At Travel-Dealz, you’ll regularly find cruises from operators like MSC and Costa, but also luxury cruises on smaller ships with an all-inclusive concept. Today, we have an interesting offer for you with the Seabourn Encore. This luxury ship sails in December 2025, covering Christmas and New Year, from Fuerte Amador in Panama to Yokohama in Japan, with stops in e.g. Hawaii. The cheapest suite on this 28-night journey is currently available from €6,199 per person.
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The price includes all meals on board as well as various soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Other inclusions are free internet and crew gratuities.
The Route
The cruise begins in Fuerte Amador, near Panama City. If you arrive a few days early, you can explore the capital and visit sights such as the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal. The Seabourn Encore departs port in the early evening and heads first to Puntarenas in Costa Rica. There, you can take a trip to Corcovado National Park or visit the lively fish market.
Next is Mexico. The ship first docks in Puerto Chiapas, where a boat tour through Sumidero Canyon or a visit to coffee plantations is recommended to learn about coffee cultivation and processing. After that, Puerto Vallarta is on the program. Between December and March, you might spot humpback whales here. For thrill-seekers, ziplining through the tropical jungle is an option.
After 8 days at sea, the ship reaches Honolulu, the capital of the U.S. state of Hawaii. You can relax on Waikiki Beach or try your hand at surfing. The ship stays overnight in port, giving you two full days there. It then continues to Lihue on Kauai, where the Wailua Falls are especially impressive. After 28 nights, the Seabourn Encore reaches its final destination in Yokohama.
Here’s the detailed itinerary:
| Date | Location | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2025 | Fuerte Amador | 18:00 | |
| December 13, 2025 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| December 14, 2025 | Puntarenas, Costa Rica | 07:00 | 16:00 |
| December 15, 2025 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| December 16, 2025 | Puerto Chiapas | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| December 17 – 18, 2025 | 2 days at sea 🌊 | ||
| December 19, 2025 | Puerto Vallarta | 12:00 | 19:00 |
| December 20 – 27, 2025 | 8 days at sea 🌊 | ||
| December 28, 2025 | Honolulu, Hawaii | 08:00 | |
| December 29, 2025 | Honolulu, Hawaii | 23:00 | |
| December 30, 2025 | Lihue, Kauai | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| December 31, 2025 – January 3, 2026 | 4 days at sea 🌊 | ||
| January 4, 2026 | Crossing the international date line 🌊 | ||
| January 6 – 9, 2026 | 4 days at sea 🌊 | ||
| January 10, 2026 | Yokohama | 08:00 |
The Ship
The Seabourn Encore was built in 2016 and is 210 meters long and 28 meters wide. The ship offers only suites with balconies and has a capacity for a maximum of 604 passengers and 418 crew members. This ratio already shows that the cruise line places great emphasis on personal service.
The Seabourn Encore feels like a private club at sea – elegant, serene, and deeply comfortable, with a focus on personal service and relaxed indulgence. All food and drinks on board are included in the price, including the minibar. Gourmet meals are served daily in the onboard restaurants, and if you prefer, you can have your meal served on your own suite’s balcony.
The ship offers numerous activities and entertainment options, including a fitness centre, a wellness area, and an internet café. Internet access is included in the price. If you wish to relax, the library offers the opportunity to read a good book. All suites on the Seabourn Encore come with a private veranda. Additionally, a personal butler is at your service.
Flights
The flights to Panama and back from Japan are not included in the price. The cheapest option to fly to Panama is flying to Panama City with airlines like Avianca, Turkish Airlines, or Air Europa. A taxi from Panama City to Fuerte Amador should only cost around US$15 (~€13). Directly from the airport, you’d pay up to US$50 (~€43), but we wouldn’t recommend arriving on the day of the cruise’s departure, as the ship won’t wait for you if there’s an issue with your flight.
These are the cheapest flights to Panama City, including checked luggage:
- From Madrid for €459 with Avianca
- From Valencia for €488 with Avianca
- From Milan for €503 with Turkish Airlines
- From Rome for €506 with Turkish Airlines
- From Bussels for €524 with Air Europa
- From Lisbon for €527 with Air Europa
- From Barcelona for €579 with Avianca
Yokohama is only a 30-minute train ride away from Tokyo. The train costs around JP¥500 (~€3) and departs every few minutes. The cheapest flight from Japan to Europe departs from Tokyo-Narita and gets you to Athens for only JP¥58,754 (~€337) with Scoot (incl. luggage).
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Cover Picture: Honolulu, Hawaii | Photo by Austin Schmid on Unsplash