Embark the Prince Albert II and depart on your exciting 12-day Silversea Expedition – “Rainforests & Reefs”. This evening, you will be introduced to your Expedition Team and receive a Zodiac briefing.

Departure: 04:00 pm

Another fabulous day dawns while we enter what seems like the Garden of Eden. Cruising into the small, enchanted inlet of Golfo Dulce in the South Pacific region of Costa Rica, we pay a visit to the private botanical garden of Casa Orquideas (Orchid House), which spotlights more than 100 species of orchids, as well as, mass plantings of ornamental palms, bromeliads, cycads, heliconias, flowering ginger and spice trees. Despite the more than 200 inches (500 cm) of annual rainfall and the humidity needed for these beauties to thrive, two former New Hampshire residents have carefully tended to these immaculate gardens and grounds for the past 25 or so years.

Arrival: 06:30 am
Departure: 06:00 pm

Rising from the depths of the Pacific and situated midway between the Galapagos Islands and Costa Rica’s mainland and stretching as far south as the equator, is the uninhabited la Isla del Coco or Island of the Coconut. A lush, tropical paradise that beckons adventurers, like us from all across the globe.

Arrival: 06:30 am
Deparure: 06:00 pm

Making full use of our small, manoeuvrable ship and our Zodiacs, we hope to land at this obscure part of Panama. Afoot on an amazing rainforest adventure, exploring land and sea, we marvel at the natural wonder that is Isla Coiba. We may be greeted by the roaring sound of the social, but mostly harmless, Howler monkey. Setting out in search of an abundant assortment of birdlife along with our natural history staff, we hope to spot some of the 150 known bird species, including the bi-coloured hawk, King vulture, Coiba spine tail, Bare-throated tiger herring, Crimson-backed tangier, and the Scarlet macaw. Leaving only footprints in the fine, white sand beaches, we might encounter a sea turtle nest or two.
Today we have the opportunity to swim and snorkel, or enjoy a kayak ride in one of our specially designed clear kayaks, in the Pacific Ocean and we could not ask for a better place. Just off shore from this nature and wildlife preserve lies the largest coral reef in Central America and it is teaming with underwater activity. The coral and underground caves attract more than 200 species of reef and game fish, including King angels, Blennies, Puffers, Moray eels, Hammerhead sharks, manta rays, dolphins, whales, Blue marlin, swordfish, sailfish, roosterfish, Red snapper, grouper and Amberjack.

Arrival: 06:30 am
Departure: 12:00 pm

At sea. Binoculars and cameras in hand, head out on deck to watch for seabirds, dolphins, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of Humpback whales who migrate to the warm tropical waters for mating and calving.
Take this opportunity to listen to additional presentations offered by onboard specialists, or engage in an in-depth discussion about the cultures or wildlife we have encountered during this expedition and swap prized photos with newfound friends. Relax on deck or peruse an array of titles and topics in the well-stocked Library.

At sea. Today we spend navigating the Pacific Ocean, the largest ocean in the world and named by legendary explorer Ferdinand Magellan. During a 1519 cruise to find what he believed to be a shortcut to the Spice Islands around the southern tip of South America, Magellan and his crew navigated the turbulent straits that now bear his name. After 38 days Magellan and his crew, minus two ships lost along the way, emerged into the Pacific. Describing it, he called it a "beautiful, peaceful ocean," and thus it was named pacific, meaning peaceful.
Attend an expedition lecture in The Theatre or in the comfort of your own accommodation with our interactive television system.

The Prince Albert II will arrive at Guayaquil in the morning. After breakfast, disembark.

Arrival: 07:00 am