At 6:00 am we arrived at Coiba Island, Panama, where we were greeted by fresh air and cloudy skies, which allowed us to enjoy the day without the sun of the Panamanian Pacific site overwhelming our adventures.
Once guests had enjoyed their breakfast, we headed to the vicinity of the ranger station where we enjoyed the benefits of this destination, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and hiking to the viewpoint of the island. During the hike, we were able to appreciate the local fauna, such as the Coiba aguti, black vultures, caracara, and a needlefish that was swimming near the shore.
We returned to National Geographic Quest for lunch and to prepare for the snorkeling activity in the afternoon. Once ready, we proceeded to Coco Island, which is located next to Coiba Island. Once there, the snorkeling activity began, and we spotted some marine species, the most significant of which was the whitetip reef shark.
Once our excursions were completed, we returned to the ship and by 4:30 p.m., we headed to Panama City.
