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Panama Canal One-Way: Quepos & Panama Canal

Quepos (Puerto Quepos) · Panama Canal · San Blas Islands

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Costa Rica and Panama. Includes scenic-cruising segments.

12 nights Puntarenas Panama Canal 3 ports 8 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

8 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Quepos (Puerto Quepos) and San Blas Islands provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

3 ports in 12 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Focused destination mix

Quepos (Puerto Quepos) · San Blas Islands

A focused set of stops without a new destination every day.

Route logistics

Sails from Puntarenas

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Best for · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive Panama Canal itinerary

Best departures

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Best overall value
Sea Cloud Cruises

Sea Cloud Spirit

Puntarenas → Quepos (Puerto Quepos) → San Blas Islands → Colón (Panama Canal)

Mar 1 · 12 nights

$9,586 oceanview · $799/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $785/night, with most departures landing in the $722-$859/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$785/night

$9,420 total

Normal range

$722-$859/night

$8,662-$10,311 total

Lowest recent fare

$799/night

$9,586 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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12 nights · 3 port calls · 8 sea days · 2 countries

3 port calls across Costa Rica, Panama · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 12-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Puntarenas

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Quepos (Puerto Quepos)

    Costa Rica · Central America

  3. 3

    Panama Canal

    Panama · Panama Canal

    Scenic cruising
  4. 4

    San Blas Islands

    Panama · Panama Canal

  5. 5

    Disembark in Colón (Panama Canal)

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.