Puerto Caldera – Balboa · 12–21 February 2028

Puerto Caldera is Costa Rica’s main Pacific cargo port, where arriving by ship means views of working docks, low green hills, and the wide Gulf of Nicoya beyond. Nearby, the coast opens to warm tropical landscapes, mangroves, and beaches, with a humid, laid-back Pacific atmosphere rather than a historic waterfront right at the quay.

Arriving by ship, Islas Tortugas feels like a quiet tropical outpost, with low green islands, bright water, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere. Nearby, visitors can look forward to sandy shores, clear sea, and the easygoing character of Costa Rica’s Pacific island scenery.

Quepos has the feel of a working Pacific harbour edged by green hills, fishing boats and humid tropical air. From the port, the town and nearby coast offer easy glimpses of Costa Rica’s lush shoreline, with beaches, forested slopes and a relaxed seaside atmosphere close at hand.

Set on the sheltered Golfo Dulce, Golfito feels quiet, green, and distinctly tropical, with forested hills rising close behind the harbour. From the port, the main impression is of calm water and rainforest-covered slopes; nearby, visitors can look toward the town’s waterfront and the lush southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica.

Arriving by ship at Coiba National Park, you are met by a wild Pacific coastline of forested islands, quiet coves, and exceptionally clear water. The atmosphere is remote and untouched, with nearby beaches, coral-rich waters, and dense tropical jungle giving the whole anchorage a secluded, expedition-like feel.

Approaching Isla Iguana, you are greeted by a small tropical island framed by clear Caribbean water, pale beaches, and low green vegetation. The mood is quiet and unspoiled, with nearby shores and reefs offering the sense of a remote, sunlit anchorage rather than a busy port.

Playa Muerto offers a remote, tropical landfall on Panama’s Caribbean coast, where dense green forest meets quiet water and the shoreline feels far removed from busy ports. Arriving by ship, expect a simple coastal setting with nearby views of jungle-covered land, small indigenous communities, and the calm, humid atmosphere typical of this part of Guna Yala.

Arriving at Isla del Rey, you are greeted by a quiet Caribbean shoreline of green hills, scattered houses and calm blue water. The atmosphere is peaceful and unhurried, with small anchorages and nearby coves giving this part of the Grenadines a secluded, tropical feel.

Arriving at Balboa on the Galician coast, you are met by a working harbour atmosphere with views across a broad bay and the green hills beyond. Nearby, the waterfront opens toward A Coruña, where beaches, seafront promenades and the city’s lively maritime character are within easy reach.