We're excited to see this new programme from SeaDream Yacht Club in 2013/14, their first voyages around Costa Rica, including several Panama Canal transits. Here's what they say:
This autumn sees the
launch of SeaDream's Costa Rica programme, with SeaDream I’s first-ever sailing across
the “top” of South America, its first visit to Gatun Lake and first visits
to Nicaragua, Costa Rica itself and inaugural sailings through the great Panama
Canal. Typical SeaDream I voyages in
November and December, such as a
7-night Caldera round-trip “Costa Rica & Panama Discovery” sailing on November 30, start from £2,417 per person, including government fees, handling and port tax.
Costa Rica conjures up images of
surfers, hikers, coconut palms and tranquil eco-spas. It is fitting that locals
use the phrase "Pura Vida" as both a greeting and a lifestyle philosophy. Pura
Vida means 'Pure life', and, for Costa Ricans, it expresses their sense of
community, perseverance and resilience, while enjoying life slowly and
celebrating good fortune.
For
such a small country, it has a big plant and animal population. SeaDream guests
may visit Tortuguero National Park, located on the Northern Caribbean side;
referred to as the "little Amazon". It is one of the most important places in
the world for the protection of the green turtle and home of other fascinating
species such as the Gaspar fish, which is considered a living fossil. Majestic
birds are abundant, such as the Great Blue Heron and the Northern
Jacana.
Costa
Rica native and naturalist Christopher Chaves will be aboard as the expert
guide. He will lead a variety of nature-based activities and lecture on subjects,
including Costa Rica's history, culture, ecology and diversity of its birds,
mammals, reptiles, tropical plants and more.
In
keeping with the Pura Vida philosophy, SeaDream's Spa has customised
each voyage with special emphasis on health and well-being. SeaDreamers can
enjoy:
- Complimentary Daily Sunrise Yoga and Daily Afternoon Tai-Chi on deck (or the
beach when possible).
- SeaDream's delicious Raw Food menu,
available for breakfast, lunch & dinner. All ingredients are raw, organic
and vegan (no fish, meat, eggs or dairy), and nothing is heated above 118°F in
order to retain all the healthy micro nutrients.
- Freshly-juiced vegetables and fruits at each meal. Ingredients
like ginger root are said to have a variety of medicinal properties, or try Cucumber
Juice and Wheatgrass for a detox breakfast.
- A complimentary mountain bike ashore for exploration or the chance to join the crew-led
hikes.
- Staying hydrated with assorted, homemade chilled fruit teas throughout the
day.
- Workouts in SeaDream's complimentary fitness centre, featuring an expansive
ocean view.
- And the ship's many water toys, including
complimentary kayaks and SUPs.
It all comes with the inimitable SeaDream style and six-star service ethic, along with the truly personal experience that only small-ship cruising can provide.
For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's luxury cruising specialists.
