Embark on Star Flyer in Puerto Caldera. Around two hours west of Costa Rica's capital, San Jose, Puerto Caldera sits near the mouth of the Golfo de Nicoya. It is a tiny town and yet a key port for ships from all over the world, offering significant access to the Pacific Coast.

Relax and enjoy Star Flyer's two swimming pools and more outdoor space per passenger than most conventional cruise ships. The decor is reminiscent of the grand age of sail with gleaming mahogany rails. The elegantly appointed dining room features open-seat dining.

San Juan del Sur is a popular coastal town in south-west Nicaragua with many spectacular beaches. It has a beautiful crescent-shaped bay and its waters offer superb surfing and fishing.

Playas del Coco consists of a gorgeous horseshoe-shaped bay with steep hills and impressive cliffs. The beautiful view from the Playa del Coco bay includes Pelonas Islands, Cacique Point to the northwest and Cantinela Point. For those looking for fun Playas del Coco has a good night life with 'beach style' partying.

Jutting westward into the Pacific, Santa Rosa National Park engulfs much of the Santa Elena Peninsula located in northwestern Guanacaste. An abundance of flora and fauna make their home in the park's immense forests that give way to white-sand beaches. Ten unique habitats span the 122,350 acre park, ranging from mangrove swamp to dry tropical forest, each of which provide sanctuary for numerous animal species. Birds commonly found here are magpie jays, orange-breast parakeets and black hawks. The most endangered species in the park is the ocean turtle, including the olive ridley, the hawksbill, the green and the leatherback turtles.

Samara is a charming beach resort and thriving fishing and farming community. It has a long, white sand beach with shallow, gentle waters and a superb coral reef with Isla Chora, its own picturesque and deserted wooded island in the bay.

For eco-tourists and animal lovers alike the Curu Wildlife Reserve is one of the highlights of the Nicoya Peninsula. In a tropical paradise environment, visitors are almost guaranteed to see lots of animals in the wild.Isla Tortuga is as close to an idyllic tropical isle as you’ll find in Costa Rica. The main attraction is a magnificent white-sand beach lined with coconut palms. You may spot manta rays or pilot whales in the warm waters and even giant whale sharks have been seen basking off Isla Tortuga.

After breakfast, disembark in Puerto Caldera