Panama Canal cruises from $949
Zero booking fees on every Panama Canal sailing, plus perks like onboard credit, free excursions, and gift cards on select departures.
Best Panama Canal Cruise Prices by Line
Transiting the Panama Canal is one of cruising’s great bucket-list days, an engineering wonder crossed at eye level. Compare real current prices from the major lines sailing the canal, updated daily.
Princess
Classic, relaxed elegant cruising
From $1,236
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Norwegian
Freestyle cruising, dine anytime
From $949
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Windstar
Small ships, sail-powered charm
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Holland America
Classic ships, Alaska heritage
From $1,532
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Oceania
Culinary-focused boutique cruising
From $2,260
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Regent Seven Seas
Every luxury included
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Best Time to Sail the Panama Canal
Canal sailings cluster in fall through spring, when ships reposition between the Caribbean and the Pacific. Dry-season months from roughly December to April are especially popular.
Popular Panama Canal Departure Ports
Real departure ports from our current inventory, with the most Panama Canal sailings today. Pick your closest port to see what’s sailing.
The cruise capital of the world
West Coast departures from Southern California
Port Everglades, minutes from the airport
Easygoing departures from a walkable waterfront
The classic gateway to Alaska's Inside Passage
Alaska round-trips from the Pacific Northwest
Sail straight from Manhattan
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Panama Canal Itinerary Types
Sail the full ocean-to-ocean transit, or take a roundtrip that enters the locks and returns. Both deliver the canal’s signature moment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A full transit crosses the entire canal from one ocean to the other, usually on longer one-way itineraries. A partial transit enters the locks, sails Gatun Lake and returns the way it came, which fits into a shorter roundtrip.
Most canal sailings run from fall through spring, and Panama’s dry season from roughly December to April is a favorite window. Repositioning seasons in spring and fall often bring strong value.
Partial transits typically run 9 to 11 nights roundtrip from Florida, while full ocean-to-ocean transits usually run 14 nights or more between coasts.
Yes. Canal itineraries visit multiple countries and one-way transits start and end in different ports, so a valid passport is required for these sailings.
Transit day is spent on deck watching the ship rise and fall through the locks, cross Gatun Lake and squeeze past the canal’s cuts, with narration on many ships. It is widely considered one of cruising’s most memorable days.