Costa Southern Charms

The Costa Southern Charms cruise is more than just a vacation; it is a seamless journey through the heart of American history and coastal beauty. By combining the European elegance of Costa Cruises with the timeless allure of cities like Charleston and Savannah, this itinerary delivers a travel experience that stays with you long after you return to port.

You will rarely find a traffic light or a chain hotel here. Instead, you find sodas (small family-run restaurants) serving arroz con mariscos (rice with seafood) and icy cold Imperials. The people here take pride in preserving the forest. Much of the land is designated as private reserves or national parks, thanks to a local culture of conservation that began long before "eco-tourism" was a buzzword. Costa Southern Charms

If the Southern Coast has a crown, it is the . Often described as "the most biologically intense place on Earth" by National Geographic, the Osa is a 1,800-square-kilometer wilderness of primary rainforest. The only town of size is Puerto Jiménez , a dusty, sleepy port that serves as the launchpad for adventures into Corcovado National Park . The Costa Southern Charms cruise is more than

Menus dominated by fresh seafood, cold-pressed olive oils, regional wines, and hyper-local citrus fruits. If the Southern Coast has a crown, it is the

Charleston is a living museum of American history. As you sail into the harbor, you will pass Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired.

On a moonless night in the Golfo Dulce, the water dances with light. Bioluminescent algae and plankton ignite when disturbed. Kayakers in this area report seeing fish leave trails of blue fire, and dolphins turning into glowing ghosts underwater. It is a magical experience that feels like stepping into a fantasy novel.