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• Great day on the canal....

  Katherine V,Mar 3, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great day on the canal. Well organized and narrated, really good meal. We were in a lock with a catamaran and a large ship. Would definitely recommend!!

• Only do it once to say you’ve been there

  823glendap,Mar 2, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  3.00

  It is a lot of hurry up and wait. Glad to have done it but you need to be prepared . They have water but I would have liked to have had a water bottle. Also a sun hat . The website/ information for the trip is too limited.

• A tour that must not be missed if you are going to visit Panama.

  Patricio L,Mar 1, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  It is simply a wonderful experience. It is impossible to describe with words, being able to participate in all the logistics that involves the Panama Canal is surreal. The organization since we boarded the buses was wonderful, aboard the boat, you don't just have to stay outside, if you want to stay in the comfort of the air conditioning, you enjoy the same way. The boat staff is very attentive and helpful, the guide will explain and tell both the history and the operation of the canal. A tour that must not be missed if you are going to visit Panama.

• OK Tour but.

  Andrew S,Mar 1, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  The price for the tour is high but this may be due to the high cost of transiting the canal which the tour operator has to pay. The Pacific Queen was not all that comfortable. Take a cushion. The tour guide is overwhelming with the Mike. However the tour does provide an excellent chance to transit the canal. That aspect was very good.

  

  

  

• Crowded Boat Oversold

  constancea515,Mar 1, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  3.00

  This ship is oversold. Unless you push and shove others you will not get an outdoor seat with a good view of the locks and you could end up standing for four hours.

• Excellent vision of the...

  Cecilia G,Feb 28, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  3.00

  Excellent vision of the channel I would have liked to hear more explanation from the guide who prioritized English and often did not translate. So much so that he's late for lunch because he didn't say it in Spanish.

• Panama Canal Partial Transit (Southbound) – A Must-Do Experience

  Omar C,Feb 22, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This tour was a superb experience and truly one of the highlights of our time in Panama. It offered great value for the price paid, and everything was very well organized from start to finish. We were taken to the Gatún area, where we boarded the vessel. The boat itself is well-equipped with three decks—two air-conditioned levels for comfort, and a top open-air deck that gives you incredible panoramic views of the canal. The bottom deck serves as the bar and lunch area, making it easy to grab a drink or enjoy the meal without missing much of the action. Lunch was handled in a very organized way using a color-coded wristband system, which made distribution smooth and efficient. The food was awesome, with good variety and quality—definitely better than expected for a tour like this. The bar offered local beers, wine, sodas, and snacks, which added to the overall experience. The transit itself was as fascinating as it gets. Sailing alongside massive cargo ships really puts things into perspective—you truly feel small next to these giants. Watching the locks in operation is incredible; it’s an engineering marvel to see how ships are raised and lowered with such precision. Honestly, this is the kind of experience that should be mandatory for engineering students—it brings theory to life. A special mention goes to the narrator, who was outstanding. They explained every detail clearly and were always ready to answer questions, making the entire journey even more engaging and educational. Overall, this was an excellent experience in Panama—well organized, informative, and memorable. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting the country.

• A Day on the Canal

  Anne W,Feb 20, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We were lucky to have a beautiful sunny day to experience the Panama Canal, an engineering marvel. The tour provided water, drinks, shade, and plenty of lunch to keep us happy. Our amazing tour guide, Patricio, didn’t overwhelm us with long dissertations. He spoke in short monologues and, especially for me (hard of hearing), he spoke slowly. He entertained any question a person had and seemed to always know the answer. I highly recommend this tour and ask for Patricio!

• Nice experience

  INEZ S,Feb 18, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  There were 2 lines for check in. We stayed on the bus for a long time before boarding the boat. Lunch was good. The sites along the canal were nice. Commentary was good, English was perfect.

• The experience was great....

  Aditi B,Feb 18, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  The experience was great. The 6 hour tour is perfect. You can see how the locks operate, the lunch on the tour is also very good. The boat is very clean and the commentary was very informative. Overall a great experience for the family.

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