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Panama Canal (Gatun Lake), Panama

When you book an overland journey on your partial transit of the Panama Canal, you’ll really travel like the jetsetters do as you sail through the Caribbean entrance of this maritime marvel. Once we arrive at Gatun Lake, booked shore excursion guests can disembark for an unforgettable adventure that not only promises beautiful scenery and wonderful photo ops, but an exciting jaunt to Colón, where guests will resume their cruise back aboard the ship. How’s that for excitement? Please note, only booked shore excursion guests can disembark at Gatun Lake. But everyone is welcome to explore at our port-of-call in Colón.

Featured Gatun Lake CRUISE ITINERARIES

What you NEED TO KNOW

  • Port Name & Location
    Gatun Lake Guests will be tendered to shore in this port.
  • Time Zone
    Eastern Standard Time (EST) UTC/GMT -5 hours
  • Language
    The official languages are English and Spanish.
  • Currency & Shopping
    Panamanian Balboa (PAB) but US Dollars are widely accepted.
    • Best Way to Get Around
      Taxi ride to anything around town is very affordable; yet, organized shore excursions are probably the best option!
    • Fun Fact #1
      Barro Colorado Nature Preserve: is located at the Gatun Lake. In 1923 it was declared Biological Reserve, the first Tropical Rainforest Reservation in the hemisphere.
    • Fun Fact: Foodies
      Panama grows some of the most coveted coffee in the world, so start your day with a traditional cafe con leche. Or enjoy a cup as an afternoon treat.
    • Fun Fact: Landmarks
      Between 13,000 and 14,000 ships travel through the Panama Canal each year which, on average, takes a ship 8 to 10 hours to complete the transit.

Gatun Lake TOP EXCURSIONS

A Variety of Choices

We know the destinations you'll be visiting and what there is to see, do and experience. We offer you a variety of excursions to choose from, in every port you'll visit.

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Biodiversity Museum & Miraflores Locks

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Land Divided – World United

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The Shaping Of Panama

While the ingenuity of the Panama Canal is world renowned, few know about the amazing history that shaped Panama and thi...

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Aerial Tram & Exhibits

Glide through the jungle on an Aerial Tram and see the rainforest from the same perspective as the monkeys and birds do....

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