TORONTO — GLP Worldwide is offering discounts of up to 45% off on select cruise dates for its nine-night ‘Treasures of Panama & Costa Rica’ cruise.

Cruise-only prices start at $2,475 per person for Category B cabins, based on double occupancy. Passengers will sail on the 50-metre, 35-passenger M/Y Callisto. Price includes accommodation for nine nights and full board meal plan. Sailing dates include: Dec. 21, 30, 2016; Jan. 16, 2017; Feb. 4, 22, 2017; and March 3, 12, 2017. Single supplement is waived as well.

Highlights of the cruise include a crossing of the Panama Canal, a meet-and-greet with lunch with the indigenous Emberá people, snorkelling, a barbecue on Tortuga Island, a forest canopy tour and a stop at the renowned Coiba National Park. The cruise begins in Panama City and disembarks in Puntarenas, Costa Rica (except Dec. 21 and March 3 departures where it will embark at Colon Shelter Bay, Panama).

“For those who like to experience nature and both marine and land animals up close with the added value of visiting and interacting with local indigenous tribes this is an ideal cruise,” said Alan Law, director of sales and marketing for GLP Worldwide.  “Incredible experiences, both nature and cultural, await passengers on this cruise.”

Variety Cruises, based in Athens, Greece, is a family owned company offering personalized experiential style cruises on its smaller ships and yachts to Cuba, Costa Rica, Panama, Greece, Italy, Malta, Seychelles, West Africa and Cape Verde.   For complete details on itinerary, pricing, terms and conditions please visit GLP Worldwide at glpworldwide.com/itinerary/treasures-panama-costa-rica/.