Dream of pristine desert islands, sparkling in the sun… Of sleepy Baja towns, where centuries-old Mission bells chime… Of up-close encounters with great whales…

Of exploring the Archipiélago de San Blas where Kuna Indians live in thatch-roofed houses on only 40 of the keys while the remainder of the 400 islands are left to coconut trees, sea turtles and iguanas… Of crossing the Panama Canal....

All these dreams can come true.


Costa Rica/Panama

Belize

Mexico

Caribbean


Cruises



 Revised: 03 Jun 2004

 

  Central America & Caribbean


Baja California
On the Baja coast, the few ports include Loreto, with its centuries-old Jesuit mission, and tradition-minded The otherworldly landscapes of Baja California and the beautiful Sea of Cortés come as a delightful surprise to visitors who only know Mexico’s mega-resorts. Here one finds hundreds of miles of shoreline, mostly roadless and uninhabited, line a sun-splashed sea with rugged islands accessible only by small ship dotting the sea, scalloped by bays lined with soft white sand. La Paz, lined for miles by a lovely waterfront promenade. The ship’s launches zip you right to island beaches with nary a footprint in sight. The water invites you in, to snorkel among sergeant majors, rainbow wrasse, and puffer fish. Set your paddle to the water, to kayak into sea caves, or around the next headlands. The beaches here give way to tangled thickets of exotic cacti and the warm waters of Mexico’s Pacific coast and the Sea of Cortés are home to up to 25 species of dolphins and whales.

Costa Rica & Panama
The peaceful, pastoral nation of Costa Rica Offers a breathtaking array of landscapes from cloud forests in the volcanic highlands to pristine jungle-clad coast, with the main park of Corcovado really accessible only by sea. Sir Francis Drake visited today’s Drake’s Bay in 1574, and pirates are known to have infested these waters. While a transit through the Panama Canal is a fascinating experience, Panama offers much more, with island national parks, colorful traditional cultures, and well-preserved tropical ecosystems teeming with rare wildlife. Nearly 1,000 bird species, native, migratory and endemic, have been spotted in Panama, including the great green macaw, the three-wattled bellbird, and the resplendent quetzal. Most of them can be seen in the regions we visit in Panama including the Islas Perlas, Darién Jungle, Isla de Coiba and the San Blas Islands.

Belize
It is with great pleasure that we offer you our new product in Belize. It is our vision to provide a similar quality experience in Belize as we have for the past 18 years in the Galapagos: using small boats, catering to small groups of families, friends and like-minded travelers interested in close encounters with the wonders of the natural world. All the while our travelers will be provided with the comfort and service details they are looking for. Belize and neighboring Guatemala truly have much to offer: spectacular Mayan cities of antiquity, exotic jungle rivers, quiet lagoons and of course the fabulous beaches, cayes and atolls of the second largest barrier reef in the world. We think you will find we have put together a unique program that brings together all the richness this destination has to offer with a yacht equipped to explore all its habitats. The program is very flexible for the best fit for your travelers’ needs. We look forward to working with you to provide them with a trip of a lifetime in Belize.

The Caribbean
Sailing is romantic, exciting, and adventurous. Our historic ships captivate sailors and land lubbers alike. Ducking under booms, leaning against the railing a few feet above the sea, watching the crew work the winches and climb the masts are constant reminders that these are legendary vessels. Awesome! That’s the best way to describe the thrill of sailing on a tall ship. The fun starts the moment you cross the gang plank. Hook-up with kids and teens your own age as we raise the sails, catch a tradewind and head for a week of adventure. Trek through the lush canopy of a natural rainforest. Buzz around on a jet ski or snorkel coral reefs alive with colorful fish. Hike to the top of a waterfall and plunge in for a cool swim. By the end of the cruise, you’re sure to have a bunch of friends to add to your buddy list. A Caribbean cruise is also the perfect dream honeymoon... romantic, exciting and as active or relaxing as you want it to be.

 

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