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National Geographic Quest
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  • Lindblad Expeditions: National Geographic Quest
  • |
  • January 16, 2026

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Panama City
    | Fri Jan 16, 2026
  2. Day 2
    Balboa
    | Fri Jan 16, 2026
  3. Day 3
    Isla Iguana
    | Sat Jan 17, 2026
  4. Day 4
    Pedasi
    | Sat Jan 17, 2026
  5. Day 5
    Playa de Muertos
    | Sun Jan 18, 2026
  6. Day 6
    Pearl Island
    | Mon Jan 19, 2026
  7. Day 7
    Panama Canal
    | Tue Jan 20, 2026
  8. Day 8
    Gatun Lake (Panama)
    | Wed Jan 21, 2026
  9. Day 9
    Panama Canal
    | Wed Jan 21, 2026
  10. Day 10
    Portobelo
    | Thu Jan 22, 2026
  11. Day 11
    Colon (Panama)
    | Fri Jan 23, 2026
  12. Day 12
    Panama City
    | Sat Jan 24, 2026
Sailing Features
  • 7 Nights
  • Jan 16, 2026 / Jan 23, 2026
  • Panama City
  • Panama City
  • National Geographic Quest
Bonus Offers
Exclusive Amenities Available:
  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit

Suites

Choose the perfect room for you
Oceanview
Suite
Oceanview
Outside Cabin

Cabin#301-306. These Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk and two portholes. Each cabin has individual climate controls, allowing you to adjust the temperature to your liking. Botanically-inspired shampoo, shower gel, and lotion are all available in cabin bathrooms, as well as an Expedition Essential Kit. Hairdryers are also available in each cabin.

Oceanview
Outside Cabin

Cabin #307-315. These cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk and two portholes. Each cabin has individual climate controls, allowing you to adjust the temperature to your liking. Botanically-inspired shampoo, shower gel, and lotion are all available in cabin bathrooms, as well as an Expedition Essential Kit. Hairdryers are also available in each cabin.

Oceanview
Outside Cabin

Cabin #201-206. These cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk and a large view window. Each cabin has individual climate controls, allowing you to adjust the temperature to your liking. Botanically-inspired shampoo, shower gel, and lotion are all available in cabin bathrooms, as well as an Expedition Essential Kit. Hairdryers are also available in each cabin.

Oceanview
Outside Cabin

Cabin#207-229. These cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk, sliding glass door and small, private balcony. Each cabin has individual climate controls, allowing you to adjust the temperature to your liking. Botanically-inspired shampoo, shower gel, and lotion are all available in cabin bathrooms, as well as an Expedition Essential Kit. Hair dryers are also available in each cabin.

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National Geographic Quest cruise ship

Lindblad Expeditions:   National Geographic Quest

Purpose-built to deliver the best possible expedition cruising experience, the National Geographic Quest recently wrapped up her inaugural voyages, spending the summer and early fall exploring the northern reaches of Alaska's Inside Passage and the remote islands and charming towns of the Pacific Northwest. With that noteworthy milestone under her belt, Quest will soon venture south to the tropical coasts of Costa Rica, Panama, and through the Canal to Belize. And as spring arrives she'll return north to make her maiden journey on the Columbia & Snake Rivers. To build her cruise turned to Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, the company that built the beloved National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion—vessels that, with regular maintenance schedule and recent refurbishment, have been operating successfully for decades. Proudly she was built entirely in the USA. Additionally, the Quest cruise ship achieves some other notable firsts. She is the first ship in the fleet voyaging in these geographies with step-out balconies (available in 22 of the 50 spacious cabins), plus 6 sets of connecting cabins perfect for families and groups; and a designated mudroom for expedition gear.
  • Maiden Voyage:
    2017
  • Registry:
    Alaska
  • Passenger Capacity:
    100
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