Panama Canal Full Transit Tour from Pacific Ocean to Atlantic Ocean
by Panama Marine Adventures
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$440Overview
This full-day boat tour takes about 12 hours, starting with check-in at Flamenco Marina on the Amador Causeway near the Panama sign and Duty Free Shop. The guide confirms the exact tour time the day before by email. The journey begins by navigating under the Bridge of the Americas, a road bridge completed in 1962 that spans the Pacific entrance to the canal. The vessel then passes through the Miraflores Locks, climbing 18 meters in two steps, followed by a crossing of Miraflores Lake. Next, it transits the Pedro Miguel Locks, the other Pacific-side lock. The route continues through the Gaillard Cut, a narrow canal section carved through the Continental Divide where the Chagres River flows into the canal. The tour proceeds across Gatun Lake, formed by the Gatun Dam on the Chagres River, passing the Smithsonian Research Station on Barro Colorado Island. The boat then descends 26 meters through three chambers of the Gatun Locks on the Atlantic side. After reaching Colon and disembarking at Colon 2000, bus transportation returns guests to Panama City. Included are breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, unlimited sodas and water, and a professional guide. Alcoholic drinks are not included. The tour offers close views of the Panama Canal’s operation and its key landmarks, including the Centennial Bridge, which opened in 2004 as the canal’s second permanent crossing.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Panama Marine Adventures
Check-in is at Flamenco Marina on the last island of the Amador Causeway, next to the Panama sign and behind the Duty Free Shop. The exact tour time is confirmed by email the day before. The time shown on the booking platform is approximate.
30 min
Bridge of the Americas
This road bridge spans the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Completed in 1962 at a cost of US$20 million, it connects the North and South American continents.
Panama Canal
The boat passes through Miraflores Locks, ascending 18 meters in two steps, then crosses Miraflores Lake. It continues through Pedro Miguel Locks, then travels the Gaillard Cut, a narrow section carved through the Continental Divide where the Chagres River enters the canal.
Gatun Lake
Formed by the Gatun Dam on the Chagres River, Gatun Lake is crossed during the canal transit. The route passes the Smithsonian Research Station at Barro Colorado Island and continues to Gatun Locks, where the vessel is lowered 26 meters through three chambers before arriving at Colon 2000 for disembarkation and bus transportation back to Panama City.
Chagres River
The largest river in the Panama Canal watershed, historically a vital communication route, it was dammed twice in the 20th century. Its reservoirs, Gatun Lake and Lake Alajuela, are essential to the canal's water system.
Barro Colorado Island
This largest island in Gatun Lake was formed when the valley was flooded. It hosts the Smithsonian Research Institute’s main research center in Panama due to its biodiversity.
Centennial Bridge
Opened in 2004, this major bridge crosses the Panama Canal to relieve traffic from the Bridge of the Americas. It serves as the second permanent canal crossing.
Gatun Lake
Gatun Lake was created between 1907 and 1913 by damming the Chagres River. It flooded a wooded valley, turning hilltops into islands. It was the largest man-made lake in the world at the time.
Meeting point
Located behind the Duty Free, next to the PANAMA sign. Please Note: The exact check-in time will be confirmed the day before your tour via email. Please make sure you check your inbox.
End point
Located behind the Duty Free, next to the PANAMA sign. Please Note: The exact check-in time will be confirmed the day before your tour via email. Please make sure you check your inbox.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Panama Canal Full Transit Tour from Pacific Ocean to Atlantic Ocean
by Panama Marine Adventures
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$440Overview
This full-day boat tour takes about 12 hours, starting with check-in at Flamenco Marina on the Amador Causeway near the Panama sign and Duty Free Shop. The guide confirms the exact tour time the day before by email. The journey begins by navigating under the Bridge of the Americas, a road bridge completed in 1962 that spans the Pacific entrance to the canal. The vessel then passes through the Miraflores Locks, climbing 18 meters in two steps, followed by a crossing of Miraflores Lake. Next, it transits the Pedro Miguel Locks, the other Pacific-side lock. The route continues through the Gaillard Cut, a narrow canal section carved through the Continental Divide where the Chagres River flows into the canal. The tour proceeds across Gatun Lake, formed by the Gatun Dam on the Chagres River, passing the Smithsonian Research Station on Barro Colorado Island. The boat then descends 26 meters through three chambers of the Gatun Locks on the Atlantic side. After reaching Colon and disembarking at Colon 2000, bus transportation returns guests to Panama City. Included are breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, unlimited sodas and water, and a professional guide. Alcoholic drinks are not included. The tour offers close views of the Panama Canal’s operation and its key landmarks, including the Centennial Bridge, which opened in 2004 as the canal’s second permanent crossing.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Panama Marine Adventures
Check-in is at Flamenco Marina on the last island of the Amador Causeway, next to the Panama sign and behind the Duty Free Shop. The exact tour time is confirmed by email the day before. The time shown on the booking platform is approximate.
30 min
Bridge of the Americas
This road bridge spans the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Completed in 1962 at a cost of US$20 million, it connects the North and South American continents.
Panama Canal
The boat passes through Miraflores Locks, ascending 18 meters in two steps, then crosses Miraflores Lake. It continues through Pedro Miguel Locks, then travels the Gaillard Cut, a narrow section carved through the Continental Divide where the Chagres River enters the canal.
Gatun Lake
Formed by the Gatun Dam on the Chagres River, Gatun Lake is crossed during the canal transit. The route passes the Smithsonian Research Station at Barro Colorado Island and continues to Gatun Locks, where the vessel is lowered 26 meters through three chambers before arriving at Colon 2000 for disembarkation and bus transportation back to Panama City.
Chagres River
The largest river in the Panama Canal watershed, historically a vital communication route, it was dammed twice in the 20th century. Its reservoirs, Gatun Lake and Lake Alajuela, are essential to the canal's water system.
Barro Colorado Island
This largest island in Gatun Lake was formed when the valley was flooded. It hosts the Smithsonian Research Institute’s main research center in Panama due to its biodiversity.
Centennial Bridge
Opened in 2004, this major bridge crosses the Panama Canal to relieve traffic from the Bridge of the Americas. It serves as the second permanent canal crossing.
Gatun Lake
Gatun Lake was created between 1907 and 1913 by damming the Chagres River. It flooded a wooded valley, turning hilltops into islands. It was the largest man-made lake in the world at the time.
Meeting point
Located behind the Duty Free, next to the PANAMA sign. Please Note: The exact check-in time will be confirmed the day before your tour via email. Please make sure you check your inbox.
End point
Located behind the Duty Free, next to the PANAMA sign. Please Note: The exact check-in time will be confirmed the day before your tour via email. Please make sure you check your inbox.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.