Panama expedition cruises: FAQ

How much does Panama cost?

Sailings to Panama in our inventory embark from Miami, Colón, Puntarenas and Panama City. Voyages to Panama 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?

Itineraries to Panama start from 7 nights.

When do voyages to Panama 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?

Upcoming departures in our inventory: 7 November 2026 aboard Le Bellot (Ponant, 7 nights, from $6,000); 9 November 2026 aboard HANSEATIC inspiration (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 18 nights, from $12,000); 14 November 2026 aboard Le Bellot (Ponant, 7 nights, from $6,000); 21 November 2026 aboard Le Bellot (Ponant, 10 nights, from $10,000); 7 December 2026 aboard Le Lapérouse (Ponant, 12 nights, from $9,000); 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). Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How many itineraries to Central America include Panama?

88 of the 357 departures to Central America currently on sale include Panama, operated by Ponant, Seabourn, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Scenic, Silversea and Explora Journeys among others.

Which cruise lines sail to Panama?

Operators in our inventory offering departures to Panama include Ponant, Seabourn, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Scenic, Silversea and Explora Journeys, among others.

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

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

How long are itineraries to Panama?

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

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

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

Which ships operate in Panama?

Ships sailing Panama 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 HANSEATIC inspiration (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 230 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.

Where do voyages to Panama embark?

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

Which places feature on itineraries to Panama?

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

Are any Panama departures discounted right now?

Yes: 16 of the Panama 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 voyages?

Terms are set by each operator, not by us. Across the lines we sell in Panama, 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 compare across operators?

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

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Inventory data on this page last updated 2026-10-29.

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