Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic
The Panama Canal, Pearl Islands and Darién Jungle (Southbound)
South America
Sailing Itinerary
Trip Details
Departs: December 6, 2026
Returns: December 13, 2026
Departure Port: Colón
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Your Ship
National Geographic Quest
The first ship Lindblad ever ordered new, built in Washington State and flagged American
Aboard
- The first purpose-built newbuild Lindblad ever ordered, delivered in 2017
- Built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders at Freeland, Washington, and U.S.-flagged
- Twin boarding platforms that load two Zodiacs at once
- Draft of about twelve feet, for the inner reaches of the Inside Passage
- 52 staff and crew for 100 guests, in 50 cabins on four decks
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