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Expedition Cruise to the Southern Caribbean | Panama to Barbados

13 days
From Colon to Barbados
4.0
3 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 2
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Colón

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Meet Expedition Team and settle into cabin

    Optional Activities

    • Pre-Program visit to jungle lodge by Chagres River
    • Visit Panama City and UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo
    Landmarks
    Casco Viejo
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  2. Day 2

    San Blas Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit San Blas Islands and learn about Guna culture
    • Observe local artisans making Guna scarves
    • Swimming in crystalline waters
    • Nature observation in palm groves
    Landmarks
    San Blas Islands
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  3. Day 3

    Capurganá, Colombia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking in Capurganá area
    • Swimming and snorkeling
    • Kayaking
    • Wildlife observation
    • Explore tropical rainforest
    Landmarks
    Capurganá
    Sapzurro
  4. Day 4

    San Antero, Colombia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mangrove forest exploration via small boats
    • Birdwatching
    • Meet Zenú communities
    • Water activities in Cispat Bay
    • Learn about local culture and Middle Eastern influences
    Landmarks
    San Antero
    Cispat Bay
    Sinú River
  5. Day 5

    Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore UNESCO World Heritage walled old town
    • View colonial architecture, plazas, and mansions
    • Visit churches and monasteries
    • Leisurely exploration of handicrafts and dining
    Landmarks
    Cartagena de Indias
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  6. Day 6

    Santa Marta, Colombia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore colonial architecture
    • View statue of Simón Bolívar
    • Visit Tairona Gold Museum
    • Explore Tayrona National Natural Park
    • Experience Sierra Nevada mountain range
    Landmarks
    Santa Marta
    Tayrona National Natural Park
    Sierra Nevada
    Tairona Gold Museum
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 7

    Guajira Peninsula, Colombia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cabo de la Vela
    • View Pilón de Azúcar
    • Attempt to round Punta Gallinas
    • Spot Punta Gallinas lighthouse
    • Experience Wayúu cultural heritage
    Landmarks
    Puntas Gallinas
    Cabo de la Vela
    Pilón de Azúcar
    Punta Gallinas
  8. Day 8

    Bonaire

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kralendijk
    • Visit Fort Oranje
    • View Bestuurskantoor
    • Visit Terramar Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Nature walk
    • Flamingo spotting at Ramsar sites
    Landmarks
    Kralendijk
    Fort Oranje
    Bestuurskantoor
    Terramar Museum
  9. Day 9

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Sumptuous dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Participate in Citizen Science projects
    • Access Science Center
    • Wildlife observation from deck
    • Explore Explorer Lounge & Bar
    • Stargazing
  10. Day 10

    Dominica

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Cabrits National Park
    • Visit Fort Shirley ruins
    • Nature walks
    • Birdwatching
    • Learn about Carib culture and traditions
    Landmarks
    Cabrits National Park
    Fort Shirley
    La Pointe
  11. Day 11

    St. Lucia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Pigeon Island peninsula
    • View volcanic landscape
    • Observe iguanas
    • Visit Rodney Bay marina and resort area

    Optional Activities

    • Nature walks in rainforest-covered mountains
    • Birdwatching
    Landmarks
    Pigeon Island
    Rodney Bay
  12. Day 12

    Mayreau and Tobago Cays

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Mayreau
    • Swimming
    • Visit Tobago Cays Marine Park
    • Snorkeling
    • Beach exploration
    Landmarks
    Mayreau
    Tobago Cays
  13. Day 13

    Barbados

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Bridgetown
    • Visit UNESCO-listed Parliament Buildings
    • Explore Garrison Historic Area with 18th-century buildings and forts
    Landmarks
    Bridgetown
    Parliament Buildings
    Garrison Historic Area

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Hurtigruten Ship

  • MS Fram
    MS Fram
    The original Fram was the most famous explorer ship of its time, and the achievements of her expeditions are unparalleled. MS Fram honors th… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2007 (refurbished in 2020)
    Guests
    318
    Crew
    Length
    114 m / 374 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    11647 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    20.2 m / 66 ft
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 259116

  • Currencies
    $
    Barbados Dollar
    Barbados
    $
    Colombian Peso
    Colombia
    B/.
    Balboa
    Panama
    $
    East Caribbean Dollar
    Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    Euro
    Netherlands
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, C, E, F, I, K. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F, I, K. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, C, E, F, K. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, C, E, F, I, K.

    Type A
    Barbados and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    Type B
    Barbados and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    Type G
    Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    Type C
    Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    Type E
    Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    Type F
    Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    Type I
    Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    Type K
    Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Barbados.Colombia.Panama.Saint Lucia.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Barbados.Colombia.Panama.Saint Lucia.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Barbados Yellow fever - Recommended for , Colombia, Panama Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for and Saint Lucia. and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Colombia.Panama. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Colombia.Panama. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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