Panama Canal Partial Tour - Southbound Direction
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
• Be the protagonist in your Panama Canal Tour
• Navigate through the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks.
• Enjoy the action of the Panama Canal's operation.
• Get indulge in history dating more than 100 years old!
• Experience the Panama Canal in the comfort and spacious M/V Pacific Queen.
• The M/V Pacific Queen offers two areas for better comfort: opened and air conditioned decks
• Meet our Captain Claudio and the Panama Canal's pilot in our open Bridge.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
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. Our tour starts at the Flamenco Resort and Marina. Passengers board motor coaches for a 45-minute ride to the town of Gamboa where the Panama Canal Dredging Division is located. Once in Gamboa, passengers board the Pacific Queen to start the water portion of the tour.
Centennial Bridge
Panama's Centennial Bridge is a major bridge crossing the Panama Canal. It was built to supplement the overcrowded Bridge of the Americas and to replace it as the carrier of the Pan-American Highway. Upon its opening in 2004, it became the second permanent crossing of the canal.
What‘s Included
Sodas and water
Professional guide
Lunch
(available for purchase)
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Panama Canal Partial Tour - Southbound Direction
Reviews
560 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It's amazing to see the...
Joachim K,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It's amazing to see the big ships so close and all the information you receive. Unfortunately on our trip they shortened the boat trip by half the distance, which we then had to spend sitting around on the boat and waiting for an hour, while our guide acted like it's not a big deal and not feeling responsible to answer any questions. Anyway the both locks we did and had a good ride, the food was good.
Panama Canal, a dream come true
Gwen B,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was my DREAM TRIP! It didn't disappoint and I hope to do it again in this lifetime! Even the food served on the way was good!
Worth it!
DIANE L,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very organized and on time. Best way to see the canal. Polite and friendly staff. Overall a great trip.
Impressive
Jacques D,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice visit on the canal but an hour late return which caused transport problems
How Long It Takes to Get Through the Locks
Joanne G,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It can be longer than expected, it depends on vessel flow. Our time was increased due to a car carrier having to join our boat.
Excellent journey through 3 locks
jodi F,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellently organized start to finish. Guide was informative, friendly, engaging, fabulous! Historical, interesting, engaging, good people!
Amazing
Ratnagiri1,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Informative. It aligns with a major vessel passing through and you can see the lock system in function. The picturesque shore line and its history are truly amazing. I highly recommend this tour.
A Must Do!
Natalie B,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fabulous day learning about the Canal’s history and enjoying being out on the water. Going through the locks with a huge ship and coming out into the Pacific was incredible.
Wonderful experience
Anne S,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Delightful trip and well organized. Guide was very informed and pleasant. You will need to remember sunscreen. Lunch was really good!
worth doing it! very special experience
Sightseer44367027986,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00great but little bit to long but has to do with the locks and the boats coming through
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