--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 1b7b26eb-cdf1-4591-81e1-1ba3f5cf5472 slug: 2193678 voyage_code: QT102705 cruise_line: Lindblad Expeditions ship: National Geographic Quest departure_date: return_date: nights: 8 embarkation_port: San Jose disembarkation_port: Panama City starting_price_usd: 7177.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T00:46:06Z --- # Exploring Arenal Volcano - Southbound > Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Quest · Jan 21 – 29, 2027   (8 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Lindblad Expeditions | | **Ship** | National Geographic Quest | | **Duration** | 8 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | San Jose | | **Disembarkation Port** | Panama City | | **Starting Price** | 7,177 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | QT102705 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: San Jose **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM San Jose is a large city surrounded by rolling hills in Silicon Valley, a major technology hub in California's Bay Area. Architectural landmarks, from the 1883 Italianate-style Oddfellows building to Spanish Colonial Revival structures, make up the downtown historic district. The downtown area is also home to the Tech Museum of Innovation, devoted to the exploration of science and technology. ### Day 2: Arenal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 3: Arenal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Arenal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: San Jose **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM San Jose is a large city surrounded by rolling hills in Silicon Valley, a major technology hub in California's Bay Area. Architectural landmarks, from the 1883 Italianate-style Oddfellows building to Spanish Colonial Revival structures, make up the downtown historic district. The downtown area is also home to the Tech Museum of Innovation, devoted to the exploration of science and technology. ### Day 5: Colon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Colón is the capital of Colón Province, in Panama. It sits on the Caribbean coast, at the entrance to the Panama Canal. The Canal Expansion Observation Center is a park with viewing platforms over the canal’s Atlantic locks and Gatún Lake. The vast Colón Free Trade Zone offers tax-free shopping. Just west of the city, at the mouth of the Chagres River, Fort San Lorenzo is a well-preserved colonial military structure. ### Day 6: Portobelo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Gatun Lake **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Gatun Lake is a large freshwater artificial lake to the south of Colón, Panama. It forms a major part of the Panama Canal, carrying ships for 33 km of their transit across the Isthmus of Panama. The lake was created between 1907 and 1913 by the building of the Gatun Dam across the Chagres River ### Day 8: Pearl Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 9: Balboa **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 9: 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. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $7,177 | ## 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 ### San Jose *Coordinates: 37.3201, -121.878* San Jose is a large city surrounded by rolling hills in Silicon Valley, a major technology hub in California's Bay Area. Architectural landmarks, from the 1883 Italianate-style Oddfellows building to Spanish Colonial Revival structures, make up the downtown historic district. The downtown area is also home to the Tech Museum of Innovation, devoted to the exploration of science and technology. ### Arenal ### Colon *Coordinates: 9.35858, -79.9* Colón is the capital of Colón Province, in Panama. It sits on the Caribbean coast, at the entrance to the Panama Canal. The Canal Expansion Observation Center is a park with viewing platforms over the canal’s Atlantic locks and Gatún Lake. The vast Colón Free Trade Zone offers tax-free shopping. Just west of the city, at the mouth of the Chagres River, Fort San Lorenzo is a well-preserved co... ### Portobelo *Coordinates: 9.54889, -79.653* ### Gatun Lake *Coordinates: 9.23519, -79.8857* Gatun Lake is a large freshwater artificial lake to the south of Colón, Panama. It forms a major part of the Panama Canal, carrying ships for 33 km of their transit across the Isthmus of Panama. The lake was created between 1907 and 1913 by the building of the Gatun Dam across the Chagres River ### Pearl Islands ### Balboa *Coordinates: 8.95425, -79.5605* ### 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. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2193678 - **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/2193678 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2193678.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2193678/ - **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 00:46:06 UTC