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PACIFIC PEARL ISLANDS + CARIBBEAN SAN BLAS
SAIL BOTH THE PACIFIC PEARL ISLANDS
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THE CARIBBEAN SAN BLAS
Winds are milder the rest of the season with scattered showers the visibility under water is much better with the possibility of exploring the outside reefs, there is more light and sunset is sometimes spectacular: it is the best season for spear fishing, coral reef exploration and discovering marine life. There are more isolated anchorages because it is low season which means lower charter rates.
Depending on the seasons, temperatures vary a little : the average daytime temperature ranges are from 82°F to 95°F and average sea temperature goes from 77°F to 82°F.
Consult the health authorities before leaving home. Check your vaccinations, and any other issues for an extended trip. There are no recommended health precautions listed for Panama or the San Blas, unless you are planning to venture inland on an excursion then you need to notify your health consultant and inform them of this change. In this case you may need to take Malaria pills as a prevention.
7 Days / 6 Nights
Day : 1 - Panama City - Flamenco Marina:
Sail the tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean towards Contadora, where Outnaboat will stay the first night before navigating to the Darien Jungle. This gives everyone an opportunity to meet the crew and your fellow travelers while you savor the tempting native cuisine.
Day : 2 - Darien Jungle:
Step aboard a time machine and travel back more than 600 years to a place that not many have had the benefits of experiencing. More than an excursion, this is a journey into the lives of the Embera Indians. A proud people who have been able to maintain their traditions and lifestyle as they were before the Spaniards colonized the region. These natives are also master crafters of cocobolo wood carvings and basketry. After motoring up river you will see the village emerging from the jungle. Keep your eyes open along the way as the region offers abundant wildlife that is particularly active along the river’s edge.
Day : 3 - Pearl Islands – San Telmo:
Snorkel and swim on the waters of the Pearl Islands. The archipelago owes its name to the abundance of pearl oysters which supported a substantial fishery in the early 1900`s. On the outer portion of the archipelago, the islands of San Telmo and Galera are home to some pristine beaches and fertile fishing grounds. Kayak along beautiful and unspoiled beaches. View the remains of the submarine Explorer built in 1865 during the Civil War and which sunk off the coast of San Telmo during the oyster fishery of the late 1800´s.
Day : 4 - Panama Canal Transit – Gatun Lake:
Wake up at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal and join the morning’s ship convoy for the northbound canal passage traversing Miraflores Locks and Pedro Miguel Locks. Outnaboat will be raised 85 feet above sea level to Gatun Lake. You will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience up close the history and operation of this engineering marvel. Navigate the Gaillard Cut, the narrowest section of the Panama Canal, bisecting the Continental Divide. This section of the canal is full of history and geological value and you will be able to appreciate the continuous maintenance that this area requires, because it is very susceptible to landslides. Spend the night in Gatun Lake on Panama Canal waters.
Day : 5 - Panama Canal – Barro Colorado:
Prior to the construction of the Panama Canal, the vast jungle area that is now the Gatun Lake was teeming with an overwhelming abundance of wildlife. As the region was flooded to create the lake, animals took refuge in the mountain peaks, which are now the many islands that dot the renowned lake. Explore Barro Colorado Island where the Smithsonian´s Tropical Research Center is located. Exotic birds, monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and crocodiles are just a few of the animals that you can see in their native surroundings. The sights, sounds and scents that make up this beautiful, tropical jungle will engulf you. Cameras are a must as this is considered the world’s premier location for viewing monkeys and other animals in the wild. Later in the afternoon, Outnaboat will complete its full Panama Canal transit on its way to the Caribbean Sea and the mouth of the Chagres River.
Day : 6 - Chagres River - Fort San Lorenzo:
Experience the magnificent Chagres River which was used by the conquistadors to move their gold across the Isthmus of Panama en-route from Peru to Spain and by the gold prospectors who attempted a "short cut" from the US East coast to the gold fields of California. The river was the centerpiece of the colonial inter-oceanic route and is now the lifeline of the Panama Canal full of wildlife and tropical jungle. Explore Fort San Lorenzo which is located on a cliff at the mouth of the Chagres on the Atlantic side where your leader will offer details of the immense amount of history found on this area. The fort was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century to defend their well known gold trail.
Day : 7 - Portobelo – Caribbean:
Wake up to a farewell breakfast before you disembark. Travel by motor coach to Portobelo and enjoy this town located on Caribbean waters which was founded by Christopher Columbus on his fourth voyage to the new continent in 1597. This quaint town is rich in history as it was the site of many sea and land battles between the Spanish colonials and the pirates and corsairs raiding the Spanish Main. Explore the fortifications built by the Spaniards to protect their treasures and visit the Church of San Felipe, the sanctuary of the Black Christ. Later in the afternoon, board the Panama Canal Railway train back to Panama City. This one hour railroad trip will allow you to traverse the picturesque trans-isthmian route from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. The line flanks the Panama Canal passing through lush rainforests, cruising alongside the Canal’s locks, through the historic Gaillard Cut and gliding over slender causeways in Gatun Lake.
THE SOUTHBOUND JOURNEY FOLLOWS THE SAME EXPLORATION ROUTE IN REVERSE
Included
- Transfers to and from the ship
- Transportation, shore excursions and the use of equipment
- All meals and beverages onboard the ship
- Taxes and port charges
- Service charges
Not Included
- International Airfare
- Panama Tourist Card ($ 5.00; required for certain nationalities)
- Lodging in Panama City
- Personal Gear
- Naturalist guides and crew gratuities
Be sure to catch the dolphins, turtles and – with better chances from July thru October – the Humpback-whales! Fishing is so great in the perlas that one who loves eating fish will be in paradise! Count on lobsters outside of the reproduction season.
