    • Several national parks on the Pacific Coast: including Manuel Antonio, Rincón de la Vieja, Carara and Curú.
    • Fauna and flora: Beaches, tropical forests, waterfalls, capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, coatis, crocodiles, iguanas, sloths, macaws, roseate spoonbills, etc.
    • Possible activities supervised by naturalist guides or local guides: exploration of the mangrove in a Zodiac, forest hikes, walks, etc.

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