Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Ride, Locks, Fort San Lorenzo
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
This unique tour of the Panama Canal goes from the Pacific to the Atlantic ocean as you see the canal from the water and by foot. An exciting boat ride down the canal will introduce you to the transiting ships as well as the abundant wildlife on its shores, followed by a visit to Fort San Lorenzo and the new Agua Clara Locks.
This is not a TRANSIT tour, we wont travel by boat inside the locks.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
The tour starts in a very remote area and there will be no access to public restrooms around 9am
Vegetarian and vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
Minimum age is 3 years
If you will be staying at a hotel area that is not on the list, please contact your local operator prior to booking your tour
This tour is in ENGLISH only, we cannot run the tour in 2 languages without the tour quality being compromised.
Not recommended for travelers with walking problems or other serious medical conditions.
No Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Panama Canal boat ride (90 minutes)
Professional guide
Bottled water
Entrance fees
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
A traditional Panamenian lunch is provided ( Rice, chicken, bean, plantains and salad)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
Gratuities
Due to heavy traffic, no free pickup from hotels located near Amador Causeway, Clayton (City of Knowledge) Playa Bonita. Separate transportation for the an extra charge
Playa Blanca, or Rio Hato, Metromall, Arraijan or Tocumen Airport need to arrange own transportation
This is not a TRANSIT tour, we wont travel by boat inside the locks.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Panama City
This tour begins with hotel pickups starting at 6:10am. I know it sounds crazy to get up so early on your vacation, but you will thank me for it later. Starting this early we can beat the crowds and see more wildlife in cooler temperatures.
Panama Canal
We will ride along the waters of the Panama Canal right next to the ships passing through on their way to the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Our destination is Gatun Lake, where we will cruise around islands created during the canal construction and see the abundant wildlife on its shores.
Options
Central Area Hotels 6:30am
From 6:30 Pick up &Drop off : For Hotels/Airbnb located in Central Panama City Areas. Pick-ups start at 6:30am.
Pickup included
Outside Panama City Areas 6am
Pick up and Drop Off 6am: Pick up starts at 6:00am from areas as Playa Bonita, City Of Knowledge, Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, Costa del este.
Pickup included
Reviews
1,582 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good value for money
Jessie N,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
4.00A great experience overall, the boat ride was fun and was great to be able to use binoculars. I appreciated that this tour did not bring food to feed the monkeys. I enjoyed the Agua Clara lock more than I thought I would - awesome to see two ships go through. Lunch was delicious and at a beautiful location at San Lorenzo castle. The castle itself is not that big so you don’t have to wander too far. It was my first time to see the Caribbean Sea - very cool! Manuel the driver also stays with the van so you can leave belongings inside if you wish. They also supplied bottled chilled water which was much needed after exploring outside in the heat
Good people
Dinesh C,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Genuinely homey and kind people They try their best to show you wildlife and give you history I really appreciate that attention to detail and the friendliness
Good way to see the canal and Panama
Benet M,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great trip, interesting wildlife and fun to watch the boats on the canal, we had a very informative guide. Nice lunch.
Best tour!
DanielNissim F,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00John was amazing! I never thought this trip could be what it was! The boat canal was incredible we saw many animals : 3 types of monkeys, crocodile, lots of birds, guati and etc John was very informitable and had a great knowledge of everything I asked. Then we saw the canal at action ! Its a half day trip, so you can rest later or take a nice bath;) This tour exceeded my expectations!
Extremely good way to...
Debra L,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Extremely good way to experience some of Panamas best known heritage from both the old and modern times.
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