Day Cruises in Panama

Visit Panamá City's highlights and landmarks on this 6-hour comprehensive sightseeing tour. Stop at the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center to get an up-close view of boats passing through the canal's locks. Eat lunch on the Causeway of Amador, where a narrow strip of land connects 3 islands in the Bay of Panamá. Explore the Casco Viejo neighborhood of the city to admire the spectacular examples of Spanish colonial architecture. Drive down Balboa Avenue into downtown Panamá for great views of the city skyline. Along the way, learn about the intricacies of Panamanian culture, history and traditions from your local guide. Round-trip transportation from Panamá City hotels is included.

Hop aboard a high-speed motorboat through the Panama Canal on a half-day tour of Gatun Lake. You'll slow down to sightsee around the lake with a naturalist guide, with stops at Monkey Island and Sounds of Silence Island. Marvel at the breathtaking flora and fauna surrounding Gatun Lake, and enjoy a look at the island wildlife. Includes picnic lunch, refreshments and round-trip hotel transport from Panama City.

Immerse yourself in the culture, history and waterways of Panamá City aboard the Aquabus, and amphibious vehicle. During a morning or afternoon tour with local guides, explore the Panamá Canal entrance and the Bay of Panamá from Flamenco Island. Admire the towering skyscrapers of the coastal strip and views of the old town from your aquatic vantage point. Listen as your guides share information on the history and culture of the country's capital city. Round-trip transportation from Panamá City hotels is included.

You don't have to get on a cruise ship to pass through the Panama Canal. Aboard the Pacific Queen tourist boat, you'll travel through two locks on the Panama Canal. Experience the sensation of rising and lowering through the locks and to see this engineering marvel at work. Onboard commentary explains the history and importance of the Panama Canal.

Cruise the entirety of the Panamá Canal, from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean, during this 12-hour tour in Panamá City. Board a small vessel to travel through all 3 sets of locks that make up the canal. Voyage on Gatun Lake and the Chagres River. Learn about the history and construction of the canal from your guide while you travel. Disembark in Colón and board a shuttle for the return trip to Panamá City. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages are provided on board.

Travel southbound through the Panama Canal during this 6-hour tour from Panama City. With your local guide, board a bus for a 45-minute journey to Gamboa, home of the Panama Canal Dredging Division. Meet your vessel, the Pacific Queen, for a trip through the Gailard cut, the Pedro Miguel Locks and the Miraflores Locks. Admire scenic views of the Centennial Bridge, the Chagres River, and the Bridge of the Americas. Eat a complimentary lunch on board during your journey. Disembark at the Flamenco Marina in Panama City.

Cruise the Panama Canal to Gatun Lake on a 3-hour nature tour from Panama City that includes round-trip transport from central Panama City and time to explore Gatun's wildlife-rich shoreline by boat. Visit jungle islands that were cut off from mainland Panama by construction of the canal, which protect a thriving population of monkeys, birds, crocodiles, and mammals.

Travel through the Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal on this 5- to 6-hour boat tour from Panama City. Experience how the locks work firsthand aboard a boat; tour includes refreshments and a buffet lunch.

Lake Gatun forms a major part of the Panama Canal, and on this guided boat tour from Panama City, you'll be able to explore it. During the boat ride, spot different wildlife surrounding the lake, such as sloths, monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles, birds, and more. After lunch, you'll have the option to take a drip in a spring-fed natural pool, kayak in the lake, or go fishing.

Journey through the Panama Canal's Pedro Miguel and Miraflores Locks aboard the Pacific Queen. During this 6-hour tour from Panama City, travel to Gamboa with your local guide, then board a boat for a trip through the canal's impressive locks. Entering through the Gailard Cut, observe the impressive feats of engineering that make this passage possible. Learn about the canal's construction and consistent maintenance from through your guide's informative commentary. Cruise back to your departure point, admiring views of Panama City's skyline before disembarking. A continental breakfast and lunch are included on board.

Explore the manmade body of water at the heart of the Panama Canal on a 5-hour boat tour of Gatún Lake from Panama City. Learn how mountain peaks turned into islands when the canal was flooded, preserving unique wildlife and untouched jungle environments. Watch for monkeys, sloths and crocodiles as you cruise the shoreline, discover back channels and quiet bays, then learn about the engineering history of the canal at Miraflores Locks.

Take an in-depth look at the famous Panama Canal and the indigenous tribes of the Chagres River during this 8-hour, boat-based, eco-adventure. Cruise amidst the waterways, lakes, and islands that make up the Panama Canal stopping to observe local bird life and primates. Then meet up with residents of the Embera tribe in Parara Puru village for cultural presentations and an included lunch.

Take a partial transit cruise on the Panama Canal and journey through the Miraflores Locks. Marvel at this incredible feat of engineering as your ship is raised up to 54 feet (16 meters), enabling Pedro Miguel's lake to fill the chambers where the vessel is locked. With this 6-hour day trip, you'll see Panama City sights and travel along Amador Causeway during the drive from your hotel.

Cruise through the Panama Canal by boat for an up-close experience this important waterway. Look for wildlife on the shores of Gatun Lake, and see ships transiting through the canal. Then head to Gamboa and the Pipeline Road in Soberania National Park, and visit the Panama Rainforest Discovery Center.

Explore the waters near Pearl Island during this fishing excursion and beach cruise. Everything is included - fishing equipment, snorkeling equipment and beer - to make sure you have a great day on the water and beaches. You'll set sail from Panama City, and partake in fishing, snorkeling, or relaxing - the choice is up to you.

Enhance your experience of the Panama Canal boat trip from Panama City. After boarding your vessel, you'll travel down the entire length of the world-famous Panama Canal, passing prominent features such as Bridge of Americas and the Miraflores Locks. As you cruise, your tour guide will provide history-rich commentary and direct your attention to Guillard's Cut and Gamboa Lake. Enjoy excellent views from elevated lookout decks and opt to refresh with snacks and beverages throughout your cruise. Round-trip transport from your downtown Panama City hotel is included.