Panama Canal
Transit the famous waterway
Rainforests
Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity
Mayan Ruins
Ancient temples and pyramids
Caribbean Coast
Pristine beaches and coral reefs
Central American Destinations
Panama Canal
Engineering Marvel
Panama City, Colón, Gatun Lake
Costa Rica
Eco-Adventures
Puerto Limón, Puntarenas
Belize
Mayan Ruins & Reefs
Belize City, Harvest Caye
Guatemala
Ancient Culture
Puerto Quetzal, Santo Tomás
Honduras
Diving Paradise
Roatán, Mahogany Bay
Mexico (Pacific)
Mexican Riviera
Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas
Cruise Lines for Central America
Norwegian Cruise Line
Panama Canal transits, Mexican Riviera
From: Miami, Los Angeles
Princess Cruises
Full Panama Canal transits
From: Fort Lauderdale, San Francisco
Royal Caribbean
Western Caribbean with Roatán
From: Galveston, Tampa
Holland America
Panama Canal & Central America
From: Fort Lauderdale, San Diego
Celebrity Cruises
Panama Canal experiences
From: Fort Lauderdale
Carnival Cruise Line
Western Caribbean, Belize
From: Galveston, New Orleans
Panama Canal Transit
Full transits take 8-10 hours and are available year-round. Partial transits visit Gatun Lake and locks. Book early as Panama Canal cruises are extremely popular.
Best Time to Visit
December to April is dry season with the best weather. May-November is rainy season but offers lower prices and fewer crowds. Hurricane season affects the Caribbean coast.
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