Panama Canal & Locks Transit by Boat
Panama Canal & Locks Transit by Boat
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Description
Points of Interest
- Canal Locks
- Panama Canal Expansion
- Panama Canal Expansion
- Panama Canal Transit
- Cruise Gatun Lake
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Thrill to an intimate perspective of the Panama Canal on a small watercraft excursion that includes lunch. Sail to the enormous Miraflores Locks, the first system encountered by ships when they enter from the Pacific side. When your boat is inside, you will have the awesome experience of being raised 56 feet. Once the gates open, continue into Miraflores Lake and proceed to the Pedro Miguel Locks. This time you are raised 28 feet to enter Gatun Lake, one of the largest man-made lakes in the word. Your ferry then crosses the Continental Divide and travels the Gaillard Cut, the most challenging section of the canal to build. This artificial valley is one of the greatest engineering feats of all time. The water portion of the tour concludes at the headquarters of the Panama Canal dredging division in Gamboa, home to some of the largest floating cranes in the world.
Special Notes:
Time on the boat is approximately 4 hours. Rest rooms are not wheelchair accessible. A traditional buffet is served during the voyage. The type of boat used depends on the number of participants and may not necessarily be as pictured. Tour duration varies. Canal transits are scheduled and controlled by the Panama Canal Authority.Child Price:
12 & under reducedDetails
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.