Blue EyeWorld’s first multisensory, underwater Observation Lounge

Caribbean Sea

Gulf of Panama

Pacific Ocean

Drake Bay

San JoséPuerto Caldera

COSTA RICA

PANAMA

Isla Cébaco

Panama City

San Blas Islands

Panama Canal

Manuel Antonio National Park

Arenal Cruise ItineraryAir Routing

UNESCOWorld Heritage Site

Land RoutingCurú National Wildlife Refuge

ColónQueposIslaTortuga

Itinerary*San José u Isla Tortuga u Quepos

Isla Cébaco u Panama City u San Blas IslandsFebruary 5 to 13, 2020

Day1 Depart the U.S. or Canada/

Arrive San José, Costa Rica 2 San José/Puerto Caldera/

Embark Le Dumont-d’Urville3 Curú National Wildlife Refuge/Isla Tortuga4 Quepos for Manuel Antonio National Park5 Isla Cébaco, Panama 6 Panama City 7 Panama Canal Transit/Colón8 San Blas Islands9 Colón/Disembark ship/Agua Clara Visitor Center**/

Panama City/Return to the U.S. or Canada **Departure flight time permitting.

Panama City

Manuel Antonio National Park

Five-Star, New, Small Ship Le Dumont-d’Urville

Come join us for this incomparable nine-day journey through the mighty locks of the Panama Canal to the Costa Rican rainforest. Cruise for eight nights from Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, to Colón, Panama, aboard the exclusively chartered, Five-Star Le Dumont d’urville, featuring the extraordinary Blue Eye, the world’s first multisensory, underwater Observation Lounge. Experience an incredible daylight passage through the awe-inspiring Panama Canal and explore the diverse flora and fauna of Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park and Curú National Wildlife Refuge. Call at seldom visited Isla Cébaco and discover the rich marine life in its vivid coral reefs. Tour Panama City, including its Casco Antiguo (Old Quarter), a UNESCO World Heritage site, and visit the San Blas Islands. Enjoy specially arranged lectures on board by expert study leaders throughout the itinerary. Extend your stay with the Costa Rica’s Cultural and Natural Riches Pre-Program and Dynamic Panama Post-Program Options.

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Blue Eye – World’s First Multisensory, Underwater Observation Lounge

View the beauty of marine life through the large, subaquatic windows and integrated digital screens providing images from underwater cameras. Enjoy listening to the ocean’s underwater universe in the comfort of the exclusive Blue Eye Lounge. Marine life viewing varies by location.

In San José, Costa Rica u One night in the hacienda-style Costa Rica

Marriott Hotel San José. u American breakfast. u Tour of San José, including visits to the

National Theater and National Museum, with lunch.

Scenic transfer from San José to Puerto Caldera.

On Board the Exclusively Chartered, Five-Star, Small ship, Le Dumont-d’Urville

u Eight-night cruise from Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, to Colón, Panama.

u Elegantly appointed, Five-Star Suite or Stateroom.

u Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions. u Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic

beverages available throughout the cruise. u All meals aboard ship. u Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship. u Blue Eye—the world’s first luxury,

multisensory, underwater observatory. u Expert onboard naturalist guides to lead

small group excursions. u Specially arranged, onboard performance

by local Quepos musicians. u Guided tour through Curú National

Wildlife Refuge to see a wide array of wildlife in its natural habitat, such as the rare scarlet macaw and the spider monkey.

u Visit Isla Tortuga, with opportunities for snorkeling.

u Excursion in stunning and biodiverse Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist-led trail walk through the protected rainforest.

u Visit to unspoiled Isla Cébaco, with opportunities for swimming and snorkeling in pristine waters among colorful marine life.

u Tour of Panama City, highlighted by visits to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Casco Viejo, the new Frank Gehry-designed Biodiversity Museum and the Smithonian Tropical Reserach Institute’s Punta Culebra Nature Center.

u Daylight passage through the Panama Canal, accompanied by a narration on the history of the canal. Transit times through the canal are controlled by the Panama Canal Authority and subject to traffic conditions.

u Excursion to the remote San Blas Islands, where you will meet the Guna people.

Scenic transfer from Colón to Panama City, including a visit to the Panama Canal Expansion Agua Clara Visitor Center, departure flight time permitting.

Always Included u Transfers and luggage handling abroad if your

arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s).

u Experienced, English-speaking local guides for included excursions.

u Gratuities to hotel personnel and to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.

u Complimentary bottled water in your Suite or Stateroom aboard ship and on excursions.

u Hospitality desk in the hotel and aboard ship. u Experienced Gohagan & Company

Travel Director at your service. u Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy

for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.

PANAMA CANAL and COSTA RICA

* The Travel Program outlined here is subject to the final Itinerary, Included Features, Pre-Program and Post-Program Options, pricing and terms and conditions as set forth in the final printed 2020 Panama Canal and Costa Rica brochure. Upon your receipt of the corresponding printed brochure, you will be asked to select your cabin category and reconfirm your reservation(s).

I N C L U D E D F E A T U R E S *

Costa RicaPre-Program Option*PanamaPost-Program Option*

R E S E R V E E A R LY !

Tour No. 096-02/05/20-171

From $4995 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only)*

Send to: Swarthmore Collegec/o Gohagan & Company 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500Chicago, Illinois 60604-1446

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