The Panama Canal Full Transit is an unforgettable full day experience. You will be traveling through ALL the Panama Canal Locks, from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean in the Caribbean in just one day. A unique experience!
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.
Included with the Panama Canal Full Transit Tour
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
Full Transit Tour Details
Duration of the Full transit Tour: 8 to 9 hours
Pick Up and Arrival Times:
Must be at the dock at 7:00 AM with Return approximately at 7:30 PM
Panama Canal Full Transit Tour Prices:
Adult $165 Children Under 12: $75 3 years and under travel at no charge.
Things to bring :
Sun protection
Cameras
Cash for onboard purchases
Panama Canal Full Transit Reservations
To make a reservation email us at:
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or call us in Panama at 209-5657 or from USA or outside Panama: 1-954-282-8214