

Cruise itinerary
7-Night Americas Cruise from Colón
7 nights · Americas · 8 ports of call
7-night Americas cruise aboard Le Bougainville, departing Colón and calling at Portobelo, San Blas Islands, Panama Canal Transit, Balboa (Panama City), At Sea and Quepos (Puerto Quepos) and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Bougainville
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Americas · Central America
- Departs
- Colón
- Returns
- Puntarenas
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

Colón
Depart 19:00
A Caribbean port at the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal, the usual landing for ships transiting or calling at the isthmus. The historic Gatún Locks and rainforest waterways lie close by, along with the duty-free trade zone and the old fortifications of Portobelo.
- Gatún Locks
- Panama Canal
- Portobelo forts
- Day2
Portobelo
Depart 20:00
- Day3

San Blas Islands
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day4
Panama Canal Transit
- Day5

Balboa (Panama City)
Depart 19:00
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7

Quepos (Puerto Quepos)
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8

Puntarenas
Arrive 02:00
A Pacific port city on a narrow sandy spit on Costa Rica's central coast. It serves chiefly as a gateway inland to rainforests and volcanoes, with a long beachfront promenade and boats out to the Gulf of Nicoya's islands.
- Gulf of Nicoya
- Beachfront paseo
- Rainforest gateway
Upcoming departures
- 12 Jan 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Americas Cruise from Colón FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Americas cruise calls at Colón, Portobelo, San Blas Islands, Panama Canal Transit, Balboa (Panama City), At Sea, Quepos (Puerto Quepos) and Puntarenas.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Colón and ends in Puntarenas.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Le Bougainville.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 12 Jan 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.