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Explore the top-rated Panama Canal small ship cruises below.  Adventure Life works with all the top-rated small ship cruise lines visiting Panama Canal, and we help match you with the perfect small ship and cruise itinerary for your specific tastes and needs. There are countless advantages to exploring on a small ship cruise versus a large cruise ship including avoiding crowds and being able to visit and explore smaller ports and scenic shorelines that large ships simply cannot access. The cost of Panama Canal small ship cruises start at $4,370 for a trip of 8 to 15 days in 2023. Tell us about your dream Panama Canal small ship cruise and our team of travel planners will help you make it a reality.  
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Transitioning the Panama Canal
$338
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Panama Canal Full Transit

1 Day Itinerary
  • See the Panama City skyline
  • Learn the history of the canal
Activities:
Land Exploration, Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On a guided tour of the Panama Canal, your boat will ascend and descend 26 meters in three separate chambers. The Gaillard Cut is a major tourist attraction because it was carved through the Continental Divide and is rich in history and natural beauty. Continue on to Gatun Lake and the Gatun Locks, …
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Miraflores Locks - Panama Canal
$269
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Panama Canal Partial Transit

  • Transit through Miraflores Locks
  • Learn the history of the canal
Activities:
Expedition Cruises, Land
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Trekking through Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica.
$6,820
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Costa Rica & the Panama Canal

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Observe animals in their habitat
  • Kayak through magical mangroves
  • Transit the historical Panama Canal
  • Explore Gulf of Panama beaches
Activities:
Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Join the National Geographic Quest onthis 8-dayexpedition to Costa Rica and the Panama Canal.Discover diverse wilderness and jungle wildlife coupled with an in-depth crossing of the Panama Canal, a marvel of engineering, and gain special access to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in the …
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Boats Moored to the Quay at Bridgetown Harbour
$4,370
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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
Starts / Ends:
Bridgetown / Balboa
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Small Ship Sailing, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Royal Clipper takes you to the seas for a stunning adventure packed with incredible experiences starting at the charming port town of Bridgetown, Barbados. Scour the streets of the UNESCO-listed cities of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, and Willemstad, Curaçao. Swim in the protected, …
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Dinner onboard Scenic Eclipse II
$19,890
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Iconic Panama Canal with Top Chef Bryan Voltaggio

Jamaica - Panama - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Explore Isla de Providencia
  • Experience Bocas del Toro, Panama
  • Discover San Blas Islands
  • Enjoy a Q&A session with Chef Bryan
Starts / Ends:
Jamaica / Panama City
Activities:
Cooking Classes, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on this 9-day gastronomic cruise aboard Scenic Eclipse II in the Caribbean. Start in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and sail to Colombia, exploring Isla de Providencia and San Andrés Island. Discover the captivating beauty of Bocas del Toro, Panama. Learn from Chef Bryan during a cooking …
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Gatun Lock of the Panama Canal
$4,370
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Panama to Antigua

15 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Transit the historic Panama Canal
  • Enjoy Grenada's unique aromas
  • Discover Dutch colonial Curacao
  • Swim in paradise in Bonaire
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Small Ship Sailing, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Royal Clipper takes you to the seas for a stunning adventure packed with incredible experiences starting at the charming port town of Bridgetown, Barbados. Scour the streets of the UNESCO-listed cities of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, and Willemstad, Curaçao. Swim in the protected, …
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Explore colorful Bridgetown, Barbados
$17,190
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Southern Caribbean Delights & Panama Canal

Bridgetown - Panama City - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Azzurra
  • Cartagena's Colonial Treasures
  • Cabo de la Vela beaches and desert
  • Visit San Blas Islands
  • Santa Marta nightlife and beach
Starts / Ends:
Barbados / Panama City
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Set sail aboard Emerald Azzurra onan extraordinary cruise through the Southern Caribbean and the iconic Panama Canal, where luxury meets exploration in the most enchanting way possible. From the charming Mayreau Island to the historical streets of Oranjestad, Aruba, each stop offers a unique blend …
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Zapatilla Cay, Panama
$6,290
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Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Transit the Panama Canal
  • Meet Indigenous people of Guna Yala
  • Look for unique tropical wildlife
  • See colonial architecture
Starts / Ends:
Panama City / Cartagena
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover an astonishing trove of natural and cultural treasures as you navigate the Caribbean coast of Panama and Colombia on this 8-day cruise aboard theNational Geographic Quest. Hike into dense rainforests that harbor extraordinary biodiversity, glide through little-explored inlets by Zodiac and …
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