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Manuel Antonio National Park - Puntarenas, Costa Rica

It may be the smallest protected area in Costa Rica, but Manuel Antonio National Park is certainly not lacking in diversity. Situated on the country's Pacific coast, it extends over both land and sea. There is little demarcation between primary and secondary forests, mangroves, beaches and marine environments. A visit to the park gives you the opportunity to see sloths, monkeys, coatis, iguanas, snakes, and dozens of bird species; and you'll also be able to enjoy the white sandy beaches lined with crystal waters. There's a reason why it was selected by Forbes magazine as one of the twelve most beautiful parks in the world.

The Great Blue Hole: around 80 kilometres from Belize City

The Great Blue Hole is found in the centre of the Lighthouse atoll. The underwater sinkhole, at 300 metres in diameter and 124 metres deep, is the largest of its kind and is protected by a coral reef. Jacques-Yves Cousteau, who considered it one of the top ten places in the world for diving, contributed to its reputation.

The canopy - North region, Costa Rica

For a variety of viewpoints, head to the treetops. Several parks in the centre of Costa Rica allow you to get between 12 and 60 metres high thanks to footbridges, walkways and cable cars. Submerge yourself in the heart of the tropical forest where the mountain mist mixes with luxurious vegetation and creates an enchanting tableau.

Livingston - mouth of the Rio Dulce, Caribbean coast, Guatemala

Unique to Guatemala, the town of Livingston was built by the Garifuna, descendants of slaves, and is imbued with Caribbean culture. The town, nicknamed the “pearl of the Caribbean in Guatemala”, can only be accessed by boat. This unique enclave located in the east of the country, at the mouth of the Rio Dulce, offers a breathtaking place to stay. In the town, dancers, bands playing Garifuna music - similar to reggae - and the local cuisine reflect this Caribbean-like atmosphere. Outside the town, white sand beaches and pools of water fed by waterfalls in the heart of the forest provide a unique swimming spot.

Boat trip on the Savegre river - Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Take to your paddles and travel down one of the most beautiful rivers in Central America. The Rio Savegre is known for the luxurious vegetation along its banks. White ibis, cormorants, egrets and herons inhabit the water's edge, while crocodiles bask in the sun. Thanks to our expert guides, you can learn about the river and its environment in a fun and educational way. Professional equipment provided by the guides makes it easier to observe wildlife.

Curú wildlife refuge - Nicoya peninsula, Costa Rica

Howler and capuchin monkeys squabble with each other in the trees under the disdainful eye of the sloth. Lower down, coatis rummage around the bed of leaves, while timid crabs scurry around their crab hole. The luckiest visitors might also get to see some deer. In the sky, pairs of colourful macaws show the way to the depths of this incredible forest. The Curú wildlife refuge on the Nicoya peninsula is certainly very far away from the tourist trail.

Lake Atitlán

Considered “the most beautiful lake in the world” by German geographer Alexander von Humboldt, Lake Atitlán has always been a point of fascination. The Maya peoples settled here more than 2,000 years ago, and it remains a special place of worship. French aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry may even have found inspiration for his Little Prince character here while convalescing in Guatemala after a plane crash in 1938. Visitors will be in awe of the clear waters brooded over by the volcanoes of San Pedro, Tolimán and Atitlán, all rising to over 3,000 metres above sea level. It's certainly not hard to understand why this endorheic lake, the deepest in Central America, has been a source of inspiration for many writers.

Dos. At the Maya markets in Guatemala, whispering is considered polite. People may not take kindly to being photographed without permission. The Maya people consider it an invasion of their privacy. Ask if they mind before you take a shot. Don'ts. When travelling in Costa Rica, be aware of an integral rule: lighting a cigarette or vaping is prohibited in all enclosed areas, and also in some outdoor areas, such as on certain parts of beaches, on terraces or near schools.

During your Costa Rican cruise, you may notice that the army is nowhere to be found. And for good reason—it's the first country in the world to have eliminated the army from its Constitution, following the 1948 civil war. The military budget has been allocated to universities and hospitals. People's safety is now assured by the 13,000 national police officers.

In all countries in Central America, rice and beans form the basis of all dishes. In Guatemala, they are served with avocado, tomatoes and meat. Costa Rica's national dish is casado . Plantain and beef, chicken or pork are teamed with rice and beans. This is accompanied by avocado and small potatoes, cassava, pickle or cabbage salads. In Belize, the dish of choice is meat or fish stew. It's combined with finely chopped green peppers, onions, carrots, and celery; coriander and garlic, lemon juice, and spicy sauce.

Useful phrases

In Costa Rica and Guatemala, use Spanish. However, Belize is mainly English-speaking. Hello (morning): buenos días. Hello (afternoon/evening): buenas tardes. Hello (informal): ¡hola! Goodbye: hasta luego. Please: por favor. Thank you: gracias. You're welcome, my pleasure: de nada, con mucho gusto. How are you? ¿ Qué pedo ? or ¿ Qué onda ? Very well, thank you; and you? Muy bien, gracias, ¿ y usted ? Excuse me: discúlpeme.

Recommended reading. A literary road movie, Nouvelles d’Amérique centrale by Cécile Chabot (Poche, 2013) is a collection of short stories about humankind, from Mexico to Panama. These seventeen snapshots portray children, men, and women having to face harsh reality and disillusionment, as well as love and hope.

Music. The marimba is a type of xylophone made of wooden bars mounted on resonator pipes originating from Africa, but widely used in Central America. Marimba music was placed on UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2010.

Film. A Bold Peace , 2016, in English: a documentary about Costa Rica's demilitarisation in the 1950s and the desire to live in peace while the country was surrounded by nations in crisis at the time, in the midst of the cold war.

In the spotlight

The Savegre Biosphere Reserve was added to UNESCO's world heritage list in June 2017. It contains 20% of Costa Rica's flora, 54% of its mammals, and 59% of its birds, as well as 50,000 inhabitants involved in agriculture and ecotourism. It encompasses the area of the Savegre River, regarded as one of the most beautiful in Central America.

Myths & legends

Tata Duente (or grandfather goblin) is a character in Belizean and Central American folklore. He is usually represented as small, with no thumbs, his feet the wrong way round, and he wears a pointed hat. Like the bogeyman, he casts a frightening figure for children. If they misbehave, he might make them disappear in the forest or cut off their hands!

7% . This is the percentage of the world's biodiversity found in the tropical rainforest bordering the Caribbean coast of Central America. It's an inhospitable region, a true extension of Amazonia.

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Costa Rica, Belize and Guatemala are the flagships of Central American cruises , and they're full of national parks with extraordinary vegetation and wildlife, relaxing beaches, some of the most stunning diving spots in the world, and Mayan sites that are testament to the wealth of this ever mysterious civilisation. All of this within countries where serenity and well-being are part of the art of living.

All about cruises Costa Rica, Belize & Guatemala Our other destinations

Belize and Honduras: Unexpected Encounters and Nature

A Tropical Odyssey in Central America

Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys

Secrets of Central America

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National parks, marine marvels, tropical flora and fauna, and cultural features are what make Central America different. Visit some of the iconic and diverse sights of Central America.

The Essentials - Costa Rica, Belize, and Guatemala

Because fun facts, cultural features, and local sights make your travel experiences even better, here are some practical and useful recommendations for going on a cruise in Central America, and particularly in Costa Rica, Belize or Guatemala.

Explore Costa Rica, Belize & Guatemala

Take a stroll through Antigua

Fun facts about the Belize Barrier Reef

A day (or two) in Livingston

Manuel Antonio National Park - Puntarenas, Costa Rica

It may be the smallest protected area in Costa Rica, but Manuel Antonio National Park is certainly not lacking in diversity. Situated on the country's Pacific coast, it extends over both land and sea. There is little demarcation between primary and secondary forests, mangroves, beaches and marine environments. A visit to the park gives you the opportunity to see sloths, monkeys, coatis, iguanas, snakes, and dozens of bird species; and you'll also be able to enjoy the white sandy beaches lined with crystal waters. There's a reason why it was selected by Forbes magazine as one of the twelve most beautiful parks in the world.

The Great Blue Hole: around 80 kilometres from Belize City

The Great Blue Hole is found in the centre of the Lighthouse atoll. The underwater sinkhole, at 300 metres in diameter and 124 metres deep, is the largest of its kind and is protected by a coral reef. Jacques-Yves Cousteau, who considered it one of the top ten places in the world for diving, contributed to its reputation.

The canopy - North region, Costa Rica

For a variety of viewpoints, head to the treetops. Several parks in the centre of Costa Rica allow you to get between 12 and 60 metres high thanks to footbridges, walkways and cable cars. Submerge yourself in the heart of the tropical forest where the mountain mist mixes with luxurious vegetation and creates an enchanting tableau.

Livingston - mouth of the Rio Dulce, Caribbean coast, Guatemala

Unique to Guatemala, the town of Livingston was built by the Garifuna, descendants of slaves, and is imbued with Caribbean culture. The town, nicknamed the “pearl of the Caribbean in Guatemala”, can only be accessed by boat. This unique enclave located in the east of the country, at the mouth of the Rio Dulce, offers a breathtaking place to stay. In the town, dancers, bands playing Garifuna music - similar to reggae - and the local cuisine reflect this Caribbean-like atmosphere. Outside the town, white sand beaches and pools of water fed by waterfalls in the heart of the forest provide a unique swimming spot.

Boat trip on the Savegre river - Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Take to your paddles and travel down one of the most beautiful rivers in Central America. The Rio Savegre is known for the luxurious vegetation along its banks. White ibis, cormorants, egrets and herons inhabit the water's edge, while crocodiles bask in the sun. Thanks to our expert guides, you can learn about the river and its environment in a fun and educational way. Professional equipment provided by the guides makes it easier to observe wildlife.

Curú wildlife refuge - Nicoya peninsula, Costa Rica

Howler and capuchin monkeys squabble with each other in the trees under the disdainful eye of the sloth. Lower down, coatis rummage around the bed of leaves, while timid crabs scurry around their crab hole. The luckiest visitors might also get to see some deer. In the sky, pairs of colourful macaws show the way to the depths of this incredible forest. The Curú wildlife refuge on the Nicoya peninsula is certainly very far away from the tourist trail.

Lake Atitlán

Considered “the most beautiful lake in the world” by German geographer Alexander von Humboldt, Lake Atitlán has always been a point of fascination. The Maya peoples settled here more than 2,000 years ago, and it remains a special place of worship. French aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry may even have found inspiration for his Little Prince character here while convalescing in Guatemala after a plane crash in 1938. Visitors will be in awe of the clear waters brooded over by the volcanoes of San Pedro, Tolimán and Atitlán, all rising to over 3,000 metres above sea level. It's certainly not hard to understand why this endorheic lake, the deepest in Central America, has been a source of inspiration for many writers.

Dos. At the Maya markets in Guatemala, whispering is considered polite. People may not take kindly to being photographed without permission. The Maya people consider it an invasion of their privacy. Ask if they mind before you take a shot. Don'ts. When travelling in Costa Rica, be aware of an integral rule: lighting a cigarette or vaping is prohibited in all enclosed areas, and also in some outdoor areas, such as on certain parts of beaches, on terraces or near schools.

During your Costa Rican cruise, you may notice that the army is nowhere to be found. And for good reason—it's the first country in the world to have eliminated the army from its Constitution, following the 1948 civil war. The military budget has been allocated to universities and hospitals. People's safety is now assured by the 13,000 national police officers.

In all countries in Central America, rice and beans form the basis of all dishes. In Guatemala, they are served with avocado, tomatoes and meat. Costa Rica's national dish is casado . Plantain and beef, chicken or pork are teamed with rice and beans. This is accompanied by avocado and small potatoes, cassava, pickle or cabbage salads. In Belize, the dish of choice is meat or fish stew. It's combined with finely chopped green peppers, onions, carrots, and celery; coriander and garlic, lemon juice, and spicy sauce.

Useful phrases

In Costa Rica and Guatemala, use Spanish. However, Belize is mainly English-speaking. Hello (morning): buenos días. Hello (afternoon/evening): buenas tardes. Hello (informal): ¡hola! Goodbye: hasta luego. Please: por favor. Thank you: gracias. You're welcome, my pleasure: de nada, con mucho gusto. How are you? ¿ Qué pedo ? or ¿ Qué onda ? Very well, thank you; and you? Muy bien, gracias, ¿ y usted ? Excuse me: discúlpeme.

Recommended reading. A literary road movie, Nouvelles d’Amérique centrale by Cécile Chabot (Poche, 2013) is a collection of short stories about humankind, from Mexico to Panama. These seventeen snapshots portray children, men, and women having to face harsh reality and disillusionment, as well as love and hope.

Music. The marimba is a type of xylophone made of wooden bars mounted on resonator pipes originating from Africa, but widely used in Central America. Marimba music was placed on UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2010.

Film. A Bold Peace , 2016, in English: a documentary about Costa Rica's demilitarisation in the 1950s and the desire to live in peace while the country was surrounded by nations in crisis at the time, in the midst of the cold war.

In the spotlight

The Savegre Biosphere Reserve was added to UNESCO's world heritage list in June 2017. It contains 20% of Costa Rica's flora, 54% of its mammals, and 59% of its birds, as well as 50,000 inhabitants involved in agriculture and ecotourism. It encompasses the area of the Savegre River, regarded as one of the most beautiful in Central America.

Myths & legends

Tata Duente (or grandfather goblin) is a character in Belizean and Central American folklore. He is usually represented as small, with no thumbs, his feet the wrong way round, and he wears a pointed hat. Like the bogeyman, he casts a frightening figure for children. If they misbehave, he might make them disappear in the forest or cut off their hands!

7% . This is the percentage of the world's biodiversity found in the tropical rainforest bordering the Caribbean coast of Central America. It's an inhospitable region, a true extension of Amazonia.

• Belize City (Belize)
• Bocas del Toro (Panama)
• Cayos Cochinos (Honduras)
• Colón (Panama)
• Corn Island (Nicaragua)
• Crossing the Panama Canal (Panama)
• Cuero y Salado (Honduras)
• Curú Wildlife Refuge (Costa Rica)
• Cébaco Island (Panama)
• Drake Bay (Costa Rica)
• Dulce River (Guatemala)
• Fort San Lorenzo (Colón) (Panama)
• Fuerte Amador, Flamenco Island (Panama)
• Guanaja (Honduras)
• Half Moon Caye (Belize)
• La Ceiba (Honduras)
• La Ensenada (Honduras)
• Pacheca Island (Panama)
• Pearls Islands (Panama)
• Placencia (Belize)
• Playa Muerto, Darien National Park (Panama)
• Puerto Limón (Costa Rica)
• Punta Sal (Honduras)
• Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
• Quepos (Costa Rica)
• Rio Esquinas (Costa Rica)
• San Blas Islands (Panama)
• Santo Tomás de Castilla (Guatemala)
• Water Caye, Isla Utila (Honduras)

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There are plenty of reasons why a cruise to Belize should top your travel bucket list. A tropical paradise that promises adventure, both onshore and off? You better Belize it! Crystalline rivers flow through impressive lowland jungles, home to wildlife of various stripes. (And various spots.) Silky-sand beaches, waving palms and colorful coral gardens are just part of Belize’s natural wonders. And they’re all yours to explore when you take a cruise to Belize, where surprises await around every corner, including underwater. Whether mountain biking through a lush rainforest or snorkeling with the marine life, you’ll experience things you can only imagine… that is, if you haven’t tried a Belize vacation yet.

• The Cayo District is where you’ll find an impressive system of underground rivers and caves.
• Go exploring, old-school-style, with local ancient ruins Cahal Pech, Altun Ha, or Xuananunich.
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Central America is made up of seven countries - Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. Cruises to Central America often include ports of call in Mexico and South America as well.

You'll find a wealth of experiences to enjoy with a cruise to Central America, and a variety of different cruise lines offering exciting itineraries showcasing the best of this diverse region. Here at Cruise118, we have a team of expert Cruise Concierge who can help you with every aspect of planning and booking your exotic cruise holiday. Please don't hesitate to give us a call with your cruise questions.

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Measuring 33 miles long and 9 miles wide, this little island offers big rewards.  Known for it’s stunning natural beauty, glass-clear aquamarine seas, and vast marine life, Cozumel will always be a popular cruise ship port of call and firm favourite amongst scuba divers – owing to it’s multiple diving spots across 600 miles of coral reef.

Venture off the beaten path to find deserted, windswept beaches and wild, vibrant natural parks, or head directly across from the docks to Plaza Central, the heart of San Miguel - Residents often congregate here in the evening, especially on weekends, when free concerts begin at 8pm.

Most of the island's restaurants, hotels, stores, and dive shops are concentrated downtown and along the two hotel zones that fan out along the leeward coast to the north and south of San Miguel.

Things To See, Do & Taste In Cozumel:

• See:  Mayan Ruins of Tulum - One of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico.  Sat on a seaside cliff alongside turquoise waters.
• Do: All Terrain Xrail Expedition – A journey into the heart of Cozumel's jungle.
• Taste:  Cochinita Pibil - Slow roasted pork usually served with pickled onions on tacos or tortas (also known as Torta de Cochinita Pibil or Taco de Cochinita Pibil).

Costa Maya is the gateway to the Mayan ruins of Mexico. 

The specifically created port of Costa Maya is a destination in itself, with multiple restaurants, bars, swimming pools, water sports, shops and market stalls where visitors can buy local crafts from. There is even the Lost Mayan Kingdom Water Park, just a few minutes' walk from the ship. 

To see the real lost Mayan kingdom, take a tour out to see the temples and pyramids of Chacchoben in the jungle, just 45 minutes' drive from the port. The pyramids were lost to the world until they were rediscovered in 1931, so are very well preserved and a fantastic way to learn about the ancient Mayan civilisation. 

Things To See, Do & Taste In Costa Maya:

• See:  Mayan Ruins.
• Do:  Scuba Dive the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef - One of the World’s best scuba dive sites and the largest reef system in the Western Hemisphere.
• Taste:  Enchiladas – Dating back to the Mayans, Enchiladas consist of a corn tortilla rolled around meat, cheese, beans, potatoes, and/or vegetables and covered with a savoury sauce.

Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas is a popular resort town in Baja California Sur in Mexico. 

It offers a lot for visitors with great beaches, lots of varied marine life and stunning natural scenery nearby. 

Nearby attrations reachable by boat are the romantic Lover's Beach and the arch of Cabo San Lucas. 

Many local restaurants with delicious Mexican food are available around the port, which is easily walkable from the tender stop. 

Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is a popular and busy resort city in Mexico that lies nestled between the Sierra Madre mountains and a long beach shore on the Pacific Ocean. 

It has modern hotel complexes, a stunning long white sandy beach, bustling malecon (boardwalk) and interesting Old Town, which has intricate old churches, squares and fascinating architecture. 

It is perfect for adventure seekers, with many activities around the area, plus watersports, luxury and pampering in the resorts and spas, and delicious Mexican cuisine in the multitude of cosy local tavernas. 

Mazatlán is known as the 'pearl of the Pacific', as it offers the attractions of wonderful weather, reasonable costs in port, in a gorgeous location. 

This rare colonial Mexican town on the coast, has miles of white powder sand beaches, fascintating cultural events year-round and wonderful seafood. Shrimp and lobster are a speciality and recommended to sample ashore for shellfish fans. 

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Fuerte Amador

Fuerte Amador is a growing port in the Pacific side of the Panama Canal. It is situated near to Panama City, which is a fascinating mix of old in the Old Town of the city, with charming winding cobbled streets and Spanish Colonial buildings, with balconies and bourgainvillea draping down - and new, with shiny skyscrapers, fantastic shopping and sleek buildings in the new part of the city.  It is located near the Miraflores Locks, where ships can be viewed passing through the engineering marvel that is the Panama Canal. 

Panama City

Panama City is the capital of Panama. It is a fascinating mix of old in the Old Town of the city, with charming winding cobbled streets and Spanish Colonial buildings, with balconies and bourgainvillea draping down - and new, with shiny skyscrapers, fantastic shopping and sleek buildings in the new part of the city.  It is located near the Miraflores Locks, where ships can be viewed passing through the engineering marvel that is the Panama Canal. 

Gatun Lake is a man made freshwater lake to the south of Colón, Panama. It carries ships 33km of the way along the Canal. It was created by building the Gatun Dam across the Chagres River from 1907-1913. It is also the name of the most famous of the canal's locks - the Gatun Locks, which are located at the entrance into the canal from the lake. 

Cruise ships sail into the lake on half and full Panama Canal transits. It isn't a port itself, but some ships stop here, where shore excursion tender boats take guests out to explore the lake and area more from a moored point in the lake, before continuing the canal transit.

Local wildlife often be seen from the ship while in the lake. 

Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro - mouth of the bull - is a town and province in Panama, located on the southern tip of Isla Colón, in the Caribbean Sea.

It is a fantastic place to visit for nature lovers. To the north, Bird Island hosts the rare red-billed tropic bird. It is home to stunning beaches, including the sheltered Starfish Beach to the northwest and popular surfing spot Bluff Beach, to the east. 

Local artisans sell their hand made wares in Simón Bolívar Park in the town centre. 

Isla Parida

Isla Parida is a beautiful uninhabited island, and the largest island in Panama’s Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park, located on the Pacific Ocean side of Panama.

It was given UNESCO protective status in 1994, UNESCO along with the group of islands in the archipelago that it belongs to, that spans 57 miles. 

The island's soft sandy beaches attrack wildlife including seabirds and turtles. The island has interesting ecosystems, with mangrove swamps, marine meadows. tropical forests and 19 coral reefs.

Cruise ships are required to obtain a special permit before visiting the national park and then must anchor in the sea while the passengers are transported by inflatable boats to the wondrous nature.

Cristobal is the port for Colon, on the western edges of Manzanillo Island. It is named after the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, who landed there in 1502. 

It is located in Limon Bay, at the southeastern part of Colon city, at the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal. 

15,000 cruise ships dock here annually and is is an important seaport for routes across the Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean. It is surrouned by high-rise towns and rainforest, home to many species of birds and nine ancient indigenous tribes. 

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Darién National Park

Darien National Park forms a bridge between North and South America. The park has varied habitats, with rocky coasts, sandy beaches, mangroves, swamps and tropical rainforests with a plethora of wildlife.  Two ancient traditional tribes live in the rainforest. 

Portobelo earns its name, which means beautiful. This historic port, founded in 1597 is in Colon province in Panama, near the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. 

Colonial Spanish forts and lush vegetation surround the quaint port with small fishing boats in this pretty town that was once the largest colonial Spanish port in Central America, and is why is it now a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

Pearl Islands

The Pearl Islands in Panama were once only a destination for the rich and famous, but have recently become accessible to others, to experience their natural beauty.

The archipelago off the Pacific coast in the Gulf of Panama has more than 200, mostly uninhabited islands.

The largest island is Isla Del Rey. Favourite islands with tourists are Contadora Island, which has 13 beaches, and Isla Saboga.

The Pearl Islands offer beautiful white sand beaches, scuba diving and whale watching and is popular with nature lovers to see the wildlife. 

Balboa (Panama City)

Balboa is the port for Panama City, which is the capital of Panama.

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On this blog about luxury travel in Latin America, we talk a lot about hotels, tours, and real estate, but only occasionally touch on cruise ships. Part of that is because cruising is not as prevalent in the Americas once you get south of Mexico and the Caribbean. There are Central America cruises out there though, including ones going through Central America via the Panama Canal. So we thought it would be useful to lay out all the options in one place.

Cruise ships tend to be a dividing line for many luxury travelers, with some hating the idea of being on a giant floating hotel, while others cheer the convenience, the “unpack once and done” aspect, and the ability to visit multiple places on one vacation.

If you live driving distance to a U.S. cruise port, there’s also the advantage of avoiding the unpleasant airlines we’re stuck with. You can cruise from Florida to Roatan, for example, or from Texas to Panama. There are even options from as far north as Vancouver. Some of these will include a cruise through the Panama Canal .

Use the info we’re proving here as a starting point, but remember there are plenty of cruise specialists out there who know these ships and routes inside-out. It’s best to consult with one of them to match your desires, your budget, and your timeline with the right company and ship. A good travel agent can save you time and probably get you some perks or discounts out of the booking too. Of if you hate large ships, they can point you to a luxury yacht option that might work instead, though understand you’ll probably need to fly to the destination for that, like we did once in Panama.

Also keep in mind that there’s a seasonality aspect of these Central America cruises. Most of them ply the waters from December through May, the dry season before the tropical rains start. You won’t find as many choices if you want to go during summer school vacation since that’s rainy season and companies definitely don’t want to attempt a trip through the Caribbean during hurricane season.

Where Are the Cruise Ports in Central America?

The countries of Central America are along the Caribbean Coast, the Pacific Coast, or in most cases, both. So they all have at least one place for cruise ships to dock. In many cases these docking fees bring a lot of cash into the local economy, not to mention all the passengers’ cash spent on excursions, so the governments are keen to present a welcoming environment and get you onto optional excursions that leave the port. Some are near beautiful beaches you can get to quickly, like Roatan Island, but others are industrial ports a long way from those. If you want some local culture, you’ll probably need to strike out on your own with a driver for the day.

Here’s where you could potentially stop on a Central America cruise:

Acajutla, El Salvador

Belize City, Belize

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica

Puerto Quepos, Costa Rica

Roatan, Honduras (2 ports)

Puerto Cortez, Honduras

Puerto Barrios, Guatemala

Santo Tomas de Castilla, Guatemala

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

Puerto Corinto, Nicaragua

Puerto Limon, Panama

Colon, Panama (Caribbean side of the Panama Canal)

Keep in mind that most of these ports are mainly dedicated to imports and exports. They ship out bananas, sugar cane, rum, and pineapples and import electronics, fuel products, and consumer goods. The Port of Roatan by Coxen Hole is close to nice beaches, seafood restaurants, and bars. Carnival-affiliated brands dock at a different port, however, at self-contained Mahogany Bay.

A beach on Roatan Island

The ones in Guatemala and Panama, however, require getting in a bus or taxi and heading inland to really experience the country.

The cruise ship port in Belize City has some purpose-built attractions by the dock, but the city itself is the least attractive part of Belize . If there’s sufficient time, take an excursion to get into the countryside of this sparsely populated nation, to see Mayan ruins for example, or visit some remote islands dotted around the Caribbean Sea nearby. In Costa Rica, you’re a short hop from nature and the national parks no matter which port your ship is landing in. Or take a snorkeling trip: the Belize Barrier Reef is not far off the shore and you’ve got a good chance of seeing rays, sea turtles, and other marine life.

Which Companies Operate Cruises in Central America?

You have a variety of companies to choose from that run cruises to Central America. Most of the big ones depart from Florida, Texas, or California, though a few start in another country for longer trips and there are some less frequent options from other ports such as Baltimore or Seattle. It’s not easy finding the patch of land between Mexico and South America on the cruise websites though: almost none of them have “Central America” as a destination option, though some do have the Panama Canal listed.

Here are the cruise companies that have at least one landing in a Central American port, as well as their origination points. Keep in mind that some of these are focused on the mass market, some on luxury travelers, and some on expedition/adventure travelers. Choose accordingly for your travel style, keeping in mind that even on the most low-end cruise, you can upgrade your experience by choosing a large suite with a balcony and snagging the all-inclusive option. Some have special VIP areas for suite guests.

Carnival Cruise Lines

Carnival has Central American cruise stops on their list in Belize City, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Panama, though if you look for “Central America” on their destinations you won’t see that. Just the Panama Canal.

Carnival might just have the most Panama Canal choices of any cruise line though: they can take you through that waterway from Baltimore, Tampa, Miami, New Orleans, Galveston, and Seattle. Some trips going through the canal will work in a way to visit Panama City as well.

If you dig around though on the listings from Galveston or New Orleans, you can find “Western Caribbean” cruises that head to that Carnival-only port on the island of Roatan, Honduras. Naturally the Panama Canal cruises stop at destinations on the way, for Carnival that’s Limon, Costa Rica and Colon, Panama, with sometimes Cartagena in South America as well.

Carnival also offers cruises to the region under different brand names including Holland America (scroll down for more) and Princess Cruises.

Royal Caribbean Central America Cruises

In as little as six days you can visit Belize and Honduras from Tampa Bay, cruising south to Cozumel in Mexico before hitting Central American ports. Their seven-day option adds another stop in Mexico between Tulum and Ambergris Caye. Set aside 10 nights to add Panama and Cartagena.

The best option if you want to see a lot of Central America on a cruise is to go for the 14-night option. That one heads down to Panama, goes through the canal, stops in Costa Rica and Guatemala, then stops in Puerto Vallarta before docking for good in Los Angeles. So in the end you get to cross the USA without getting in a car or a plane.

From Galveston, Texas a six- or seven-night cruise will make it to Roatan, Honduras after two stops in Caribbean Mexico. The nine-night one makes it to Belize instead and the ten-night cruise from Galveston stops in Panama then Cartagena in South America. As with the long Tampa one, their 15-night Panama Canal cruise ends up in Los Angeles but is the only one stopping in Nicaragua.

Norwegian Cruise Line to Most of Central America

Norwegian sails to all of the countries in Central America except El Salvador on their various trips from the USA. You might not want to surf their NCL site while you’re abroad though: they force you to view it in the local language and there’s no option to switch it back to English.

Norwegian offers cruises through the Panama Canal that visit other ports in Central America before and/or after. The longest option is a 15-day trip between Miami and Los Angeles (both directions offered). That one only stops in Cartagena, Guatemala , and Mexico though while the 12-day option from San Diego has five total stops in Central America counting Panama. An 11-day one from Miami that stays on the Atlantic side includes stops in Belize and Costa Rica as well as Cartagena in South America.

One option that includes Central America starts in Peru, stopping in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and El Salvador before heading to Mexico and ending up in Seattle. A one-way cruise from San Diego to Panama stops in three other Central American countries on the way.

This company also has its own island playground in Belize that’s just off the coast of Placencia. It’s called Harvest Caye and there are 10 Caribbean cruises that have this part of Belize in their itineraries. It’s possible to hop a boat from there to nearby Placencia Village so you’re not just sitting on the beach all day drinking Tiburon rum from Belize (not that there’s anything wrong with that…)

Holland America Cruises in Central American

If you are dreaming of experiencing a passage through the Panama Canal, Holland America is the best cruise line for Central America. They are going to give you the most options: they have 45 different itineraries that involve the waterway between the oceans. All of them depart from or end in Fort Lauderdale though, so check flight prices here to see if that makes sense for you and remember that FLL is a big Southwest market as well, which won’t show up on Kayak or Skyscanner.

Some of the cruises stay in the Atlantic and return to Florida after visiting countries such as Belize, Costa Rica, Honduras, or Guatemala. Other cruises to Central America go through the canal and up the Pacific Coast, sometimes stopping in other Central American spots and ending up in San Diego, Seattle, or Vancouver. Or you start in one of those and go the other direction. The longest one, at 32 days, hits a number of Caribbean islands as well.

Holland America is a Carnival brand so some of its Caribbean cruises stop in the Carnival port in Honduras and those usually also stop in Belize.

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity has a fair number of Central America cruises that include stops from an array of six ports in the region. They also offer two cruises that go through the Panama Canal: one departing from Tampa and one from Ft. Lauderdale. Oddly, one of these doesn’t traverse the canal and then sail the Pacific though: it returns to the same Florida port. Another from Ft. Lauderdale does go through the canal though (after a stop in Cartagena) and then stops in Costa Rica , Guatemala, and Mexico before ending in L.A.

Some of their Caribbean cruises departing from Florida include Roatan Island, Honduras in the itinerary. The 11-day Ultimate Caribbean & The Americas cruise from Tampa makes it to Cartagena and also Panama and Costa Rica.

Uncruise in Latin America

If you hate the idea of sharing your trip with thousands of other people that are stuffing their faces and shuffling around ports most of the time, then Uncruise is the company for you. They run adventure-focused small ships that visit smaller bays the big ships can’t enter. They can launch kayaks, zodiacs, and paddleboards right off the back of the boat, so there’s no need to head to a port to have some fun.

The Uncruise ships are destination vessels, so you have to get to where you’re leaving from first. The upside of that is you don’t have days of doing nothing but motoring between ports. Every day is a day of adventure. See our story here on an Uncruise adventure in Panama and Costa Rica . They also do trips in Baja and Belize.

Hurtigruten

The Norwegian expedition cruise company Hurtigruten has been expanding more into the Americas and runs a variety of cruises that stop somewhere in the countries of Central America. One that starts in San Diego heads to three destinations in Mexico and then visits El Salvador, two ports in Nicaragua, and finishes in Costa Rica.

One starts in Panama, makes a few stops in Colombia, then heads to the Caribbean. Another requires a flight to Costa Rica for boarding but then you stop in two ports in Nicaragua, one in El Salvador, Huatulco in Mexico (not a very common stop), and then you end up in Puerto Vallarta for vacation, round two. This trip is on a more stylish ship than most and one that uses hybrid technology to reduce CO2 emissions.

The trip that makes the most stops in the region is actually their longest cruise, which goes on for months. See more info about that below.

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Timothy Scott is the founder and editor of Luxury Latin America and has been covering the region as a travel journalist since the mid-2000s. He has visited each country we cover multiple times and is based in a UNESCO World Heritage city in central Mexico, where he owns a home. See contact information here .

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Journey to the eastern Caribbean coast of Central America and its islands on a cruise to Honduras and Belize. Discover the beautiful beaches off the Honduran coast and the many Mayan ruins, rainforests, and natural splendors of Belize. Go deep-sea diving or snorkeling in the world’s second-largest barrier reef. Enjoy fresh ceviche as you watch the sunset over the Caribbean Sea. 

On cruises to Belize and Honduras, you'll also sail to Cozumel, Mexico's largest island, for a day of exploring ancient ruins or simply relaxing on the beach. Each port offers sun-splashed relaxation, cultural heritage sites, delicious fresh food, and tropical jungles to explore with skilled local guides, all within reach of the ports. Cruise to Belize and Honduras with Celebrity Cruises and experience the best of Central America in style and comfort.

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On the island of Roatan, you'll find pristine white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and coral reefs teeming with marine life just offshore. If you're looking for adventure, head for a scuba or snorkeling excursion to explore Roatan's vast reef systems. You can also zip-line through the jungle canopy on Roatan's gorgeous West Bay, or take a glass-bottom boat ride over the waters near West Bay village, all in just one afternoon in port. Or for something different, try your hand at deep-sea fishing, or enjoy a spa treatment overlooking the calm blue ocean at French Harbour.

Belize City, Belize

The port of Belize City is known for its bustling commerce and British colonial architecture. There’s plenty to do in and around this vibrant city. Visit the Belize Zoo for an up-close look at the country's tropical animals, including toucans, howler monkeys, jaguars, and more. Take a short ride outside of town to explore the ancient Maya ruins of Altun Ha, or head deep into the Belize rainforest on a trekking or ATV tour. If you're looking to shop, head to the Swing Bridge area for local textiles, wood carvings, and other handcrafted items.

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Three cruise lines offer cruises to Belize from New Orleans. It is a famous eco-adventure destination. Most of the cruises are 7 days, but there is also a 9-day option. See the full schedule below.

Belize is in Central America and has a long coast on the Caribbean Sea. The country is known for extreme biodiversity and ecosystems. There are mangrove swamps, mountains, jungles, wildlife reserves, and many caves. Wildlife include toucan and tapirs. The official language is English.

Carnival Cruises dock at Belize City. From there it is easy to visit a Mayan site, enjoy water sports, or tour Old Belize. Read reviews of Belize cruises .

Norwegian Cruise Line docks at the private island of Harvest Caye in Belize. It is a small island off the coast. See a slideshow of Belize photos .

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Shore excursions in Belize offer a wide selection of adventures. Tour Xunantunich Mayan ruins. Swim with rays. Ride a zipline. Go tubing in a cave. Snorkel or scuba dive the barrier reef. Hike Bacab Eco Park. Ride an airboat.

Shore excursions on the island of Harvest Caye are varied. Tour the Mayan archeological site of Nim Li Punit. Visit a spice farm and botanical garden. Explore saltwater mangrove estuaries to see wildlife and flora. Go river tubing. Sail to a tiny island and snorkel the reef around it. Fly on a zipline or parasail.

7-day cruises to Belize on Carnival Cruise Line . Round-trip from New Orleans to Mahogany Bay (Honduras), Belize and Cozumel (Mexico). • 2024 departures: January 14, February 11, February 25, March 10, May 19, June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, September 22, October 6, October 20, November 3, November 17, December 15, December 29.

7-day cruises to Belize on Norwegian Cruise Line . Round-trip from New Orleans to Cozumel (Mexico), Roatan (Honduras), Harvest Caye (Belize) and Costa Maya (Mexico). • 2024 departures: January 7, January 14, January 21, January 28, February 4, February 11, February 18, February 25, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31, December 15, December 22, December 29.

7-day cruise to Belize on Royal Caribbean . Round-trip from New Orleans to Cozumel (Mexico), Puerto Costa Maya (Mexico) and Belize City (Belize). • 2024 departure: November 30.