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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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 Legend
    3.9 rating out of 5  (2,219 reviews)

    10 Night Panama Canal

    Carnival Legend

    Departing from: Galveston, Texas
    Ports of Call:
    • Cozumel, Mexico
    • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    • Colon, Panama
    • Mahogany Bay (Isla Tropicale, Roatan), Honduras
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2025
    • March 2026
    interior from
    $1,119
    $112pernight
    oceanview from
    $1,409
    $141pernight
    balcony from
    $1,704
    $170pernight
    suite from
    $3,914
    $391pernight
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    interior from
    $1,119
    $112pernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (2,219 reviews)
  • Carnival Legend
    3.9 rating out of 5  (2,219 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
    $1,026
    $128pernight
    oceanview from
    $1,176
    $147pernight
    balcony from
    $1,376
    $172pernight
    suite from
    $2,248
    $281pernight
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    interior from
    $1,026
    $128pernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (2,219 reviews)
  • Carnival Spirit
    4 rating out of 5  (1,008 reviews)

    16 Night Panama Canal Carnival Journeys - Eastbound

    Carnival Spirit

    Departing from: Seattle, Washington
    Ports of Call:
    • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
    • Puntarenas, Costa Rica
    • Panama Canal Full Transit
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • New Orleans, Louisiana
    Sailing Dates:
    • October 2025
    interior from
    $884
    $55pernight
    oceanview from
    $1,084
    $68pernight
    balcony from
    $1,184
    $74pernight
    suite from
    Call for availability
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    interior from
    $884
    $55pernight
    4 rating out of 5  (1,008 reviews)
  • Rotterdam
    4.4 rating out of 5  (300 reviews)

    12 Night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles

    Rotterdam

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Cruiseline Private Island)
    • Willemstad, Curacao
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • Panama Canal (Partial Transit)
    • Colon, Panama
    • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    • George Town, Grand Cayman
    Sailing Dates:
    • October 2025
    • December 2025
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    interior from
    $659
    $55pernight
    oceanview from
    $1,059
    $88pernight
    balcony from
    $1,659
    $138pernight
    suite from
    $2,059
    $172pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
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    • Exclusive: Free Tamarind Dinner for 2 - Call
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    • Free or Reduced Fares for Guests 3 & 4!
    • Free Drinks, Dining, and Excursions with Select Fares
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    interior from
    $659
    $55pernight
    4.4 rating out of 5  (300 reviews)
  • Was $11,004 – Save up to 79%
    Celebrity Summit
    4.1 rating out of 5  (2,279 reviews)

    16 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
    • Falmouth, Jamaica
    • George Town, Grand Cayman
    • Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Sailing Dates:
    • September 2025
    interior from
    Call for availability
    oceanview from
    Call for availability
    balcony from
    $2,323
    $145pernight
    suite from
    $16,372
    $1,023pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: $125 Specialty Dining Credit
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
     
    balcony from
    $2,323
    $145pernight
    4.1 rating out of 5  (2,279 reviews)
  • Norwegian Jewel
    3.7 rating out of 5  (2,454 reviews)

    11 Night Panama Canal Partial Transit: Mexico Costa Rica & Belize

    Norwegian Jewel - OPEN BAR!

    Departing from: Miami, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • George Town, Grand Cayman
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • Panama Canal (Partial Transit)
    • Colon, Panama
    • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    • Harvest Caye, Belize
    • Cozumel, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • March 2026
    interior from
    $1,220
    $111pernight
    oceanview from
    $1,429
    $130pernight
    balcony from
    $2,320
    $211pernight
    suite from
    $2,539
    $231pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
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    • Reduced Fares for Third & Fourth Guests
     
    interior from
    $1,220
    $111pernight
    3.7 rating out of 5  (2,454 reviews)
  • Caribbean Princess
    3.9 rating out of 5  (1,932 reviews)

    12 Night Panama Canal with Costa Rica & Caribbean

    Caribbean Princess

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • George Town, Grand Cayman
    • Falmouth, Jamaica
    • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    • Panama Canal (Partial Transit)
    • Colon, Panama
    • Oranjestad, Aruba
    • Willemstad, Curacao
    Sailing Dates:
    • November 2025
    interior from
    $1,149
    $96pernight
    oceanview from
    $1,299
    $108pernight
    balcony from
    $1,949
    $162pernight
    suite from
    $2,199
    $183pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
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    interior from
    $1,149
    $96pernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (1,932 reviews)
  • Caribbean Princess
    3.9 rating out of 5  (1,932 reviews)

    16 Night Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean

    Caribbean Princess

    Departing from: San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
    Ports of Call:
    • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
    • Huatulco, Mexico
    • Puerto Chiapas (Tapachula), Mexico
    • Puntarenas, Costa Rica
    • Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama
    • Panama Canal Full Transit
    • Oranjestad, Aruba
    • Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Sailing Dates:
    • September 2025
    interior from
    $1,449
    $91pernight
    oceanview from
    $2,018
    $126pernight
    balcony from
    $2,448
    $153pernight
    suite from
    $2,898
    $181pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
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    interior from
    $1,449
    $91pernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (1,932 reviews)
  • Was $3,030 – Save up to 47%
    Serenade of the Seas
    4.1 rating out of 5  (1,840 reviews)

    13 Night Panama Canal Eastward

    Serenade of the Seas

    Departing from: San Diego, California
    Ports of Call:
    • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
    • Huatulco, Mexico
    • Puntarenas, Costa Rica
    • Panama Canal Full Transit
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • Miami, Florida
    Sailing Dates:
    • September 2025
    interior from
    $1,607
    $124pernight
    oceanview from
    $2,154
    $166pernight
    balcony from
    $3,778
    $291pernight
    suite from
    Call for availability
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • All-In Sale: Up to $850 Instant Savings
     
    interior from
    $1,607
    $124pernight
    4.1 rating out of 5  (1,840 reviews)
  • Norwegian Joy
    4.2 rating out of 5  (1,027 reviews)

    15 Night Panama Canal: Mexico Costa Rica & Colombia

    Norwegian Joy - OPEN BAR!

    Departing from: San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
    Ports of Call:
    • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
    • Acapulco, Mexico
    • Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
    • Puerto Caldera (Puntarenas), Costa Rica
    • Panama City, Panama
    • Panama Canal Full Transit
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • Miami, Florida
    Sailing Dates:
    • October 2025
    interior from
    $1,499
    $100pernight
    oceanview from
    $1,800
    $120pernight
    balcony from
    $2,401
    $160pernight
    suite from
    $2,701
    $180pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Up to $200 to Spend on Board - Call
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    • 70% Off 2nd Guest + More at Sea Perks
     
    interior from
    $1,499
    $100pernight
    4.2 rating out of 5  (1,027 reviews)
  • Norwegian Pearl
    3.8 rating out of 5  (2,083 reviews)

    11 Night Panama Canal: Mexico Costa Rica & Belize

    Norwegian Pearl - OPEN BAR!

    Departing from: Miami, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Ocho Rios, Jamaica
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • Cruise Gatun Lake And Panama Canal
    • Colon, Panama
    • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    • Harvest Caye, Belize
    • Cozumel, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    interior from
    $1,459
    $133pernight
    oceanview from
    $1,789
    $163pernight
    balcony from
    $2,709
    $246pernight
    suite from
    $2,839
    $258pernight
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    • Kids Sail Free!
     
    interior from
    $1,459
    $133pernight
    3.8 rating out of 5  (2,083 reviews)
  • Rotterdam
    4.4 rating out of 5  (300 reviews)

    12 Night Panama Canal Holiday: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles

    Rotterdam

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Cruiseline Private Island)
    • Willemstad, Curacao
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • Panama Canal (Partial Transit)
    • Colon, Panama
    • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    • Ocho Rios, Jamaica
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2025
    interior from
    $1,799
    $150pernight
    oceanview from
    $2,199
    $183pernight
    balcony from
    $2,599
    $217pernight
    suite from
    $3,899
    $325pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Up to $300 to Spend on Board - Call
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
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    • Free Drinks, Dining, and Excursions with Select Fares
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    • Call for rates too low to show!
     
    interior from
    $1,799
    $150pernight
    4.4 rating out of 5  (300 reviews)
  • Caribbean Princess
    3.9 rating out of 5  (1,932 reviews)

    12 Night Panama Canal with Costa Rica & Caribbean Holiday

    Caribbean Princess

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Oranjestad, Aruba
    • Willemstad, Curacao
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • Panama Canal (Partial Transit)
    • Colon, Panama
    • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    • George Town, Grand Cayman
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2025
    interior from
    $1,839
    $153pernight
    oceanview from
    $1,949
    $162pernight
    balcony from
    $2,999
    $250pernight
    suite from
    $4,149
    $346pernight
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    interior from
    $1,839
    $153pernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (1,932 reviews)
  • Was $6,404 – Save up to 72%
    Celebrity Ascent
    4.6 rating out of 5  (106 reviews)

    11 Night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean

    Celebrity Ascent

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • Panama Canal (Partial Transit)
    • Colon, Panama
    • Oranjestad, Aruba
    • Willemstad, Curacao
    • Kralendijk, Bonaire
    Sailing Dates:
    • March 2026
    interior from
    $1,768
    $161pernight
    oceanview from
    $2,748
    $250pernight
    balcony from
    $3,604
    $328pernight
    suite from
    Call for availability
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    • Flash Sale: 75% Off 2nd Guest + Up to $400 in Savings!
     
    interior from
    $1,768
    $161pernight
    4.6 rating out of 5  (106 reviews)

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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 United Cruises, and take advantage of the best prices and deals around.

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