Experience the Man-Made Magic of the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal is a man-made, 48-mile-long waterway that was created to connect the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. This made sailing from the West Coast of the U.S. to the East Coast and South America — and beyond — far faster. Trade between nations has also increased due to this modern technological marvel.

Panama Canal cruises are sometimes split into two categories: partial and full transits. For instance, a partial transit might sail round trip from Fort Lauderdale, through Gatun Locks to Gatun Lake, and offer stops in beautiful Central American and Caribbean ports, including Cartagena, Limón, Ocho Rios, and Aruba.

Full transit Panama Canal cruises sail one way. You may depart from a west coast city such as Los Angeles or Vancouver, cruise through the Pedro Miguel, Gatun, and Miraflores Locks, and stop in the Caribbean and Central America before sailing up to an East Coast destination port like Miami.

Fleets that offer Panama Canal cruises are as luxurious or as low-key as you like. They include: Oceania, Holland America, Princess, Norwegian, and Seabourn.

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Acapulco City Orientation with Cliff Divers
$49

Experience the many highlights of Acapulco, including a show by the world-famous cliff divers!

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Cabo Golden Coast Cruise and Snorkel
$59

Snorkel the pristine waters of Cabo San Lucas. Afterwards, cruise to the famous Arch, the sea lion colony and Lovers Beach.

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Leisurely Rainforest Experience and Mir...
$109

Panama’s unique geographic location has resulted in a wealth of diversity in plant, animal, and bird life and the impassable rainforest around Gatun Lake.

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Stingray City and Two Snorkel Stops
$69

This motor boat trip (with an average group size of only 30 people) visits Stingray City and makes two snorkel stops at the Barrier Reef.

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Exclusive Puerto Vallarta City Tour
$58

Get to know the city from the perspective of a local.

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Puntarenas Area Highlights
$139

See the most important aspects of the Central Pacific Coast and the rich wildlife of this fascinating region on this exciting tour.

 
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Azamara Cruise $2,719
Cunard Line $4,999$12,449
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Viking Ocean Cruise $5,999

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13 NIGHT PANAMA CANAL Cruise

Departing From: Fort Lauderdale

Duration: 13 nights

Ship: Onward (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Fort Lauderdale - Florida, Cozumel - Mexico, Puerto Limon - Costa Rica, Panama Canal (cruising), Manta - Ecuador, Guayaquil - Ecuador, Salaverry (trujillo) - Peru, Lima - (callao) Peru, Lima - (callao) Peru (View Itinerary)

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27 NIGHT PANAMA CANAL Cruise

Departing From: Southampton

Duration: 27 nights

Ship: Queen Victoria (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Southampton England Uk, Day At Sea, Day At Sea, Day At Sea, Day At Sea, Day At Sea, Day At Sea, Bermuda, Day At Sea, Day At Sea, Port Canaveral Fl Usa, Fort Lauderdale Fl Usa, Day At Sea, Day At Sea, Oranjestad Aruba, Day At Sea, Transit The Panama Canal Panama (cruise-by), Day At Sea, Day At Sea, Puerto Quetzal Guatemala, Day At Sea, Day At Sea, Day At Sea, Cabo San Lucas Mexico, Day At Sea, Day At Sea, San Francisco Ca Usa, San Francisco Ca Usa (View Itinerary)

Best For: Gourmet, Honeymoon, Luxury, Ocean Cruise, Romantic, Senior, Wedding

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17 NIGHT PANAMA CANAL Cruise

Departing From: Fort Lauderdale

Duration: 17 nights

Ship: Viking Sky (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Ft Lauderdale, Scenic Sailing Gulf Of Mexico, Cozumel, Sail The Caribbean Sea, Sail The Caribbean Sea, Cartagena, Colon, Scenic Sailing Panama Canal, Sail The Pacific Ocean, Puntarenas (puerto Caldera), Leon (corinto), Sail The Pacific Ocean, Sail The Pacific Ocean, Sail The Pacific Ocean, Cabo San Lucas, Sail The Pacific Ocean, Sail The Pacific Ocean, Los Angeles (View Itinerary)

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17 NIGHT PANAMA CANAL Cruise

Departing From: Fort Lauderdale

Duration: 17 nights

Ship: Viking Neptune (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Ft Lauderdale, Scenic Sailing Gulf Of Mexico, Cozumel, Sail The Caribbean Sea, Sail The Caribbean Sea, Cartagena, Colon, Scenic Sailing Panama Canal, Sail The Pacific Ocean, Puntarenas (puerto Caldera), Leon (corinto), Sail The Pacific Ocean, Sail The Pacific Ocean, Sail The Pacific Ocean, Cabo San Lucas, Sail The Pacific Ocean, Sail The Pacific Ocean, Los Angeles (View Itinerary)

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16 NIGHT PANAMA CANAL Cruise

Departing From: Los Angeles

Duration: 16 nights

Ship: Seven Seas Grandeur (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Los Angeles, Ensenada, Cruising The Pacific Ocean, Cabo San Lucas, Cruising The Pacific Ocean, Acapulco, Cruising The Pacific Ocean, Puerto Quetzal, Corinto, Puntarenas, Cruising The Pacific Ocean, Panama Canal Transit, Cartagena, Cruising The Caribbean Sea, George Town, Cruising The Florida Straits, Miami (View Itinerary)

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