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Panama Canal Partial Transit: Miraflores & Gatun Locks

Glide through the engineering marvel of the century on a private partial transit of the Panama Canal — watching colossal lock gates close around your vessel is a moment that stops time. Few experiences on earth rival this up-close communion with one of humanity's greatest feats.

What to expect

Board a boutique expedition vessel at Amador Causeway and pass through the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks, rising and falling as 26 million gallons of freshwater do the work. A specialist guide narrates the canal's construction history, the lives lost, and the engineering breakthroughs. A gourmet Panamanian lunch is served as you cruise Gatun Lake, ringed by rainforest. Disembarkation is on the Atlantic side with a scenic road transfer back.

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Canal & Bay Tours Panama
USD 165 per person (partial transit, includes lunch)
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Good to know

Transit days sell out months in advance — pre-book the moment your itinerary is confirmed. The full journey runs ~8 hours; confirm all-aboard time with your ship and allow buffer. Transfers back to Balboa are included.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Balboa — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

MSC Cruises · MSC Magnifica
30 nights · calls at Balboa
from $3,889
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