Best Small Ship Cruises to Colon

Discover Costa Rica & Panama on this wonderful 8-day expedition cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Venture into remote wilderness and hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, explore idyllic islands, snorkel over a vibrant coral reef, and take an expedition landing craft cruise through mangroves.

Join this 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain to explore the natural wonders and cultural heritage of Panama and Costa Rica, including the white sands of Holandes Cayes, the iconic Panama Canal, and Panama City's historic Old Quarter.

Join this 11-day Secrets of Central America cruise and explore Panama and Costa Rica, starting at San Lorenzo’s Fort and traveling from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Visit the San Blas Islands, the Pearl Islands, Darien National Park, and cross the Panama Canal. Meet local communities, and discover the biodiversity of Rio Esquinas and Curú Nature Reserve.

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.

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.

Join Le Bellot for an exceptional 13-day cruise sailing from Colón to Fort-de-France. This itinerary gives you the opportunity to appreciate the richness and diversity of Afro-Caribbean cultures, an azure blue sky, and white-sand beaches. Visit stunning ports, including Portobelo, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Mayreau Island, and Soufriére.

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.