Immerse yourself in a Panama Canal Full Transit Tour, journeying from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean within a day. Relish the convenience of traveling on a small craft and experience the Panama Canal’s operations up close.
Immerse yourself in a Panama Canal Full Transit Tour, journeying from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean within a day. Relish the convenience of traveling on a small craft and experience the Panama Canal’s operations up close.
- Panama Marine Adventures - The check-in location is at Flamenco Marina, situated on the final island of the Amador Causeway. It is conveniently located next to the Panama sign and behind the Duty-Free Shop.
- Bridge of the Americas - This road bridge in Panama spans the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Designed by Sverdrup & Parcel, it was…
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Panama Marine Adventures - The check-in location is at Flamenco Marina, situated on the final island of the Amador Causeway. It is conveniently located next to the Panama sign and behind the Duty-Free Shop.
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Bridge of the Americas - This road bridge in Panama spans the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Designed by Sverdrup & Parcel, it was completed in 1962 at a cost of US$20 million, linking the North and South American continents.
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Panama Canal - The vessel will navigate through the initial set of locks, the Miraflores Locks, where it will rise 18 meters in two separate stages. Following this, the Pacific Queen will enter Miraflores Lake, a small artificial freshwater lake that separates Pedro Miguel Locks from Miraflores Locks. The vessel will then pass through Pedro Miguel Locks, one of the two lock sets on the Pacific side. After leaving Pedro Miguel Locks, the Pacific Queen will journey through the Gaillard Cut, where the Chagres River merges with the canal. The Gaillard Cut, also known as Culebra Cut due to its snake-like curves, is a key attraction for visitors as it was carved through the Continental Divide and is rich in history and geological significance.
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Gatun Lake - During the full transit tour of the Panama Canal, travelers will enjoy a journey through Gatun Lake, created by constructing the Gatun Dam across the Chagres River. As the vessel transits through Gatun Lake, it will pass the Smithsonian Research Station at Barro Colorado. The experience includes the Gatun Locks, the only lock set on the Atlantic side, where the vessel will descend a total of 26 meters in three separate chambers. Upon reaching Colon, passengers will disembark at Colon 2000, with transportation back to Panama City provided.
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Chagres River - The Chagres River, located in central Panama, is the largest river within the Panama Canal’s watershed. Historically, this river served as a crucial communication route between the coasts, being part of the famous colonial “Cruces” road, originally constructed by the Spanish crown in the 16th century and heavily used by adventurers and explorers until the Panama Canal’s creation. In the 20th century, the river was dammed twice, resulting in the formation of Gatun Lake and Lake Alajuela, which are integral to the canal and its water system.
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Barro Colorado Island - Before the Panama Canal’s construction, the vast jungle area now known as Gatun Lake was rich in wildlife. As the area was flooded to create the lake, animals sought refuge on the mountain peaks, which are now the numerous islands scattered across the renowned lake. Barro Colorado Island is the largest of these islands, where the Smithsonian Research Institute has established Panama’s most significant research center due to its biodiversity.
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Centennial Bridge - The Centennial Bridge in Panama is a major crossing over the Panama Canal. It was constructed to alleviate congestion on the Bridge of the Americas and to serve as the new route for the Pan-American Highway. Opened in 2004, it became the second permanent canal crossing.
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Gatun Lake - Gatun Lake is a significant component of the Panama Canal, created between 1907 and 1913 by building the Gatun Dam across the Chagres River. Located in the Chagres River Valley, the geography was ideal for forming a large lake. The damming of the river flooded the originally forested valley and hills, with many hilltops becoming islands. At its creation, Gatun Lake was the largest man-made lake in the world.

- Professional guide
- Bus transportation from Colon back to Panama
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks in the afternoon
- Unlimited sodas and waters
- Professional guide
- Bus transportation from Colon back to Panama
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks in the afternoon
- Unlimited sodas and waters
- Alcoholic beverages onboard
- Alcoholic beverages onboard
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please Note: The exact check-in or pick-up time will be confirmed the day before your tour via email. Please make sure you check your inbox.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please Note: The exact check-in or pick-up time will be confirmed the day before your tour via email. Please make sure you check your inbox.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.