Sail through the locks

Panama Canal Transit Tour

Duration
~5 or ~10 hours
Schedule
Pickup & return
Meals
Tour type
Group size
Difficulty
Availability
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$175.00

Tour Overview

Don’t just look at the Panama Canal — sail through it. This boat tour takes you lock by lock across the Canal itself, with two ways to do it: a partial transit every Saturday, or a full ocean-to-ocean transit once a month.

Choose the partial transit (every Saturday) or the full ocean-to-ocean crossing (once a month) — both include meals and hotel pickup.

Two Ways to Transit the Canal

Panama Canal Partial Transit

$175/pax

Board your boat at the Amador Causeway and sail through part of the Canal system, watching your vessel rise and drop through the locks alongside the same mega-ships that use this waterway every day. Runs every Saturday, about 5 hours round trip from your hotel, with food and drinks included.

  • ~5 hours
  • Every Saturday
  • Meals & drinks included

Panama Canal Full Transit

$250/pax

The complete crossing, ocean to ocean — about 10 hours from the Pacific side to the Atlantic (or back), through every lock in the system. This one runs once a month, also on a Saturday, with all meals included. It’s the longest and most complete way to experience the Canal that we offer.

  • ~10 hours
  • Once a month, on a Saturday
  • All meals included

Good to Know

  • Both transits run on Saturdays only. The partial transit runs every Saturday; the full transit runs once a month.
  • This is a boat tour through the Canal itself — not a sightseeing bus tour to the Miraflores visitor center. If you want the land-based version, see the Panama City & Canal Tour instead.
  • Pickup is at your hotel; the boat departs from the Amador Causeway.

FAQ

What’s the difference between the partial and full transit?

The partial transit (about 5 hours, every Saturday) covers part of the Canal system. The full transit (about 10 hours, once a month) is the complete ocean-to-ocean crossing through every lock. Both include all meals and drinks.

Is this the same as the Panama City & Canal Tour?

No. That tour is a land-based sightseeing trip that includes a stop at the Miraflores visitor center to watch the Canal from shore. This tour is a boat passage — you’re actually on the water, sailing through the locks yourself.

Can I do the full transit on any Saturday?

No — the full transit runs once a month, always on a Saturday. If your travel dates don’t line up with it, the partial transit runs every Saturday instead.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and return
  • Boat passage through the Canal locks
  • All meals and drinks
  • Guide

❌ Not Included

  • Gratuities

Tour Highlights

  • Boat passage lock by lock
  • Departure from the Amador Causeway
  • Full ocean-to-ocean crossing (monthly)

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Sail Through the Panama Canal Yourself

Choose the partial transit (every Saturday) or the full ocean-to-ocean crossing (once a month) — both include meals and hotel pickup.