Star Clippers is adding Costa Rica to its winter 2022-23 programme.
Sailings will be offered from December 2022 on board the 166-passenger Star Clipper.
The four-masted tall ship will operate two seven-day itineraries from Puerto Caldera on the country’s west coast, one taking in Nicaragua, the other visiting Panama.
The itineraries, which run until March 2023, mark the second time Star Clippers has offered cruises in this region.
Predominantly easterly winds and stable weather prevail on this Pacific coast, creating ideal sailing conditions for Star Clipper, which operates under sail, not motor, wherever possible, according to the company.
The first itinerary calls at San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua; Playa Nascascolo, Bahia Potrero/Flamingo, Quepos and Islas Tortugas, Costa Rica.
The second, which will operate on alternate weeks, calls at Isla Coiba & Isla Parida, Panama; Golfito, Quepos and Islas Tortugas, Costa Rica.
Each itinerary includes a day at sea.
The season will start and finish with 14-night Panama Canal sailings.
The seven-night Costa Rica sailings start at £1,116 per person cruise-only plus £135pp port charges.
Owner and president Mikael Krafft said: “Costa Rica offers the perfect combination of exotic scenery and exciting tours that appeals to Star Clippers guests and we’re confident the cruises are going to book up quickly.”