Regent Seven Seas Cruises Panama Canal Cruises

With Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a sailing through the Panama Canal affords you the ability to take in the man-made marvel of the Panama Canal along with the natural beauty and wonder of Central America. On a cruise you’ll visit ports in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Each of these nations is like a hidden jewel. With a small amount of tourists to compete with, your visit to these ports will be not only authentic, but very accommodating. These countries have rich culture and traditions that they are excited to share with you. So go on, explore Central America and the Panama Canal with Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Things to Do on a Panama Canal Cruise with Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Cruising the Panama Canal is an opportunity to explore Central America, a part of the world with unique flora, fauna and history. Here you can tour ruins, get up close to an active volcano and see beautiful sites like the Leon Botanic Gardens. Highlighted below are just a few of our favorite things to do when cruising through the Panama Canal with Regent Seven Seas Cruises:

• Colonial Antigua (Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala)
  Colonial Antigua is a historical ruin where you’ll get a walking tour that shows you buildings like the University of San Carlos, founded in 1676, and the Palacio de los Capitanes, which was originally built in 1549. After this, visit the Jade House to learn about this jewel’s role in Mayan culture.
   

• Beach Horseback Ride (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico)
  Riding a horse on the beach is something you may have only seen in the movies, but you can make it a reality when you take this excursion with Regent Seven Seas Cruises. You will spend an hour on your horse meandering along the beaches, possibly spotting a whale or two.
   

• Poas Volcano and Sarchi (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)
  You’ll pass through coffee plantations and strawberry fields to get to Poas, an active crater. You’ll learn all about this natural site and then visit Sarchi where you’ll see artisans painting oxcarts, along with other woodcrafts.
   

• Leon Botanic Garden (Corinto, Nicaragua)
  These gardens have plants from all over Nicaragua’s many ecosystems. You’ll encounter succulents, cacao trees and many species of birds. After the garden, head to Leon’s main plaza and visit the cathedral, which was built in 1747.
   

• San Diego by Trolley (San Diego, California)
  On your ride through the city you’ll see the Gaslamp Quarter and the Coronado Bay Bridge, and then you’ll actually visit Coronado Island. Here you’ll learn about Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo. The ride is also filled with information about San Diego’s past.
   

• Mountain Bike Excursion (Huatulco, Mexico)
  Get your blood pumping as you tour through Huatulco on bike. You’ll ride by Tangolunda Beach Park, and take a dip in the ocean to cool off. You’ll get amazing views as you bike by Tangolunda Bay and Chahue Bay.