The Panama Canal is a destination, an engineering marvel and a rite of passage
Blue skies overhead, an aqua sea at the ship's bow and you're on your way to view firsthand, the force of vision, engineering and will that is the Panama Canal. Alluring Caribbean islands, lush Costa Rican rain forests, Mayan ruins and Mexican resorts are just some of the attractions along the way on Panama Canal cruises. From popular 10-day cruise vacations to our exclusive 21-day Pan America cruise travel adventure, you can truly experience the grand scale of this engineering feat. Our exclusive Explorations Speaker Series will fully prepare you for your canal transit of Panama, addressing the history, construction and social/economic impact of this marvel of the modern world. Download and view the interactive versions of the Caribbean, Mexico & Panama Canal Cruises brochures.
Exclusive Holland America Line offerings make your Panama Canal cruise adventure special and memorable:
- More Panama Canal cruise itinerary choices than any other cruise line.
- More homeport options on both U.S. coasts than any other cruise line, including exclusive Pan America itineraries roundtrip from San Diego.
- Mid-winter full-transit sailings (in addition to traditional spring and fall cruises) on ms Oosterdam and ms Ryndam from San Diego to Ft. Lauderdale.
- Larger staterooms and verandahs and more overall space than on any other major cruise line with regular Panama Canal sailings, as well as the largest selection of suites and ship choices sailing through the Panama Canal.
- Extensive ports of call throughout Central America and the Mexican Riviera. Scenic cruising opportunity in Costa Rica's infamous Golfo Dulce is offered on most itineraries.
- The only premium full-transit Canal itinerary with a private island: Holland America Line's exclusive Half Moon Cay in the Caribbean.
- Social Hosts are onboard 14-day or longer itineraries to share in dining and dancing.
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