Pacific Passage – Valparaíso to Puntarenas

13 days

Apr 2028

MS Roald Amundsen

2028

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Pacific Passage – Valparaíso to Puntarenas

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13 days

MS Roald Amundsen

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13-day all-inclusive pacific passage from Valparaíso to Puntarenas!

Chile to the tropics!

This is a slow-travel voyage on a working ship. Sail north from Chile's cool, arid Pacific coast through eight days at sea, watching the climate shift around you until you reach the warm, wildlife-rich waters of Central America.

Food, reefs, and rainforest!

Dock in Lima, one of the world's great food cities, then continue to Costa Rica, a country known for its incredible biodiversity. Explore at your own pace, soak up the natural surroundings, and let the Expedition Team bring it all to life.

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Highlights

A rare one-way Pacific crossing from Chile to Costa Rica, where eight days at sea make the journey itself the destination.
Dock in Lima, regularly ranked the world's best city for food, and explore its colonial plazas, museums, and Pacific-side neighbourhoods.
End in Costa Rica, home to over 5% of the world's biodiversity, with tropical reefs and rainforest rich in wildlife.

Itinerary

day 1 | Valparaiso

Begin your adventure in this vibrant hilltop city

Your expedition ship awaits you in Valparaíso, the 'Jewel of the Pacific'. Built on steep hillsides overlooking the ocean, it's well worth spending time in this UNESCO-listed city.

Filled with attractions, the city is an exhilarating maze of winding alleyways, colourful houses, and mercados packed with local produce. Why not take it all in on a funicular ride up to Cerro Alegre and Concepción.

If you’d like to explore more of Valparaíso, you can join one of our optional Pre-Programmes.

After picking up your expedition jacket and meeting your Expedition Team, find your cabin and explore the ship, before enjoying the first of many delicious meals on board as we set sail.

day 2 | Cruising

Four days at sea on the Pacific coast

Spend the next four days enjoying life aboard a working expedition ship. Relax in the hot tub and pool area, stroll the open decks, or grab a drink at the Explorer Bar & Lounge and chat to fellow travellers.

day 3 | Cruising

day 4 | Cruising

day 5 | Cruising

day 6 | Callao

Experience the captivating culture of Peru

Today we dock in Callao, Peru's main port and gateway to the capital. Founded in the 16th century, Lima is a city where colonial history, cultural traditions, and world-class cuisine combine. Explore the elegant plazas, historic churches, and museums of the centre, or head to the districts of Miraflores and Barranco, perched above the Pacific, for local neighbourhood life.

Whether you're here for the history or the food, Lima is one of South America's most rewarding cities to explore.

day 7 | Cruising

Reflect and relax at sea

Enjoy another few days at sea as we sail north. Join the Expedition Team's lectures, learning about Costa Rica's ecosystems and wildlife, then enjoy dining in the ship's restaurant and post-supper drinks at the bar. Head to the observation deck to watch the ocean landscape shift, or find a quiet corner to read.

day 8 | Cruising

day 11 | Golfito

Rainforest and wildlife on the Golfo Dulce

Today we're in Golfito, a former banana-exporting town on the sheltered waters of the Golfo Dulce. The surrounding rainforests are among the most biodiverse in Central America, and however you spend your time here, Costa Rica's commitment to conservation and its extraordinary natural heritage are impossible to miss.

day 12 | Curú Wildlife Refuge

White sand and turquoise water in Costa Rica

Isla Tortuga is among Costa Rica's most striking tropical spots. An uninhabited island in the Gulf of Nicoya, it's all white-sand beaches, crystal-clear water, and palm-fringed shores. The surrounding waters teem with marine life, and this is a day to slow the pace and take it all in.

day 13 | Puntarenas

Your Pacific voyage ends in Costa Rica

Puntarenas marks the end of your journey along the Pacific coast. Set on Costa Rica's Gulf of Nicoya, this historic port city has welcomed travellers for generations. Take a walk along the waterfront, grab a coffee, and visit the art gallery at the Casa de la Cultura. As you bid farewell to MS Roald Amundsen and your fellow passengers, we hope you leave with lasting memories of the Pacific coastline and the places you've encountered along the way.

Ships

MS Roald Amundsen

MS Roald Amundsen is as pioneering as the man it is named after, Roald Amundsen - the legendary Norwegian explorer. One of two fully hybrid ships in our fleet, explore the wonders of the world onboard one of the most environmentally friendly cruise ships in the world.

Named after the legendary Norwegian explorer, Roald Amundsen - the first man to traverse the Northwest Passage in 1903, and reach the Geographical South Pole in 1911. MS Roald Amundsen is as pioneering as the man it is named after, the state-of-the-art ship features new and environmentally sustainable hybrid technology that reduces fuel consumption and shows the world that hybrid propulsion on large ships is possible.

MS Roald Amundsen serves as a comfortable base camp at sea – bringing adventurers from all over the world to the most spectacular destinations in the most sustainable way. As one of two hybrid ships within the fleet, the innovative sustainable technology reduces the ship's fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 20%.

One of the most eye-catching exterior design features is the two-level indoor/outdoor Observation Deck. It is an ideal place to scan the scenery as you explore the world around you and watch for wildlife with your binoculars.

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