Best Colon, Panama Cruises, Trips, & Panama Canal Tours for 2026-2027

Take a small ship cruise to the beautiful port city of Colon located North of Panama City on the Caribbean Sea. Admire the Gatun and Agua Clara Locks that will lead you through the Panama Canal and on to Panama City. Tour the historically significant Protobelo National Park, home to five different ruins of Spanish forts and fantastic diving and coral reef viewing opportunities. If you prefer to spend your day surrounded by nature rather than history, visit the Area Protegida San Lorenzo Nature Reserve which includes 12 ecosystems, 436 species of birds, Fort Sherman: a former U.S. military base, and a Spanish colonial fortress called Fuerte San Lorenzo. Or relax , snorkel, and swim on Colon's best beach, Playa Blanca. Consider cruising Panama on a small ship cruise to access smaller canals, ports, and beaches. Contact our travel specialists to start planing your ideal trip today!

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Panama Canal Full Transit

1 Day from $332

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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Trip Name	From	Days	Summary
Costa Rica and The Panama Canal	$12,795	12	Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle to explore Central America's rich ecosystems, from Costa Rica's diverse wildlife to Panama's vibrant coral reefs. Experience a memorable daylight transit through the historic Panama Canal, witnessing this engineering marvel firsthand. 0
Natural Wonders, Engineering Marvels	$12,965	13	Experience the essence of “Pura Vida” on a 13-day Panama cruise from Puntarenas to Colon. Visit Punta Leona, Marina Flamingo, Playa Panama, Quepos, Puerto Jimenez, the Pearl Islands, and the San Blas Archipelago, exploring rainforests, beaches, & marinas while encountering diverse wildlife and witnessing the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal. 0

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The Panama Canal

When one thinks of Panama, the famous canal is probably the first thing that comes to mind. For travelers, visiting the Panama Canal is a highlight that should be included on any trip to this country. If your interest is peaked, here is a brief history and some interesting facts about the this engineering wonder of the world.

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Best Time to Travel to Panama

Bottom Line: The best time to visit Panama is between February and April, when there is the least amount of rain and the hottest, sunniest temperatures. Value seekers might be willing to travel during the wetter months for a better deal.

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