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Panama Canal expedition cruises: FAQ

How much does Panama Canal cost?

Sailings to Panama Canal in our inventory embark from Miami, Colón, Puntarenas and Liberia. Voyages to Panama Canal in our inventory start from $5000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How long is a voyage to Panama Canal?

Itineraries to Panama Canal start from 7 nights.

When do voyages to Panama Canal depart?

Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December.

Which upcoming departures include Panama Canal?

Upcoming departures in our inventory: 7 November 2026 aboard Le Bellot (Ponant, 7 nights, from $6,000); 14 November 2026 aboard Le Bellot (Ponant, 7 nights, from $6,000); 21 November 2026 aboard Le Bellot (Ponant, 10 nights, from $10,000); 8 December 2026 aboard Le Bellot (Ponant, 10 nights, from $9,000); 18 December 2026 aboard Le Bellot (Ponant, 10 nights, from $10,000); 19 December 2026 aboard Le Lapérouse (Ponant, 10 nights, from $9,000); 4 January 2027 aboard Le Bellot (Ponant, 10 nights, from $9,000); 5 January 2027 aboard Le Lapérouse (Ponant, 10 nights, from $10,000). Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How many itineraries to Central America include Panama Canal?

67 of the 350 departures to Central America currently on sale include Panama Canal, across 8 operators: Ponant, Seabourn, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, UnCruise Adventures, Aurora Expeditions, Scenic, Explora Journeys and Polar Latitudes.

Which cruise lines sail to Panama Canal?

8 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to Panama Canal: Ponant, Seabourn, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, UnCruise Adventures, Aurora Expeditions, Scenic, Explora Journeys and Polar Latitudes.

How many departures to Panama Canal are on sale, and when do they leave?

67 scheduled departures to Panama Canal are currently on sale, with sailing dates in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December.

How long are itineraries to Panama Canal?

Itineraries to Panama Canal in our inventory range from 7 to 144 nights.

What is the most common itinerary length for Panama Canal, and when is departure activity highest?

The most common itinerary length to Panama Canal in our inventory is 10 nights, and January has the highest number of scheduled departures.

Which ships operate in Panama Canal?

Ships sailing Panama Canal in our inventory include Seabourn Quest (Seabourn, 458 guests), Le Bellot (Ponant, 184 guests), Le Lapérouse (Ponant, 184 guests), Le Bougainville (Ponant, 184 guests) and Safari Voyager (UnCruise Adventures, 66 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.

Where do voyages to Panama Canal embark?

Departures to Panama Canal in our inventory embark from Miami, Colón, Puntarenas and Liberia.

Which places feature on itineraries to Panama Canal?

Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at San Blas Islands, Playa Muerto, Callao, Cartagena, Guayaquil, Pearls Islands, Pacheca Island and Coiba Island. Exact calls vary by itinerary and are subject to weather and local conditions.

Are any Panama Canal departures discounted right now?

Yes: 12 of the Panama Canal departures currently in our inventory list at least one cabin priced below its own published fare, the largest reduction being 31%. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

What are the cancellation terms for Panama Canal voyages?

Terms are set by each operator, not by us. Across the lines we sell in Panama Canal, deposits are refundable in full until 151 days before departure; after that a per-line scale applies. Your confirmation shows the exact schedule for your booking.

How do starting prices for Panama Canal compare across operators?

Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Ponant from $5000, Polar Latitudes from $5000, Explora Journeys from $7000, Seabourn from $8000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

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