DECEMBER 2017PHOTOGRAPHS: AL AMY; GET T Y IMAGES. CHART: COURTESY OF NGA
VOYAGEDAY TWO
>Overnight,Plan Bwill cruise 95nm south
to the tropical fjord of Golfo Dulce on the
Osa Peninsula. Awake in the Corcovado
National Park and take a horseback tour
to see the rainforest and white sand
beaches. Go out in the tender during
humpback whale watching season
(December to March and July to
November), when the shallow, protected
waters are a popular breeding ground.DAY ONE
> Fly into Juan Santamaría
Airport in San José and make
the scenic two hour drive to meet
Plan B in coastal Quepos city,
gateway to Manuel Antonio
National Park, renowned for
its mangrove lagoons and
rainforest-lined beaches. Enjoy
a private tour of the forests and
try to spot capuchin monkeys
and three-toed sloths. Later, sip
sunset cocktails on Plan B’s vast
socializing area on her third deck.DAY THREE
> Cross over into Panama by
cruising another 100nm toward
the Chiriqui Archipelago, arriving
at the coral-fringed Coiba Island.
Snorkel with the vast array
of marine life including sea
turtles, hammerhead sharks
and manta rays. Three-toed
sloths have been spotted
swimming here. Sleep under
the stars on the spa pool deck,
where the crew will convert a
sunlounger into a king size bed. >Break up the 170nmDAY FOUR
journey to the Las
Perlas islands by
stopping halfway at
Los Santos province.
Spend the afternoon
trying to catch marlin,
sailfish and yellowfin
tuna. Later,Plan B’s
chef will cook the catch.DAY SEVEN
> Go for a final paddleboard from the
aft deck before a farewell lunch during
the 40nm cruise to Panama City for
the international airport. Or, if you want
to continue the adventure, extend
your trip and transit the Panama Canal.DAY FIVE
> In the morning, guests can head to Isla
Cañas for a jungle zip-lining adventure,
where eight lines offer panoramic views
and the chance to spot monkeys as you
fly by. Alternatively, Plan B can anchor off
the wildlife refuge of Isla Iguana, great for
paddleboarding and kayaking, before
heading on towards the Las Perlas islands.DAY SIX
> Arrive at the Las Perlas islands, which are famous
for their protected crystal blue waters that are
teeming with dolphins and turtles. The main islands of
Del Ray and Contadora are frequented by tourists but
there are more than 200 others to explore. Enjoy
a beach set up with a barbecue and water toys on
one of the Robinson Crusoe-style beaches.171