Panamá is featured on nine of the company’s 10 itineraries, the majority of which include either a Panamá Canal transit or tour of the canal locks. Other highlights of a visit to Panamá include exploration of the country’s islands and parks, opportunities to interact with some of its residents, and chances to spot rare wildlife.
In Panamá, those experiences can take place in one or more of these locations, depending on which itinerary is selected:
Panamá Canal: One of the engineering wonders of the world, the Canal comprises about 50 miles traversed by cargo vessels and cruise ships passing between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Panamá City: Sometimes referred to as the “Manhattan of the Tropics,” this city is the center of finance and commerce be tween two oceans and two continents. Its historic old town, Casco Antiguo, is a popular stop for visitors.
San Blas Islands: More than 370 islands spread out over the length of this archipelago. The few inhabited ones are populated by the self-governing Kuna Yala, one of the most culturally cohesive tribes of indigenous peoples.
Islas Secas: This small archipelago of 16 volcanic islands is a haven for such species as white-tip sharks, rays, moray eels, lobster, frigatebirds, brown boobies, sea turtles and humpback whales.
Darién Jungle: This lush rainforest is inhabited by the semi-nomadic Emberá-Wounaan people, known for their intricate body tattoos, dugout canoes and ability to hunt with blowpipes. Darién National Park, the largest in Central America, is home to such creatures as macaws, tapirs, sloths, capybaras and anteaters.
The Pearl Islands: The 100-plus islands, which have gained recent fame through the TV show Survivor, are known for their white-sand beaches and water activities.
Coiba National Park: Coiba Island, one of 38 islands in the park, is the largest uninhabited tropical forested island in the Americas. It’s a haven for birds and mammals, including crested eagles and howler monkeys.
The M/V Sea Voyager (pictured right) is the perfect home base from which to explore this tropical paradise. All staterooms are air-conditioned and offer outside views through panoramic windows. Storage space is ample, and all rooms have a private bath. The ship is equipped with a roomy lounge with large windows; dining room; bar; library with WiFi; fitness room; covered decks; and platform for getting in and out of Zodiacs and kayaks, or for entering the water to swim or snorkel.
Details: https://www.seavoyagerexpeditions.com/
Source/photo: Sea Voyager
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