Costa Rican Cruises

Cruise West

• Cruise West gives passengers the opportunity to explore Costa Rica with a 100-guest cruise ship as home base. Passengers aboard the ship enjoy a very intimate atmosphere with the limited number of passengers, enjoying activities both on and off the ship in a more personalized and individualized manner. The cruise takes passengers to Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, and offers service to Ecuador and the Cocos Islands, as well. The cruiseline has exclusive contracts with local Costa Rican scientists and environmentalists, allowing passengers to get special tours and insights on one of the most ecologically diverse areas of the country. Cruises on Cruise West vary in length depending on the itinerary, but average between 9 and 13 days. Ports of call vary seasonally.

  Cruisewest

  2301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 401

  Seattle, WA 98121-1856

  (888) 851-8133

  cruisewest.com

Windstar Cruises

• Windstar Cruises is a luxury cruise line that offers service to Costa Rica, among other countries. The cruise line owns three luxury cruise liners complete with on-board casino, library, spa service and fitness center. Windstar ships accommodate 148 to 312 guests, keeping the atmosphere small, casual and enjoyable and giving passengers a more personalized experience. Windstar offers cruises in Central America throughout the year, with the port of embarkation at Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica. Windstar claims that Costa Rica contains over four percent of the world's living species, and that it gives passengers unparalleled access to this beautiful and ecologically diverse country. The ship has ports of call throughout Costa Rica, including Playas del Coco and Tortuga Island, or Island of the Turtles, a turtle reserve.

  Windstar Cruises

  2101 4th Avenue Suite 210

  Seattle, WA 98121

  206-292-9606

  windstarcruises.com

Princess Cruises

• Princess Cruiselines offers service through the Panama Canal, with a stop in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Puntarenas is located on the Western coast of Costa Rica, about two hours from Monteverde National Cloudforest in the soaring mountains and about three hours from Arenal Volcano, a popular tourist destination and an active volcano. Princess Cruiselines offers large ships with passenger capacity varying from 1,900 to 3,100, but also has a fleet of smaller ships for passengers who prefer a more intimate setting. On-board amenities include 24-hour room service, and a spa and fitness center on most ships. In Puntarenas, Princess offers activities including Cloudforest tours, zip-lining, kayaking, surfing and snorkeling.

  Princess Cruises

  24844 Avenue Rockefeller

  Santa Clarita, CA 91355

  (800) 774-6237

  princess.com