The ship National Geographic Quest at dusk Capurgana, Colombia
The ship National Geographic Quest at dusk Capurgana, Colombia
ExpeditionsPanama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast 

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Explore the vibrant Caribbean coast of Panama and Colombia aboard the aptly designed National Geographic Quest, where every day offers a new natural or cultural encounter. Hike through lush rainforests alive with wildlife, kayak and Zodiac into hidden inlets, and engage with Indigenous communities from the island-dwelling Guna Yala to the famed artisans of Tuchín. In Fall 2025-Spring 2027 only, enjoy a special opportunity to transit the legendary Panama Canal—an iconic passage linking two great oceans. 

Highlights

Two Guna women, one of the very first indigenous groups to achieve autonomy in Latin America, sell their textiles at a local market in Guna Yala, Panama
  • Visit the palm-shaded Panamanian archipelago of Guna Yala (formerly San Blas Islands), an autonomous province that is home to the Guna people, and get immersed in local culture

  • Discover the coastal treasures and remote wilderness of Colombia, exploring vibrant villages, pristine beaches, and wildlife-rich jungles

  • Explore Colombia's rainforests, brimming with roughly 1,900 bird species, like the Emerald Toucanet and Passerines, and more than 450 fascinating mammals, like the Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth and Northern Tamandua

  • Search for vibrant reef fish, rays, and sea turtles while snorkeling the clear waters surrounding the coral-rich islands of Guna Yala

  • In Fall 2025-Spring 2027 only, transit the Panama Canal over two days to see it by day and in the coolness of night

From

$6,450

/ per person

Does not include any flights

duration
8 Days

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Central America 2025-28

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From

$6,450

/ per person

duration
8 Days

View our brochure for more details

Central America 2025-28

From

$6,450

/ per person

duration
8 Days

View our brochure for more details

Central America 2025-28

Video

Explore with NG Experts: Jennifer Davidson

  • Aug 2023

Explore with National Geographic Expert Jennifer Davidson as she creates connections in Colombia and Panama.

Ships

Ship National Geographic Quest

National Geographic Quest

GUESTS 100

CABINS 50

DECKS 4

National Geographic Quest was purpose-built to explore the Americas, her design and engineering informed by nearly 40 years of experience in these regions.

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Expedition Extensions

View of the skyline of Panama City framed by tropical rainforest, Panama
Extension
Post-Voyage

Panama City & San Lorenzo Post-Extension

Duration3 Days

Starting from

$1,620

/ per person

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View of the skyline of Panama City framed by tropical rainforest, Panama
Extension
Pre-Voyage

Panama City & San Lorenzo Pre-Extension

Duration3 Days

Starting from

$1,620

/ per person

Explore

Expedition Team

Our captains, crew, staff and guides make up the most experienced team in the industry—committed to making every voyage unforgettable. Veteran captains, with decades at sea, are experts at navigating in all conditions, while seasoned naturalists bring advanced knowledge in fields such as geology, wildlife biology and climate science. Many of these professionals have been with us for decades, and their insights bring each destination to life in ways that profoundly enrich your journey. Their expertise is the foundation for the meaningful and transformative experiences we offer in the world’s most extraordinary places.

Captain Andrew Cook with guests and Staff on the Bridge of National Geographic Venture, Baja California, Mexico

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Central America 2025-28

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