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14 Night Caribbean Sea Chronicles Panama Canal to Antigua

From Balboa to St John's

National Geographic Orion

Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13988276
  • Departs: Fri, Mar 28, 2025
  • Returns: Fri, Apr 11, 2025
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    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Mar 28, 2025
    Day
    1
    Balboa, Panama
    • Balboa, Panama
    Arrive in Panama City, the capital of Panama, this afternoon and transfer to the Port of Balboa to embark the National Geographic Orion this evening. You may opt for a culturally-immersive pre-voyage extension in Panama City and San Lorenzo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later on, you'll begin the transit of the Panama Canal to the Caribbean Sea. ...
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    Saturday - Mar 29, 2025
    Day
    2
    • Barro Colorado Island, Panama
    • Cruising the Panama Canal, Panama
    After anchoring overnight in Panama Canal's vast Gatun Lake, disembark at Barro Colorado in the morning (if permitting allows). This island was formed by the damming of the Chagres River to build the legendary canal. A visit to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute unveils initiatives to protect and study the extraordinary biodiversity of one of the planet's most studied tropical forests and site of National Geographic studies. Later, choose between a hike into the jungle, a Zodiac cruise across the lake, or a boat ride to the mouth of the Chagres to explore the Panama Rainforest Discovery Center. In the evening, begin your transit through the dramatically lit lock system of the legendary Panama Canal, 50 miles long and passage for some 14,000 ships annually. ...
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    Sunday - Mar 30, 2025
    Day
    3
    San Blas Islands, Panama
    • San Blas Islands, Panama
    Wake up amidst the Guna Yala archipelago-known also as the San Blas Islands-a scattering of 368 white-sand isles off the northeast coast of Panama. Spend the day exploring this paradise where the Guna people still live as their ancestors did: in thatched huts making ancient handicrafts such as molas, colorful panels of stitched fabric. Deeply committed to their culture, the Guna are admired as a politically autonomous community, where women make the rules and gender fluidity is celebrated. In the afternoon, head offshore to explore the vibrant marine world of this breathtaking utopia by snorkel, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard. ...
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    Monday - Mar 31, 2025
    Day
    4
    Cispata Bay, Colombia
    • Cispata Bay, Colombia
    • Sanguare Natural Reserve, Colombia
    Venture to Cispata Bay, where you'll spend the morning among the most extensive area of mangroves on Colombia's Caribbean coast learning from local community guides who'll share their knowledge of the prolific wildlife. Participate in the release of rehabilitated, young caimans with Asocaiman, a local conservation group. After lunch onboard, you'll voyage to the Sanguare Natural Reserve. This former cattle ranch, now part of the national system of protected areas, offers great opportunities to explore on foot or by water. Learn about the conservation work being done as you explore the tropical dry forests, coastal lagoons, and sea grass beds. Set out on kayaks or paddleboards, or relax on the sand and sip a chilled refreshment. ...
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    Tuesday - Apr 1, 2025
    Day
    5
    Santa Marta, Colombia
    • Santa Marta, Colombia
    • Bus Travel
    • Tayrona National Natural Park, Colombia
    • Bus Travel
    • Santa Marta, Colombia
    Wednesday - Apr 2, 2025
    Day
    6
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    The oldest city in Colombia, Santa Marta is a historical gem. Considerably more laid back and intimate than Cartagena, the city's heritage is a blend of indigenous ethnic groups, Spanish colonial architecture, and modern history. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site since 1979, it is also the gateway to Tayrona National Park, which spans from the secluded beaches to one of the highest coastal mountain ranges in the world: the Sierra Nevada Santa Marta. Spend the day exploring the many options this magical region has to offer. ...
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    Thursday - Apr 3, 2025
    Day
    7
    Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
    • Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
    Friday - Apr 4, 2025
    Day
    8
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Visit Slagbaai National Park, the first nature reserve established in the Dutch Caribbean in 1969. Encompassing the northern part of the island, this desert oasis is a sanctuary for many endemic species, including parrots, flamingos, and iguanas. The beaches within the park are important nesting grounds for all four species of sea turtles. You will also explore the National Marine Park surrounding the island, which was created to protect the narrow fringing reef and mangroves that are teeming with life. ...
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    Saturday - Apr 5, 2025
    Day
    9
    Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
    • Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
    Drive through the lush Arima Valley to the Asa Wright Nature Centre, a mecca for nature lovers. You'll have a choice of trails to walk as you look for toucans, hummingbirds, tanagers, motmots, and butterflies. Or stay on the "birding veranda" and let the avifauna come to you. Later on, drive to the Caroni Swamp, where scarlet ibis return by the hundreds at dusk to roost-one of the world's great wildlife spectacles. ...
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    Sunday - Apr 6, 2025
    Day
    10
    Captain's Choice, United States
    • Captain's Choice, United States
    Monday - Apr 7, 2025
    Day
    11
    Bequia, St. Vincent & The Grenadines
    • Bequia, St. Vincent & The Grenadines
    Anchor at tiny Bequia and explore the charming waterfront. Go snorkeling at a nearby reef, swim along palm-backed beaches, or visit a traditional model boat museum. In Port Elizabeth, browse the local market or find a cafe along the Belmont Walkway. This evening, set sail across St. Vincent Channel toward St. Lucia. ...
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    Tuesday - Apr 8, 2025
    Day
    12
    Soufriere , Saint Lucia
    • Soufriere , Saint Lucia
    Arrive at St. Lucia and anchor under the island's iconic twin peaks, the Pitons, which rise dramatically above the sea. After exploring the fishing port of Soufriere, drive into St. Lucia's active volcanic crater and discover the otherworldly landscape of mud pools and sulfur springs. Located on the grounds of a former plantation, the Mamiku botanical gardens are alive with the sounds of birds and rush of Diamond Falls. Delve into the history of the grounds which spans the reign of Louis XIV, the War of the Brigands, and the slaves fighting for the freedom from the British. Spend the afternoon at sea on the lookout for marine life. ...
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    Wednesday - Apr 9, 2025
    Day
    13
    Dominica, Dominica
    • Dominica, Dominica
    Spend the day exploring Dominica, known as "the nature island" for its spectacular beauty and many protected reserves. Hike through an enchanting rainforest with a panoply of wildlife. Join your historian in exploring the ruins of Fort Shirley, an 18th-century British garrison, and learn about Dominica's turbulent colonial history. Swim and snorkel in the clear warm waters or hop on a paddleboard to explore the island's volcanic reefs and nutrient-rich waters. ...
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    Thursday - Apr 10, 2025
    Day
    14
    • Montserrat, French West Indies
    • St John's, Antigua and Barbuda
    Nicknamed the "emerald isle", this tiny volcanic island has lush green forests, high peaks, and black-sand beaches. Montserrat is also known for the 1995 eruption of the Soufriere Hills volcano that destroyed much of the island's southern portion and buried Plymouth, the capital. Visit the Volcano Observatory to learn what scientists continue to discover about the island. Then, hike the spectacular trails of the northern region, keeping an eye out for the beautiful Montserrat oriole. This evening, be on deck to enjoy the kaleidoscopic sunset and mountainous backdrop of Montserrat as we set sail for Antigua, your final stop. ...
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    Friday - Apr 11, 2025
    Day
    15
    St John's, Antigua and Barbuda
    • St John's, Antigua and Barbuda
    Disembark in Antigua and transfer to the airport for flights home.


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