http://www.boatinternational.com | January 2018Voyage
PHOTOGRAPHY: ALAMY; GETTY IMAGES. CHART: COURTESY OF NGA
DAY 5
In the morning, 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 6
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.DAY 2
Overnight, Plan B will cruise 95nm south to
the tropical fjord of Golfo Dulce on the Osa
Peninsula. Wake in the Corcovado National
Parkandtakeahorsebacktourtoseethe
rainforest and white sand beaches. Go out in
thetenderduringhumpbackwhalewatching
season (December to March and July to
November), when the shallow, protected
waters are a popular breeding ground.DAY 1
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 (left)
and three-toed sloths. Later, sip
sunset cocktails on Plan B’s v a s t
socialising area on her third deck.DAY 4
Break up the 170nm
journey to the
Las Perlas islands
by stopping half
way 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 7
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 3
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.^209