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Panama Canal Full Transit Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English
Spanish

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience a Panama Canal Full Transit Tour navigating from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean in one day. Enjoy the comfort of being in a small vessel and get really close to the Panama Canal's operation.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Please Note: The exact check-in time will be confirmed the day before your tour via email. Please make sure you check your inbox.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

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Panama Marine Adventures

Our check in point is at Flamenco Marina, located on the last island of the Amador Causeway. It is right next to the Panama sign and behind the Duty Free Shop. The exact tour time will be confirmed the day before. The time shown on the booking platform is approximate. Please check your email the day before the tour for the final details.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
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Bridge of the Americas

The Bridge of the Americas is a road bridge in Panama, which spans the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Designed by Sverdrup & Parcel, it was completed in 1962 at a cost of US$20 million, connecting the north and south American land masses.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Snacks in the afternoon

Professional guide

Lunch

Bus transportation from Colon back to Panama

Breakfast

Unlimited sodas and waters

Alcoholic beverages onboard

Options

Panama Canal Full Transit Tour

Reviews

4.58

293 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great narrative and...

    krista r,Apr 18, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Great narrative and information. Ship was clean and plenty of seating. Good how separated everyone into groups and called you to eat that way. Only negative is they did not accommodate allergies or even ask. When we told staff of pine nut allergy in pesto salad, there was no other option for lunch. And when it was time for afternoon snack and they had mini turkey sandwiches and my husband asked for 2, they said one per person, even after he explained he did not get lunch. I would suggest you ask people to fill out allergies in advance or post menu online so we would have known to bring his food.

  • We did the five hour tour he picked us up on time and delivered us on time

    Scott B,Apr 11, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Ricardo was our guide and he showed us everything. It was great to see the ships the monkeys and the sloth.

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  • A fabulous way to spend a day

    Wil M,Mar 31, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This trip was amazing. Yes, we were on the boat for 12 hours with about 200 of our newest best friends. But everything worked well for the entire day. Check-in was organized and orderly. We read before the trip that one review compared the meals to airplane food, but if that's true we'd like to know what airline the reviewer was talking about; while the meals aren't 5-star, they were certainly fresh and enjoyable. The entire crew was helpful and friendly, and seemed genuinely happy to serve us. Special kudos goes to the guide who spent hours telling us about the canal and answering questions throughout the entire trip. The guide and the rest of the crew also managed to keep everything in order without being heavy-handed; passengers were told the do's and don't's of travel on the boat and it worked as everyone seemed to comply. even the return trip on buses was well organized and timely. And finally, about the canal, if you've ever thought about going, you should.

  • Must Do if visiting Panamá

    Stellamarie R,Mar 22, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great learning experience about the Canal of Panama. The tour guide (José) was very knowledgeable and gave the information in Spanish and English. He also answered all questions asked. The scenary is really pretty, especially if sitting on the right side of the ship. Things to consider, use a good sunscreen and reapply as the sun can be brutal. A hand fan can be beneficial if staying at the top floor of the ship. Otherwise, the view can be appreciated on the 1st and 2nd floor with AC. If you have food limitations, reach out beforehand or bring your own snacks as the menu is set and might not accomodate any dietary restrictions.

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  • Great tour but some things could improve

    NatLane,Mar 21, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Been wanting to go through the canal since I was a child. Our whole trip to Central America was planned around this day. The feats of engineering will not disappoint. However the very hard seating and shocking food will. The food is carbs and sugars. Nothing healthy apart from a bit of green lettuce at lunchtime. Not even a tomato in sight. To make the experience better, they need to offer what they advertise. They advertise a buffet. A buffet implies choice. There is no choice

  • The chairs are not very...

    Emily C,Mar 3, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The chairs are not very comfortable to sit up on deck and watch the canal. They did have indoor seating at tables, so you didn't have to stay outside the whole time. They served breakfast and lunch but there was not a lot of options. Lunch was a green salad and pasta salad. Then they had a snack late in the day of a mini ham sandwich on a bun, granola bar and banana. When you get off the boat there are no bathrooms on the bus on the ride back to the Pacific side. They had bottles of water and potato chips available for purchase.

  • What a wonderful experience!

    weebdacat,Feb 25, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    What a wonderful experience! From the Flamenco Island Marina on the Pacific Queen all the way to Colon and bused back to Panama City. A well organized tour with breakfast, lunch and snacks provided. Well run, very informative and professionally presented. Well worth the price and time.

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  • Once in a lifetime chance to transit the Panama Canal was excellent

    clio66,Feb 22, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The full transit of the Panama Canal was an amazing experience. It's a long day. People should be prepared. But it is fascinating. Our boat was very well run. The guide who provided detailed information about the canal along the way was excellent. The amenities were great.

  • Great tour. Staff did a...

    Susan S,Feb 21, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great tour. Staff did a great job keeping everything clean and well-organized. Food was very good. Wonderful experience.

  • Lifelong dream

    marcia w,Feb 21, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Very well organised day trip through the Panama Canal, ocean to ocean fulfilling a lifelong dream. The comentary was excellent giving lots of information, facts & figures too. We were fed well with breakfast, lunch & a substantial mid-afternoon snack + drinks. The experience of travelling through the locks is fascinating & the scenery is wonderful especially through Gatun Lake.

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4.58
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