Panama Canal Partial Tour - Southbound Transit

This partial tour of the Panama Canal aboard the Pacific Queen offers a unique opportunity to experience the world-renowned waterway. The journey begins in Panama City, where you’ll embark on a guided trip through the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks, marveling at the canal's impressive engineering and historical significance.

Join us for an unforgettable journey through the Panama Canal, one of the world’s most incredible engineering marvels. This 6-hour southbound partial transit tour offers breathtaking views, historical insights, and close encounters with the Canal's legendary locks. Perfect for travelers looking to explore this global landmark in comfort and style. Your Tour Itinerary:

Departure from Flamenco Marina:

Begin your adventure with a comfortable 45-minute coach ride to Gamboa, home of the Panama Canal Dredging Division.

Board the Pacific Queen:

At Gamboa, step aboard the Pacific Queen to start your water journey. As the tour begins, you’ll navigate the Gaillard Cut (Culebra Cut), carved through the Continental Divide. This section is rich in history and geological importance, with ongoing maintenance to prevent landslides.

Pass Under the Centennial Bridge:

Marvel at this modern engineering feat as the Pacific Queen approaches the Pedro Miguel Locks.

Experience the Locks:

Pedro Miguel Locks: The vessel is lowered 9 meters in a single step to reach Miraflores Lake. Miraflores Locks: Witness the final set of locks where the ship is lowered 18 meters in two distinct steps, leading to the Pacific Ocean.

Scenic Pacific Ocean Voyage:

Cruise under the Bridge of the Americas and enjoy panoramic views of the Bay of Panama and the Panama City skyline before disembarking at Flamenco Marina.

Comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent camera, umbrella or raincoat and money for souvenirs

Professional bilingual guide, coffee and/or tea, buffet lunch, sodas and water

Meeting Point: Flamenco Resort and Marina, Panama City

This tour starting time will be set based on the Panama Canal Authority guidelines. We will inform you of the actual check-in time the day before the activity.