Central America

Small Ship Cruises & Expeditions

Discover the best of Central America

Small ship cruising offers a unique and intimate way to experience Central America's diverse landscapes and vibrant cultures. This narrow stretch of land, connecting North and South America, boasts rainforests teeming with wildlife, cloud-covered volcanoes, charming colonial towns, and ancient Mayan ruins. Key destinations include Panama, where you can marvel at the engineering feat of the Panama Canal and explore pristine beaches and jungles; Costa Rica, an eco-tourist's paradise with its misty volcanoes and lush jungles; and Belize, known for its remarkable marine life and friendly, diverse culture. Small ship cruises provide intimate access to these highlights, allowing travellers to experience the rich natural beauty and historical treasures of Central America away from the crowds.

Central America Highlights

Benefits of Booking with Wild Earth Travel

Wild Earth Travel is owned and operated by expedition leaders with over 30 years of experience creating, leading, and voyaging on expeditions around the globe.

• We Are Travellers. We've led small ship cruises to some of the world's most remote and fascinating places – and we love sharing our knowledge with you!

• Unbiased Advice. Our recommendations are based on personal experience, helping us match you with the small ship and itinerary that best suit your needs.

• Widest Choice. We offer over 2,000 itineraries on more than 250 small ships, and there are few vessels or destinations we haven’t experienced first-hand.

• Pay in Your Currency. Choose to pay in AUD, NZD, USD, EUR or GBP – aligned with the ship operator’s currency to avoid extra fees. As a trusted Australasian company, we provide a secure and tailored booking process.

• Personalised Service. From packing lists to pre- and post-cruise transfers and accommodation, we ensure you’re fully prepared. Some voyages also offer optional add-on activities.

• We know this area! Chat to us about cruising Central America. Our team are all passionate expedition and small-ship cruise travellers and our knowledge and stories come from our own personal experiences.

Featured Central America Cruises

Below is a selection of the expedition cruises we offer to Central America. Our collection ranges from 6 to 17 days, and from adventure and expedition to luxury-style ships.

South & Central America / Central America

Costa Rica and the Panama Canal Cruise - From San Jose to Panama City

12 days from
$1,842 AUD per day
South & Central America / Central America

Central America Jewels & Panama Canal Luxury Cruise

8 days from
$914 AUD per day
South & Central America / Central America

Costa Rica & Panama Sailing Cruise

9 days from
€1,118 EUR per day
South & Central America / Central America

Secrets of Central America - 11 Day Panama & Costa Rica Cruise

11 days from
$703 AUD per day
South & Central America / Central America

Costa Rica and the Panama Canal Adventure Cruise

8 days from
$1,031 AUD per day
South & Central America / Caribbean

The ABC Islands to Panama - Central & South America Sailing Cruise

9 days from
€617 EUR per day

If you'd like to learn about some of our other Central America itineraries, please contact us. You may also be interested in other cruising destinations in the region including the Caribbean, South America or the Galapagos Islands.

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We look forward to helping you plan an incredible adventure to Central America

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