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Cruising Costa Rica With Windstar President John Delaney

On February 25, 2017, I’m cruising with Windstar’s President John Delaney. We’ll cruise aboard the Star Pride through the Panama Canal and along the star-studded coast of Costa Rica. This weeklong cruise will give me a chance to catch up with John, who I worked with on projects during his tenure at Seabourn. What I hope to discover is how he and his team will transform Windstar. Coming from Seabourn, John — and those he brought with him from Seabourn — brings a lot to the table.
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I’ll also get to experience the 212-guest Star Pride, which underwent a $4.5 million refurbishment last summer. I’ve heard she’s a knock-out, even if she is approaching her 30th birthday a couple of years from now.

I should mention that if you’d like to go, there are still a few cabins left, with rates beginning at $2,799 per person. That’s not a bad admission price, seeing that on this cruise we’ll enjoy a variety of special events, such as a President’s Gala Dinner hosted by John and other special events. Our journey also includes a commemorative gift and enhanced, exclusive events for all Yacht Club members.

Cruising From Colón To Puerto Caldera

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We’ll begin our journey with a daylight transit of the Panama Canal, featuring expert commentary throughout the 48-mile journey, and a Canal Crossing Destination Discovery Event. Then, we’ll spend a week discovering the best of this beautiful country — Golfo Dulce’s lush mangroves and primeval estuaries, Manuel Antonio’s pristine beaches, and the amazing marine life of Isla Parida. Throughout our journey, a Costa Rican naturalist will give educational onboard presentations that inform all we see.

Our Itinerary Day-By-Day

  • Colón
  • Panama Canal
  • Isla Parida
  • Golfo Dulce (Puerto Jimenez)
  • Bahia Drake
  • Quepos
  • Puerto Caldera

Some Of The Highlights

  • Educational onboard presentations from a knowledgeable Costa Rican Naturalist
  • Daylight transit of the historic Panama Canal while enjoying a festive Canal Crossing Destination Discovery Event
  • Golfo Dulce’s mangroves, estuaries, and rainforest teeming with flora and fauna
  • The amazing variety of marine life surrounding Isla Parida
  • Exploration of Manuel Antonio’s unspoiled beaches and abundant animal life
  • Cultural performances on board from Costa Rican groups
  • Delicious beach barbecue on Isla Parida*
  • Optional land extension packages featuring the Arenal Volcano, the Monteverde Cloudforest and Tortuguero National Park.
Star Pride in the Caribbean. Photo courtesy of Windstar Cruises
Star Pride in the Caribbean. Photo courtesy of Windstar Cruises

ralphgrizzleAn avid traveler and an award-winning journalist, Ralph Grizzle produces articles, video and photos that are inspiring and informative, personal and passionate. A journalism graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Ralph has specialized in travel writing for more than two decades. To read more cruise and port reviews by Ralph Grizzle, visit his website at www.avidcruiser.com.

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