Panama Canal Cruise Port Guide: Tips and Overview

Considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, the Panama Canal is a man-made waterway that connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The 50-mile passage allows ships to avoid the long route around the southernmost tip of South America and its completion was a significant milestone for maritime trade.
In this video, we’ll provide an overview and tips from our December 2021 partial transit of the Panama Canal when our ship - the Emerald Princess - sailed through the new Agua Clara locks, from the Caribbean Sea to Gatun Lake and back.
0:00 - Overview
5:57 - Tips
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[@wendysoulliere1305]

My husband and I are planning on taking a full transit on Norwegian Jade in 2026. Cann't wait!!

[@jhollie8196]

Thanks for the video. We are sailing on HAL in Feb for a 14 day cruise through the canal from Fl to San Diego. Made sure we have a balcony suite to help get some great viewing.

[@dianaschulz6593]

Informative video. Thank you for the tips!

[@cmccracken5976]

Great explanation of the locks and Gatun Lake

[@Purvis-dw4qf]

Thanks for the info!

[@ltran54]

Wonderful, very clear. I am looking for Panama canal cruise and this helps me to watch out what to do.

[@blkbass]

Thank you for this video. It's sure helping me plan my cruise to the Canal.

[@TheJellyBeans]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Hope you have an amazing cruise to the Canal!

[@realcdcruze3558]

Really enjoyed this. We’re sailing this itinerary in March.

[@TheJellyBeans]

Hope you enjoy your cruise and visit to the Panama Canal!

[@jodybranum4015]

Thank you, we are doing a cruise threw the Panama Canal in November

[@TheJellyBeans]

Hope you enjoy your Panama Canal transit!

[@NLMusique]

Great Tips. If we were doing a full 14 days from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles, which side of the ship should be on? We are looking to book a balcony on the Island Princess.

[@TheJellyBeans]

We recommend you spend your time in the locks on the public decks so you can see all sides, so we don't really have any recommendations for a balcony. If you're traveling the Auga Clara Locks like we did, the port/left side of the ship would see the control center and the starboard/right side of the ship will see the water saving basins.

[@AN-uf5zk]

What is the best time to visit Agua Clara locks to see ships?