Panama Canal Cruises

The Panama Canal in Central America is the link between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans, making it one of the most important shipping routes in the world.

One of the best ways to explore the canal is on one of the many cruise ships that sail along it every year. The advantage of such a cruise is that you will get to make a number of discoveries on the way, such as:

• The pristine beaches of the Caribbean
• The colourful cultures of Central and South Americas
• Other cruise ships as they sail by along the narrow and busy canal
• The mysterious and mostly undiscovered Panama
• The technical details that make sailing through the canal possible – there are plenty and they are fascinating

Most Popular Routes

There is a big range of different routes that include the Panama Canal, you choose to depart from:

• Miami
• New York
• Buenos Aires
• Los Angeles
• San Francisco

The itineraries will take you to various countries and continents around Panama and the Canal:

• Argentina
• Chile
• The Bahamas
• Ecuador
• The Dominican Republic
• Jamaica
• Mexico
• The USA
• Peru
• Uruguay

Cruise Lines

Choosing the right cruise line for you could make or break your perfect cruise holiday. Here are some points you could take into consideration, when browsing the fantastic range of cruise lines offering Panama Canal itineraries.

• Norwegian Cruise Line has a big selection of sailings to the Panama Canal and the neighbouring region. The Norwegian Jewel is the ship that frequents the area the most. Norwegian is famous for:
  • Onboard entertainment
  • Its all-inclusive ‘Free at Sea’ programme
  • Freedom of choice when it comes to dining times
  • Good value for money
• Princess Cruises is one of the world’s most acclaimed cruise lines, if you are an experienced cruiser, you have, most probably, already sailed with one of the beautiful Princess ships. They offer itineraries that focus on:
  • Panama
  • Colombia
  • The USA
  • The Cayman Islands
• Celebrity Cruises will cruise you along the Panama Canal and around the Caribbean Islands in modern luxury.

The Best Time to Visit

The best time for you to cruise along the Panama Canal will depend a lot on how much time you plan to spend outside. Panama’s rainy season lasts from around March to December, however there are months with less rainfall than others.

Consider booking around September through early April if you want to explore and stay outside a lot – that’s when the rainfall subsides.