Panama Canal Full Transit Tour: Navigate from Pacific to Atlantic in a Day

Immerse yourself in a Panama Canal Full Transit Tour, journeying from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean within a day. Relish the convenience of traveling on a small craft and experience the Panama Canal’s operations up close.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Panama Marine Adventures - The check-in location is at Flamenco Marina, situated on the final island of the Amador Causeway. It is conveniently located next to the Panama sign and behind the Duty-Free Shop.
  • Bridge of the Americas - This road bridge in Panama spans the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Designed by Sverdrup & Parcel, it was…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Bus transportation from Colon back to Panama
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Snacks in the afternoon
  • Unlimited sodas and waters
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages onboard
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please Note: The exact check-in time will be confirmed the day before your tour via email. Please make sure you check your inbox.
Location
Panama Marine Adventures Tour Office
Located behind the Duty Free, next to the PANAMA sign. Please Note: The exact check-in time will be confirmed the day before your tour via email. Please make sure you check your inbox.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Claudia_o
Aug 17, 2025
Excellent Tour with Great Guide and Views - We had an amazing experience on the full Panama Canal transit tour! Our guide was not only knowledgeable but also very entertaining—he kept everyone engaged and had answers to every question, no matter how detailed. The food service was well thought out, with breakfast, lunch, and even midafternoon snacks provided, which made the long day very comfortable. The transit itself was fascinating from start to finish. Even though it rained at times, we were still able to see everything clearly and enjoy the full journey. Overall, it was a truly memorable and educational day—highly recommended for anyone visiting Panama!
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Judy_d
Aug 16, 2025
Must See - Jose was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and kept us informed. The works of the canal was amazing. This experience is a must do.
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Kelly_w
Jul 20, 2025
A Great Way to Learn About and See the Canal - This was a fantastic tour - the crew was so genuinely friendly and helpful. The guide was not only well-informed, but very personable. They engaged with everyone who had questions and even nerded out with us about ecology and biology. It was great to get both breakfast and lunch, and then a snack. We had a mechanical issue that cut our trip short unexpectedly, and we still thoroughly enjoyed every moment. This tour is great if you want to see everything about the canal from the scenery to the function, and learn about history. There is a lot of time to relax and enjoy just being on a very nice cruise.
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Mike_a
Jun 21, 2025
A Must Do To Experience The Panama Canal - This was by far one of the best tours that we have taken. It was extremely professional and run like a well oiled machine. Bravo to all of the staff, guide, and crew.
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J6340hxalbertof
Jun 11, 2025
Incredible work - Incredible and exciting work. The oceans touch thanks to visionary engineers and workers who gave their lives to connect them.
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Debbie_f
May 22, 2025
Great experience on the full transit Canal tour. - Super interesting tour and it was cool to see how the locks work on both sides. I was afraid the full transit would be boring and joked to bring a hammock along, lol. But I was pleasantly surprised and absorbed the info like a scholar. Seeing the big ships and transits in action is priceless. Food was simple but tasty, and personnel was super friendly. The guide was knowledgeable and funny too. I liked being able to get out of the sun and heat, to the cooler decks below. Overall this was a great tour and well worth the money.
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Carrie_c
May 18, 2025
Excellent experience - Great experience. You're up close to everything. The boat was comfortable, the food and service was good The guide was excellent. Don't waste time and money on a cruise.
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Apriljs4789dz
Apr 30, 2025
Full Transit is well worth the time! - From pick-up to drop-off, this was a relaxing, enjoyable experience. Seating was comfortable. Abundant food was tasty. Views were unobstructive. If you have the time, it is worth it to complete the full transit of the canal. Time went by quickly because there is so much to see. Our guide was very informative and I appreciated it that he walked around the boat answering everyone's questions.
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Maria_a
Sep 20, 2025
which is not only in Spanish... - which is not only in Spanish (as contracted) and which becomes long, the food scarce, the breakfast well
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Vicente_p
May 18, 2025
Very complete and didactic - It's for real stakeholders I would have preferred the animator to speak the same speech in Spanish and English00
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).