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A large cargo ship docked at a port with containers stacked on top. 1
People on a boat near a canal with a bridge in the background. 2
A large white boat with red lifebuoys and a blue flag, passing through a lock gate. 3
A ferry navigating a lock system with a tugboat assisting. 4
A ferry boat navigating through a canal with a lock system, surrounded by buildings and a clear sky. 5
By Panama Marine Adventures

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Features

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Overview

    • Travel on a small vessel to see the workings of the locks up close
    • Navigate from ocean to ocean in one day on a scenic adventure
    • Learn about the natural wonders of the Panama Canal watershed
    • Admire scenic views of the Centennial Bridge and the Chagres River
    • See the Bridge of Americas up close and take photos

Activity location

    • Panama City
    • Panama City, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • WF6H+JM3 Flamenco Island, Panamá, Panama | Located behind the Duty Free, next to the PANAMA sign. Please Note: The exact pick-up time will be confirmed the day before your tour via email. Please make sure you check your inbox.
    • Panamá, Panamá, Panama

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Cruise
  • Inclusions
    Coffee
  • Inclusions
    Continental breakfast
  • Inclusions
    Buffet lunch
  • Inclusions
    Afternoon snacks
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    Unlimited water and soft drinks
  • Inclusions
    Bilingual narrator onboard guide
  • Exclusions
    Additional food and drinks

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Luggage or large bags, Pets
    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • The exact departure time will be confirmed the day before the tour, as transit times are determined by the Panama Canal Authority. The time shown at the time of booking is approximate. If the final departure or start time changes by 30 minutes or more, you are entitled to a full refund. Please check your email the day before the tour for the confirmed departure time.

    Cruise the entirety of the Panamá Canal, from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean, during this full-day tour in Panamá City. Board a small vessel to travel through all three sets of locks that make up the canal. Voyage on Gatun Lake and the Chagres River.

    Learn about the history and construction of the canal from your guide while you travel. Disembark in Colón and board a shuttle for the return trip to Panamá City.

    Savor delicious breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages that are provided on board. Admire the engineering of the canal as you pass through all three sets of locks and view scenic Gatun Lake and the Chagres River.

Location

Activity location

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    • Panama City
    • Panama City, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • WF6H+JM3 Flamenco Island, Panamá, Panama | Located behind the Duty Free, next to the PANAMA sign. Please Note: The exact pick-up time will be confirmed the day before your tour via email. Please make sure you check your inbox.
    • Panamá, Panamá, Panama