11 nights onboard Star Pride

Marvels of Ecuador, Peru, and the Panama Canal

Transit through the storied Panama Canal and discover some of the most unique wildlife in Ecuador. Sample succulent seafood tapas and barter for Panamanian hats along Manta's sunny waterfront. Sample some Bolon de Verde--Ecuador's delicious national dish made from crispy mashed plantains stuffed with melted cheese, bacon, and pork meat--perfectly paired with local beers. Go fishing for blue marlin or visit a wildlife refuge to see over 200 species of birds and howler monkeys. Ecuador's largest city, Guayaquil is bustling river promenade filled with museums and shops, or trek outside the city for a mangrove ecological reserve or cocoa farm during an overnight. Step back in time with Machala's Puyango petrified forest, holding the largest array of fossil trees and also seek out locally grown coffee and chocolate. Overnight in Lima to dine at a restaurant in the culinary capitol of South America sipping pisco sours late in the evening, to meander along the Malecon, a path that follows the coastal cliffside, and to marvel the Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Incan pyramid.
Leaving from: Colón
Cruise ship: Star Pride
Departure date: 27th December 2025
Leaving from: Colón Manta Manta Guayaquil and 6 more stops
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Windstar Cruises operates a fleet of small luxury cruise ships. The cruise line has six yachts - three of which are masted sailing ships - and offers laid-back luxury with a tinge of historic seafaring adventure.

Wind Star and Wind Spirit each carry 148 guests, whereas Wind Surf carries 342. 'Power yachts' Star Pride, Star Breeze and Star Legend all carry 312 passengers. It's a unique experience, by all means!

312
Passengers
204
Crew
1990
Launched
2021
Last refit
12995t
Tonnage
159m
Length
19m
Width
15kts
Speed
6
Decks
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Cruise Itinerary
Day 1
Colón, Panama
Day 2
At Sea
Days 4 - 5
Manta, Ecuador
Days 6 - 7
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Day 8
Machala, Ecuador
Day 10
Trujillo, Peru
Days 11 - 12
Lima, Peru
Colón, Panama image
Day 1
Colón, Panama
The provincial capital of Colón, beside the canal's Atlantic entrance, is named for the Spanish-language surname of Christopher Columbus, though the Americans called it Aspinwall in the 19th century.. The city was founded in 1850 by Americans working on the Panama railroad and named Aspinwall for one of the railway engineers. Following completion in 1855, Colon gained in importance, which was furthered by the plans for an isthmian canal. During the time of the French canal attempt, a fire in 1885 burned the city nearly to the ground and left thousands of people homeless. Colon was rebuilt in the architectural style then popular in France. Buildings from that era plus the ones constructed by Americans between 1904 and 1914 are still in use today, although the majority is on the verge of collapse. In addition to its importance as a port, Colon boasts the world’s second largest duty-free zone, known as Zona Libre, which is contained in a huge fortress like, walled-off area with giant international stores. However, most of the merchandise is sold in bulk to commercial businesses throughout the country.
At Sea image
Day 2
At Sea
Manta, Ecuador image
Days 4 - 5
Manta, Ecuador
Guayaquil, Ecuador image
Days 6 - 7
Guayaquil, Ecuador
The second major jumping off point for the Galapagos Islands after Quito, this is a little city with a big heart. A sea port first and foremost, the city’s personality has been founded on that, and all the better it is for it too. Almost Caribbean in feeling, the clement climate coupled with the intermingling rhythms floating from the windows and abundance of fresh seafood make this a very tropical destination. Once not even considered by the travel books as a potential destination in its own right, the city has undergone something of a resurgence in the past few years. Proud Guayaquileños will not hestitate to point out the Malecón or the exciting new riverfront promenade, once a no-go area after dark, now happily (and hippily) lined with museums, restaurants, shops, and ongoing entertainment. The new airport and urban transportation network are also lauded to the happy tourists who find themselves here. As the largest and most populous city in Ecuador as well as being the commercial centre, it would only be natural that the city would have some kind of modern architecture, but it is the colourful favelas, or to use their real name guasmos, that cling to the side of the hillside like limpets that really catch your eye. A blend of old and new, the first inhabitants can be traced back to 1948 when the government cleared the area for affordable housing, these shanty towns are witness to the social and political particularities that Guayaquil has faced in the past.
Machala, Ecuador image
Day 8
Machala, Ecuador
Several National Sanctuaries and Ecological Reserves found near Machala boast sun-drenched beaches and mangrove forests. Pelicans, frigatebirds, and egrets nest nearby as Blue-footed Boobies dive for fish further out to sea. Whales and dolphins can occasionally be seen in the vicinity. Machala, with a population of approximately 250,000 inhabitants, is moreover known for traditional Latin American foods from shrimp ceviche to fried bananas. In fact, bananas feature heavily in the culture as the city is also known as the “Capital of the Banana.” During the third week of September the ‘World Fair of the Banana’ is held here and producers and buyers from Perú, Costa Rica, Colombia, Venezuela, México, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Guatemala, Panamá, República Dominicana, El Salvado, Honduras and Ecuador attend the event.
Trujillo, Peru image
Day 10
Trujillo, Peru
Lima, Peru image
Days 11 - 12
Lima, Peru
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