Panama Canal Cruises

Panama Canal cruises take you on a journey along the engineering marvel that links the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, a 50 mile waterway offering a remarkable trip of adventure and discovery. From the breathtaking sights and sounds of the jungle, to the atmosphere and architecture of bygone colonial times in Old Panama, Panama Canal cruise vacations make for an unforgettable time.

What is it like to Cruise the Panama Canal?

The Panama Canal was completed in 1914 and its job was to connect the Pacific’s buzzing cities of Mexico and America to the Atlantic via a narrow stretch of engineering genius. Panama Canal cruises will see your luxury cruise ship guided through the narrow locks and raised 26 metres to meet Gatun Lake, with the ship just inches from the sides of the canal you can look out and admire the wild jungles beyond and watch the tropical birds going about their business.

Panama Canal Cruise Holidays - What Makes Them Special?

As you cut cross the continental divide on your Panama Cruises there are many enlightening and rewarding sites to visit. The wildlife in the region is as unique and inspiring as the Canal itself. The diversity of the tropical rainforest at La Selva Biological Station is incredible and at Barbados’ Harrison Cave there are world-famous stalactites and stalagmites.

There is plenty to do on Panama Canal cruises from relaxing on white-sand beaches to snorkelling and shopping. For the more adventurous there are a whole host of shore excursions which will make your Panama Canal cruise trip an even richer experience, from an exhilarating ride through the bush on an off-road adventure or take a visit to the Gatun Lock Visitor Centre and learn of the amazing engineering feats that took place to create the canal.

A Panama Canal cruise is like no other, because of its unique geographic features. So, book one today!