7-Night Cruise on Star ClipperCosta Rica & Panama New Year's Cruise - Weather

The Star Clipper sails a 7-night Costa Rica & Panama New Year's Cruise itinerary with Star Clippers Cruises, departing Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica on December 26, 2026. The route makes 7 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, Quepos, Costa Rica, Golfito, Costa Rica, with 4 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Dec 26, 2026 — Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica

   Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night Costa Rica & Panama New Year's Cruise cruise on Star Clipper. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, Dec 27, 2026 — Quepos, Costa Rica

   Quepos, Costa Rica is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 7-night Costa Rica & Panama New Year's Cruise cruise on Star Clipper. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

3. Day 3 — Monday, Dec 28, 2026 — Golfito, Costa Rica

   Golfito, Costa Rica is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 7-night Costa Rica & Panama New Year's Cruise cruise on Star Clipper. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 85°F.

4. Day 4 — Tuesday, Dec 29, 2026 — Isla De Coiba, Panama

   Isla De Coiba, Panama is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night Costa Rica & Panama New Year's Cruise cruise on Star Clipper. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 83°F.

5. Day 5 — Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026 — Isla Gamez, Panama

   Isla Gamez, Panama is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 7-night Costa Rica & Panama New Year's Cruise cruise on Star Clipper. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 83°F.

6. Day 6 — Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 6 of 8 is a day at sea aboard Star Clipper, cruising between ports on the Costa Rica & Panama New Year's Cruise itinerary.

7. Day 7 — Friday, Jan 1, 2027 — Tortuga Island, Costa Rica

   Tortuga Island, Costa Rica is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 7-night Costa Rica & Panama New Year's Cruise cruise on Star Clipper. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 83°F.

8. Day 8 — Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 — Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica

   Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 7-night Costa Rica & Panama New Year's Cruise cruise on Star Clipper. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 83°F.