Panama Canal Partial Tour - Northbound direction

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Duration:6 hours (approx.)
Location: Panama City, Panama

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• Be the protagonist in your Panama Canal Tour
• Navigate through the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks.
• Enjoy the action of the Panama Canal's operation.
• Get indulge in history dating more than 100 years old!
• Experience the Panama Canal in the comfort and spacious M/V Pacific Queen.
• The M/V Pacific Queen offers two areas for better comfort: opened and air conditioned decks
• Meet our Captain Claudio and the Panama Canal's pilot in our open Bridge.

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Our check in point is at Flamenco Marina, located on the last island of the Amador Causeway. It is right next to the Panama sign and behind the Duty Free Shop.
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The Bridge of the Americas is a road bridge in Panama, which spans the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Designed by Sverdrup & Parcel, it was completed in 1962 at a cost of US$20 million, connecting the north and south American land masses.
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The tour starts at Flamenco Marina. You will board the Pacific Queen and set sail towards the entrance of Panama Canal on the Pacific Ocean. Take a moment to admire the Bay of Panama and Panama City’s splendorous skyline before you pass under the Bridge of the Americas. The Panama Canal partial transit tour begins with the Pacific Queen entering the Miraflores Locks where the vessel is raised 18 meters above sea level in two distinct steps. You will then enter Miraflores Lake, which is a small artificial body of fresh water that separates Miraflores from Pedro Miguel Locks. Next, the Pacific Queen will enter Pedro Miguel Locks, which is the second set of locks on the Pacific side, and here the vessel is raised 9 meters in one step. After exiting the Pedro Miguel Locks, you will be able to view the new Centennial Bridge which crosses over the Canal. You will then enter the south end of the Gailard Cut where the Chagres River flows into the Canal. The Gailard Cut (also known as Culebra Cut because its curves resemble a snake) is one of the main points of interest for visitors because it was carved through the Continental Divide and this section of the Canal is full of history and geological value. The Pacific Queen will travel the Cut's 13.7 kilometers on the way to Gamboa Dredging Division. As you transit the Cut you will be able to appreciate the continuous maintenance that this area requires, because it is very susceptible to landslides. You will disembark at the Gamboa Dredging Division where you will board motor coaches for a 45-minute ride back to the Flamenco Marina.
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Panama's Centennial Bridge is a major bridge crossing the Panama Canal. It was built to supplement the overcrowded Bridge of the Americas and to replace it as the carrier of the Pan-American Highway. Upon its opening in 2004, it became the second permanent crossing of the canal.

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Posted By : Axnaus
We wanted a canal tour that took us through the locks instead of observing from land. We asked around and did online research. Our hotel staff referred us to PanAmazing, as did another source we asked.

We used WhatsApp to correspond and arrange payment. We learned that our hotel pick-up time would be 5:30 am, so we knew to get to see relatively early in Friday night.

Victor met us outside hotel, ad arranged, and made sure we had our color-coded wristbands. He later met us by the ticket area for the return trip to our hotel. Victor was very nice and his van is quite comfortable.

The cruise itself was extremely informative and pleasant. Breakfast and lunch were served buffet -style in a very organized manner. The multilingual tour "emcee" was wonderful with details galore plus opportunities for 1:1 engagement.

After going through 3 sets of locks over the course of several hours, we arrived at transfer point. There, we transitioned from boat to bus, which gave interesting views of the canal zone buildings, some still being used and others abandoned.

The fellow passengers and staff were very nice and conversational. We returned to hotel before 2 pm and we're able to relax before going out for dinner.
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 16:09:08

Posted By : Lisa_S
This is a not-to-miss experience due to the historical and economic significance of the Panama Canal. The actual ride through the canal is a bit boring once you have entered the locks, but the approach to the locks and the opening and closing of the locks is very impressive -- as is the water rapidly raising the boat. After that, it becomes simply a long wait to the end of the ride. We wished we had brought cards to play as a family to pass the time -- but luckily another tourist lent us a pack. We also really enjoyed seeing the other boats in the water around the entry and exit points of our trip, as well as the mechanics of the mules and tugboats involved in the transit process. We were fortunate enough to have a detail tour of the canal area and visit the Visitors Center the day before the transit. That was where we learned all our facts. It is virtually impossible to hear the narration of the boat ride if you are outside on the front deck of the boat (which is the most exciting spot to view the ride). If you spend the ride inside the cabin area, hearing the narration should not be a problem. Our driver who picked us up at the hotel and got us to and from the dock was super professional, and our company had priority during the disembarking process at the end of the transit. We were served food buffet style, and it was ok. You aren't there for the food for sure.
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Posted On : 2024-05-27 11:49:37

Posted By : Tony H
Crew was great. The food was ok had good knowledgeable people explaining the history of the canal and met wonderful people from all over the world.
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 20:08:22

Posted By : Russell_B
The crew and narrator was exceptional. From the time we arrived until we departed they were so helpful.
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Posted On : 2024-04-21 16:37:47

Posted By : Stephen_B
Hands down one of my favorite tours of all time! Relevant, real time, hands on, informative, ...

Muchas gracias 🙏
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Posted On : 2024-03-30 15:03:49

Posted By : Ivy_S
Carlos our driver was prompt n professional. He was on time n wiaitng for is when we got off the boat.
Crossing the canal was amazing.
Tour delivered what it promised.
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Posted On : 2024-03-22 10:12:40

Posted By : V2292DWhelenp
The tour was well organized, the view was great, especially the sunrise and the employees were very nice.
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Posted On : 2024-03-19 12:36:59

Posted By : kdog54321
Ian, the tour guide was fantastic. The only thing that stopped me from giving 5 stars is they email.Edust and told us The night before our excursion that we had to be there at 6 o'clock in the morning.Ready to go and we got there at six o'clock in the morning and the lady at the booth did not show up until 7:30 And told us all that she never gets there until 7:30. So we got up at 4 o'clock in the morning for no reason.
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Posted On : 2024-03-15 12:17:39

Posted By : carol_s
Amazing experience. We departed at 8 am and we immediately followed a major cargo ship into the classic locks.
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Posted On : 2024-03-15 12:10:09

Posted By : Cyndi_S
It was unique being able to actually go through the locks. The tour was exceptionally well organized. The tour guide Edwin provided a great deal of information, about the history, construction and politics of the canal. really brought this phenomenal achievement to life.
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Posted On : 2024-02-28 15:38:59