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Panama Canal Partial Transit Boat Tour

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The Panama Canal, a true engineering marvel, awaits you for this partial tour as we adventure through the Pacific locks of the Panama Canal that will involve approximately 5 to 6 hours. You will navigate, in addition to the entire entrance to the Panama Canal, the locks at Miraflores and Pedro Miguel, living the experience of the raising and lowering of our ship above and below sea level.
  • Buffet lunch
  • Water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Soft drinks
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Departure Point

Calz. de Amador, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama We have 3 starting points. At the time of your reservation we will tell you which one you should go to.

Return Details

Calz. de Amador, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama We have 3 starting points. At the time of your reservation we will tell you which one you should go to.

  • Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador), Panama City, Panama
    Know locally as just “The Causeway”, which is another oceanfront boardwalk area ; Naos, Perico and Flamenco Island. These islands are connected by a road (The Causeway) that was constructed using the material extracted during the original construction of the Canal.
    30 minutes
  • Bridge of the Americas, Panama City, Panama
    You will, as well, get an excellent view of the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal and the majestic Las Americas Bridge. The importance of this bridge can not be overlooked as not only does it connect Panama City with the rest of the country but more importantly is one of the two bridges which cross the Panama Canal and effectively create the connection between North and Central America with South America.
  • Flamenco Marina, Panamá, Panama
    We pass through the Pacific entrance to the Canal out into Panama Bay you will notice the formidable skyscrapers the fill the skyline over Panama City. Likewise we´ll get an excellent view of the group of island outside the bay which form a natural protection for the Canal entrance.
  • Miraflores Visitor Center, Panama City, Panama
    You will be inside the Miraflores locks, you will see how the ship will rise 9 meters above sea level. The Panama Canal, one of the world’s engineering marvels, awaits you in this partial transit voyage through the locks on the Pacific side of the canal on an approximately 5 to 6 hours journey. You will navigate the entire Pacific entrance to the Canal and the locks at Miraflores and Pedro Miguel where you will experience how our boat is either raised above sea level or lower down to sea level.
  • Chagres River, Gamboa, Panama
    When the tour boat journey begins at the north we depart from Gamboa which is located at the northern entrance to the Corte Culebra. The Corte Culebra section of the Canal is known by this name because of the similarity of its curves with those of a snake (Corte=Cut. Culebra=Snake). This is also the point in the Canal where the Chagres River flows into the Canal. This is actually one of the most interesting sections of the canal as it was cut through the solid rock formation which constitutes the Continental Divide, giving this section of the canal grand historic and geographic importance. The giant Chagres River feeds fresh water to maintain the Canal operation, our tour boat will traverse the entire 14 kilometers which comprise this unique section of the Canal on our way to the locks at Pedro Miguel, there, at Pedro Miguel, you will observe the entrance to the newly inaugurated third set of locks on the Canal through which the post-panamax mega-ships now pass.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour may be canceled by the Panama Canal Authority, due to weather conditions, for the safety of passengers. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • All passengers must contact us one day before the tour to reconfirm the exact time of check in, as the time may vary. Departure Time: Generally the tour departs in the morning between 6:00am and 10:00am, although it is the Panama Canal Authority who assign the exact departure times for the ships. It is for this reason that we request passengers to email us the day before you tour so that we can confirm the exact time of your tour. Departure times do vary, and the Canal Authority communicates to us one day in advance the axact time of our scheduled departure.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Wanderer35715606891
04 Jun 2023
The Panama Canal tour was one of the highlights of my trip. I booked the partial transit option with Ivantours, which included a bus ride to Gamboa and a boat ride through the canal. The tour guide was very informative and entertaining. The guide explained the history and operation of the canal, and pointed out interesting sights along the way. We passed through two sets of locks, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores, and saw how the water level changed. We also saw huge ships carrying cargo from all over the world. The boat was spacious and comfortable, with snacks and drinks provided. The views were amazing, especially when we reached the Pacific Ocean. It was a fascinating and unique experience that I would recommend to anyone visiting Panama.....
FNanin100
05 Feb 2023
Gran tour. Se puede apreciar el Canal y su funcionamiento. Es increíble como las esclusas bajan y suben los barcos al nivel del mar. Hace un tiempo hice este tour, ahora lo volví a repetir con mi familia y esta empresa es la mejor. Nivel superior. Gracias Panama Canal Tours.
754bevym
16 Dec 2022
I was very disappointed when I realized how much this company "Panama Canal Tours" charged me for partial Transit tour. I went to their website directly only to find out that it was $50 dollars more per person and NOT even including transportation. I spoke with 5 different people during the tour and they only paid $134-145 per person for the same exact itinerary PLUS transportation. I sent email to Panama Canal Tours couple days after the tour date (12/13) and still have not received any responses regarding this matter. I just thought Trip advisor should be aware of this and the rest of other tourists out there.
This tour in Panama City is organized by Ivantours

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