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  (2,225 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
    $1,079
    $108pernight
    oceanview from
    $1,279
    $128pernight
    balcony from
    $1,579
    $158pernight
    suite from
    $3,589
    $359pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
    • Balcony & Suites +2 Miles per $1 Spent
    • VIFP Members: Unlock big savings!
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Up to $400 to Spend + 25% Off Drink & Wi-Fi Packages & More
    • Up to 2-Category Upgrade!
     
    interior from
    $1,079
    $108pernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (2,225 reviews)
  • Carnival Legend
    3.9 rating out of 5  (2,225 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
    $1,044
    $131pernight
    oceanview from
    $1,194
    $149pernight
    balcony from
    $1,394
    $174pernight
    suite from
    $2,766
    $346pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
    • Balcony & Suites +2 Miles per $1 Spent
    • VIFP Members: Unlock big savings!
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
     
    interior from
    $1,044
    $131pernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (2,225 reviews)
  • Rotterdam
    4.4 rating out of 5  (308 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
    $999
    $83pernight
    oceanview from
    $1,199
    $100pernight
    balcony from
    $1,499
    $125pernight
    suite from
    $2,399
    $200pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
    • Balcony & Suites +2 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Past Holland Guests: Call for Included Gratuities for 2
    • Exclusive: Free Tamarind Dinner for 2 - Call
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • One Week Sale: Up to 45% Off
    • Call for rates too low to show!
     
    interior from
    $999
    $83pernight
    4.4 rating out of 5  (308 reviews)
  • Norwegian Jewel
    3.7 rating out of 5  (2,470 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
    $1,079
    $98pernight
    oceanview from
    $1,249
    $114pernight
    balcony from
    $2,079
    $189pernight
    suite from
    $2,269
    $206pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
    • Up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
    • Balcony & Suites +2 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Save up to $150 Instantly! Call and Mention: CruiseFirst
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Bonus MileagePlus Premier status offer!
     
    interior from
    $1,079
    $98pernight
    3.7 rating out of 5  (2,470 reviews)
  • Caribbean Princess
    3.9 rating out of 5  (1,941 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
    $969
    $81pernight
    oceanview from
    $1,059
    $88pernight
    balcony from
    $2,174
    $181pernight
    suite from
    $3,909
    $326pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Free Onboard Savings Booklet - up to a $1,800 value!
    • Balcony & Suites +2 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Drop & Go Sale: Limited Time Reduced Rates!
    • Up to 40% Off + Up to $200 Instant Savings
    • Exclusive: Earn up to 20,000 bonus miles!
    • Call for rates too low to show!
     
    interior from
    $969
    $81pernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (1,941 reviews)
  • Caribbean Princess
    3.9 rating out of 5  (1,941 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
    $1,849
    $116pernight
    oceanview from
    $2,069
    $129pernight
    balcony from
    Call for availability
    suite from
    Call for availability
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Balcony & Suites +2 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Drop & Go Sale: Limited Time Reduced Rates!
    • Up to 40% Off + Up to $200 Instant Savings
    • Call for rates too low to show!
     
    interior from
    $1,849
    $116pernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (1,941 reviews)
  • Norwegian Joy
    4.2 rating out of 5  (1,052 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
    $1,399
    $93pernight
    oceanview from
    Call for availability
    balcony from
    $3,669
    $245pernight
    suite from
    $3,549
    $237pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
    • Balcony & Suites +2 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Up to $1,000 Off + More at Sea Perks
     
    interior from
    $1,399
    $93pernight
    4.2 rating out of 5  (1,052 reviews)
  • Norwegian Pearl
    3.8 rating out of 5  (2,088 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:
    • January 2026
    interior from
    $1,099
    $100pernight
    oceanview from
    $1,199
    $109pernight
    balcony from
    $2,410
    $219pernight
    suite from
    $2,730
    $248pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
    • Balcony & Suites +2 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Bonus MileagePlus Premier status offer!
    • Up to $1,000 Off + More at Sea Perks
     
    interior from
    $1,099
    $100pernight
    3.8 rating out of 5  (2,088 reviews)
  • Rotterdam
    4.4 rating out of 5  (308 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
    $1,094
    $91pernight
    oceanview from
    $1,494
    $125pernight
    balcony from
    $2,094
    $175pernight
    suite from
    $3,394
    $283pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
    • Balcony & Suites +2 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Past Holland Guests: Call for Included Gratuities for 2
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Free Drinks, Dining, and Excursions with Select Fares
    • Free or Reduced Fares for Guests 3 & 4!
    • Call for rates too low to show!
     
    interior from
    $1,094
    $91pernight
    4.4 rating out of 5  (308 reviews)
  • Caribbean Princess
    3.9 rating out of 5  (1,941 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
    $1,559
    $130pernight
    oceanview from
    $1,849
    $154pernight
    balcony from
    $3,514
    $293pernight
    suite from
    $4,159
    $347pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Free Onboard Savings Booklet - up to a $1,800 value!
    • Balcony & Suites +2 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Up to 40% Off + Up to $200 Instant Savings
    • Call for rates too low to show!
     
    interior from
    $1,559
    $130pernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (1,941 reviews)
  • Celebrity Ascent
    4.6 rating out of 5  (115 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
    $3,000
    $273pernight
    oceanview from
    Call for availability
    balcony from
    $4,546
    $413pernight
    suite from
    Call for availability
     
    interior from
    $3,000
    $273pernight
    4.6 rating out of 5  (115 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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