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• Unique & Fascinating Experience

  shaika s,Apr 14, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  My late Grandfather migrated from Barbados to help build the canal. He would always tell me that one day I should take a tour. I finally got a chance to and learning how this amazing canal was built, how it runs now and how it’s maintained is like no other. Everyone should have this on their bucket list!

  

  

• Great tour from start to finish

  gisselle f,Apr 12, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Operators were prompt, very pleasant. Knowledgeable and accommodating. Ian was excellent! Food was very good. Latianna kept in touch from beginning of booking to end of tour. Pacific Queen crew were all professional and made sure the boat was returned to dried seats and the water was pushed off of the decks after the sudden thunderstorm passed. Going through the canal was truly amazing to actually feel and see the waters rise to allow the ships through. Each landmark, the history of the canal and the current projects were explained by Iaan completely. It was worth the money. Go for it!

• Wonderful day out on the Panama Canal

  ohshescute,Apr 12, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had a great time on the tour! We were able to get an unopposed view of the canal locks as there were no large ships and we were the first in. The operator said this is extremely rare so we felt very blessed to have the Pacific Queen on this particular day. There was an issue with our group tickets being found so even though we were though first to arrive, we were the last on the vessel which sucked because we didn’t have the best seats as we planned. I wish they had taken more time to actually find our reservation real time versus having a step aside. Breakfast was great, Lunch was average for me only because I don’t like pasta salad, which was the main course. We met an absolutely wonderful tour guide as well who sat with us a bit during lunch to personally share Canal and Panama history with us. He is a Gem 💎 Would recommend 10 out of 10.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Great experience.

  283ver nicad,Apr 7, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Great walk. Knowing this work of modern engineering was a dream. Well organized and delicious lunch. A tour that must not be missed during your visit to Panama.

  

  

  

  

• Easiest and most comfortable way to see the canal.

  James W,Apr 2, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This is an easy, comfortable way to experiece the canal for family members of all ages. We spent all of our time on the upper deck where viewing was best, but the airconditioned areas on the lower decks also offered good viewing. Breakfast and lunch were basic but both were quite good and made with fresh ingredients. Our tour guide was very knowledable about all aspects of the canals history and current operations. On the whole, an excellent experience.

• Experiencing the Panama Canal locks from the inside.

  Melanie B,Mar 21, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We came to Panama City specifically to learn about and experience the canal and its locks. Our previous 3 days were spent in the visitors centers at the various lock sites. This tour added another dimension by giving us the experience of going through the locks, watching the gates to the locks close behind us and open in front of us, and experience the rise and fall as the locks adjusted the elevation of this ship we were on. We found that, beyond learning about the locks, experiencing the locks added an additional and enjoyable dementia to our Panama canal experience. We would highly recommend anyone who is really fascinated by the locks to have this experience.

• Fantastic day on the Panama Canal!

  LauraLowell,Mar 15, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Fantastic! Exceeded our expectations at every level. Getting there was easy. Communication with the vendor was clear and concise. The loading and unloading ofthe boat was a breeze. The food was fine. The tour guide was phenomenal. Articulate in both Spanish and English. Easy to understand. Fullof helpful information and lots of detail. Available to answer questions and very friendly. The staff was super helpful. Highly recommend this tour.

  

  

• The canal of Panama

  Cassie O,Mar 14, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We had such a wondrrful time with Yesenia, our tour guide. The canal of Panama is a bery intresting history. Thank you for a wonderful time.

• Very educational and a must when coming to Panama.

  Elizabeth D,Mar 13, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This was a very educational trip that was appropriate for any age group. The staff for the tour and also the crew of our boat were outstanding! Our narrator was also outstanding. He explained things as we were passing them and gave us tons of information! This trip is a must for anyone who comes to Panama!

• Yolo!

  mandiebauman,Mar 9, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  If you’re only going to be in Panama City once, this is worth doing. You get to experience the engineering of the locks first-hand. For me it was the bucket list item I didn’t know I needed. I took an amazing time lapse of the water coming up and of our boat leaving the canal. Take the tour.YOLO.

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