National Geographic Quest
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Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Quest current position
National Geographic Quest current location is at North America West Coast (coordinates 9.91360 N / -84.72003 W) cruising en route to DRAKES BAY. The AIS position was reported 1 minute ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of National Geographic Quest
National Geographic Quest current cruise is 13 days, one-way from Panama City to Puntarenas. Prices start from USD 11620 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 22 Jan, 2023 and ends on 04 Feb, 2023.
Date / Time | Port |
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22 Jan | Departing from Panama City, Fuerte Amador, Balboa hotels |
22 Jan | Colon, Panama |
23 Jan | Gatun Lake Panama Canal |
23 Jan | Panama Canal |
24 Jan | Pearl Islands Panama |
25 Jan | Coiba Island Panama |
26 Jan | Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica |
27 Jan | Herradura, Los Suenos, Costa Rica |
29 Jan | Puntarenas, Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica |
01 Feb | flight |
01 Feb - 03 Feb | Tortuga Island Costa Rica |
03 Feb - 05 Feb | Puntarenas, Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica |
04 Feb | Arriving in Puntarenas, Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica hotels |
Specifications of National Geographic Quest
Year built | 2017 / Age: 6 |
Flag state | USA |
Builder | Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (Freeland, Whidbey Island WA) |
Class | ice-strengthened expedition ship |
Building cost | USD 55 million |
Engines (power) | MTU (2.5 MW / 3353 hp) |
Speed | 12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph |
Length (LOA) | 73 m / 240 ft |
Beam (width) | 14 m / 46 ft |
Gross Tonnage | 2920 gt |
Passengers | 50 - 100 |
Crew | 35 |
Decks | 4 |
Cabins | 50 |
Decks with cabins | 3 |
Sister-ships | Nat Geo Venture |
Christened by | tba |
Owner | Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc (via Lindblad Expeditions Holdings LLC) |
Operator | Lindblad National Geographic Cruises (via LEX Quest Ltd) |
National Geographic Quest Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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2022 Dec 20 | 13 days, one-way from Panama City to Puntarenas | Panama City | $12130 |
2022 Dec 25 | 9 days, one-way from Puntarenas to Panama City | Puntarenas | $9380 |
2022 Dec 27 | 7 days, one-way from Puntarenas to Panama City | Puntarenas | $7330 |
2023 Jan 03 | 13 days, one-way from Panama City to Puntarenas | Panama City | $11620 |
2023 Jan 03 | 7 days, one-way from Panama City to Puntarenas | Panama City | $6820 |
2023 Jan 08 | 7 days, round-trip 8 Night Wild Guanacaste and Monteverde Costa Ricas Mangroves Mists and Mountains Cruise and Land Tour | Puntarenas | $6320 |
2023 Jan 10 | 11 days, round-trip 12 Night Costa Rica by Land and Sea Guanacaste to Tortuguero Cruise and Land Tour | Puntarenas | $9070 |
2023 Jan 10 | 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Costa Rica Escape Exploring Guanacastes Natural Wonders Cruise | Puntarenas | $4270 |
2023 Jan 13 | 9 days, one-way from Puntarenas to Panama City | Puntarenas | $9000 |
2023 Jan 15 | 7 days, one-way from Puntarenas to Colon | Puntarenas | $9000 |
2023 Jan 22 | 13 days, one-way from Panama City to Puntarenas | Panama City | $11620 |
2023 Jan 22 | 7 days, one-way from Colon to Puntarenas | Colon | $11620 |
2023 Jan 27 | 9 days, one-way from Puntarenas to Panama City | Puntarenas | $8870 |
2023 Jan 29 | 7 days, one-way from Puntarenas to Colon | Puntarenas | $8870 |
2023 Feb 05 | 7 days, one-way from Panama City to Puntarenas | Panama City | $6950 |
2023 Feb 05 | 13 days, one-way from Panama City to Puntarenas | Panama City | $11750 |
2023 Feb 10 | 9 days, one-way from Puntarenas to Panama City | Puntarenas | $8870 |
2023 Feb 12 | 7 days, one-way from Puntarenas to Panama City | Puntarenas | $6820 |
2023 Feb 19 | 13 days, one-way from Panama City to Puntarenas | Panama City | $11620 |
2023 Feb 24 | 9 days, one-way from Puntarenas to Panama City | Puntarenas | $8870 |
2023 Feb 26 | 7 days, one-way from Puntarenas to Colon | Puntarenas | $8870 |
2023 Mar 05 | 13 days, one-way from Panama City to Puntarenas | Panama City | $11620 |
2023 Mar 05 | 7 days, one-way from Colon to Puntarenas | Colon | $11620 |
2023 Mar 10 | 7 days, round-trip 8 Night Wild Guanacaste and Monteverde Costa Ricas Mangroves Mists and Mountains Cruise and Land Tour | Puntarenas | $6240 |
2023 Mar 12 | 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Costa Rica by Land and Sea Guanacaste to Tortuguero Cruise | Puntarenas | $8990 |
2023 Mar 12 | 11 days, round-trip 12 Night Costa Rica by Land and Sea Guanacaste to Tortuguero Cruise and Land Tour | Puntarenas | $8990 |
2023 Apr 24 | 4 days, round-trip 4 Night Wild California Escape Channel Islands National Park Cruise | Los Angeles | $3360 |
2023 Apr 28 | 4 days, round-trip 4 Night Wild California Escape Channel Islands National Park Cruise | Los Angeles | $3360 |
2023 May 08 | 13 days, one-way from Seattle to Sitka | Seattle | $10960 |
2023 May 21 | 7 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau | Sitka | $7560 |
2023 May 28 | 7 days, one-way from Juneau to Sitka | Juneau | $7560 |
2023 Jun 04 | 7 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau | Sitka | $7560 |
2023 Jun 11 | 7 days, one-way from Juneau to Sitka | Juneau | $7560 |
2023 Jun 18 | 7 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau | Sitka | $7560 |
2023 Jun 25 | 7 days, one-way from Juneau to Sitka | Juneau | $7560 |
2023 Jul 02 | 7 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau | Sitka | $7560 |
2023 Jul 09 | 7 days, one-way from Juneau to Sitka | Juneau | $7560 |
2023 Jul 16 | 7 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau | Sitka | |
2023 Jul 23 | 7 days, one-way from Juneau to Sitka | Juneau | $7560 |
2023 Jul 30 | 7 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau | Sitka | $7560 |
2023 Aug 06 | 7 days, one-way from Juneau to Sitka | Juneau | $7560 |
2023 Aug 13 | 7 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau | Sitka | $7560 |
2023 Aug 20 | 7 days, one-way from Juneau to Sitka | Juneau | $7560 |
2023 Aug 27 | 7 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau | Sitka | $7560 |
2023 Sep 03 | 7 days, one-way from Juneau to Sitka | Juneau | $7560 |
2023 Sep 10 | 13 days, one-way from Sitka to Seattle | Sitka | $11180 |
2023 Sep 25 | 6 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $6430 |
2023 Oct 02 | 6 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $6430 |
2023 Oct 28 | 7 days, one-way from Panama City to Cartagena Colombia | Panama City | $6290 |
2023 Nov 04 | 7 days, one-way from Panama City to Cartagena Colombia | Panama City | $6290 |
2023 Nov 11 | 7 days, one-way from Panama City to Cartagena Colombia | Panama City | $6290 |
2023 Nov 18 | 7 days, one-way from Panama City to Cartagena Colombia | Panama City | $6290 |
2023 Nov 27 | 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Costa Rica Escape Exploring Guanacastes Natural Wonders Cruise | Puntarenas | $4190 |
2023 Dec 02 | 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Costa Rica Escape Exploring Guanacastes Natural Wonders Cruise | Puntarenas | $4190 |
2023 Dec 07 | 7 days, one-way from Puntarenas to Panama City | Puntarenas | $6820 |
2023 Dec 14 | 7 days, one-way from Panama City to Puntarenas | Panama City | $6820 |
2023 Dec 21 | 7 days, one-way from Puntarenas to Panama City | Puntarenas | $7550 |
2023 Dec 28 | 7 days, one-way from Panama City to Puntarenas | Panama City | $7550 |
2024 Jan 04 | 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Costa Rica Escape Exploring Guanacastes Natural Wonders Cruise | Puntarenas | $4190 |
2024 Jan 09 | 7 days, one-way from Puntarenas to Colon | Puntarenas | $6820 |
2024 Jan 21 | 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Belize Escape Wildlife Reefs and Rivers Cruise | Belize City | $4330 |
2024 Jan 26 | 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Belize Escape Wildlife Reefs and Rivers Cruise | Belize City | $4330 |
2024 Jan 31 | 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Belize Escape Wildlife Reefs and Rivers Cruise | Belize City | $4330 |
2024 Feb 10 | 7 days, one-way from Colon to Puntarenas | Colon | $6820 |
2024 Feb 17 | 7 days, one-way from Puntarenas to Colon | Puntarenas | $6820 |
2024 Feb 24 | 7 days, one-way from Colon to Puntarenas | Colon | $6820 |
2024 Mar 02 | 7 days, one-way from Puntarenas to Colon | Puntarenas | $6820 |
2024 Mar 09 | 7 days, one-way from Colon to Puntarenas | Colon | $6820 |
2024 Apr 23 | 4 days, round-trip 4 Night Wild California Escape Channel Islands National Park Cruise | Los Angeles | $3360 |
2024 Apr 27 | 4 days, round-trip 4 Night Wild California Escape Channel Islands National Park Cruise | Los Angeles | $3360 |
2024 May 06 | 13 days, one-way from Seattle to Sitka | Seattle | $10960 |
2024 May 19 | 7 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau | Sitka | $7560 |
2024 May 26 | 7 days, one-way from Juneau to Sitka | Juneau | $7560 |
2024 Jun 02 | 7 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau | Sitka | $7560 |
2024 Jun 09 | 7 days, one-way from Juneau to Sitka | Juneau | $7560 |
2024 Jun 16 | 7 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau | Sitka | $7560 |
2024 Jun 23 | 7 days, one-way from Juneau to Sitka | Juneau | $7560 |
2024 Jun 30 | 7 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau | Sitka | $7560 |
2024 Jul 07 | 7 days, one-way from Juneau to Sitka | Juneau | $7560 |
2024 Jul 14 | 7 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau | Sitka | $7560 |
2024 Jul 21 | 7 days, one-way from Juneau to Sitka | Juneau | $7560 |
2024 Jul 28 | 7 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau | Sitka | $7560 |
2024 Aug 04 | 7 days, one-way from Juneau to Sitka | Juneau | $7560 |
2024 Aug 11 | 7 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau | Sitka | $7560 |
2024 Aug 18 | 7 days, one-way from Juneau to Sitka | Juneau | $7560 |
2024 Aug 25 | 7 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau | Sitka | $7560 |
2024 Sep 01 | 7 days, one-way from Juneau to Sitka | Juneau | $7560 |
2024 Sep 08 | 13 days, one-way from Sitka to Seattle | Sitka | $11180 |
2024 Oct 13 | 7 days, one-way from Panama City to Cartagena Colombia | Panama City | $6290 |
2024 Oct 20 | 7 days, one-way from Panama City to Cartagena Colombia | Panama City | $6290 |
2024 Oct 27 | 7 days, one-way from Panama City to Cartagena Colombia | Panama City | $6290 |
2024 Nov 03 | 7 days, one-way from Panama City to Cartagena Colombia | Panama City | $6290 |
2024 Nov 13 | 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Costa Rica Escape Exploring Guanacastes Natural Wonders Cruise | Puntarenas | $4190 |
2024 Nov 18 | 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Costa Rica Escape Exploring Guanacastes Natural Wonders Cruise | Puntarenas | $4190 |
2024 Nov 23 | 7 days, one-way from Puntarenas to Colon | Puntarenas | $6820 |
2024 Dec 14 | 7 days, one-way from Colon to Puntarenas | Colon | $6820 |
2024 Dec 21 | 7 days, one-way from Puntarenas to Colon | Puntarenas | $7550 |
National Geographic Quest Review
Review of National Geographic Quest
The 2017-built National Geographic Quest cruise ship is one of the new Lindblad-National Geographic vessels, together with the sistership Nat Geo Venture (2018).
The vessel (IMO number 9798985) is currently USA-flagged (MMSI 366945000) and registered in Seattle.
History - construction and ownership
The 100-passenger ship National Geographic Quest is a polar expedition vessel with an ice-strengthened hull, fully-stabilized and with relatively shallow draft (9 ft / 2,7 m) that allows safe navigation regardless of the destination/ region. This is also the first expedition cruise ship built entirely in the USA.
Constructed at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, Lindblad Quest is the company's 3rd larger expedition ship. This new fleet of 3 same-design vessels is by the same shipbuilder as Lindblad's long-serving 62-passenger ships Sea Lion and Sea Bird. In comparison, the newbuilds have an extra deck, modern design, new stateroom categories, new facilities and expanded amenities (including mudroom with rows of lockers, snorkeling equipment, and other gear). The ship's ROV (remotely operated vehicle) can dive up to 1000 ft / 305 m depths.
The National Geographic Quest ship is owned and operated by Lindblad Expeditions in cooperation with the National Geographic Society (aka NatGeo - a US non-profit institution for science and education). The partnership that Nat Geo has with the Lindblad Expeditions line enables passengers to enjoy an expedition style small ship travel vacation as active explorers. Lindblad cruise ships sail unique destinations to explore out-of-the-way inlets, making Zodiac landings and looking for wildlife.
Decks and Cabins
National Geographic Quest has 4 decks (3 with cabins) and 50 staterooms. Of all cabins, 22 are with small private step-out balconies (with floor-ceiling sliding doors) and 12 (6 pairs) are connecting cabins (via internal doorway access) allowing families to combine 2 adjacent rooms. All category 5 suites accommodate a 3rd person on a convertible sofabed.
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
Nat Geo Quest has one Main Dining Room which offers single seating with unassigned tables. Food served aboard is local, fresh and sustainably sourced when possible. When weather conditions allow, light fare is served outside on ship's observation deck. The captain and officers welcome passengers to the bridge in accordance with line's “Open Bridge” policy.
Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport
Ideally suited for sea expeditions, the Lindblad Quest ship carries wet suits, snorkeling gear, underwater cameras, hydrophone, a glass-bottom boat, 24 sea kayaks, paddle boards, a fleet of Mark V Zodiacs and even a video microscope. The ship is also equipped with a bow-cam for bow deployment to listen and record marine animals, for example, humpback whale vocalizations and dolphins. Every voyage is accompanied by a full-time doctor, photo instructor, video chronicler, wellness and undersea specialists. Internet access is available shipwide.
Nat Geo Quest public areas include an intimate covered deck with chairs, tables, and hammocks; a fitness center; spa; global gallery; library; doctor’s office; lounge with bar and facilities for slide shows, presentations, and films.
Itineraries
MS Quest itinerary program is based on Alaskan cruises and coastal Pacific Northwest voyages to ports in USA and Canada (British Columbia) during summer. During winter, the ship operates on cruises to Baja California, Sea of Cortez, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala.
In Pacific North America, the ship cruises to Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia, also visiting San Juan Islands (USA) and Gulf Islands (Strait of Georgia, between Vancouver Island and mainland Canada). The Alaskan cruise program includes itineraries with departures from Seattle WA and Vancouver BC.
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Ship's Inaugural Alaskan season 2017 included several 7-day "Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness" themed cruises (departures on Saturdays) between July 8 and August 26. After Alaska, the ship operated in the Pacific Northwest on itineraries between Seattle WA and Vancouver BC.
In December 2017, Lindblad Quest ship was repositioned for cruises to Costa Rica and Panama. Since February 2018, the ship started a new set of itineraries visiting ports in Belize and Guatemala.
NAT GEO Quest has installed Fleet Xpress - fast Internet connectivity provided by Inmarsat (owner and operator of a global satellite network). Fleet Xpress is fully integrated with the boat's phone system (PABX) and comm platforms.
Nat Geo Quest has max draft 3,8 m (12 ft) and a powerplant based on MTU marine diesel engines (model 12V4000) with total output 2450 kW. The vessel (yard/hull number S188) was constructed by Nichols Bros Boat Builders in Freeland WA (USA).
Inaugural itineraries 2017
The ship's Inaugural Cruise (maiden voyage) was scheduled for June 26, 2017 - a 13-day Alaskan itinerary (themed "Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia"). The ship was supposed to spend a day in the San Juan Islands (located between mainland USA and Vancouver Island / BC Canada) and another day in the Gulf Islands (located in Strait of Georgia, between Vancouver Island and mainland Canada) before heading north to Alaska. Early booking cruise rates started from USD 9,390 per person (double-occupancy category 1 cabin rates).
However, due to a launch accident, the maiden voyage and the following 2 cruises were canceled. The vessel was grounded during its launch at Nichols Brothers shipbuilding yard (Freeland, Whidbey Island, Washington). Lindblad's official statement was that the vessel slid off the launch ramp improperly, resulting in damaged propeller and rudder, and drydocking for full repairs.
The canceled departure dates were June 26 (inaugural), July 8 and July 15. Passengers booked on the maiden voyage were notified and offered an alternative switch to another date (with 50% reduction on the cost of the rescheduled cruise) or the option to cancel the booking (with a full refund, plus USD 2,000 pp onboard credit towards future cruise). The following tables show the 3 canceled itineraries.
12 nights / 13 days, one-way from Seattle to Sitka (prices from USD 10840 pp)
Date / Time | Port |
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27 Jun | Departing from Seattle, Washington |
28 Jun | Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington |
29 Jun | At Sea (Gulf Islands) |
30 Jun | Alert Bay, Cormorant Island, BC Canada |
01 Jul | Inside Passage, Alaska |
02 Jul | Inside Passage, Alaska |
03 Jul | Misty Fjords, Alaska |
04 Jul | Petersburg, Mitkof Island, Alaska |
05 Jul | Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska |
06 Jul | Glacier Bay, Alaska |
07 Jul | Icy Strait Point, Hoonah, Alaska |
08 Jul | Chichagof Island, Alaska |
09 Jul | Arriving in Sitka, Baranof Island, Alaska |
7-day one-way from Sitka to Seattle (prices from USD 7600 pp)
Date / Time | Port |
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09 Jul | Departing from Sitka (flight) |
10 Jul | Admiralty Island, Alaska |
11 Jul | Chichagof Island, Alaska |
12 Jul | Glacier Bay, Alaska |
13 Jul | Frederick Sound, Alaska |
13 Jul | Chatham Strait, Alaska |
14 Jul | Petersburg, Mitkof Island, Alaska |
15 Jul | Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska |
16 Jul | Juneau, Alaska |
16 Jul | Arriving in Seattle (flight) |
7-day one-way from Seattle to Sitka (prices from USD 7600 pp)
Date / Time | Port |
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16 Jul | Departing from Seattle (flight) |
16 Jul | Departing from Juneau, Alaska |
17 Jul | Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska |
18 Jul | Petersburg, Mitkof Island, Alaska |
19 Jul | Frederick Sound, Alaska |
19 Jul | Chatham Strait, Alaska |
20 Jul | Glacier Bay, Alaska |
21 Jul | Chichagof Island, Alaska |
22 Jul | Admiralty Island, Alaska |
23 Jul | Arriving in Sitka (flight) |
Nat Geo Quest officially started operations with the inaugural cruise on July 29, 2017 (Saturday departure from Juneau AK). The 8-day voyage (themed "Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness") was part of ship's Southeast Alaska program (through August 26, 2017). Following the Alaskan season, the boat started Pacific Northwest itineraries between Seattle WA and Vancouver BC, visiting San Juan Islands (Washington. USA), Alert Bay (Cormorant Island, BC Canada), Victoria BC.
During the drydock in January 2019, the ship received an equipment package including FURUNO VOYAGER (IBS / Integrated Bridge System), new radars (models FAR3210 and FAR3220), two FMD-3200 ECDIS (multifunction consoles), GPS and AIS, GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System), VDR (Voyage Data Recorder), DOPPLER SPEED LOG DS-80 system.