Traverse the entire Panama Canal on a private expert-led transit — from Pacific to Atlantic — passing all three lock systems and Gatun Lake. One of the world's great engineering pilgrimages, and a true bucket-list crossing.
What to expect
Board at Gamboa Pier and spend a full day transiting the historic locks — Miraflores, Pedro Miguel, and Gatun — watching 26-metre water lifts raise and lower your vessel in real time. Expert guides explain the century-old engineering and the geopolitical history that changed global trade forever. You'll cross Gatun Lake at its widest, spotting tropical birds, crocodiles, and container ships dwarfing yours. Disembark on the Atlantic side at Colón with a profound sense of having genuinely crossed a continent.
Good to know
Full transit days run on select dates; confirm departure matches your ship's all-aboard time in Gatun Lake. Pre-book as far in advance as possible — these sell out months ahead. Bring sun protection, a hat, and binoculars for wildlife.