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11 matching itineraries
6-Night Southern Caribbean
Grandeur of the Seas · 6 nights
From Cartagena
7-Night Colon to San Juan
Grandeur of the Seas · 7 nights
From Colón
7-Night San Juan to Colon
Grandeur of the Seas · 7 nights
From San Juan
7-Night Southern Caribbean
Grandeur of the Seas · 7 nights
From Cartagena
7-Night Southern Caribbean
Grandeur of the Seas · 7 nights
From Colón
7-Night Southern Caribbean Holiday
Grandeur of the Seas · 7 nights
From Cartagena
7-Night Southern Caribbean Holiday
Grandeur of the Seas · 7 nights
From Colón
7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
Grandeur of the Seas · 7 nights
From Colón
7 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday
Grandeur of the Seas · 7 nights
From Cartagena
8-Night Caribbean & Panama
Carnival Legend · 8 nights
From Tampa
8-Night Caribbean & Panama
Carnival Spirit · 8 nights
From Tampa
Full transit, partial transit, or Panama visit?
A full transit crosses between the Atlantic and Pacific and often creates a longer, one-way itinerary. A partial transit enters the canal and returns to the same side. Some cruises call in Panama without making a canal transit at all. Check the day-by-day route before comparing prices.
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Open a port guide for day plans, arrival advice, transport, practical information and tours.
8 ports
Panama Canal departure ports
Full-transit cruises often begin and end in different regions, so airfare and pre- or post-cruise logistics can be a meaningful part of the total trip cost.
The canal day is part of the itinerary, not just another port
The canal day is not a normal port call. For many travelers, viewing locks and the transit from the ship is the main event. Compare the canal experience together with surrounding Central American, Caribbean and Pacific ports.
Then choose the ship
Once the route works, compare ship size, space per passenger, crew ratios, dining, pools and what the fare actually includes.
What is the difference between full and partial transits?
A full transit crosses between the Atlantic and Pacific. A partial transit enters the canal and returns to the same side. A Panama port visit may offer a shore excursion to the canal without the cruise ship making a transit.
How long are Panama Canal cruises?
Duration depends on the departure port and type of transit. Full transits often form longer one-way voyages, while partial-transit routes can return to their starting region. Check the published day-by-day route rather than assuming a short Panama visit crosses the canal.
Where do Panama Canal cruises depart from?
Routes can start on the Atlantic or Pacific side, including North American homeports and ports in Panama. A full transit often ends in a different city. Compare airfare, transfers and hotel nights at both ends.
Can I go ashore during the canal day?
A transit is usually experienced from the ship. Some itineraries offer specific shore arrangements, but independent disembarkation is not something to assume. Check whether the schedule lists scenic cruising, a port call or an organized excursion.