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Balboa
from $3,150
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Panama to Aruba

12 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Transit the Panama Canal locks
  • Walk colonial Balboa streets
  • Explore forts in Portobelo
  • Visit San Blas and Guna villages
  • See Cartagena and Santa Marta
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Balboa / Oranjestad
Activities
Snorkeling, Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Sail the Panama Canal on a 10-day Star Clippers cruise through Central America. Begin in Balboa, then transit the Panama Canal and see the locks in action. Explore Spanish forts in Portobelo, meet the Guna people in the San Blas Islands, and discover Colombia’s coastal cities of Cartagena and Santa Marta. Enjoy scenic days under sail.
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Paradise Tropical Island - Bocas del Toro archipelago - Island Colon
from $24,990
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Pristine Islands of the Bahamas & the Panama Canal

Nassau - Panama City - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Explore Nassau’s colonial streets
  • Visit Staniel Cay’s beaches
  • Discover San Salvador’s coral reefs
  • Meet Cabo de La Vela’s Wayuu people
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Nassau / Panama City
Activity Level
Variable
Join an 11-day cruise from Nassau to Panama City on the Scenic Eclipse, exploring the Bahamas' clear waters and vibrant island cultures. Experience highlights like Pig Beach and the Panama Canal, blending leisure with cultural discovery.
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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $12,295
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Panama Canal Transit, Colombia & the Grenadines

Panama City - Bridgetown - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Azzurra
  • Explore Cartagena walled Old Town
  • Discover Santa Marta oldest city
  • Tour Willemstad Queen Emma Bridge
  • See Mayreau Island Station Hill
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Panama City / Bridgetown
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 12-day Caribbean cruise from Bridgetown aboard the Emerald Azzurra, exploring islands like Bequia and Mayreau. Conclude your journey in Panama City after traversing the historic Panama Canal and enjoying vibrant local cultures and stunning coastal views.
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Boats Moored to the Quay at Bridgetown Harbour
from $4,450
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Barbados to Panama

15 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Explore Bridgetown, Barbados
  • Enjoy Grenada's unique aromas
  • Discover Dutch colonial Curacao
  • Transit the historic Panama Canal
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Bridgetown / Balboa
Activity Level
Variable
Starting at the Caribbean port of Bridgetown, this 15-day cruise aboard the Royal Clipper sails through the turquoise Caribbean waters en route to the Panama Canal, visiting Grenada, Bonaire, Curacao, Aruba, and Colombia along the way. Explore the tropical jungles, snorkel in vibrant reefs, immerse yourself in tribal culture, and marvel at the Panama Canal.
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Panama's turquoise waters
from $4,450
SS 25%
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Panama to Antigua

15 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Explore Balboa’s colonial charm
  • Transit Panama’s iconic canal
  • Discover San Blas culture
  • Enjoy Aruba’s clear waters
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Balboa / St. John's
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 15-day Royal Clipper cruise from Balboa, Panama, featuring a full Panama Canal transit and visits to the San Blas Islands, Cartagena, and the Caribbean gems of Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire. Experience lush Grenada and volcanic St. Lucia, and finish your journey in Antigua, all while enjoying elegant sailing and stunning island views.
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Snorkeling
from $7,910
No SS
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Panama, Colombia & Caribbean Islands

Colon - Fort-de-France - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Cartagena colonial old town
  • Visit Santa Marta and Sierra Nevada
  • Visit Bonaire reef marine park
  • Visit Fort-de-France landmarks
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Colon / Fort de France
Activities
Hiking, Rainforest Exploration, Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 11-day cruise through Panaman, Colombia and Caribbean Islands aboard Le Bellot. Visit Cartagena and Santa Marta with guided historic and cultural excursions. Explore the San Blas Islands for beaches, snorkeling, and Kuna culture. The voyage combines nature, culture, and Caribbean island experiences.
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Relax on the shores of the Caribbean
from $12,295
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Grenadines, Colombia & Panama Canal Transit

Bridgetown - Panama City - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Azzurra
  • Explore Bequia Caribbean lifestyle
  • Admire Cartagena Old Town
  • See San Blas Islands nature
  • Navigate the Panama Canal
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Bridgetown / Panama City
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 12-day Caribbean cruise from Bridgetown aboard the Emerald Azzurra, exploring islands like Bequia and Mayreau. Conclude your journey in Panama City after traversing the historic Panama Canal and enjoying vibrant local cultures and stunning coastal views.
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The vivid colors of the San Blas Islands
from $4,330
SS 25%
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Barbados to Panama

Bridgetown - Balboa - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Bridgetown’s heritage
  • Discover St. George’s coastal views
  • Admire Kralendijk’s marine life
  • Wander Willemstad’s streets
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Bridgetown / Balboa
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 15-day cruise with Star Clipper from Bridgetown, Barbados, exploring the Caribbean’s rich culture and history, ending in Balboa, Panama. Visit stunning destinations like Tobago Cays, Grenada, and the San Blas Islands, and experience the Panama Canal.
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Guests bird watch during sunrise from a zodiac at Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California, Baja California, Mexico
from $5,712
HALF DEP
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Baja California Holiday Voyage: A Living Sea and Desert Isles

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Explore the islands and caves
  • Search for marine animals
  • Snorkel among fish and sea lions
  • Visit the town of Santa Rosalia
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Visit Isla Rasa
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Loreto / Loreto
Activities
Whale Watching, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Sea of Cortez among the best places in the world to see a great variety of whales, plus dolphins in abundance. With a flexible itinerary, rely on our expert staff to follow the seasonal movements of migrating birds and feeding whales ensuring excellent wildlife sightings. Hike forests of giant cacti, snorkel with sea lions and discover rare wildlife among desert islands.
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Panama City's Bridge of the Americas
from $11,545
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Ancient Kingdoms and Natural Treasures: Chile to Panama

Valparaiso - Panama - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Tour Valparaiso street art
  • Discover Paracas idyllic beaches
  • Visit Salaverry Moche pyramids
  • Walk Manta vibrant markets
Starts / Ends
Valparaiso / Panama City
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 14-day cruise on the Scenic Eclipse II along South America's Pacific coast, starting in UNESCO-listed Valparaiso. Explore diverse wildlife, historic sites in Peru and Ecuador, and conclude in Panama’s Darien National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
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Transitioning the Panama Canal
from $332
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Panama Canal Full Transit

1 Day Itinerary
  • See the Panama City skyline
  • Learn the history of the canal
Activity Level
Relaxed
This Panama City one-day tour takes you on the incredible journey from the Atlantic Ocean all the way to the Pacific Ocean, traversing two impressive locks via the manmade wonder that is the Panama Canal.
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View of the Miraflores Locks
from $281
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Panama Canal Partial Transit

½ Day Itinerary
  • Transit through Miraflores Locks
  • Learn the history of the canal
Activity Level
Relaxed
Climb aboard and experience the "Eighth Wonder of the World" first hand as you transit through the Miraflores Locks to the Pacific Ocean.
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