Panama Canal Cruises

Sail Central America from Atlantic to Pacific

View natural beauty and an engineering marvel across the Panama Canal

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Featured Panama Canal Cruises

Experience the trip of a lifetime as you navigate the 50-mile Panama Canal onboard a cheap Panama Canal cruise, including one of these highly-rated Panama Canal cruises:
  • Carnival Miracle
    4 rating out of 5  (2,825 reviews)

    10 Night Panama Canal

    Carnival Miracle

    Departing from: Galveston, Texas
    Ports of Call:
    • Cozumel, Mexico
    • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    • Colon, Panama
    • Mahogany Bay (Isla Tropicale, Roatan), Honduras
    Sailing Dates:
    • October 2026
    • December 2026
    • January 2027
    • March 2027
    • April 2027
    interior from
    121,143
    miles
    12,114 milespernight
    oceanview from
    149,714
    miles
    14,971 milespernight
    balcony from
    192,571
    miles
    19,257 milespernight
    suite from
    349,714
    miles
    34,971 milespernight
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    interior from
    121,143
    miles
    12,114 milespernight
    4 rating out of 5  (2,825 reviews)
  • Carnival Miracle
    4 rating out of 5  (2,825 reviews)

    16 Night Panama Canal: Carnival Journeys

    Carnival Miracle

    Departing from: Seattle, Washington
    Ports of Call:
    • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
    • Puntarenas, Costa Rica
    • Panama Canal Full Transit
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • Galveston, Texas
    Sailing Dates:
    • September 2026
    interior from
    116,000
    miles
    7,250 milespernight
    oceanview from
    121,714
    miles
    7,607 milespernight
    balcony from
    140,286
    miles
    8,768 milespernight
    suite from
    520,429
    miles
    32,527 milespernight
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    interior from
    116,000
    miles
    7,250 milespernight
    4 rating out of 5  (2,825 reviews)
  • Carnival Spirit
    4 rating out of 5  (1,039 reviews)

    16 Night Carnival Journeys: Panama Canal

    Carnival Spirit

    Departing from: Seattle, Washington
    Ports of Call:
    • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
    • Puntarenas, Costa Rica
    • Panama Canal Full Transit
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • Mobile, Alabama
    Sailing Dates:
    • October 2026
    interior from
    112,000
    miles
    7,000 milespernight
    oceanview from
    124,857
    miles
    7,804 milespernight
    balcony from
    126,286
    miles
    7,893 milespernight
    suite from
    562,143
    miles
    35,134 milespernight
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    interior from
    112,000
    miles
    7,000 milespernight
    4 rating out of 5  (1,039 reviews)
  • Carnival Spirit
    4 rating out of 5  (1,039 reviews)

    8 Night Panama Canal

    Carnival Spirit

    Departing from: Tampa, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    • Colon, Panama
    • George Town, Grand Cayman
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2027
    • February 2028
    • March 2028
    interior from
    130,429
    miles
    16,304 milespernight
    oceanview from
    151,857
    miles
    18,982 milespernight
    balcony from
    181,857
    miles
    22,732 milespernight
    suite from
    301,143
    miles
    37,643 milespernight
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    interior from
    130,429
    miles
    16,304 milespernight
    4 rating out of 5  (1,039 reviews)
  • Caribbean Princess
    3.9 rating out of 5  (1,997 reviews)

    12 Night Panama Canal with Costa Rica & Caribbean

    Caribbean Princess

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Willemstad, Curacao
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • Panama Canal (Partial Transit)
    • Colon, Panama
    • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    • Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)
    Sailing Dates:
    • October 2026
    interior from
    128,429
    miles
    10,702 milespernight
    oceanview from
    145,571
    miles
    12,131 milespernight
    balcony from
    228,429
    miles
    19,036 milespernight
    suite from
    352,714
    miles
    29,393 milespernight
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    interior from
    128,429
    miles
    10,702 milespernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (1,997 reviews)
  • Carnival Legend
    3.9 rating out of 5  (2,256 reviews)

    8 Night Panama Canal

    Carnival Legend

    Departing from: Tampa, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    • Colon, Panama
    • George Town, Grand Cayman
    Sailing Dates:
    • January 2027
    • March 2027
    interior from
    146,143
    miles
    18,268 milespernight
    oceanview from
    171,857
    miles
    21,482 milespernight
    balcony from
    199,000
    miles
    24,875 milespernight
    suite from
    446,143
    miles
    55,768 milespernight
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    interior from
    146,143
    miles
    18,268 milespernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (2,256 reviews)
  • Carnival Spirit
    4 rating out of 5  (1,039 reviews)

    8 Night Caribbean & Panama

    Carnival Spirit

    Departing from: Tampa, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • George Town, Grand Cayman
    • Colon, Panama
    • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    Sailing Dates:
    • April 2028
    interior from
    146,571
    miles
    18,321 milespernight
    oceanview from
    168,000
    miles
    21,000 milespernight
    balcony from
    198,000
    miles
    24,750 milespernight
    suite from
    316,857
    miles
    39,607 milespernight
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    interior from
    146,571
    miles
    18,321 milespernight
    4 rating out of 5  (1,039 reviews)
  • Caribbean Princess
    3.9 rating out of 5  (1,997 reviews)

    12 Night Panama Canal with Costa Rica & Caribbean

    Caribbean Princess

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Oranjestad, Aruba
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • Panama Canal (Partial Transit)
    • Colon, Panama
    • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    • George Town, Grand Cayman
    Sailing Dates:
    • November 2026
    • February 2027
    interior from
    130,571
    miles
    10,881 milespernight
    oceanview from
    152,000
    miles
    12,667 milespernight
    balcony from
    285,571
    miles
    23,798 milespernight
    suite from
    421,714
    miles
    35,143 milespernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
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    interior from
    130,571
    miles
    10,881 milespernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (1,997 reviews)
  • Carnival Legend
    3.9 rating out of 5  (2,256 reviews)

    16 Night Carnival Journeys: Panama Canal - Westbound

    Carnival Legend

    Departing from: Tampa, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Santa Marta, Colombia
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • Panama Canal Full Transit
    • Acapulco, Mexico
    • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
    • Seattle, Washington
    Sailing Dates:
    • April 2027
    interior from
    146,714
    miles
    9,170 milespernight
    oceanview from
    215,286
    miles
    13,455 milespernight
    balcony from
    283,857
    miles
    17,741 milespernight
    suite from
    656,714
    miles
    41,045 milespernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
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    interior from
    146,714
    miles
    9,170 milespernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (2,256 reviews)
  • Nieuw Amsterdam
    4.2 rating out of 5  (843 reviews)

    12 Night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles

    Nieuw Amsterdam

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
    • Oranjestad, Aruba
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • Panama Canal (Partial Transit)
    • Cruise Gatun Lake (Inside Panama Canal)
    • Colon, Panama
    • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    • George Town, Grand Cayman
    Sailing Dates:
    • October 2026
    • January 2027
    • February 2027
    • March 2027
    interior from
    178,429
    miles
    14,869 milespernight
    oceanview from
    185,571
    miles
    15,464 milespernight
    balcony from
    271,286
    miles
    22,607 milespernight
    suite from
    542,714
    miles
    45,226 milespernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Up to $150 to Spend on Board - Call
    • Exclusive: Gratuities for 2 Included - Call
    • Have It All: Drinks, Wi-Fi & More
    • Limited Time: Deposits from just $25
    • Exclusive: Free Tamarind Dinner for 2 - Call
     
    interior from
    178,429
    miles
    14,869 milespernight
    4.2 rating out of 5  (843 reviews)
  • Caribbean Princess
    3.9 rating out of 5  (1,997 reviews)

    12 Night Panama Canal with Costa Rica & Caribbean Holiday

    Caribbean Princess

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Oranjestad, Aruba
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • Panama Canal (Partial Transit)
    • Colon, Panama
    • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    • George Town, Grand Cayman
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2026
    interior from
    160,571
    miles
    13,381 milespernight
    oceanview from
    170,571
    miles
    14,214 milespernight
    balcony from
    232,714
    miles
    19,393 milespernight
    suite from
    348,429
    miles
    29,036 milespernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Up to $100 to Spend on Board - Call
    • Drinks, Tips & Wi-Fi Included with Select Fares
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    interior from
    160,571
    miles
    13,381 milespernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (1,997 reviews)
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    Celebrity Summit
    4.2 rating out of 5  (2,364 reviews)

    17 Night Panama Canal Eastbound

    Celebrity Summit

    Departing from: San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
    Ports of Call:
    • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
    • Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
    • Puntarenas, Costa Rica
    • Panama Canal Full Transit
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • Ocho Rios, Jamaica
    • George Town, Grand Cayman
    • Tampa, Florida
    Sailing Dates:
    • October 2026
    interior from
    207,429
    miles
    12,202 milespernight
    oceanview from
    258,714
    miles
    15,218 milespernight
    balcony from
    473,857
    miles
    27,874 milespernight
    suite from
    Call for availability
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    • Spring Sale: 75% Off 2nd Guest + Up to $650 in Savings!
     
    interior from
    207,429
    miles
    12,202 milespernight
    4.2 rating out of 5  (2,364 reviews)
  • Island Princess
    4 rating out of 5  (950 reviews)

    16 Night Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean

    Island Princess

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Oranjestad, Aruba
    • Panama Canal Full Transit
    • Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama
    • Puntarenas, Costa Rica
    • Puerto Chiapas (Tapachula), Mexico
    • Huatulco, Mexico
    • Ensenada, Mexico
    • San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
    Sailing Dates:
    • March 2027
    interior from
    285,571
    miles
    17,848 milespernight
    oceanview from
    298,429
    miles
    18,652 milespernight
    balcony from
    337,000
    miles
    21,063 milespernight
    suite from
    507,000
    miles
    31,688 milespernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
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    interior from
    285,571
    miles
    17,848 milespernight
    4 rating out of 5  (950 reviews)
  • Emerald Princess
    4 rating out of 5  (1,267 reviews)

    16 Night Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean

    Emerald Princess

    Departing from: San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
    Ports of Call:
    • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
    • Huatulco, Mexico
    • Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
    • Puntarenas, Costa Rica
    • Fuerte Amador (Balboa), Panama
    • Panama Canal Full Transit
    • Oranjestad, Aruba
    • Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Sailing Dates:
    • October 2027
    interior from
    214,143
    miles
    13,384 milespernight
    oceanview from
    242,714
    miles
    15,170 milespernight
    balcony from
    357,000
    miles
    22,313 milespernight
    suite from
    457,000
    miles
    28,563 milespernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
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    interior from
    214,143
    miles
    13,384 milespernight
    4 rating out of 5  (1,267 reviews)
  • Nieuw Amsterdam
    4.2 rating out of 5  (843 reviews)

    12 Night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles

    Nieuw Amsterdam

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
    • Oranjestad, Aruba
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • Panama Canal (Partial Transit)
    • Cruise Gatun Lake (Inside Panama Canal)
    • Colon, Panama
    • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    • Ocho Rios, Jamaica
    Sailing Dates:
    • November 2026
    interior from
    164,143
    miles
    13,679 milespernight
    oceanview from
    185,571
    miles
    15,464 milespernight
    balcony from
    271,286
    miles
    22,607 milespernight
    suite from
    528,429
    miles
    44,036 milespernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Up to $150 to Spend on Board - Call
    • Exclusive: Gratuities for 2 Included - Call
    • Have It All: Drinks, Wi-Fi & More
    • Limited Time: Deposits from just $25
    • Exclusive: Free Tamarind Dinner for 2 - Call
     
    interior from
    164,143
    miles
    13,679 milespernight
    4.2 rating out of 5  (843 reviews)

Panama Canal Cruises ... Unbeatable Vacations For Less

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Take a break from ordinary vacations, and choose the adventure of a lifetime with a Panama Canal cruise. Offering fantastic voyages through both old and new ports with great shopping, culture and plenty of ways to wine and dine, there's never been a better way to escape the everyday. Most Panama Canal cruise vacations average around 14 nights, giving you and the rest of your party all the time in the world to soak up the sights and get away from it all.

Perhaps your Panama Canal cruise vacation will take you through the port of Huatulco, Mexico, where quaint villages meet upscale resorts - plus plenty of white-sand beaches to enjoy the waters of paradise. Enjoy a livelier environment in Cabo San Lucas, and dine at the world-renown Cabo Wabo Cantina Concert Hall & Restaurant, owned by rocker, Sammy Hagar. If you'd prefer to spend your time enjoying all the water sports that a Panama Canal cruise has to offer, don't miss the unbeatable scuba diving and snorkeling opportunities in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

Regardless of which fantastic Panama Canal cruise itinerary you choose, you're sure to experience luxurious accommodations, fine dining options and daily entertainment aboard your cruise ship. Why settle for the hassle of multiple hotel stays and inconvenient transportation when you can have it all with a cruise vacation? Simply book your Panama Canal cruise getaway through MileagePlus Cruise Awards, and take advantage of the best prices and deals around.

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