A Panama Canal cruise is perfect for travelers of all types. Experienced cruisers love Panama Canal cruises because they tend to be longer in length and offer an exotic itinerary. New cruisers love Panama Canal cruises because they are a great introduction into the cruising world. Whether you're looking for rainforests, ancient ruins or beaches, a Panama Canal cruise has all of that and more to offer you. In all, the Panama Canal is one of the world's greatest man-made structures, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes that are inhabited by exotic wildlife.
Besides the canal itself, there are great ports of call in other areas that may visited during a Panama Canal cruise. For instance, many Panama Canal cruises include ports of call in various Panamanian cities (including Cristobal) as well as Costa Rica, Mexico and a few Caribbean islands (such as Aruba, Curacao and Jamaica).
There are two main types of Panama Canal cruises: a one-way full canal transit (where the cruise ships sails between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, during which the cruise start and end ports are different), and a round trip Panama Canal cruise (where the ship doesn't actually cross through the entire canal, and the cruise ends in the port that it began with). A typical Panama Canal cruise is at least 10-nights long, with many itineraries going beyond that duration. Many Panama Canal cruises are available that depart from a U. S. port of call. Among the convenient U. S. embarkation ports for Panama Canal cruises are Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Los Angeles.
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Highlighted Panama Canal Cruise Attractions
The following are just a few of the many things to do while in the Panama Canal:
Sailing through the Panama Canal
One of the definite highlights of a Panama Canal cruise (that transits through the canal) is when the ship passes through the canal's huge locks (that control the level of the water in the canal). Standing out on deck as the cruise ship moves through the locks is a truly unique and interesting experience that you won't soon forget.
Tropical Rainforests and Beaches
The actual canal isn't the only highlight of a Panama Canal cruise, as it is surrounded by an exotic range of land that is filled with interesting wildlife (such as the amazing rainforests of Costa Rica) that are great for eco-tourism. Besides the wildlife there are also beautiful white-sand beaches in the area, as well as in the other ports of call that you may visit while on your cruise, that are great to relax at.