Panama City: Panama Canal Partial Transit Boat Tour

Navigate the Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks on a 5-6 hour boat tour. Includes a buffet lunch and refreshments.
Embark on a unique journey through the Panama Canal on this 5 to 6-hour partial transit boat tour. Starting from Panama City, you'll travel through the historic Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks, experiencing the engineering marvel of the canal's operation firsthand. As you glide along the water, enjoy included refreshments and a delicious buffet lunch, making this a perfect outing for families and history enthusiasts alike.

Your tour begins at the Amador Causeway, offering stunning views of Naos, Perico, and Flamenco Islands, linked by a road built from materials excavated during the canal's construction. As you pass under the iconic Bridge of the Americas, appreciate its vital role in connecting North and South America. The tour continues past the skyscraper-lined skyline of Panama City and into the bay's protective island group.

Inside the Miraflores locks, witness the impressive process of raising the ship 9 meters above sea level. You'll navigate the entire Pacific entrance, including the Pedro Miguel locks, where you'll see the new third set of locks that accommodate today's mega-ships. The journey concludes with a passage through the Corte Culebra, or "Snake Cut," a critical section cut through the Continental Divide, fed by the mighty Chagres River.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.