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Panama Canal Cruise
About Panama Canal Cruises
A Panama Canal Cruise is an amazing experience that should not be missed. The canal is a 48 mile long canal that links the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans. Cruises through the Panama Canal have varied itineraries. Twice a year in the fall and the spring as the ships reposition between the Caribbean and Alaska cruise lines offer full transit through the canal. These one way cruises sail through all of the canal's impressive locks. In the winter cruise lines offer partial canal cruises. These itineraries sail roundtrip from Florida, pass through the locks before turning around and returning to their originating port after re-entering the canal system on the return trip.
Taking a cruise through the Panama Canal allows travelers to witness first hand this marvel of modern engineering. The canal system is made up of three locks and a series of artificial lakes and canals. As ships pass the locks from the east their elevation is gradually lowered and as they pass the final set of locks, the Gatun locks, the ships ascend an amazing 85 feet bringing them back to sea level. The complete journey takes about 8-10 hours in each direction.
Panama Canal cruise itineraries also include wonderful ports of call in the Caribbean, Central and South America and Mexico. Travelers can explore these different ports and enjoy a number of activities including sightseeing, shopping, watersports, beautiful beaches and friendly people.
Best Panama Canal Cruise Deals
- Up to $1700 Onboard Credit: Exclusive Offer
- FREE All-Inclusive Package +Up to $200 Onboard Credit: on select sailings
- Welcome Cocktails, All Oceanview & Balcony Suites, 24 hour room dining and more
- Up to $1700 Onboard Credit: Exclusive Offer
- FREE Gratuities + Beverage Package + AzAmazing Evening Event
- Up to $1700 Onboard Credit: Exclusive Offer
- FREE Gratuities on select categories
- Up to $850 Instant Savings per stateroom
- Buy One Guest, Get Second Guest for 60% OFF
- 3rd & 4th Guests Sail FREE: on select sailings
- Kids Sail FREE: Guest 12 & under sail FREE (select sailings)
- Up to $100 Instant Savings: on select 2026 sailings
- Up to $1700 Onboard Credit: Exclusive Offer
- Up to 50% Savings: per stateroom on select voyages
- Your World Included: FREE Gratuities, Complimentary Specialty Dining, Wi-Fi and more
- Up to $1700 Onboard Credit: Exclusive Offer
- Up to $1,800 Onboard Savings + Reduced Deposit from $50 per guest
- Up to 50% OFF + Up to $400 Instant Savings + FREE 3rd & 4th Guests
- Military: Up to $250 Onboard Spending
- EXCLUSIVE: UP TO $1,700 ADDITIONAL SAVINGS
- Up to 30% OFF, Up to $400 Onboard Spending + Reduced Deposits: select categories & sailings
- Up to $150 Onboard Spending per stateroom
- Reduced Deposits from $100 per person
- Signature Beverage Package, Specialty Dining, Excursions & Wi-Fi
- Cocktail Reception, Exclusive Shore Event + more
- Up to $400 Onboard Credit: per stateroom on select categories & sailings
- Up to $300 Onboard Spending per stateroom on select sailings
- Up to $100 Onboard Credit per stateroom
- Up to $75 Onboard Credit per stateroom
- Why Sail With Holland America
- Up to $1700 Cash Back: Exclusive Offer
- FREE at Sea - Add On: select cruises
- Free at Sea™ Plus: on select cruises
- EXCLUSIVE: UP TO $1,700 ADDITIONAL SAVINGS
- Great rates: $500 Onboard Credit, 25% Discount on Onboard Experiences + 50% Reduced Deposit
- Early Saver Bonus Sail-A-Thon Sale + Up to $100 onboard credit : Deposits fr.$49 per person
- Two Category Upgrade on cruises
- Save with Senior Rates: Guests over 55 can save with a senior rate
- Reduced Rates for Military Personnel
- Up to $1700 Onboard Credit: Exclusive Offer
- Up to 75% OFF 2nd Guest on select cruises
- Up to $550 Bonus Savings: per stateroom on select sailings
- Up to $100 Instant Savings Bonus: per stateroom on select ships and sail dates
- Military & Civil Service Rates - Must call to book
All offers are based on select sailings and categories and are subject to availability at time of booking. All rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Panama Canal and Central America Cruise Highlights
The Panama Canal Locks
Panama Canal Cruises are available in a variety of itineraries. Partial transit itineraries are offered for those seeking the convenience of departing from and returning to the same port. Full transit Panama Canal cruises are also offered for those who prefer to sail coast to coast and can often be combined with back to back cruises to create a longer and more diverse cruise experience.
A Variety of Itineraries
Panama Canal Cruises are available in a variety of itineraries. Partial transit itineraries are offered for those seeking the convenience of departing from and returning to the same port. Full transit canal cruises are also offered for those who prefer to sail coast to coast. Full transit Panama Canal cruises can often be combined with back to back cruises to create a longer and more diverse cruise experience.
A Variety of Excursion Opportunities
A variety of excursion opportunities are offered in the different ports on a Panama Canal cruise. In the Caribbean there are beautiful beaches and a variety of watersports and shopping. In Central and South America guests on a Panama Canal cruise can explore local markets, colonial towns and exotic surroundings.
Diverse Ports
In addition to the time spent transiting the canal, the itineraries include diverse ports throughout the region including beautiful Caribbean ports, Central America ports as well as stops in South America and Mexico.
