Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera) to the Panama Canal & Central America Cruise Reviews
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Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on National Geographic Quest
lightgarner
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s
Overall this cruise was great. Our cruise was at the end of December/beginning of January and most people on the cruise were traveling as members of various multi-generational families. There is little in the way of onboard activities but the expeditions and naturalist team are great!
Before the trip we were picked up at the airport and taken via shuttle to the ship, during the bus journey a ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2023
Traveled with children
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Le Dumont d'Urville
SSICruisertoo
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
Hubby & I chose the cruise because we wanted a short cruise that included a Panama Canal crossing. This cruise was an expedition cruise focusing on national parks in Costa Rica & Panama. Started in Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica and ended I. Panama City, including a Pacific to Atlantic crossing of the Panamá Canal. We’re not naturalists but thought it may be an interesting experience. This review is ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2020
Review for a South America Cruise on National Geographic Sea Lion
prileyrn
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
I chose this cruise because I have traveled with NG/Lindblad before and wanted to see Costa Rica with this group of naturalists etc. The timing was right for my daughter and I to travel together. we were looking forward to seeing the wildlife primarily. Unfortunately, the brochure which specifically promotes seeing sloths in the wild was a total misrepresentation. I was told by the naturalists ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2019
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Azamara Quest
littlebrownbook
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
This cruise went to places I have been wanting to see for a while, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Mexico. The excursions from the ship were expensive, so on 3 occasions we went with private tour groups, and got better value for money.
The staff were always upbeat even during a small outbreak of Norwalk when they were all doing double duty to keep us healthy. The entertainment ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2018
Cabin Type: Club Veranda Stateroom
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Star Breeze
kctraveler
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s
We were looking to go through the Panama Canal on a small ship and not have to visit various Caribbean islands that we have already seen. We had not visited Costa Rica or Panama so the itinerary on this ship fit our requirement. Embarkation was terrible and almost had us worrying what we got ourselves into. We took an independent tour from a hotel we booked on our own, which was cheaper than their ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2018
Cabin Type: Ocean View Suite
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Azamara Quest
blustig77
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
i chose this sailing because of a special promotion which made the price reasonable compared to most other azamera cruises and it had an interesting intinerary.. i had always wanted to sail on azamera due to its excellent reputation for food quality, its small size, the free liquor and free gratuities. it lived up to my expectations, the staff is very friendly, the captain down to the ...
Read MoreResponse from BonnieM, CBO - Azamara Club Cruises
Thank you blustig77 for the review. We hope you'll sail with us again soon!...
Sail Date: January 2018
Cabin Type: Club Interior Stateroom
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Azamara Quest
Montereyman
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
The main reason we selected this cruise because of friends. We found the Quest to be clean, the food and service good, and the entertainment surprising good. The ship carried about 650 passengers, so pretty intimate.
People who expected a "luxury" cruise were disappointed however, nothing really special about it.
We were on a Costa Rica cruise ...very little to see and do in several the ...
Read MoreResponse from BonnieM, CBO - Azamara Club Cruises
Hi Montereyman, While a B+ is not what we shoot for, I'm glad you had a good time. I hope you'll give us another chance to improve our grade!...
Sail Date: January 2018
Cabin Type: Club Oceanview Stateroom
Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Star Breeze
ecuerda
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s
Really nothing to complain, we cannot compare because it was our first cruise.
Ship was small enough to meet people and feel as home.
Ports and share excursions were quite well done.
Entertainment and activities were pretty nice, having in account that it is a small ship, even during the "at sea days" we found activities to do, such as visiting the kitchen or a cocktail course. The only ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2018
Cabin Type: Balcony Suite
Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Star Breeze
davidandjie
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
This was our first ocean cruise on a small ship. Star Breeze is comparable to a river cruise in that there were fewer than 200 passengers.. Accordingly, the ship offered little in the way of entertainment, though it did feature a library that offered videos as well as books. The crew-to-passenger ratio was almost 1-1, and the personnel were wonderful. The chef elicited my list of allergies, and ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2017
Cabin Type: Ocean View Suite
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Safari Voyager
tonykempster
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s
We choose this cruise primarily because of the transit of the Panama Canal. However, the overall theme of 'adventure' was an important aspect. The ship seemed perfectly suited to the type of cruise, but was somewhat basic. Having been on a Mekong small ship Cruise last year we had probably been spoiled!!
Cabin was small with wash basin within main cabin area, but just about adequate. ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2017
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