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National Geographic Quest March 9-16 2028 Cruise & Offers

The Panama Canal, Pearl Islands and Darién Jungle

VoyageQTPANA-280309 DatesMarch 9-16 2028 Duration7 nights ShipNational Geographic Quest

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National Geographic Quest at sea
National Geographic Quest · QTPANA-280309

Itinerary at a Glance

March 9-16 2028
9 March 2028 Panama City, Panama / Colón / Embark Ship Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
10 March 2028 Portobelo / Panama Canal Transit Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
11 March 2028 Gatún Lake / Panama Canal Transit Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
12 March 2028 Pearl Islands (day 1 of 2) Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
13 March 2028 Pearl Islands (day 2 of 2) Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
14 March 2028 Playa Muerto, Darién National Park Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
15 March 2028 Punta Patiño Nature Reserve Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
16 March 2028 Balboa / Disembark Ship / Panama City, Panama Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner

Schedule source status: Official National Geographic-Lindblad dates and day-by-day route. Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner and are intentionally left blank.

A closer look at this sailing

The Panama Canal, Pearl Islands and Darién Jungle aboard National Geographic Quest

On March 9-16 2028, National Geographic Quest sails 7 nights from Colón, Panama to Balboa, Panama. The published route brings together Portobelo / Panama Canal Transit, Gatún Lake / Panama Canal Transit, Pearl Islands (day 1 of 2), Pearl Islands (day 2 of 2), creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.

The official planner publishes the complete ordered route and overall departure dates but does not publish port times. Exact route-entry dates are shown only when the official entry count aligns with the date span; all uncertain fields remain unpublished instead of being estimated. The source lists 8 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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