Panama Canal to Costa Rica Luxury All-Lesbian Cruise 2017
January 7 – 14, 2017
Windstar ms Star Breeze
Admire waterfalls, float down archaic rivers, and snap photos of capuchin monkeys as you spend eight days and seven nights in beautiful Panama and Costa Rica. Marvel as the newest addition to Windstar's fleet, the beautiful 212-passenger Windstar ms Star Breeze is raised, then lowered 85 feet into the Panama Canal.
On the other side, you'll find the wonders of paradise – equatorial jungles, exotic creatures, and marine wildlife sure to capture your heart. Experience Isla Coiba, Golfito, and Bahia Drake, anchoring in ports that large ships simply can't visit. Learn about the area from a local Naturalist on board, then go ashore and find rare experiences for yourself. Luxuriate in the unspoiled natural beauty Costa Rica offers - Puerto Caldera's rainforest starts just inside the coastline and continues up into the mountain ranges, and is filled with breathtaking waterfalls, endless rivers and wildlife preserves. And you'll do this all in the company of the women of Olivia.
Your Ship - Windstar Cruises ms Star Breeze
With only 212 guests, you begin to feel like Windstar's ms Star Breeze is your own private yacht almost as soon as you step aboard. The sitting area of your spacious, newly refurbished suite gives you an expansive ocean view — making it a welcome retreat. When you're ready to make an appearance, the lounges, club, casino and library are waiting to be explored. Take some "you" time in the tranquil WindSpa - enjoy a dip in the pool or work off that decadent dessert in the Fitness Center - and, of course, you are always welcome to visit the Bridge to examine navigation charts with the Captain.
The all-suite Star Breeze is large enough to pamper and entertain you, yet small enough to tuck into delightful tiny harbors and hidden coves that others can't reach. Star Breeze underwent a comprehensive $8.5 million stem-to-stern transformation before her inaugural voyage.
Star Breeze Onboard Spaces
• AmphorA Restaurant
• Candles
• Casino
• Compass Rose
• Fitness Center
• Library/Business Center
• Lounge
• Counter-current pool
• Reception
• Star Bar
• Veranda
• Watersports Platform
• Whirlpool
• WindSpa
• Yacht Club
• Bridge (with Windstar's Open Bridge Policy)
• Courtyard
• Screening Room
All Star Breeze Accommodations Feature:
• Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
• Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
• Flat Screen TV with DVD player
• Fully-Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator
• Safe
• Direct Dial Phone
• L'Occitane Bath Amenities
• Wi-Fi (internet cards can be purchased at reception)
• Fresh Flowers
• Fresh Fruit
• Granite vanity with magnifying mirror
• Walk-in closet and ample drawer space
• Bathroom with granite countertop, full-size tub, and shower
• 110/220 outlets
What is included?
• Accommodations for 8 days/7 nights on the elegant Windstar ms Star Breeze • All meals on board the ship's restaurants featuring gourmet fare, including 24-hour room service
• Coffee, tea, and juices during all meals
• Bottled water replenished daily
• Airport transfers from Panama City International Airport (PTY) to ship in Colón, Panama and from the ship in Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica to the San Jose International Airport (SJO) on arrival and departure day
• Olivia's signature entertainment and programming
• Olivia staff assistance throughout
Panama Canal to Costa Rica Luxury Cruise Itinerary
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
07 Jan
Colon, Panama
6 PM
08 Jan
Panama Canal
2 PM
4 AM
09 Jan
Balboa/Fuerte Amador, Panama
7 AM
1 PM
10 Jan
Isla Coiba, Panama
7 AM
5 PM
11 Jan
Puerto Jimenez-Golfito, Costa Rica
8:30 AM
6 PM
12 Jan
Bahia Drake, Costa Rica
7 AM
10 PM
13 Jan
Quepos, Costa Rica
7 AM
7 PM
14 Jan
Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
6 AM
Colón, Panama Saturday, January 7, 2017
Welcome to Panama! Begin your adventure in the Zona Libre, the largest free trade zone in North America. Shop for goods, snorkel in the clear Caribbean waters and explore ruins in Panama's second largest city. Untouched beaches, lowland rainforests, and elaborate colonial architecture lie just beyond the commercial center of Colón. There are plenty of things here to satisfy virtually every interest — from snorkeling in impossibly blue Caribbean waters to sunbathing on gold-sand beaches, exploring ancient ruins, or admiring the massive locks on the other side of the formidable Panama Canal.
Panama Canal Sunday, January 8, 2017
At nearly 51 miles long and connecting two oceans with a vast "highway of water," the Panama Canal easily earns its reputation as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime thrill as your ship is raised, then lowered 85 feet to sail gracefully through three massive locks that transport you from the calm Atlantic Ocean to the shimmering waters of the Pacific.
Balboa/Fuerte Amador, Panama Monday, January 9, 2017
Balboa is full of things to do. Explore the beautiful French and Spanish colonial homes, see the lush rainforest, visit a secluded Indian village or shop for traditional Panamanian crafts made by Kuna Indians. You'll also have the chance to try a local specialty – tamal de olla – a Panamanian-style tamale that fills the baking pan and is not wrapped in a banana or plantain leaf!
Isla Coiba, Panama Tuesday, January 10, 2017
This exclusive event, only for Olivia guests, takes you to a gorgeous, unspoiled paradise, Isla de Coiba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is accessible only by special permit. You'll have access to a spectacular secluded beach famous for its superb snorkeling where you will also enjoy an open-air bar and local music. Surrounded by one of the largest coral reefs in the Pacific coasts of the Americas, it is the beginning of the underwater Cordilera mountain chain that also includes Cocos and the Galápagos Islands. All in all, a special day where, at this Olivia Private Event, you can choose to do a lot or nothing at all. Please note: This Private Event has been scheduled in a way that will allow you to book and experience another shore excursion on the same day and you will not miss anything.
Puerto Jimenez-Golfito, Costa Rica Wedmesday, January 11, 2017
Picture Jurassic foliage growing down steep hillsides all the way to the waterline, the hoots and hollers of monkeys echoing through trees choked by orchids. This is Golfo Dulce, one of Costa Rica's most biodiverse areas, where both the jungle and the sea brim with life. Explore the canals by kayak in search of javelinas, butterflies, and more bird species than in all of North America.
Bahia Drake, Costa Rica Thursday, January 12, 2017
The remote coastline of rocky crags, pristine beaches and sparkling coves will wow you as you approach the shore for this beautiful day in the rainforest. The Corcovado National Park awaits, with its red-eyed tree frogs, tapirs, harpy eagles, white-lipped peccaries and New World monkeys ready to greet you. This is also your chance to swim in warm waters with marlins, dolphins and humpback whales.
Quepos, Costa Rica Friday, January 13, 2017
This former banana-exporting town is your base camp for a day of rainforest adventure. Walk along trails that weave up to waterfalls or soar high above the jungle floor surrounded by wildlife. Then grab your camera for a walk through Manuel Antonio National Park, with its lovely beaches, easy trails, and exuberant animal life.
Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica Saturday, January 14, 2017
After you disembark, explore the natural beauty of Puerto Caldera's rainforest. Venture to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, where 300-year-old trees and orchids form a spectacular backdrop to resplendent quetzals, tapirs, monkeys, sloths, and other rainforest residents. Or to Tortuguero National Park, one of the most remote places in Costa Rica, known for being a primary nesting site of endangered green turtles.
2017 Panama Canal to Costa Rica Luxury All-Lesbian Cruise Rates
Category
Description
Reg. Rate US $
Early Bird
Availability
OW - Owner's Suite
Deck 6. With 575 square feet, your Owner's Suite offers separate living room and dining areas. A verandah, two flat-screen TVs and DVD players, and a full master bath and separate powder room indulge you in spacious comfort. Located on Deck Six (6), these owner's suites are a spacious 575 sq. ft. and features a second powder room, a television in the bedroom and a separate sitting area.
$ 8,999
$ 7,499
CS - Classic Suite
Deck 5, Deck 6. Relax in 400 to 530 spacious square feet. Your living area offers beautiful views from the forward-facing window and French doors onto your private verandah. Two spacious closets give you plenty of room to unpack. Located on Deck Five (5) and Six (6), these classic suites are a spacious 400 sq. ft. (Deck Six mid-ship) to 530 sq. ft. (Deck Five) and features a second powder room, a television in the bedroom, and a separate sitting area.
$ 7,999
$ 6,499
BS1 - French Balcony Suite
Deck 6. Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor a treat from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and enjoy the fresh flowers. Located on Deck Six (6) these balcony suites are a spacious 277 sq. ft
$ 5,999
$ 4,899
BS - French Balcony Suite
Deck 5. Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor a treat from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and enjoy the fresh flowers. Located on Deck Five (5) these balcony suites are a spacious 277 sq. ft.
$ 5,599
$ 4,499
S3 - Ocean View Suite
Deck 6. Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor a treat from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and enjoy the fresh flowers. Located on Deck Six (6) these suites are a spacious 277 sq. ft.
$ 4,999
$ 3,999
S2 - Ocean View Suite
Deck 5. Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor a treat from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and enjoy the fresh flowers. Located on Deck Five (5) these suites are a spacious 277 sq. ft.
$ 4,699
$ 3,699
S1 - Ocean View Suite
Deck 4. Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor a treat from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and enjoy the fresh flowers. Located on Deck Four (4) these suites are a spacious 277 sq. ft.
$ 4,399
$ 3,399
S - Ocean View Suite
Deck 3. Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor a treat from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and enjoy the fresh flowers. Located on Deck Four (4) these suites are a spacious 277 sq. ft.
Rates: Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Pricing does not include airfare, insurance, fuel surcharge or NDA of $499 (subject to change).
Early bird prices valid until October 07, 2016.
Availability updated weekly and is provided for informational purposes only. The accuracy is not guaranteed. Olivia & HappyGay Travel will not be held responsible for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies. It is advised for guests to check information provided on this site with an HappyGay Travel Travel Consultant.
Welcome to Panama! Begin your adventure in the Zona Libre, the largest free trade zone in North America. Shop for goods, snorkel in the clear Caribbean waters and explore ruins in Panama's second largest city. Untouched beaches, lowland rainforests, and elaborate colonial architecture lie just beyond the commercial center of 
At nearly 51 miles long and connecting two oceans with a vast "highway of water," the Panama Canal easily earns its reputation as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime thrill as your ship is raised, then lowered 85 feet to sail gracefully through three massive locks that transport you from the calm Atlantic Ocean to the shimmering waters of the Pacific.
Balboa is full of things to do. Explore the beautiful French and Spanish colonial homes, see the lush rainforest, visit a secluded Indian village or shop for traditional Panamanian crafts made by Kuna Indians. You'll also have the chance to try a local specialty – tamal de olla – a Panamanian-style tamale that fills the baking pan and is not wrapped in a banana or plantain leaf!
This exclusive event, only for Olivia guests, takes you to a gorgeous, unspoiled paradise, Isla de Coiba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is accessible only by special permit. You'll have access to a spectacular secluded beach famous for its superb snorkeling where you will also enjoy an open-air bar and local music. Surrounded by one of the largest coral reefs in the Pacific coasts of the Americas, it is the beginning of the underwater Cordilera mountain chain that also includes Cocos and the Galápagos Islands. All in all, a special day where, at this Olivia Private Event, you can choose to do a lot or nothing at all. Please note: This Private Event has been scheduled in a way that will allow you to book and experience another shore excursion on the same day and you will not miss anything.
Picture Jurassic foliage growing down steep hillsides all the way to the waterline, the hoots and hollers of monkeys echoing through trees choked by orchids. This is Golfo Dulce, one of Costa Rica's most biodiverse areas, where both the jungle and the sea brim with life. Explore the canals by kayak in search of javelinas, butterflies, and more bird species than in all of North America.
The remote coastline of rocky crags, pristine beaches and sparkling coves will wow you as you approach the shore for this beautiful day in the rainforest. The Corcovado National Park awaits, with its red-eyed tree frogs, tapirs, harpy eagles, white-lipped peccaries and New World monkeys ready to greet you. This is also your chance to swim in warm waters with marlins, dolphins and humpback whales.
This former banana-exporting town is your base camp for a day of rainforest adventure. Walk along trails that weave up to waterfalls or soar high above the jungle floor surrounded by wildlife. Then grab your camera for a walk through Manuel Antonio National Park, with its lovely beaches, easy trails, and exuberant animal life.
After you disembark, explore the natural beauty of Puerto Caldera's rainforest. Venture to the 
