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12www.noble-caledonia.co.ukA voyage between Costa Rica & Guatemala including a transit of the Panama Canal aboard the MS Hebridean Sky14th February to 4th March & 27th February to 16th March* 2027secret world of two oceansJoin us aboard the all-suite MS Hebridean Sky as we explore Central America%u2019s Caribbean and Pacific coastlines visiting Costa Rica, Panama, El Salvador and Guatemala. If you have been contemplating a visit to Central America, then this fascinating voyage could offer you the perfect opportunity with its mix of cultural and natural wonders. Our itinerary is made possible by the Panama Canal, an engineering marvel allowing us to pass from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean.During our voyage, the history of the ancient Mayan civilisation, the colonial years and the more recent events of the region will be brought to life by our onboard team and local guides. There is also much of the natural world to occupy us on our journey including our visits to Costa Rica%u2019s Palo Verde National Park and Curu National Wildlife Refuge, El Salvador%u2019s most important marine ecosystem, the Jiquilisco Bay Biosphere Reserve, and the pristine Bocas del Toro archipelago in Panama. The birdlife of the region is magnificent, and it is home to countless species of endangered birds from tiny hummingbirds to flashy macaws and parrots, toucans and woodpeckers. Add an amazingly rich biodiversity of flora and fauna seen against some of the lushest of landscapes to be found anywhere in the world and you have the recipe for a perfect escape.Such a varied and comprehensive itinerary would be difficult to comprehend or undertake by any other means than a cruise aboard a vessel like the MS Hebridean Sky with her expert expedition team, fleet of Zodiacs and just over 100 fellow passengers. We will be able to visit some small islands and ports which the larger cruise vessels simply cannot access and skip the arduous, lengthy land travel which such a trip would usually entail and instead relax on board as we deliver you to a new and exciting destination each day. Day 1 London to San Jose, Costa Rica. Fly by scheduled flight to San Jose. On arrival we transfer to our hotel for an overnight stay. The remainder of the day and evening are at leisure. Day 2 San Jose to Puerto Limon. After breakfast in the hotel enjoy some free time before we transfer to Puerto Limon, enjoying a local lunch on the way. On arrival we will embark the MS Hebridean Sky and moor overnight.Day 3 Puerto Limon. After breakfast we head to the Cahuita National Park. The area is filled with wildlife that includes howler monkeys, white-faced capuchin monkeys, raccoons, sloths, otters, coatis, agoutis, armadillos and porcupines. Several avian species also live in the swamp forest including the green ibis, the green kingfisher, the yellow crowned night-heron, the frigate bird and the boat-billed heron among others. Our naturalist guides will lead us through the trails of the rainforest, sharing their vast knowledge of this fragile ecosystem. Alternatively, take a boat ride through the scenic Tortuguero Canals, known as the Costa Rican Amazon, as the surrounding rainforest supports a wide range of flora and fauna. Here we can hopefully sight waterfowl, monkeys, lizards, sloths and toucans. We will return to the ship via a banana plantation where we learn about this staple of the local economy.Day 4 Bocas del Toro, Panama. Today we discover the Bocas del Toro archipelago, pristine islands which are now part of a national marine park. We will spend the day surrounded by astounding beauty with the opportunity to visit the small town of Bocas del Toro where there will be some time to wander amongst the fine old Spanish buildings or maybe visit one of the local beaches for a swim in the clear waters.The ItineraryEL SALVADORCOSTARICASan JoseCARIBBEANSEAPACIFICOCEANCuru National Park Tortuga IslandGolfitoPANAMAGUATEMALAAcajutlaAntiguaPuertoQuetzalLa UnionPalo Verde National ParkPlaya del Cocos Panama CanalChiriqui GulfMarine ParkPuertoJimenezBocas del ToroPuerto LimonColonGuatemala CityDarienNationalParkCahuitaNational ParkPlaya Muerto Lake AtitlanPanama Canal TransitHawksbill Sea Turtle