Cruise through the Panama Canal with Adventure Life. It's one of the most important waterways in the world and one of mankind's most impressive feats of engineering, cutting across the isthmus of Panama and connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans - a vital pathway for international trade. Originally, it was built in the early 20th century and officially opened in 1914 for commercial trade, but more than a century later, this intricate canal of locks and levies is open to cruise vessels as well, allowing adventurous travelers to witness this man-made marvel and experience the best that Panama has to offer. We offer a number of half-day and day-long add-on itineraries and also feature several cruises aboard luxurious Panama Canal small ships. Contact us when you're ready to start planning your trip to Panama!

10 Best Panama Canal Cruises for 2019-2020

National Parks and Panama Canal

8 Days from $4,360

Discover Costa Rica and Panama with an 8-day expedition cruise. Experience a truly beautiful journey aboard Le Champlain, between nature reserves, encounters with local communities, and sailing through the Panama Canal. Start in Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica and disembark in Colón, Panama.

Dock going out into the crystal blue ocean

Central America Expedition

9 Days from $4,050

Explore Central America aboard Silver explorer visiting the famous Darien Jungle and Utria National Park that harbor exotic plants, rare wildlife, and indigenous people.

Unveiled Wonders—Fitness & Yoga

San José to Colon
9 Days from $4,795

Uncover the wonder of jungles, mangroves, national parks, preserves, and the Panama Canal on this 9-day voyage. Search for wildlife and discover Costa Rica´s vast flora and fauna diversity. Hike, snorkel, kayak, paddle board, and explore by skiff the wonders of this extraordinary region.

Costa Rica and Panama Canal

12 Days from $5,400

Board the luxurious Greg Mortimer on this 11-day cruise from the Pacific to the Caribbean through the Panama Canal exploring the best of Costa Rica and Panama. Explore Manuel Antonio National Park, Coiba National Park, in addition to the cities of San Jose, Panama City and ending in Cartagena, Colombia.

Pure Panama & Costa Rica

13 Days from $7,345

Experience all the wildness and beauty of Costa Rica and Panama on a sweeping 13-day cruise through the crystalline waters of both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans via the Panama Canal. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Darien Jungle, Coiba National Park, and Fort San Lorenzo as you kayak, hike, and snorkel through pristine natural ecosystems.

Treasures of Central America

Guayaquil to Colon
14 Days from $6,050

Discover some of Central America’s top destinations and most stunning natural treasures through this 14-day exceptional cruise. Starting from the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador sailing to Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua and crossing the Panama Canal ending in Colon, Panama.

The Journey Between the Seas

7 Days from $4,150

Embark on this 7-day small ship Panama cruise between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans via the Panama Canal. Board the Discovery, a 24-passenger catamaran, for a unique and intimate cruise of the best of Panama including the Darien Gap & National Park, the Pearl Islands, the Chagres River, Fort San Lorenzo and ending in Portobelo on the Caribbean.

Panama Canal: Barbados to Panama

15 Days from $3,290

Starting at the Caribbean port of Bridgetown, sail through warm Caribbean waters as you make your way to the Panama Canal aboard the Royal Clipper. Over the course of 15 days visit Grenada, Bonaire, Curacao, Aruba, and Colombia before arriving in Panama.

Panama Canal: Panama to Antigua

15 Days from $3,290

Starting in Balboa, Panama, sail through warm Caribbean waters as you make your way to the Antigua aboard the Royal Clipper. Over the course of 15 days visit Grenada, Bonaire, Curacao, Aruba, and Colombia before arriving in Panama.

Panama Canal

Panama to St. Maarten
15 Days from $3,190

Celebrate rich oral history, artistic heritage, azure seas, and endless beaches on this extended 15-day cruise aboard the Star Flyer. Embark in Panama and, after transiting the Panama Canal and sailing through the tranquil Caribbean, disembark in Philipsburg, St. Maarten.

Day Tours & Short Panama Canal Trips

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Fort San Lorenzo and Canal Railway	$376	1	Feb 16, 2019	Visit this UNESCO World Heritage site with your local guide. Tour the fort, invaded by pirate Captain Morgan, and learn about this historic structure.
Panama Canal Full Transit	$302	1	Feb 16, 2019	Journey between oceans through a man-made wonder, the Panama Canal. Sail through two sets of locks from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean.
Explore Panama City	$247	½	Feb 16, 2019	Tour Panama City with a local guide, well versed in the history of the area. See a transit of the Panama canal and tour Casco Antiguo where the …
Panama Canal Partial Transit	$243	½	Feb 16, 2019	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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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.

Panama Canal Travel Guide
The Panama Canal, one of humanity's greatest feats of engineering and tenacity, connects the Atlantic to the Pacific, creating one of the most important international maritime trade routes in the world. In addition to being an important commercial waterway, it provides an excellent way for vacationers to experience the best of all of the tropics.

Activities:

Snorkeling & diving
Sea kayaking
Hiking through jungles
Meeting indigenous communities
Learing about the human history that has impacted this small Central American country
Exploring national parks
Crossing through the intricate locks of the Panama Canal!

Other destinations from the Panama Canal:
In addition to the jungles and beaches of Panama, most cruises also feature several days in Costa Rica, the Caribbean, or both!