Board a private vessel and transit the Panama Canal's working locks — one of the world's great engineering feats — from Miraflores to Pedro Miguel. A bucket-list passage that few ever experience from the water.
What to expect
You depart from Fuerte Amador aboard a private vessel and glide into the famous lock chambers as the gates close around you — the scale is staggering up close. Your knowledgeable local guide narrates the canal's history, engineering, and geopolitical significance as you rise and fall with the water. Watch giant container ships share the waterway just meters away, a sight impossible to replicate from any observation deck. The journey culminates at Pedro Miguel Locks before a comfortable private transfer back to the port.
Good to know
Canal transit days are fixed; confirm your ship's port date aligns with a transit day when booking. All-aboard times in Fuerte Amador are typically early evening — a half-day transit fits comfortably. Book well in advance as private vessel slots sell out months ahead.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Fuerte Amador — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.