Costa Rica and The Panama Canal
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Quest · 7 days
Day 1: Arrive in San José this afternoon and transfer to Puerto Caldera, the main port for Costa Rica. This evening, embark the National Geographic Quest and set sail south on your Central American journey. You may opt to arrive early for a pre-voyage extension in the rainforests and reserves of Caño Negro. The extension adds five days before the expedition for incredible wildlife exploration on a glamping adventure. Day 2: Anchor off the Osa Peninsula to see some of the most pristine lowland rainforest on the Pacific coast. Conditions permitting, venture into Corcovado National Park, where you can swim in waterfall pools or trek through the rainforest for a chance to see four species of…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Quest |
| Length | 7 days |
| Region | Central America & Panama |
| Departures | 24 listed · 2026-11-29 to 2028-03-23 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | San Jose, Costa Rica |
| Day 1 | Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica |
| Day 2 | Osa Conservation Area, Costa Rica, Costa Rica |
| Day 3 | Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica, Costa Rica |
| Day 4 | Playa Blanca, Costa Rica |
| Day 5 | Isla Coiba, Panama |
| Day 6 | Archipiélago de las Perlas, Panama |
| Day 6 | Panama Canal, Panama |
| Day 7 | Gatun Lake, Panama |
| Day 7 | Panama Canal, Panama |
| Day 8 | Colón, Panama |
| Day 8 | Panama City, Panama |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-29 | 2026-12-06 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2026-12-20 | 2026-12-27 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2026-12-27 | 2027-01-03 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-01-03 | 2027-01-10 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-01-10 | 2027-01-17 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-02-06 | 2027-02-13 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-02-13 | 2027-02-20 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-02-20 | 2027-02-27 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-02-27 | 2027-03-06 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-03-06 | 2027-03-13 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-03-13 | 2027-03-20 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-03-20 | 2027-03-27 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-11-27 | 2027-12-04 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-12-04 | 2027-12-11 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-12-16 | 2027-12-23 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-12-23 | 2027-12-30 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-12-30 | 2028-01-06 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2028-01-06 | 2028-01-13 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2028-01-18 | 2028-01-25 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2028-02-05 | 2028-02-12 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2028-02-12 | 2028-02-19 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2028-02-19 | 2028-02-26 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2028-03-02 | 2028-03-09 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2028-03-23 | 2028-03-30 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
Current offers
- 50% Reduced Deposit — Valid for Travel 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2027
- 5% Savings on Groups of 8 or more — Valid for Travel Now Through 24 Aug 2029
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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