Panama Canal Cruise Destination

A Panama Canal Cruise offers visitors one of the most extraordinary journeys in the world. This cruise examines the history and nature of the Panama Canal, which stretches for 50 miles, and links the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

One of the largest and most difficult engineering projects ever undertaken, the canal had an enormous impact on shipping between the two oceans, replacing the long and treacherous route via the Drake Passage and Cape Horn at the southernmost tip of South America.

The Panama Canal was completed in 1914, and this cruise allows passengers to pass through dense jungle and discover some of the obscure parts of Central America from the comfort of their cruise ship. Depending on where your journey starts, most Panama Canal cruises also take in Mexico, Columbia, Florida and San Diego, and / or St. Lucia, Barbados and Grand Cayman in the Caribbean. Take a city tour of Panama to experience the ´three´ Panama Cities, including the ruins of the 16th Century original city, the Spanish colonial city and the modern skyscraper city. Also worth visiting is the Amador Causeway, which offers spectacular views of Panama City´s skyline, and of the Panama Canal.

The Causeway was created by connecting four small islands, using rocks extracted from the Panama Canal. Visit La Quebrada in Acapulco where the daring cliff divers leap hundreds of feet into the ocean below, or take a trip to Laguna de Tres Palos, a fresh water lagoon that is home to some rare birds and extraordinary wildlife. Laze on the beautiful beaches of St. Lucia and Barbados, or take a walk on the wild side in Florida, with a trip to Gator Land or the Natural Florida Zoological Park. Whether you prefer to relax during your Panama Canal cruise, or fit in as many activities as possible, you won´t be disappointed with the vast choice of things available to see and do.