Primarily the canal is an expression of that old and noble desire to bridge the divide, to bring people together.   It is a work of civilization.”
David McCullough

The Panama Canal Transit is one of the major attractions when visiting Panama.  It’s the best way to see the Canal and its operation.  This is a smooth travel on board that goes from ocean to ocean through the three Panama Canal locks.  This tour will be a lifetime experience for you!

REASONS WHY THIS TOUR IS SO SPECIAL:

• You will experience the Panama Canal transiting the Canal lock on board like any other vessel
• You will experience the ups and downs as the locks system fill and empty the chambers
• You will enjoy the ship ride and its spacious, air-conditioned decks very well-equipped with monitors,  speakers and comfortable seating arrangements
• Fluent english/spanish narrator
• Full lunch is included (chicken, rice, pasta, salad, desserts, snacks and unlimited sodas & bottled water)

TYPE OF PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT TOURS AVAILABLE:

1. Panama Canal Full Transit – click here for info and pricing
2. Panama Canal Partial Transit – click here for info and pricing

For reservations or inquiries just contact us:

In Panama: 209-5657
From USA: (954) 282-8214
Toll Free – USA: (1-866) 390-3451
Email:  info@panamacanaltransit.net

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Now that you have decided to take this unique tour don’t forget to bring these items with you:

• Camera
• Hat (In case you want to spend some time at the open-air third deck)
• Umbrella (for the same reason why you need a hat)
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable clothing and shoes
• Money in cash for sourvenirs

For reservations or questions just contact us:

In Panama: 209-5657
From USA: (954)282-8214
Toll Free-USA: (1-866)390-3451
Email:  info@panamacanaltransit.net

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The Panama Canal Partial Transit Tour is a great way to experience the Panama Canal.

The Canal Partial Transit includes:

• English/Spanish guide-narrator
• Complete Lunch (chicken, pasta, rice, salads, desserts and unlimited soft drinks and bottle water)
• Snacks
• Transportation by bus from Flamenco Resort & Marina, Panama City to Colon where tour starts

Duration: (4-5 hours)

Departure Time:  9:30AM
Arrival Time:

Itinerary of the Panama Canal Partial Transit:
You will start the tour at 9:30AM from the Flamenco Resort & Marine at the Amador Causeway in Panama City.  You will take the tour bus which will transport passengers to the Gamboa area, where the trip starts.  This transfer will take 45 minutes.  Then you board the ship and you will be transiting the Gaillard Cut (Corte Culebra), this area is one of the most important attractions of the trip because it’s full of history.   Then you will cross under the Centennial Bridge (Puente Centenario) and that is when you will be on the way to transit Pedro Miguel Locks.  Also, you will witness the works being done for the Canal expansion project.  When entering Pedro Miguel Locks you will experience a drop of 9 meters in one step and find the Miraflores Lake, an artificial lake that connects Pedro Miguel Locks with and Miraflores Locks.  Now you will enter the last set of locks called Miraflores Locks in the Pacific Ocean where you will be lowered 18 meters in two different steps.  You will be sailing the Pacific Ocean on the way to the disembarkation point at Amador Causeway but before that, you will be passing under the Bridge of the Americas (Puente de Las Americas).  You will be in the Panama Bay and that is the end of this unique trip.

Availability of the Panama Canal Partial Transit:

This Canal Partial Transit is available every SATURDAY all year round.
Every year from December to March this tour is available on FRIDAYS, too.

Cost of the Full Transit:

US$115.00 per adult
US$65.00 children under 12 years old

For reservations contact us:

In Panama: 209-5657
From the USA: (954) 282-8214
Toll Free (USA): 1-866-390-3451
Email:  info@panamacanaltransit.net

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The Panama Canal Full Transit is an unforgettable experience.  You will be traveling  from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean in the Caribbean in just one day.  A unique experience!

The Canal Full Transit includes:

• English/Spanish guide-narrator
• Continental Breakfast
• Complete Lunch (chicken, pasta, rice, salads, desserts and unlimited soft drinks and bottle water)
• Snacks
• Transportation from Colon to Panama City

Duration: (8-9 hours)

Departure Time:  7:30AM
Arrival Time:

Itinerary of the Panama Canal Full Transit:

The tour starts at 7:30 at the Flamenco Marine in Amador Causeway, Panama City.  You will check-in at the ship to start this adventure.  The ship will cross under the Bridge of the Americas (Puente de Las Americas) and then start your transit through the Miraflores Locks, the first set of locks.    While in Miraflores you will ascend 18 meters in two steps.  After that you will find yourself transiting the artificial Miraflores Lake which is located just between the Miraflores Locks and Pedro Miguel Locks.  You will still be in the Pacific Ocean.

At Pedro Miguel Locks the ship will ascend again another 9 meters in one step.  While exiting Pedro Miguel Locks you will transit the Gaillard Cut (Corte Culebra).  This area is full of history, is one of the most important points of attraction of this trip.  Also, you will witness the works being done for the Canal expansion project.

Then you’ll find Gatun Lake.  The second largest man-made lake in the world.  You will find the Barro Colorado – Smithsonian Research Station and then you will transit the Gatun Locks the last and only set of locks located in the Atlantic side.  At this point you will experience a 26 meters drop in three different steps which will complete your transit through the Panama Canal.

You will dock at Pier 6 in the Colon area where the transportation is provided to return to Panama City.

Availability of the Panama Canal Full Transit:

This Canal Full Transit is available every THIRD SATURDAY of the month all year round.

Cost of the Full Transit:

US$165.00 per adult
US$75.00 children under 12 years old

For reservations contact us:

In Panama: 209-5657
From the USA: (954) 282-8214
Toll Free (USA): 1-866-390-3451
Email:  info@panamacanaltransit.net

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The Panama Canal is considered the “Eighth Wonder of the World”.  Its construction took more than 10 years and represented one of the biggest challenges of the times; creating a water passage to connect the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean.

This huge project brought many people from different countries, colors, religions, cultures and languages to Panama, all of them pursuing the dream of a better future for their families.

American President Theodore Roosevelt bought the project form France, who tried to build a canal with no success, and the USA spent more than US$375 Millions to finish the construction in August 1914, less than what they expected to spend, nevertheless it was the most expensive construction project done by the US to that time.

The first official Panama Canal transit was done by a boat called “Ancon” piloted by Captain John Constantine on the day of the Grand Opening.  The Grand Opening was dulled by the World War I and no dignitaries attended the ceremony.

Nowadays Panama is running the Canal in a very efficiently and responsible way.  It is the symbol of ingenuity and power of conviction of thousands of men who gave everything even their lives.

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