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Star Collector: Costa Rica, Panama & Aruba
Feb 21, 2028 — Mar 13, 2028
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Free Laundry for Collectors:
PUERTO CALDERA, SAN JOSE' → SAN JUAN
21 Nights on Star Pride
Experience a route that links Costa Rica’s national parks and quiet bays with Panama’s tropical islands. Spot squirrel monkeys in Manuel Antonio, zipline above the canopy in Playas del Coco, and explore coastal villages where local markets and wildlife refuges sit just steps apart. Continue to the San Blas Islands for reef snorkeling and time with the Kuna people before a full Panama Canal transit narrated by a canal expert. Arrive in Cartagena for an overnight that lets you explore its walled district after hours before continuing north to the ABC Islands, where time in Willemstad, Curaçao features pastel Dutch colonial architecture, floating markets, and calm coves ideal for swimming. Your journey continues to St. Barts, known for its bright turquoise bays and relaxed French-Caribbean ambiance, followed by visits to Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, where white-sand beaches and iconic granite boulders offer some of the most picturesque settings in the Caribbean.
Popular Highlights
Snorkel Playa Flamingo’s calm bays known for rays, reef fish, and crystal-clear Pacific water.
Visit Quepos for access to Manuel Antonio National Park’s wildlife, beaches, and easy rainforest trails.
Wander through the Baths’ massive granite boulders on Virgin Gorda before relaxing on powder-white sands.
Meet the Kuna community on Isla Aroma and browse hand-stitched molas directly from local artisans.
Sail past Gustavia’s glowing harbor lights during a romantic sunset cruise with sparkling wine in hand.
Appreciate this engineering feat with a daylight transit of the Panama Canal.
Enjoy two full days in Cartagena with time for museums, plazas, and its famed walled city.
Enjoy complimentary laundry during your cruise.
Located on the Gulf of Nicoya, the small town of Puerto Caldera is one of Costa Rica's top attractions, perfect for travelers who like more off the beaten path destinations where the native Tico lifestyle can be experienced. It is the gateway to San Jose, Jaco and the big city of Puntarenas, plus Los Suenos and Tortuga Island. Carara National Park is nearby, the rainforest home to crocodiles, over 400 species of birds and is considered the most likely place to see scarlet macaws.
Playa Flamingo is considered one of Central America's most beautiful beaches with it pristine blue water, exotic marine life, and some of the best deep sea fishing to be found. Located in Punta Salinas on the country's Gold Coast, Playa Flamingo is the only full-service marina between Acapulco and Panama. Other water activities include year-round SCUBA diving, swimming, and snorkeling. The stunning and unspoiled white-sand beaches will remain in your memory for years to come. This port is accessed with a wet landing.
Your wet landing will drop you off at Punta Leona Beach Club, a well-known private beach resort community located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Nestled amidst lush tropical rainforests, Punta Leona offers visitors a pristine and picturesque environment to unwind and enjoy the natural beauty of the region. The resort is known for its stunning white sand beach, Playa Mantas, and clear turquoise waters. Traverse the suspended cable bridges over the forest canopy in Carara National Park, or board a jungle cruise boat up the Tarcoles river to see one of the largest colonies of crocodiles in Costa Rica. Whether seeking relaxation or adventure, Punta Leona provides a captivating destination for nature enthusiasts and beach lovers alike. *This port is accessed by a wet landing and there may be a fee for using the resort amenities. Taxis and tours organized independently will need to be added to the resort guest list.*
The former banana-exporting town of Quepos is your basecamp for a day of rainforest adventure. Take a walk along trails that weave up to waterfalls, or ride horseback to a beautiful jungle pool. A float trip through a mangrove swamp populated by monkeys, crocodiles, egrets, and herons is also available. Or you may choose a nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park, with its lovely beaches, easy trails, and abundant animal life.
Picture Jurassic foliage growing down steep hillsides all the way to the waterline, the hoots of monkeys echoing through trees choked by orchids. Golfo Dulce is one of Costa Rica's most biodiverse areas, where both the jungle and the sea brim with life. Explore the canals by kayak in search of javelinas, butterflies, and more bird species than in all of North America. This port is accessed via a wet landing, where guests arrive by Zodiac and step directly into shallow water ashore. For more information, please visit our Wet Landings page under our Life On Board section.
Located within a Nature Preserve of 50 islands, and part of Chiriqui Marine National Park lovely Isla Parida boasts magnificent beaches, one of which is over 1,300 feet long. The crystal clear waters stay at 82 degrees year round and are filled with marine life. There are numerous hardwood trees like teak, mahogany, and eucalyptus, and fruit trees like mango, banana and coconut trees. Here you will be treated to Windstar's Signature Beach Party on a secluded beach that faces the Pacific Ocean. This port is accessed via a wet landing, where guests arrive by Zodiac and step directly into shallow water ashore. For more information, please visit our Wet Landings page under our Life On Board section.
One of the entrances to the Panama Canal on the Pacific side, Balboa/Fuerte Amador was founded in 1519 and is a short distance from Panama City. In 2012 Balboa was ranked #1 in Latin America in the category of world's busiest container ports. Sightseeing highlights include the colonial homes, the Administration Building, the Goethals Memorial, the Prado, and the local handicraft markets of traditional Panamanian crafts.
At nearly 48 miles long, on your transit through the Panama Canal you will enter three sets of locks that raise and lower the vessel 85 feet between the calm Pacific Ocean and the shimmering waters of the Atlantic. Your voyage features a daylight hours transit with numerous observation vantage points for outside viewing and comfortable indoor air-conditioned lounges. Expert onboard commentary enhances your journey as you watch the day to day workings of this bucket list experience.
Bocas del Toro on Bastimentos island was visited by Columbus in 1502 and then built up with colorful and Caribbean-style clapboard houses by the United Fruit Company in the early 20th century. Situated on the beautiful Bocas del Toro archipelago, the laid-back and friendly community is a great combination of races and ethnicities living harmoniously. West Indians, Latinos and Extraneros (the resident gringos) make this an easy place to feel right at home and embrace the relaxed Caribbean vibe of the town. Not far from town is the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, as well as two national parks, La Amistad and many banana plantations.
The San Blas Islands of Panama is an archipelago comprising approximately 378 islands and cays, of which 49 are inhabited, some by the Kuna people. Scattered over an area of about 100 square miles, the islands are the number 1 vacation destination in Panama although the Kuna work hard to protect their land against overwhelming tourism and keep the islands healthy and lovely, unique and untouched by culture. These white-sand and palm tree lined islands are encompassed by a coral reef and warm, crystal-clear water that is perfect for snorkeling and is home to a variety of marine life including dolphins, sharks and giant manta rays.
Welcome to the sparkling city of Cartagena, where the gold and jewels of the Spanish Main awaited shipment across the Atlantic. No pirate could resist, nor will you be able to when you visit this historic city. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is surrounded by 400-year-old walls and contains a plethora of churches, fortresses, and restored colonial mansions. Outside the walls are more treasures: Climb the massive Castillo de San Felipe to investigate its maze of hidden tunnels, or shop for the perfect emerald.
Available Excursions
Cartagena
Time
10:30 AMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$39
Cartagena
Time
10:30 AMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$129
Cartagena
Time
10:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$69
Cartagena
Time
10:30 AMDuration
4.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$189
Cartagena
Time
10:30 AMDuration
5.5 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$165
Cartagena
Time
5:00 PMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$105
Cartagena
Time
10:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$59
Cartagena
Time
10:30 AMDuration
5 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$89
Cartagena
Time
10:30 AMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$55
Cartagena
Time
10:30 AMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$229
Welcome to the sparkling city of Cartagena, where the gold and jewels of the Spanish Main awaited shipment across the Atlantic. No pirate could resist, nor will you be able to when you visit this historic city. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is surrounded by 400-year-old walls and contains a plethora of churches, fortresses, and restored colonial mansions. Outside the walls are more treasures: Climb the massive Castillo de San Felipe to investigate its maze of hidden tunnels, or shop for the perfect emerald.
Known for having some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, this Dutch port makes it easy to just ... take it easy. Walk through town to choose your favorite carved wooden door, or spend the day like the Arubans do playing dominos at a beachside table.
Savor the pastel colors of the historic UNESCO site Old Town and the way the elaborate Dutch gables cut baroque curlicues from the sky. It's the perfect appetizer for a day of watersports or an adventure below ground at the magical Hato Caves-filled with eerie limestone formations and ancient petroglyphs.
Available Excursions
Willemstad
Time
8:30 AMDuration
2.75 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$89
Willemstad
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$49
Willemstad
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$89
Willemstad
Time
8:30 AMDuration
5 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$149
Willemstad
Time
8:30 AMDuration
5 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$169
Willemstad
Time
8:30 AMDuration
1.5 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$39
The ice cream colors of the stucco houses will draw your lens, as will the pink flamingos on the salt pans. But you'll need a waterproof camera to complete the portrait since more than 400 fish species and 50 types of coral wait beneath the surface
Available Excursions
Kralendijk
Time
7:30 AMDuration
1 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$49
Kralendijk
Time
7:30 AMDuration
2.5 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$79
Kralendijk
Time
7:30 AMDuration
2.75 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$79
Kralendijk
Time
7:30 AMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$79
Kralendijk
Time
7:30 AMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$89
Kralendijk
Time
7:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$369
Kralendijk
Time
7:30 AMDuration
1.5 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$69
Affectionately known as St. Barts, the Caribbean's most chic island adds a French flair to Riviera-like beaches and duty-free boutiques. Walk past gingerbread cottages in search of celebrities, shop for designer fashions, or sip the island's signature ti punch as kite surfers fly by.
For an island comprised of a mere eight square miles, it's amazing how much there is to do on Jost Van Dyke. Visit the national park on nearby Diamond Cay, snorkel among swaying sponges and angelfish at Sandy Spit, or pilot your own boat around Sir Francis Drake Waterway. After all that, you'll be ready for an evening drink on the beach - where you can admire your Windstar ship aglow in the harbor.
The beautiful Bank Barrier coral reef wavers just beneath you as your ship makes the break to the bird sanctuary of Prickly Pear Island, so named because it is dotted with prickly pear cacti. Althought uninhabited, it does have a beach bar and water sports facilities. Not far away lies the curious assembly of house-sized boulders called "The Baths," which form huge underground pools and caverns
Available Excursions
Virgin Gorda / Prickly Pear, British Virgin Islands
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$99
Virgin Gorda / Prickly Pear, British Virgin Islands
Time
8:30 AMDuration
2.75 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$299
The imposing façade of El Morro fortress is just one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in San Juan. Admire the colorful colonial buildings from your casually elegant ship, docked right in the heart of Old San Juan.
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