
Panama Canal Cruise
About Panama Canal Cruises
A Panama Canal Cruise is an amazing experience that should not be missed. The canal is a 48 mile long canal that links the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans. Cruises through the Panama Canal have varied itineraries. Twice a year in the fall and the spring as the ships reposition between the Caribbean and Alaska cruise lines offer full transit through the canal. These one way cruises sail through all of the canal's impressive locks. In the winter cruise lines offer partial canal cruises. These itineraries sail roundtrip from Florida, pass through the locks before turning around and returning to their originating port after re-entering the canal system on the return trip.
Taking a cruise through the Panama Canal allows travelers to witness first hand this marvel of modern engineering. The canal system is made up of three locks and a series of artificial lakes and canals. As ships pass the locks from the east their elevation is gradually lowered and as they pass the final set of locks, the Gatun locks, the ships ascend an amazing 85 feet bringing them back to sea level. The complete journey takes about 8-10 hours in each direction.
Panama Canal cruise itineraries also include wonderful ports of call in the Caribbean, Central and South America and Mexico. Travelers can explore these different ports and enjoy a number of activities including sightseeing, shopping, watersports, beautiful beaches and friendly people.
Best Panama Canal Cruise Deals

- Up to $1700 ONBOARD CREDIT: EXCLUSIVE OFFER
- EXCLUSIVE: FREE GRATUITIES
- 30% OFF ALL GUESTS: sailing in the same stateroom
- Kids Sail FREE: Guest 12 & under SAIL FREE (select 3 night or longer sailings)
- INSTANT SAVINGS up to $650 Instant Savings: per stateroom on select sailings & categories

- Up to $1700 ONBOARD CREDIT: EXCLUSIVE OFFER
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- 2 For 1 Fares + up to $500 Savings or Free Airfare: on select ships and sail dates
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- Up to $1600 CASH BACK: EXCLUSIVE OFFER
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- FREE GRATUITIES + Beverage Package + AzAmazing Evening Event

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- FREE GRATUITIES + FREE Beverages & more

- Up to $1700 ONBOARD CREDIT: EXCLUSIVE OFFER
- Great Savings: up to 75% OFF 2nd Guest: on select ship and sail dates
- Get up to $200 Savings: per stateroom on select ships and sail dates
- ALL INCLUDED: Free Classic Beverage Package + Basic Wi-Fi
- Back to Back Savings: Save up to $200 Savings when you book a back to back cruise
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- Amenities include a Cocktail Reception, Exclusive Shore Event + more
- Up to $200 Onboard Credit: Exclusive AARP offer (select dates)
- Up To 50 % Off + $100 Onboard Credit on select cruises
- Up to $50 Onboard Credit
- Up to $50 ONBOARD CREDIT: EXCLUSIVE OFFER
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- Enjoy specialty dining for two at Rudi’s Sel de Mer
- Complimentary Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Complimentary Chocolate Covered Strawberries & Complimentary Bottle of Wine
All offers are based on select sailings and categories and are subject to availability at time of booking. All rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Panama Canal and Central America Cruise Highlights

The Panama Canal Locks
Panama Canal Cruises are available in a variety of itineraries. Partial transit itineraries are offered for those seeking the convenience of departing from and returning to the same port. Full transit Panama Canal cruises are also offered for those who prefer to sail coast to coast and can often be combined with back to back cruises to create a longer and more diverse cruise experience.

A Variety of Itineraries
Panama Canal Cruises are available in a variety of itineraries. Partial transit itineraries are offered for those seeking the convenience of departing from and returning to the same port. Full transit canal cruises are also offered for those who prefer to sail coast to coast. Full transit Panama Canal cruises can often be combined with back to back cruises to create a longer and more diverse cruise experience.

A Variety of Excursion Opportunities
A variety of excursion opportunities are offered in the different ports on a Panama Canal cruise. In the Caribbean there are beautiful beaches and a variety of watersports and shopping. In Central and South America guests on a Panama Canal cruise can explore local markets, colonial towns and exotic surroundings.

Diverse Ports
In addition to the time spent transiting the canal, the itineraries include diverse ports throughout the region including beautiful Caribbean ports, Central America ports as well as stops in South America and Mexico.