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Panama Canal

Overview
  • Gutan, Panama Canal
  • The Hero of Panama Canal
  • Panama Canal Zone
  • Ancon Hill, Panama
Deals on the Best Panama Canal Cruises

The Panama Canal is a man-made, 50-mile-long waterway that was created to connect the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. This made sailing from the West Coast of the U.S. to the East Coast and South America - and beyond - far faster. Trade between nations has also increased due to this modern technological marvel.

What is a Panama Canal Cruise? Panama Canal cruises are available in a variety of different durations and usually fall into two categories: partial transits and full transits. We are excited to offer travelers both partial and full transit cruises through the Panama Canal at the very best prices. Panama Cruises on Oceania, Princess, Seabourn, Norwegian, and Holland America cruise lines are popular choices for many and can be booked online today with no booking feess! Cruise this historic area and experience history for yourself.

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Acapulco City Orientation with Cliff...
$49

Experience the many highlights of Acapulco, including a show by the world-famous cliff divers!

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Cabo Golden Coast Cruise and Snorkel
$59

Snorkel the pristine waters of Cabo San Lucas. Afterwards, cruise to the famous Arch, the sea lion colony and Lovers Beach.

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Aerial Tram and Miraflores Locks
$165

Discover the secrets of the upper forest canopy when you ascend into the rainforest on this specially designed aerial tram.

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Stingray City and Two Snorkel Stops
$79

This motor boat trip (with an average group size of only 30 people) visits Stingray City and makes two snorkel stops at the Barrier Reef.

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Exclusive Puerto Vallarta City Tour
$77

Get to know the city from the perspective of a local.

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Puntarenas Area Highlights
$139

See the most important aspects of the Central Pacific Coast and the rich wildlife of this fascinating region on this exciting tour.

 
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14 NIGHT PANAMA CANAL Cruise

Departing From: Fort Lauderdale

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Duration: 14 nights

Ship: Zuiderdam (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us, Cartagena, Colombia, Enter Panama Canal Cristobal, Cruising Panama Canal, Exit Panama Canal Balboa, Puerto Caldera (puntarenas), Costa Rica, Corinto, Nicaragua, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Huatulco, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, San Diego, California, Us (Itinerary Details)

Zuiderdam

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us(Depart 04:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Cartagena, Colombia(07:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
Enter Panama Canal Cristobal(05:00 AM - 05:00 AM)
Cruising Panama Canal(12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Exit Panama Canal Balboa(07:00 PM - 07:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Puerto Caldera (puntarenas), Costa Rica(07:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Corinto, Nicaragua(09:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala(07:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Huatulco, Mexico(01:00 PM - 07:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico(10:00 AM - 08:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
San Diego, California, Us(Arrive 07:00 AM)

Best For: Gourmet, Honeymoon, Luxury, Romantic, Senior, Wedding

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From

$1,569

as little as $112.00/night

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Holland America Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges 

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Holland America Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges 

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

Flexibility to Cruise

Book your next cruise with confidence because you’re covered under our relaxed cancellation policy.

Learn More

Flexibility to Cruise

More Flexibility To Change Plans
Holland America Line has temporarily adjusted our cancellation policy to make it easier for you to cancel or change plans.

Book any cruise that departs through December 31, 2021—you must book by Septemebr 30, 2021—and you can cancel for any reason up to 30 days before departure and automatically receive a Future Cruise Credit in the amount of non-refundable fees collected by Holland America Line (the remainder will be refunded to you). You can use the Future Cruise Credit when you're ready to book your next cruise vacation.

The Future Cruise Credit is calculated based on the cancellation fees retained by Holland America Line from Holland America's Cancellation Policy. The remainder will be refunded to back to you via your method of payment.

Departure Date Bonus Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite
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 $1,869

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 $3,499

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 $4,849

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 $1,869

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 $2,999

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 $4,269

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14 NIGHT PANAMA CANAL Cruise

Departing From: Fort Lauderdale

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Duration: 14 nights

Ship: Island Princess (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Ft Lauderdale Florida, Cartagena Colombia, Panama Canal Full Transit Historic Locks, Puntarenas Costa Rica, San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua, Huatulco Mexico, Puerto Vallarta Mexico, Los Angeles California (Itinerary Details)

Island Princess

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Ft Lauderdale Florida(Depart 04:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Cartagena Colombia(07:00 AM - 03:00 PM)
Panama Canal Full Transit Historic Locks(06:00 AM - 04:30 PM)
Day At Sea
Puntarenas Costa Rica(07:00 AM - 07:00 PM)
San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua(07:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Huatulco Mexico(08:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Puerto Vallarta Mexico(08:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Los Angeles California(Arrive 07:00 AM)

Best For: Family with Kids, Family with Teens, Honeymoon, Romantic, Senior, Wedding

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From

$1,598

as little as $114.00/night

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Princess Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Princess Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

Book with Confidence

Cancel up to 30 days prior to sailing and receive your cancellation fees back as a Future Cruise Credit.

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Book with Confidence

We don't think finances should affect decisions about your health, so if you feel ill and need to change your plans, we'll protect your cruise investment. Under our temporary Book with Confidence policy, we’ve taken the worry out of booking your next cruise:

Cancel up to 30 days before you sail, and get your cancellation fees back as a Future Cruise Credit.

  • Applies to bookings made through September 30, 2021.
  • Applies to voyages departing through December 31, 2021.

Final Payment has been moved to 60-days prior to sailing.

  • Applies to voyages departing through October 31, 2021.
Departure Date Bonus Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite
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 $1,598

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 $3,684

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15 NIGHT PANAMA CANAL Cruise

Departing From: Fort Lauderdale

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Duration: 15 nights

Ship: Celebrity Millennium (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Fort Lauderdale - Florida, Cartagena - Colombia, Cartagena - Colombia, Panama Canal (cruising), Puntarenas - Costa Rica, Puerto Quetzal - Guatemala, Puerto Vallarta - Mexico, Cabo San Lucas - Mexico, San Diego - California (Itinerary Details)

Celebrity Millennium

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Fort Lauderdale - Florida(Depart 05:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Cartagena - Colombia(09:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Cartagena - Colombia(12:00 AM - 02:00 PM)
Panama Canal (cruising)(06:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Puntarenas - Costa Rica(08:00 AM - 06:30 PM)
Day At Sea
Puerto Quetzal - Guatemala(06:30 AM - 07:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Puerto Vallarta - Mexico(07:00 AM - 02:00 PM)
Cabo San Lucas - Mexico(07:00 AM - 02:30 PM)
Day At Sea
San Diego - California(Arrive 06:30 AM)

Best For: Family with Kids, Family with Teens, Gourmet, Honeymoon, Luxury, Romantic, Senior, Wedding

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From

$2,199

as little as $147.00/night

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Celebrity Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges
    • Kids club.

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Celebrity Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges
    • Kids club.

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

Cruise with Confidence

Now you have new benefits & more flexibility up to 48 hours before you sail

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Cruise with Confidence

We know you’re looking forward to your next vacation, now more than ever. To give you more peace of mind in planning, we’ve enhanced Cruise with Confidence with more benefits: Flexible Cancellations and Best Offer Guarantee. Simply book your vacation by October 31, 2021 and we’ve got you covered with the assurance you need to plan the unforgettable vacation you’ve been looking forward to.

Flexible Cancelations
You have up to 48 hours before you sail to cancel and receive 100% Future Cruise Credit to use toward any sailing through September 30, 2022.

Best Offer Guarantee
If the fare on your sailing is reduced or the promotion gets better, give us a call and we’ll honor your choice right up to 48 hours before you sail.

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15 NIGHT PANAMA CANAL Cruise

Departing From: Fort Lauderdale

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Duration: 15 nights

Ship: Eurodam (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us, Cartagena, Colombia, Enter Panama Canal Cristobal, Cruising Panama Canal, Exit Panama Canal Balboa, Puerto Caldera (puntarenas), Costa Rica, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Puerto Chiapas, Mexico, Huatulco, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, San Diego, California, Us (Itinerary Details)

Eurodam

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us(Depart 04:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Cartagena, Colombia(07:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
Enter Panama Canal Cristobal(05:00 AM - 05:00 AM)
Cruising Panama Canal(12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Exit Panama Canal Balboa(07:00 PM - 07:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Puerto Caldera (puntarenas), Costa Rica(08:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala(07:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Puerto Chiapas, Mexico(08:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Huatulco, Mexico(08:00 AM - 03:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico(08:00 AM - 03:00 PM)
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico(08:00 AM - 03:00 PM)
Day At Sea
San Diego, California, Us(Arrive 08:00 AM)

Best For: Gourmet, Honeymoon, Luxury, Romantic, Senior, Wedding

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From

$2,249

as little as $150.00/night

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Holland America Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges 

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Holland America Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges 

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

Flexibility to Cruise

Book your next cruise with confidence because you’re covered under our relaxed cancellation policy.

Learn More

Flexibility to Cruise

More Flexibility To Change Plans
Holland America Line has temporarily adjusted our cancellation policy to make it easier for you to cancel or change plans.

Book any cruise that departs through December 31, 2021—you must book by Septemebr 30, 2021—and you can cancel for any reason up to 30 days before departure and automatically receive a Future Cruise Credit in the amount of non-refundable fees collected by Holland America Line (the remainder will be refunded to you). You can use the Future Cruise Credit when you're ready to book your next cruise vacation.

The Future Cruise Credit is calculated based on the cancellation fees retained by Holland America Line from Holland America's Cancellation Policy. The remainder will be refunded to back to you via your method of payment.

Departure Date Bonus Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite
  • Cruise Promotion
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 $2,249

USD

 $2,749

USD

 $3,449

USD

 $11,864

USD

Voyager club FREE HOLDS

Lock in a great price, figure out your plans & pay later. Free Holds are available on the final step.

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16 NIGHT PANAMA CANAL Cruise

Departing From: San Diego

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Duration: 16 nights

Ship: Eurodam (Ship Info)

Port of Call: San Diego, California, Us, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Huatulco, Mexico, Puerto Chiapas, Mexico, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Corinto, Nicaragua, Puerto Caldera (puntarenas), Costa Rica, Enter Panama Canal Balboa, Cruising Panama Canal, Exit Panama Canal Cristobal, Oranjestad, Aruba, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us (Itinerary Details)

Eurodam

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San Diego, California, Us(Depart 05:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico(08:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Huatulco, Mexico(10:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Puerto Chiapas, Mexico(08:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala(08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Corinto, Nicaragua(08:00 AM - 04:00 PM)
Puerto Caldera (puntarenas), Costa Rica(08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Enter Panama Canal Balboa(05:00 AM - 05:00 AM)
Cruising Panama Canal(12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Exit Panama Canal Cristobal(07:00 PM - 07:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Oranjestad, Aruba(08:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us(Arrive 07:00 AM)

Best For: Gourmet, Honeymoon, Luxury, Romantic, Senior, Wedding

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From

$2,299

as little as $144.00/night

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Holland America Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges 

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Holland America Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges 

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

Flexibility to Cruise

Book your next cruise with confidence because you’re covered under our relaxed cancellation policy.

Learn More

Flexibility to Cruise

More Flexibility To Change Plans
Holland America Line has temporarily adjusted our cancellation policy to make it easier for you to cancel or change plans.

Book any cruise that departs through December 31, 2021—you must book by Septemebr 30, 2021—and you can cancel for any reason up to 30 days before departure and automatically receive a Future Cruise Credit in the amount of non-refundable fees collected by Holland America Line (the remainder will be refunded to you). You can use the Future Cruise Credit when you're ready to book your next cruise vacation.

The Future Cruise Credit is calculated based on the cancellation fees retained by Holland America Line from Holland America's Cancellation Policy. The remainder will be refunded to back to you via your method of payment.

Departure Date Bonus Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite
  • Cruise Promotion
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 $2,299

USD

 $2,599

USD

 $3,499

USD

 $5,599

USD

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Book the Best Panama Canal Cruise for Less

CruiseDirect can help connect you with a cruise through the Panama Canal at the best price guaranteed. With no booking fees and flexible payment plans, you can experience a truly unique cruise experience within your budget. Cruises are our passion and we want to help you take the trip a lifetime: A trip down the Panama Canal that connects you with exciting ports is a truly unique vacation that will allow you to experience a monumental piece of technology and history while enjoying the relaxation and luxuries of a cruise.

Panama Canal Cruise Tips

  • Get up bright and early for a prime spot on the ship to get a good view of the canal. Spots on the bow and rear of the ship can get claimed quickly.
  • The Panama sun and heat is famously brutal. Make sure you've brought sunscreen and/or a protective hat. Crew members keep guests well-stocked with cool drinks and towels, and refreshing snacks.
  • Consider a shore excursion to have the greatest safety while exploring at port rather than traveling independently. Some cities like Colon and Puerto Limon have a reputation for crime.

Which Cruise Ships Go Through the New Panama Canal?

Panama Canal cruises are as luxurious or as low-key as you like. Cruise lines that send their ships through this area include:

  • Holland America
  • Princess
  • Norwegian
  • Seabourn
  • Azamara
  • Carnival
  • Celebrity
  • Crystal
  • Cunard
  • Disney
  • Regent Seven Seas
  • Royal Caribbean
  • Viking

What is the Best Month to Cruise the Panama Canal?

The cruise season runs from October to April. The best Panama Canal cruise weather is after the rainy season, which ends in November.

How Long Does It Take to Cruise the Panama Canal?

On average, it takes about eight to ten hours to travel through the Panama Canal. Note that Panama Canal cruises may include stops in many different ports before and after you transit the canal.