13 Night Cruise sailing from Puerto Caldera to St Martin aboard Tere Moana.

A transit of the Panama Canal ranks high on the "wish list" of most cruise enthusiasts. But this travel rite of passage is only one of the highlights of this unique itinerary. Embark the m/v Tere Moana in the Costa Rican port city of Puerto Caldera, then set off for one of the finest nature reserves in the country, Corcovado National Park. Next, thrill to your transit of the "path between the seas," en route to graceful Cartagena, Colombia. Ahead lie sophisticated Aruba and "Holland in the Tropics"-Curaçao. You'll also visit magnificent Les Saintes, with its exceptional snorkeling. And discover why Antigua is so popular with sun-seekers before your captain charts a course for St. Barts, a shopper's paradise. Disembark the m/v Tere Moana in French-flavored St. Martin, savoring the memories of a cruise that is everything you might have wished.

Day 1 Embark the m/v Tera Moana in Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
You'll experience Puerto Caldera, a small port town on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, and enjoy time to get settled into your stateroom before the ship casts off this evening.

Day 2 Corcovado National Park (Marenco), Costa Rica
From Marenco, a private nature reserve on Costa Rica's southern Pacific coast, you'll have easy access to Corcovado National Park, called "the most biologically intense place on earth" by National Geographic. Within its 103,000 acres lie 25 to 30 ecosystems, including virgin rainforest, cloud forest, mangrove swamps, and coastal habitats. An important sanctuary for rare and endangered species such as jaguars, pumas, ocelots, Baird's tapirs, and harpy's eagles, Corcovado also hosts and abundance of plant and wildlife, including at least 2,418 species of plants, 700 species of trees, 140 species of mammals, 117 species of amphibians and reptiles, and 40 species of freshwater fish. Perhaps you'll spot monkeys, sloths, anteaters, crocodiles, poison dart frogs, and so much more.

Day 3 At Sea
Today is at leisure to experience the amenities of The Moana. Enjoy a massage at the luxurious spa. Take a dip in the pool. Or simply relax in a deck chair and bask in the warm sun.

Day 4 Panama Canal Transit
High on the "must-see" list of most cruise enthusiasts is a transit of one of the world's great engineering marvels: the Panama Canal. The desire to build a canal through the isthmus of Panama dates to the days of Christopher Columbus, but it took the vision and resolve of one man to turn it into a reality: Teddy Roosevelt. Though the canal measures just 51 miles long, building it entailed crossing the Continental Divide and battling the effects of heat, malaria, and a forbidding jungle.

Day 5 At Sea
Enjoy another day to relax aboard The Moana. Perhaps you'll take in a presentation by our onboard naturalist, or watch a movie on the private DVD player in your stateroom. And linger with new friends over an elegant meal in one of the ship's two dining venues.

Day 6 Cartagena, Colombia
A blend of Spanish colonial influences and a tropical Caribbean lifestyle infuses the vibrant local culture of Colombia's fifth-largest city-and most popular travel destination. Cartagena is also one of the loveliest cities in South America, with narrow streets, stately mansions, sprawling plazas, grand monasteries, open-air cafes, and a beautiful seaside setting. Perhaps you'll visit the Ciudad Amurallada-the city's historic walled city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll the Plaza Bolivar. Visit the Convento de la Popa (literally, "Convent of the Stern"), founded in 1607 at the highest point in the city. Take a ride by horse-drawn carriage. Or head instead to one of Cartagena's many beaches. The best-known of these, Playa Blanca, is considered one of the finest beaches in the country.

Day 7 At Sea
You will have a full day today to relax in luxury aboard The Moana. Perhaps you'll enjoy a workout at the Fitness Center. Pick up a souvenir at La Boutique. Or relax by the pool.

Day 8 Oranjestad, Aruba
Come discover why Aruba's slogan is "Where Happiness Lives"! In its glittering, multicultural capital, Oranjestad, you'll find an ideal walking city brimming with shops, Dutch Colonial architecture, a waterfront market, and a 17th-century fort. Aruba is also world-renowned for its international cuisine, and restaurants are plentiful. Windsurfing is especially popular here, and shallow coral formations make this a great destination for diving and snorkeling.

Day 9 Willemstad, Curaçao
Independent since the dismantling of the Netherlands Antilles in 2010, Curaçao is sometimes called "Holland in the Tropics" and was recently named a "Top Destination" for 2012 by Frommer's. Much of the island's acclaim is due to its charming capital city, Willemstad, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its distinctive urban planning dating to 1634 and mix of architectural styles.

Day 10 At Sea
There is never a shortage of activities aboard The Moana. From presentations by guest lecturers or our onboard naturalist to crafts and cooking demonstration by our onboard staff, you will have a host of choices. Or simply choose to do nothing at all!

Day 11 Les Saintes, F.W.I.
Located just six miles south of Guadeloupe, this small archipelago of eight gorgeous tropical islands is a world apart with its serene, relaxing ambiance. In Terre-de-Haut, one of just two inhabited islands in the chain, enjoy exceptional snorkeling in the magnificent bay, or take in the view from above at Fort Napoleon. Watch fishermen at work wearing unusual hats found nowhere else. Or explore the village, with its interesting shops and art galleries.

Day 12 English Harbour, Antigua
The sister island of the flat coral island of Barbuda, Antigua is the largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands of the eastern Caribbean, popular among travelers for its spectacular beaches and nearly perfect climate. The Moana moors in English Harbour, where the gracefully restored historic district of Nelson's Dockyard National Park awaits.

Day 13 St. Barts, F.W.I.
Chic shops are a hallmark of this "Manhattan-sur-Mer" ("Manhattan on the Sea"), known for its duty-free shopping. Others include the island's balmy climate and brilliant blue skies, iguanas, and night-blooming cactus. Distinctly French in language, culture, and cuisine, St. Barts remains thoroughly independent in spirit. Enjoy excellent snorkeling and diving from the island's fabulous cove-style beaches.

Day 14 Disembark in St. Martin, F.W.I.
The smallest island in the world to have been partitioned between two nations (France and the Netherlands), St. Martin/St. Maarten has prospered in peaceful coexistence for nearly 350 years. Disembark the m/v Tere Moana on the French side of the island, St. Martin, after breakfast this morning.