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Day by Day Summary and Map
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Saturday - Nov 7, 2026
Day 1
Balboa, Panama
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.
Sunday - Nov 8, 2026
Day 2
Barro Colorado Island, Panama
Cruising the Panama Canal, Panama
Special permission allows the ship to anchor overnight in the Panama Canal's vast Gatun 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 Geographic studies. Alternatively, engage in the wildness of the region by taking a hike into the jungle, a Zodiac across the vast lake, or a boat ride to the mouth of the Chagres to explore the Panama Rainforest Discovery Center. The luminosity of the evening heightens the drama of your transit through the complex lock system of the legendary Panama Canal, 50 miles long and passage for some 14,000 ships yearly. ... Read More
Monday - Nov 9, 2026
Day 3
Portobelo, Panama
In the morning, arrive at the historic town of Portobelo, or "beautiful port", so named in 1502 by Christopher Columbus and a critical Spanish trading center in the New World. Explore 17th- and 18th-century Spanish fortifications, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, hike the surrounding jungle in search of native parrots and unruly howler monkeys. ... Read More
Tuesday - Nov 10, 2026
Day 4
San Blas Islands, Panama
Wake up and find yourself amidst the Guna Yala archipelago (known also as the San Blas Islands), a scattering of 368 tiny, white-sand isles off the northeast coast of Panama. Spend the day exploring paradise where the Guna people still live as their ancestors did-in thatched huts making ancient handicrafts such as molas, colorful panels, of stitched fabric. Deeply committed to their culture, the Guna are admired as a politically autonomous community where women make the rules and gender fluidity is celebrated. In the afternoon, go offshore and explore the vibrant marine world of this breathtaking utopia by snorkel, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard. ... Read More
Wednesday - Nov 11, 2026
Day 5
Capurgana, Colombia
Sapzurro, Colombia
National Geographic Quest calls at the wonderfully isolated villages of Sapzurro and Capurgana positioned only 3 miles apart on the stunning coast of Caribbean Colombia. Set out on a nature walk on the Capurgana-Sapzurro trail. In this area, the ranges of two species of howler monkeys overlap as both the mantled and the Colombian red howler monkeys are here. Watch for toucans, parrots, trogons, occasionally scarlet macaws and possibly three-toed sloths as you traverse the tropical forest trails between the villages. Or choose a shorter hike which takes you across an international, transcontinental frontier to Panama. Walk through the border crossing, perched high on a bluff, before descending to the beach at the Panamanian village of La Miel. The sheltered waters of the bay at Sapzurro back in Colombia beckon for a pleasant kayak or paddleboard around this tropical inlet. Finish the day at sunset in the village of Capurgana. ... Read More
Thursday - Nov 12, 2026
Day 6
San Antero, Colombia, Colombia
Bus Travel
Santa Cruz de Lorica, Colombia, Colombia
Bus Travel
Tuchin, Colombia
Bus Travel
San Antero, Colombia, Colombia
Visit Santa Cruz de Lorica on the banks of the Sinu River, a melting pot of cultures from throughout Europe and the Middle East. Stroll the central square and notice how the city's distinct influences live harmoniously, spotlighted in the architecture of the stunning Spanish-colonial cathedral and historic buildings in colorful Arabic styles. A folkloric show will be performed on the riverfront malecon during your walking tour. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before traveling to the nearby indigenous village of Tuchin. Watch craftsmen as they make hats that are considered Colombia's national symbol, the sombrero vueltiao, and meet the local Zenu, celebrated for their ingenious irrigation systems. National Geographic Quest will remain anchored in San Antero overnight. Pending conditions, guests may visit Tuchin in the morning, and Santa Cruz de Lorica in the afternoon. ... Read More
Friday - Nov 13, 2026
Day 7
Cispata Bay, Colombia
Sanguare Natural Reserve, Colombia
The day begins by exploring Cispata Bay, where you'll spend the morning among the most extensive area of mangroves on Colombia's Caribbean coast. Local community guides accompany you to share their insight and knowledge of the prolific wildlife. Join naturalists from local conservation group Asocaiman as they release rehabilitated young caimans back into the wild. After lunch onboard, venture over to the Sanguare Natural Reserve. This former cattle ranch, now part of the national system of protected areas, offers great opportunities to explore on foot or by water. Learn of the conservation work being done and explore the tropical dry forests, coastal lagoons, and sea grass beds. Enjoy kayaking or paddleboarding, or dig your toes in the sand and sip a chilled refreshment. ... Read More
Saturday - Nov 14, 2026
Day 8
Cartagena, Colombia
Disembark in Cartagena and transfer to the airport for flights home.
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