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The ABC Islands to Panama – Central & South America Sailing Cruise

The ABC Islands to Panama – Central & South America Sailing Cruise

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Description

This voyage traces a southbound route across the southern Caribbean, linking the ABC Islands with Colombia and Panama through open sailing days and culturally rich ports. Departing from Curaçao and Aruba, the itinerary combines colourful island architecture with long passages under sail before reaching Cartagena, where colonial history and Caribbean influences converge within a walled old town. The journey concludes in the San Blas Archipelago with insight into the traditions of the Guna people, before arrival in Panama, creating a progression from island life to mainland cultures shaped by trade routes, sea, and history.
Some departures may have slightly modified itineraries. Please confirm the itinerary with an Expedition Specialist.

Trip Name
The ABC Islands to Panama - Central & South America Sailing Cruise
Days
9
Overview
Vessel Type: Three-mast full-rigged ship Length: 138 meters Passenger Capacity: 136 Built: 2021 SEA CLOUD SPIRIT is a modern three-mast, full-rigged windjammer launched in 2021, combining traditional sailing heritage with contemporary shipbuilding and engineering. With an overall length of 138 metres and carrying up to 4,100 m² of sail across 28 sails, she is one of the largest and most advanced sailing cruise ships in the world. Built under the Maltese flag, the vessel accommodates a maximum of 136 passengers supported by a crew of approximately 85, preserving an intimate onboard atmosphere while delivering authentic tall-ship sailing. In addition to her classic rigging, SEA CLOUD SPIRIT is equipped with efficient diesel-electric propulsion, ensuring modern operational reliability alongside genuine sail-powered navigation. Onboard, the ship offers 69 outside cabins and suites, many with private balconies, all fitted with high-end amenities and refined finishes. Public spaces include a panoramic restaurant, lido bar and bistro, elegant lounge with a Steinway grand piano, library, sun deck, and boutique. A full wellness and spa area, fitness centre with ocean views, swim platform, water sports equipment, and Zodiac boats support both relaxation and active exploration. Designed as a true sailing vessel rather than a conventional cruise ship, SEA CLOUD SPIRIT sets a benchmark for combining windjammer tradition, spacious design, and 21st-century comfort at sea.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 Willemstad, Curaçao
Curaçao, alphabetically the last of the ABC, is the largest in the Netherlands Antilles in terms of land area. The neat capital, Willemstad, a trading post for the Dutch West India Company in the 17th century, with its well preserved colonial architecture, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The picturesque location of the wide harbor canal, boulevards with beautifully restored facades and colorful, typically Dutch gabled houses make Willemstad a lively "Little Amsterdam". Take in the wonder of the bright Caribbean light, beneath palm trees, with azure bays and pearl-white beaches.
Day 2 - Day 2 Willemstad, Curaçao
Curaçao, alphabetically the last of the ABC, is the largest in the Netherlands Antilles in terms of land area. The neat capital, Willemstad, a trading post for the Dutch West India Company in the 17th century, with its well preserved colonial architecture, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The picturesque location of the wide harbor canal, boulevards with beautifully restored facades and colorful, typically Dutch gabled houses make Willemstad a lively "Little Amsterdam". Take in the wonder of the bright Caribbean light, beneath palm trees, with azure bays and pearl-white beaches.
Day 3 - Day 3 Oranjestad, Aruba
Aruba, the most westerly island in the Netherlands Antilles, is also the last in the arc of the Antilles before you reach the South American mainland. Its capital, Oranjestad, founded in 1796, shows that everything here is a bit different. Caribbean pastel-colored houses and Delft tiles, carved wooden doors and Dutch gables, all-around balconies and colonial galleries. All of these features combine to create a style which can only have one name – Aruban. Aruba also offers a distinctive natural landscape, with an inland desert, extensive sand dunes, oddly formed cliffs, impressive cactus forests, strangely shaped divi-divi trees and countless aloe plants.
Day 4 - Day 4 Day under full sails
Climbing the rigging, untying ropes, setting sails – today is all about sailing. Time to lean back and relax in the deck chair and watch the passionate crew hoisting the sails by hand.
Day 5 - Day 5 Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena was once the richest city in the New World and a popular target for pirate attacks, since a large part of the Spanish treasure was stored there. Sir Francis Drake also instilled terror into the Spanish city. After Drake's invasion, the city was fortified with a 7 mile-long rampart and the immense San Felipe Fort. Today Cartagena is one of the most beautiful colonial cities on the American continent and is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Day 6 - Day 6 Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena was once the richest city in the New World and a popular target for pirate attacks, since a large part of the Spanish treasure was stored there. Sir Francis Drake also instilled terror into the Spanish city. After Drake's invasion, the city was fortified with a 7 mile-long rampart and the immense San Felipe Fort. Today Cartagena is one of the most beautiful colonial cities on the American continent and is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Day 7 - Day 7 Day under full sails
Climbing the rigging, untying ropes, setting sails – today is all about sailing. Time to lean back and relax in the deck chair and watch the passionate crew hoisting the sails by hand.
Day 8 - Day 8 San Blas Archipelago, Panama
To live like Robinson Crusoe, on a remote island without any civilizing frills, but with a palm beach and coconuts for breakfast – who hasn't dreamt of that before? The San Blas Islands off the coast of Panama come pretty close to this idea of a Caribbean paradise. Here life is beautifully simple – and simply beautiful. The approximately 370 coral islands, which can be explored from the main island Porvenir, are inhabited by the Kuna. The indigenous people only allow tourism in moderation and have preserved much of their ancient culture and religion.
Day 9 - Day 9 Panama City (Colón), Panama
Since 1914, the Panama Canal has linked the Atlantic to the Pacific. This technological marvel of locks and canals also comprises two artificial lakes. The Gatúnsee, one of the world's largest dammed lakes, has now regained a unique range of flora and fauna. In fact, nature has reclaimed the lake for itself, with the rainforest sprawling over its banks. The former hills are now islands on which an astonishing variety of species has formed, due to its isolation. The largest island, Barro Colorado, is completely untouched and has been a nature reserve since 1923. Scientists from all over the world come here to try and discover the jungle's last secrets.
Day 10 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change. 

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
09-02-202717-02-2027EUR €5,550Category E: Superior Cabins, Outside. From
09-02-202717-02-2027EUR €6,570Category D: De Luxe Cabins, Outside. From
09-02-202717-02-2027EUR €6,910Category F: Superior Single Cabins, Outside. From
09-02-202717-02-2027EUR €7,420Category C: De Luxe Lido Cabins, Outside. From
09-02-202717-02-2027EUR €8,780Category B: Junior Suites With Balcony. From
09-02-202717-02-2027EUR €10,140Category A: Suites With Balcony. From
20-12-202727-12-2027EUR €10,830Category B: Junior Suites With Balcony. From
20-12-202727-12-2027EUR €12,290Category A: Suites With Balcony. From
20-12-202727-12-2027EUR €7,210Category E: Superior Cabins, Outside. From
20-12-202727-12-2027EUR €8,210Category D: De Luxe Cabins, Outside. From
20-12-202727-12-2027EUR €8,680Category F: Superior Single Cabins, Outside. From
20-12-202727-12-2027EUR €9,290Category C: De Luxe Lido Cabins, Outside. From

Inclusions

    • An Island Like a Cocktail: Curaçao’s pastel Dutch houses.
    • Triple the Joie de Vivre: Green healing herbs, white beaches, and colorful art in Aruba.
    • Colonial Splendor: Cartagena, the jewel of South America with a Caribbean vibe.
    • Original Indio Culture: Learn the ways of the Guna people of the San Blas Islands.

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