Frequently Asked Questions about the Panama Canal Transit
Here you will find the FAQ´s about the Panama Canal Tours. Please feel free to contact us if you don’t find your question.
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Transfers to and from are included from selected hotels. Please click here to see the list of hotels. If your hotel is not listed we can recommend the closest one at a walking distance.
The best way is by taxi or Uber.
The closets hotels to the check in point are the Radisson Panama Canal (6.2km) and the Marriott Albrook Mall (15km).
The difference between the northbound and southbound Panama Canal transit is the direction that the Pacific Queen is headed. In the Northbound direction, the vessel heads towards the Atlantic Ocean (North part of the country). In the southbound directions, the vessel heads toward the Pacific Ocean (South part of the country). In both directions the vessel passes through the same places.
Another difference is the schedule. The check in time for the Northbound transit is usually between 6:00 and 7:00 am, while the check in time for the Southbound transit is usually between 9:00 and 10:00 am. The exact schedule for each transit is provided by the Panama Canal Authority on the day prior to the tour.
You camera well charged is a must! Other than that, comfortable clothes, hat, sunglasses, sun block, and a light jacket.
You will find onboard snacks, such as chips, chocolates, etc.; and drinks such as iced tea, beers and wine.
We recommend to all passengers to make their reservations as soon as they are sure they want to take the tour.
Flamenco Marina has plenty of parking. The best part is that it is free.
The check in time for the Northbound transit is between 6:00 and 7:00 am. The check in time for the Southbound transit is between 9:00 and 10:00 am. The exact tour schedule will be confirm on the day prior to the tour.
The duration of the partial transit is between 4 to 5 hours. The Full transit is between 10 to 12 hours. Please bear in mind that these timings are approximate as we depend on the Canal Schedule.
In Panama our currency is in U.S. dollars.