The Best Panama Canal Cruises Have Full Transits, Holiday Sailings, and Adults-Only Voyages

Booking a Panama Canal cruise is about more than just the dates. The Canal season runs strongest in the fall and winter, when weather is drier and sailings line up with ship re-positionings between oceans.

The key things to consider are whether your voyage is a full transit (crossing the entire isthmus from Pacific to Atlantic, or vice versa) or a partial transit (sailing into Gatun Lake and back), and what size ship you want for the experience.

Smaller ships allow for more intimate viewing, while larger ships bring the full resort-style amenities.

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