Panama and Colombia – Exploring The Caribbean Coast
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Quest · 7 days
Day 1: Arrive in Panama City, the capital of Panama, this afternoon. Transfer to Port Balboa to embark the National Geographic Quest this evening. You may opt for a culturally immersive pre-voyage extension in Panama City and San Lorenzo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day 2: Special permission allows the ship to anchor overnight in the Panama Canal's vast Gatún Lake. Disembark in the morning at Barro Colorado, an island formed by the damming of the Chagres River to build the Panama Canal. A visit to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute unveils initiatives to protect and study the extraordinary biodiversity of one of the planet's most studied tropical forests and site of National…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Quest |
| Length | 7 days |
| Region | Caribbean & Bermuda |
| Departures | 2 listed · 2026-10-31 to 2026-11-07 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Panama City, Panama |
| Day 1 | Balboa, Panama |
| Day 2 | Barro Colorado Island, Panama |
| Day 2 | Panama Canal, Panama |
| Day 3 | Portobelo, Panama |
| Day 4 | San Blas Islands, Panama |
| Day 5 | Capurganá, Colombia, Colombia |
| Day 5 | Sapzurro, Colombia, Panama |
| Day 6 | San Antero, Colombia |
| Day 6 | Santa Cruz de Lorica, Colombia, Colombia |
| Day 6 | Tuchín, Colombia |
| Day 6 | San Antero, Colombia |
| Day 7 | Cispatá Bay, Colombia, Colombia |
| Day 7 | Sanguaré Natural Reserve, Colombia, Colombia |
| Day 8 | Cartagena, Colombia |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | 2026-11-07 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2026-11-07 | 2026-11-14 | 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
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