Le Bougainville, 7 Night Costa Rica by Sea: Wildlife and Rainforests of the Pacific Coast ex Puntarenas, Costa Rica Return – 16 Feb 2028 – Cruise Traveller

Le Bougainville, 7 Night Costa Rica by Sea: Wildlife and Rainforests of the Pacific Coast ex Puntarenas, Costa Rica Return

Cruise Line
Ponant
Ship
Le Bougainville
Cruise Departs
16 Feb 2028
Cruise Duration
7 Nights
Embark Ship
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Disembark Ship
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Deck 4 Prestige Deck 5 Prestige Deck 6
AU $8,590
per person
 AU $9,440
per person
 AU $9,870
per person
 AU $10,390
per person

Cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
16 Feb 2028
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
 8:00 PM
17 Feb 2028
Puerto Jiménez, Costa Rica
 11:00 AM 7:00 PM
18 Feb 2028
Río Esquinas, Costa Rica
 6:00 PM
19 Feb 2028
Manuel Antonio Park, Costa Rica
 6:00 AM 2:00 PM
20 Feb 2028
Playas Del Coco, Costa Rica
 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
21 Feb 2028
Playa Mantas, Costa Rica
 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
22 Feb 2028
Curu Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica
 12:30 PM
22 Feb 2028
Tortuga Island, Costa Rica
 2:00 PM 11:30 PM
23 Feb 2028
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
 7:00 AM

All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person   Single Per Person
Deluxe Stateroom
   
Prestige Deck 4
   
Prestige Deck 5
   
Prestige Deck 6
   
Deluxe Suite Deck 4
 
Deluxe Suite Deck 3
 
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
 
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
 
Privilege Suite Deck 6
 
Privilege Suite Deck 5
 
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 
Owner's Suite
 

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In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys.

This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.

Costa Rica has done more than any other Central American country to preserve and protect its natural treasures, and this voyage takes full advantage of the results, as we explore the luxuriant tropical vegetation and fascinating fauna that inhabit this remarkable country. Cruising up and down Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, our itinerary focuses attention, first, on the Osa Peninsula, described as one of the most biologically intense regions on earth, and then on the parks in and around the Gulf of Nicoya, including iconic Manuel Antonio National Park.

Departing from San José airport for embarkation in Puntarenas. Sail southward along Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast to call at Puerto Jiminez, to explore the rich biodiversity of the Osa Peninsula. You may visit a cacao farm to learn about the production of chocolate or join a guided walk through La Perica garden, showcasing sloths in their natural environment. If you prefer to be on the water, you may choose a guided kayaking adventure through the mangrove, or board a local catamaran and cruise one of the most biologically diverse marine ecosystems in the world. A second day on the Peninsula is spent exploring Rio Esquinas, where the ship’s naturalists lead walks through the lush green forest that lines the banks of the river, watching for the squirrel monkeys, white ibis, ospreys, toucans, and great blue herons that can be found here.

Day four of the voyage finds you at Manuel Antonio National Park, the crown jewel of Costa Rica’s parks and reserves, where you may join a naturalist-guided tour of this remarkable place, where the rainforest meets the beaches, to search for the amazing variety of terrestrial wildlife and birdlife that calls the park home. Other options for the day include a boat cruise through the mangrove of the Damas Islands Estuary; a walk along the Rio Seco that leads to an inviting waterfall; and a rafting adventure down the Savegre River.

Bahia Coco, the northernmost point of the voyage, offers a choice of excursions into the interior, both of which include a lunch of Costa Rican specialties. One takes you to the Vandara Hot Springs, where you are invited to soak in mineral-rich waters and luxuriate in a mud bath. The other explores Rincón de la Vieja National Park, with its volcanic landscape of bubbling muds and fumaroles. For those who prefer to stay near the coast, a catamaran cruise of the bay, including time for swimming and snorkeling, will also be available.

At the mouth of the Gulf of Nicoya, Playa Mantas is your gateway to Carara National Park and the Tarcoles River. Choose between an easy walk on beautifully maintained paths in the park, famous for its population of brilliant scarlet macaws, or a cruise through dense mangrove along the banks of the river that is famously home to large colonies of crocodiles. Alternatively—for a completely different perspective on the jungle—visit the Tropical Forest Skywalk, where elevated walkways, and suspension bridges allow you to literally walk through the treetops and observe life in the forest canopy.

The final day of your voyage begins with a morning of discovery at the Curú Wildlife Refuge, the oldest protected park in Costa Rica and a research center for scientists from around the world. The forest here is home to Costa Rica’s most emblematic species—spider monkeys, scarlet macaws, sloths, and iguanas—as well as more than 200 species of birds. During lunch aboard ship, Le Bougainville sails to Tortuga Island for an afternoon of lazing on the beach, before continuing to Puntarenas.

The encounters with the wildlife described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 cabins and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience.

As the first ship in a new series that remains true to the Ponant spirit, Le Bougainville will embody the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line’s hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort.

Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service.

Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel.

Ship Profile & Stats

  • Length: 131 metres
  • Tonnage: 9,900 gross tons
  • Maiden Voyage: 2019
  • Passenger Capacity (dbl): 184
  • Officer Nationality: France
  • Ship Registration: French

Ship Amenities

  • Individual Climate Control
  • Minibar
  • Flat Screen Television
  • Ipod (TM) Players
  • In Room Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • 110/220 volts outlet
  • Satellite Direct Line Telephone
  • Bath Robes

Ship Facilities

  • Art Gallery
  • Panoramic Lounge
  • Shopping Boutiques
  • Main Lounge
  • Swimming Pool
  • Theatre
  • Main Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Fitness Centre
  • Bars
  • Hydraulic Platform for Water Sports / Swimming

EXPERIENCE CRUISING ANOTHER WAY, DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF YACHT CRUISES.

Our mission is to transport you to mythical destinations and secret ports only accessible to small capacity ships.

To offer the delights of a French-inspired cuisine in an intimate environment – a discreet service where no attention to detail is spared – and unforgettable moments of relaxation on board elegant yachts of character.

To combine sophistication and conviviality, with priority given to authentic experiences, emotions and the ongoing quest for excellence.

Yacht cruises: more than a cruise, a privilege…

Attentive, professional, discreet and elegant, the fully bilingual service on board will meet your every desire. Our unique atmosphere is filled with a signature sentiment: a warm welcome from an experienced crew who are passionate about what they do, in the tradition of private yachting.

In the dining areas, our gourmet cuisine is worthy of top fine dining restaurants: exquisite wines are available, and menus are created with expertise by our skilled chefs with a French-inspired menu enhanced by specialties from our various ports of call.

Pleasure, enrichment, discovery: relax – we take care of everything…

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