PANAMA CANAL CRUISE DATES
Panama Marine Cruise Line
Full Transit Tour
Tour description (10 hrs):
Our trip departs from the Flamenco Marina and you will travel from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean on the same day. Once in the Pacific Ocean, you will be able to admire the Bay of Panama and Panama City’s splendorous skyline before passing under the Bridge of the Americas.
The vessel will then transit through the first set of locks, the Miraflores Locks, where it will ascend 18 meters in two distinct steps. Next, the Pacific Queen will enter Miraflores Lake, which is a small artificial body of fresh water that separates Pedro Miguel Locks from Miraflores Locks. The vessel will transit through Pedro Miguel Locks, which is one of the two sets of locks on the Pacific side, and here the vessel ascends 9 meters in one step.
After exiting Pedro Miguel locks, the Pacific Queen will travel through the Gaillard Cut, where the Chagres River flows into the canal. The Gaillard Cut (also known as Culebra Cut because its curves resemble a snake) is one of the main points of interest for visitors because it was carved through the Continental Divide and this section of the Canal is full of history and geological value. As you transit the Cut you will be able to appreciate the continuous maintenance that this area requires, because it is very susceptible to landslides. In this area you will also be able to observe the work in process for the Panama Canal expansion project.
You will enjoy a trip through Gatun Lake, which was formed by erecting the Gatun Dam across the Chagres River. During your transit through Gatun Lake you will pass the Smithsonian Research Station at Barro Colorado. You will also experience the Gatun Locks, which are the only set of locks in the Atlantic sector. In Gatun Locks, the vessel will be lowered a total of 26 meters in three distinct chambers. Upon arriving at Colon, you will disembark at Colon 2000, where transportation back to Panama City will be provided.
Tour includes:
Bilingual guide/narrator.
Soft drinks and water (all you can drink).
Continental Breakfast.
Full lunch.
Snacks in the afternoon.
Transportation by bus from Colon to Flamenco Marina add
transfers to/from Hotel
COST PER PERSON: Adults$394.00 (Children under 11 years old $159) (10-11 hours)
DEPARTURES: JAN -MAR : once a month....call for dates
PANAMA CANAL PARTIAL TRANSIT
Our tour starts at Playita de Amador Marina. Passengers then
board motor coaches for a 45-minute ride to Gamboa, home to
the Panama Canal Dredging Division. From there, we hop on a
boat and enter the canal at the north end of the Gailard
Cut. The vessel travels through the Cut to Pedro Miguel
Locks, where it's lowered 9 meters in one step. Next, we
enter Miraflores Locks, where the vessel is lowered 18
meters in two steps. Finally, we sail to Flamenco Marina,
passing under the Bridge of the Americas and enjoying views
of the Bay of Panama and Panama City's skyline. The whole
tour takes 6 to 8 hours, depending on traffic and the day's
itinerary set by the Panama Canal Authority.
What to bring:
Comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sun block, sunglasses,
camera, umbrella or raincoat and money for souvenirs.
Includes:
Transportation round trip and
transfers to/from Hotel.
Bilingual guide / narrator
Panama Canal transit with all fees
Lunch on board
Soft Drink and water (all you can drink)
COST PER PERSON: Adults$295.00 (Children under 11 years old $229)
Departures:
(Jan - March) Thursday, Friday,
Saturday & Sunday (April - Dec) Saturdays & Sundays
* Pick-up for this tour will be notified one day in advance.