--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: f491d909-b519-4686-bc57-99bf87c5311d slug: 2193656 voyage_code: QT102701 cruise_line: Lindblad Expeditions ship: National Geographic Quest departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Panama City disembarkation_port: Puerto Caldera starting_price_usd: 8148.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T01:47:19Z --- # Costa Rica and the Panama Canal - Westbound > Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Quest · Jan 3 – 10, 2027   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Lindblad Expeditions | | **Ship** | National Geographic Quest | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Panama City | | **Disembarkation Port** | Puerto Caldera | | **Starting Price** | 8,148 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | QT102701 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Panama City **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Panama City is a city in and the county seat of Bay County, Florida, United States. Located along U.S. Route 98, it is the largest city between Tallahassee and Pensacola. It is the more populated of two principal cities of the Panama City-Lynn Haven, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. ### Day 2: Gatun Lake **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 3: Gulf of Panama Islets **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Coiba National Park, Panama **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Golfo Dulce is a gulf in Costa Rica, located at the South of the Province of Puntarenas. The inlet starts on the Pacific Ocean side of Costa Rica and extends slightly northward before turning west. The most westward part is at the city of Rincon. The bay separates the Osa Peninsula from the mainland Costa Rica. ### Day 6: Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Golfo Dulce is a gulf in Costa Rica, located at the South of the Province of Puntarenas. The inlet starts on the Pacific Ocean side of Costa Rica and extends slightly northward before turning west. The most westward part is at the city of Rincon. The bay separates the Osa Peninsula from the mainland Costa Rica. ### Day 7: Corcovado National Park **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Corcovado National Park is a reserve on southwest Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula that protects varied tropical ecosystems. Considered one of the world's most biodiverse regions, its wildlife includes scarlet macaws, tapirs, jaguars and squirrel monkeys. Hiking trails follow coastal and inland routes through habitats ranging from Pacific beaches and mangrove swamps to lowland and montane rainforests. ### Day 8: Puerto Caldera **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Caldera Port, in Spanish Puerto Caldera, is the main freight port in the Pacific side of Costa Rica, located in the Esparza canton of the Puntarenas province. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $8,148 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Outside Cabin** (Code: 05) Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, large view windows, an expanded bathroom, writing desk, ample storage space, and a convertible sofa bed to accommodate a third person. Each cabin has individual climate controls, allowing you to adjust the temperature to your liking. ... **Outside Cabin** (Code: 01) 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... **Outside Cabin** (Code: 02) 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... **Outside Cabin** (Code: 03) 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 w... ### Balcony Cabins **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 04) 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 i... ## Ship Information ### National Geographic Quest National Geographic Quest is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built expedition vessel made for exploring coastal waters, shallow coves, and fast-moving channels where wildlife congregate while sailing with the luxury of supreme comfort. Spacious cabins, open decks for wildlife viewing, and specialty tools for exploration make it the ideal platform for sailing in the remote areas of Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, Costa Rica, Panama, and Belize. Designed with decades of expedition experience in the region, National Geographic Quest more than comfortably accommodates 100 guests in 50 cabins. Her twin expedition craft landing platform allow us to rapidly get on and off the ship to take advantage of wildlife sightings and to ensure we maximize our time off the ship exploring. Created with a shallow draft, Quest draws only nine feet of water allowing her to sail into places where much larger ships cannot go. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 100 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Panama City *Coordinates: 8.99427, -79.5188* Panama City is a city in and the county seat of Bay County, Florida, United States. Located along U.S. Route 98, it is the largest city between Tallahassee and Pensacola. It is the more populated of two principal cities of the Panama City-Lynn Haven, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. ### Gatun Lake ### Gulf of Panama Islets ### Coiba National Park, Panama ### Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica *Coordinates: 8.46918, -83.2078* Golfo Dulce is a gulf in Costa Rica, located at the South of the Province of Puntarenas. The inlet starts on the Pacific Ocean side of Costa Rica and extends slightly northward before turning west. The most westward part is at the city of Rincon. The bay separates the Osa Peninsula from the mainland Costa Rica. ### Corcovado National Park *Coordinates: 8.54084, -83.571* Corcovado National Park is a reserve on southwest Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula that protects varied tropical ecosystems. Considered one of the world's most biodiverse regions, its wildlife includes scarlet macaws, tapirs, jaguars and squirrel monkeys. Hiking trails follow coastal and inland routes through habitats ranging from Pacific beaches and mangrove swamps to lowland and montane rainforests. ### Puerto Caldera *Coordinates: 9.91879, -84.7001* Caldera Port, in Spanish Puerto Caldera, is the main freight port in the Pacific side of Costa Rica, located in the Esparza canton of the Puntarenas province. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2193656 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2193656 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2193656.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2193656/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/lindblad-expeditions/national-geographic-quest/other/147126.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 01:47:19 UTC