Panama Canal Cruise to Colón

Can you imagine going from one ocean to another by crossing the Panama Canal? On this trip, we'll traverse the locks of one of the most impressive engineering feats in the world.

Description

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at Flamenco Marina, where we'll hop on a boat to begin this cruise on the Panama Canal, traversing the country from the Pacific Ocean into the Atlantic.

Before the journey begins, enjoy a light breakfast aboard the boat. After setting off, our first stop will be the Bridge of the Americas, connecting North and Central America with South America, offering views of islands protecting the Canal and Panama City skyscrapers.

Halfway through the boat ride, we'll take a break for lunch and then pass by the famous Miraflores lock. After crossing it, we will experience the system that lifts the boat to the highest level of the Canal at Gatún Lake. Next, we'll pass through the Pedro Miguel lock, and upon leaving it, we'll see the entrance to the Chagres River.

We will traverse Gatún Lake, which covers 425 square kilometres (162 square miles) and includes islands like Isla de los Monos and Barro Colorado.

After navigating the locks, we'll arrive at the city of Colón, on the Caribbean coast of Panama, where we'll catch a bus to return to the starting point. Finally, we'll say our goodbyes at Flamenco Marina after a total of 11 hours together.