From start to finish it was an excellent day. There seemed to be a lot of people on the boat but with colour coded wrist bands used to stagger meal times and everyone being very courteous with the seats with the best outdoor views it worked out fine. The food was simple, but tasty and plenty of it. The guide was brilliant. Highly recommended for an up close look at the Panana canal.

An experience of a lifetime ! Absolutely fantastic crew and well looked after from the start ! Very well organised with great information all along the way ! Very clean vessel and people so friendly , helpful and courteous ! A special thank you to Hosé who was the tour guide and floated around the craft talking to everyone and answering any questions ! Also if it was a special occasion for anyone , he was delighted to announce it and wish people well ! A very special top class bloke ! Well done to all the crew and I couldn’t recommend this trip highly enough for anyone considering going to Panama and having the experience of going through the locks , the Calubra Cut and on to Balboa ! A treasured memory and much thanks and many blessings to all involved! Well done ! Best regards! Damien …… Ireland ☘️☘️☘️

great experience, the guide was very knowledgeable, would recommend to anyone that enjoys a good boat ride blended with history.

This was a wonderful way to experience the canal. You learn so much from the guide plus you pass through two locks which helped me understand the process more. We were given both breakfast and lunch, so you don't go hungry. We came early to get the best seats; the benches on the top front of the boat. Bring sunscreen! Some people stayed at the very back where you could actually touch the wall and see how the back gates close.

I had wanted to try this tour out, but, I was like, I am not sure about, the amount of time on it (Estimation 6 hours on the partial transit version) and whatever else things, I was trying to think, to see, if I would go or not. I will just say, I am super glad, I did, its something about, when you actually are traversing thru the historical Panama Canal Locks, I felt like, being part of that history. The guide was good also, not too much, not to little explaining, now, relating to the Pacific Queen Ferry that is utilized in this tour, there were several bathrooms,, that were clean, eating area was decent size, the food that was served is not buffet style, but, served by personnel and the food was good and sufficient. Now lastly, the person, that was very helpful in me deciding to actually do the tour, was Liliana, I had multiple questions beforehand and she was great in answering them.

180 passenger boat with comfortable outdoor and indoor seating transited entire Panama Canal from Pacific to Atlantic (including six enormous locks) in about 10 hours. Onboard guide provided very informative and interesting narration. Good breakfast and lunch were provided. Crew was very friendly and helpful. This tour was operating only once per month when we took it (in February, 2025), and was pretty much full. We were glad that we scheduled our trip to Panamá around the tour schedule.

This trip lived up to my expectations. It is a full day 6AM to 6PM, but it is worth both the time and money spent. Panama Marine Adventures runs a well oiled machine. Check-in was early, but smooth and efficient. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack were provided as part of the package. They use colored wrist bands to control the flow of things, so there were never any long lines or crowding. The guide provided continuous narration in both English and Spanish and was also available to answer individual questions.

This was a great experience overall; you get on at the marina, and go up the canal through the Miraflores double locks and the Pedro Miguel single lock. It is awe inspiring! Jose was our narrator/guide, and was very engaging and entertaining, with lots of interesting facts about the history and process. The cruise includes coffee, breakfast, and lunch (served at around 10:30). All were mediocre. But...the food isn't the point of this experience so it didn't really bother me.

Great tour. The guide shared history and answered questions. It was cool to go through 3 locks. We saw how the ships were in line to get ready to go. We were in behind a huge ship with cars on it.

Exactly what I was hoping for. The whole experience was wonderful. I highly recommend taking the northbound cruise, even though it means getting up at 5AM. Watching the sun rise from the boat was a delight, and the sun is behind you for the whole cruise, which is perfect.

All in my group enjoyed the tour. Going through the locks was a unique experience. The guide explained everything. The boat was nice and seemed large enough for the amount of people on the tour. The food was fine, no complaints. The colored wristbands were helpful to call people to eat and disembark. We happened to have a tour that went smooth.

Very good trip; through three locks. Good explanations of the workings of the locks. Nice trip through the Culebra Cut and some wildlife.

An experience that is difficult to duplicate. It was a long day but worth the experience. A light breakfast and lunch was included. Being on the ship, going through the locks was on point and there were great views from the boat. Highly recommend the onboard experience.

Outstanding way to see the Panama Canal. The tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable. The meals served were nice.

Great experience. We did the full transit and didn’t feel long. Was very fun to see the cruise ship go through the locks. The guide was wonderful!