Panama Canal, Pearl Islands, and Darién Jungle
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Quest · 7 days
Day 1: Arrive in Panama City, the capital of Panama this afternoon and 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-designated site. Later on, you'll enter the Panama Canal at the Gatun Locks. Day 2: This morning, arrive along the coast of the Darién Province. Punta Patiño Nature Reserve is Panama's largest private nature reserve and boasts a rich tapestry of habitats that foster biodiversity. Today you will reach the local beaches by Zodiac. Overhead, search for a variety of birds including mangrove hawks, laughing falcons, and roseate…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Quest |
| Length | 7 days |
| Region | Central America & Panama |
| Departures | 7 listed · 2026-12-06 to 2028-03-16 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Panama City, Panama |
| Day 1 | Balboa, Panama |
| Day 1 | Panama Canal, Panama |
| Day 2 | Punta Patiño, Panama |
| Day 3 | Playa de Muertos, Panama |
| Day 4 | Pearl Islands, Panama |
| Days 5–6 | Panama Canal, Panama |
| Day 7 | Portobelo, Panama |
| Day 8 | Colón, Panama |
| Day 8 | Panama City, Panama |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-06 | 2026-12-13 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2026-12-13 | 2026-12-20 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-01-29 | 2027-02-05 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-11-05 | 2027-11-12 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2028-01-29 | 2028-02-05 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2028-03-09 | 2028-03-16 | 7 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2028-03-16 | 2028-03-23 | 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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