Overview
Cruise through the historic Panama Canal!
With the recent expansion of the Panama Canal, this day cruise is the perfect means of transportation to learn about the construction of the waterways and to catch amazing views of wildlife on the banks!
Cruise through the Pedro Miguel Locks and Miraflores Locks on a comfortable and scenic ferry! Experience the serene landscape of the Panama Canal with a narrator on board. You don’t miss any of the beautiful landmarks or wildlife. Your journey may look a bit different whether you’re going northbound or southbound, but both journeys are sure to please.
After getting picked up at your hotel, enjoy a short ride to the marina to board your day cruiser. Depending on which direction you’re travelling, you’ll pass under the bridge of Americas which raises over 100 meters above sea level.
When you reach your first set of locks, the ship will raise 17 meters in two different steps which will move the ship from saltwater to fresh water. As your guide tells you more interesting stories and facts about the construction of the Panama Canal, relax with lunch before the ship raises another 9 meters into Gatun Lake.
Be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife during this section of your cruise. Colorful birds and primates often reside around Gatun Lake!
- We recommend bringing binoculars.
- Total duration is dependent on ship traffic which is managed by the Panama Canal Authority. Southbound Transits normally start mid morning and end mid afternoon. Northbound transits start early morning and end early afternoon. Exact pick up time will be assigned upon confirmation.
- You will be transferred from your hotel privately.
- The ferry accommodates up to 250 people.
- There is a surcharge for pick up from hotels near the Gamboa Rainforest Resort, Canopy Tower, Playa Bonita Resorts, or hotels near the Tocumen Airport. Contact ShoreTrips if you have questions. - This tour operates on specific dates only.
Northbound Partial Transit Departures: November 2021: 20, 27. December 2021: 3, 11, 18, 23, 30. January 2022: 8, 15, 22. February 2022: 5, 12, 19, 26. March 2022: 5, 12, 19, 26. April 2022: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. May 2022: 7, 14, 21, 28. June 2022: 4, 11, 18, 25. July 2022: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. August 2022: 6, 13, 20, 27. September 2022: 17, 24. October 2022: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. November 2022: 5, 12, 19, 26. December 2022: 3, 10, 23, 30.
Southbound Partial Transit Departures: November 2021: 21, 28. December 2021: 12, 19, 24, 31. January 2022: 9, 16, 29. February 2022: 6, 13, 20, 27. March 2022: 6, 13, 20, 27. April 2022: 3, 10, 17, 24. May 2022: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. June 2022: 5, 12, 19, 26. July 2022: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. August 2022: 7, 14, 21, 28. September 2022: 18, 25. October 2022: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. November 2022: 6, 13, 20, 27. December 2022: 4, 11, 18, 24, 31.
Days offered: 7 days a week
Departures:- , duration: 6.5 hours Duration is approximate. Pick up time will be assigned upon confirmation.
