Star Clippers and Central America

[elklemi]

I have been looking at the Costa Rica/Nicaragua and Costa Rica/Panama trips and hope some have been on those and would you choose one over the other or what would be the major differences of one over the other.  Any info regarding either or both would be most welcome. Thank you all.

[PurleyKing]

My wife and I did back-to-back cruises in 2012 on Star Flyer that had similar itineraries to the current ones. We enjoyed both routes and would not suggest one was preferable to the other - do both, if you can! The emphasis is on visiting the natural habitats of this region mixed in with a few beach days.

 

Our memories are of sloths, little green frogs, brightly coloured birds, much sea life and several sightings of whales (almost a daily occurrence, in fact). 

 

The port where the ship sails from is primarily industrial, so find somewhere else to stay if you are arriving a day or two before the cruise.

[elklemi]

Thank you for your experience, have booked for January 2023 and anxious for this and decided on Costa Rica/Nicaragua and sounds like this will hit all the boxes I enjoy.