Panama Marine Adventures was established in 2003 with the strategic vision of creating and developing high-quality leisure products for the tourism industry that take advantage of the special relationship that Panama has with the oceans.
The Pacific Queen started operations in Panama in November 2003 offering partial and full Panama Canal transit tours. The canal is one of the most important attractions that Panama has to offer, and there is no better way to experience this unique engineering marvel. Travelers explore from coast to coast, experiencing nature, culture, native communities, pristine beaches, the Panama Canal, and the rich history that defined Panama as a place of transit and travel.
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FAQs
Is the transfer from our hotel to the check-in point included?
Transfers to and from are included from selected hotels. Please inquire for a list of hotels offering this transportation service.
What is the best way to get to the Flamenco Marina?
The best way is by taxi. You can take a regular taxi from the street, have the hotel arrange one for you or call for an Uber.
Are there hotels nearby the check-in point?
Yes, there are two hotels nearby. The most popular one is the Country Inn & Suites Amador located at the beginning of the Causeway. There’s also the Wyndham Albrook Mall which is located about 10 to 15 minutes from the Causeway.
What is the difference between a Northbound and Southbound Panama Canal transit?
The difference between the northbound and southbound Panama Canal transit is the direction that the Pacific Queen is headed. In the Northbound direction, the vessel heads towards the Atlantic Ocean (North part of the country). In the southbound directions, the vessel heads toward the Pacific Ocean (the South part of the country). In both directions, the vessel passes through the same places.
What should we bring?
Your camera well charged is a must! Other than that, comfortable clothes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock.
Are there snacks and drinks for sale?
You will find onboard snacks, such as chips, chocolates, etc.; and drinks such as iced tea, beers, and wine.
How much time in advance should we make reservations?
We recommend to all passengers to make their reservations as soon as they are sure they want to take the tour.
Is there parking at the Flamenco Marina?
Flamenco Marina has plenty of parking. The best part is that it is free.
Is there a souvenir shop on board?
We have onboard a small souvenir shop with a variety of Panamanian arts and crafts hand-made by our indigenous tribes. You will also find souvenirs allusive to the Panama Canal.
What is the duration of a Partial and Full Canal Tour?
The duration of the partial transit is between 4 to 5 hours. The Full transit is between 10 to 12 hours. Please bear in mind that these timings are approximate as we depend on the Canal Schedule.
What is the currency in Panama?
In Panama, our currency is in U.S. dollars.
How is the weather in Panama?
Panama has a tropical climate, with temperatures staying constant all year round, ranging from 90°F (32°C) during the daytime to 70°F (21°C) in the evening. The dry season goes from December through April and the rainy season from May through November.
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
Lisa Bridge
TrustScore 4.8 | 174 reviews
TrustScore 4.8 of 5
Based on 174 reviews on
8 hours ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
1 day ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
