Panama Canal Partial Transit

Name: Panama Canal Partial Transit
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.13 (466 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Navigate through the Panama Canal, rising 56 feet above sea level at Miraflores Locks and the Pedro Miguel Locks, and passing through the Culebra Cut. During this tour will also observe the Centennial Bridge and the Bridge of the Americas.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Panama Canal

Cross half of the Panama Canal

6 hours • Admission Included

Check in point

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Non-alcoholic beverages

Lunch

Guided sightseeing cruise

Hotel pickup and drop off

Gratuities

Pick up and drop off in airport hotel and beach hotel located after the bridge of the Americas.

Pickup points

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Panama Canal Partial Transit

Pickup included

Reviews

4.13

466 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

241

127

Early pick up times.
Joseph M,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour but did start our rough. Pick up time was 5 AM so we were not able to eat any breakfast before leaving. When we got to the dock the boat did not have our name on the list so we were pushed off to the side and then after everyone boarded our driver talked to the guy and after about 10 minutes and phone call we were allowed on the boat. Good think it wasn't very crowded so we were able to get good seats. The boat did serve something called breakfast but it some just cold cheese, ham, bananas, and grapes. They also served lunch but it was cold and again not very good. So bring your own snacks. The canal tour was amazing. We shared the locks with some tug boats so we have great views. Our tour guide Uncle Marty was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of good information.
Educational trip
Hege,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It is really an interesting tour. Being in the locks and experience it yourself is amazing 🙂 The guiding was very good, but I would advise you to stay outside, as it was hard to hear what the guide said inside.
Canal Cruise
alan m stainer,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic cruise along the canal going through 3 different canals. The guide was very knowledgable and willing to answer any questions. View were wonderful and the food was really enjoyable. Thank you.
Very nice tour, but too...
Andreea T,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Very nice tour, but too long. Also, the logistics need to be improved. It took 2.5 hours from the hotel to the ship because of poor organization. The lunch on the ship was good and the crew was nice. The guide gave lots of good information about the history of the Panama Canal. Overall a good tour.
Recommended, butooo read the full review.
Omar R,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Seeing the locks through the same channel is worth it. Sail alongside large ships. Live the experience of going up and down with the level of the some, amazing. The BAD: it is an extremely long tour and at tedious times. They passed us at 8:30 am and the boat left after 12. The food quite improveable, (especially for the cost of the tour), boat urges you to maintain good. Logistics could be better. Since there are more than 100 people on board, lunchtime is chaos. It ends around 6 pm. So be prepared to be very, very patient. In rainy seasons wear waterproof, because with umbrellas you cover the vision of others when taking photos.
Our guide Gus was super informative and very patient with repetitive questions
Pattie H,,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Informative, emersion into the experience of going through the locks. In addition, food was very good.
This is THE trip to take...
Rowland R,,Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is THE trip to take whilst in Panama. A partial transit takes in iconic locks and passage under the Americas bridge. The tour commentary was excellent. One minor observation..vegetarians were not really catered for with the "light lunch". That could easily be remedied. The complimentary coffee was excellent. All in all a worthwhile memorable trip.
Great trip, very well...
Peter B,,Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great trip, very well organized. Lunch was excellent and the guide knowledgeable, we did not realize that we would not be returning on the boat, but on a bus but everything was very well coordinated and worked out well 😁!
A Worthwhile Experience!
RUBY J,,Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
While the weather was rather hot, it was worth the heat. There was a little rain but nothing that hindered enjoyment of the trip. If you get a chance, definitely take the tour!
Gus was amazing!
Tara N,,Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour was absolutely worth the money. Our tour guide, Gus, had so much interesting information for us as we navigated the locks. He also answered all of the questions asked of him during his explanations which was a bonus! The lunch was good as well. We made it through our portion of the canal in great time. The only issue we had (which was not really an issue but could have been) was the driver who transported us from our hotel to the tour was an hour early. We were walking back from breakfast and if it had taken longer we would’ve missed the ride. They only wait for 5 minutes then go on to the next stop.