Coiba National Park
While the morning was breaking in the distance, the profile of Coiba National Park appeared majestic on the horizon, as guests were enjoying their morning stretching on the sun deck.
After breakfast, some guests were on the beach of a beautiful little island call Granito de Oro while others visited the main Coiba Island to do some power hiking.
It was a tremendous day of snorkeling around Granito de Oro, where we spent the first part of the day. Moorish idols, Damsel fish, White tip sharks, parrot fish, puffer fish and a myriad of other coral reef species danced beneath the surface.
After our walking and snorkeling, some people decided to rest in the shade while others made a trip around the little island on kayaks to enjoy the clear crystal waters. This very important national park is ranked as the fourth most important coral reef on the Pacific Coast!
By midday, everybody was back aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion for a much needed lunch. After we lifted the anchor, the National Geographic Sea Lion sailed toward the Panama Bay. While on our way, presentations were led by the Naturalists on board, and the National Geographic Experts provided us with fascinating insight into the nature and local culture of these unique lands.
This was a great day in many ways that ended with some thrilling pictures of Pan tropical dolphins topped off with an impressive sunset.
