Panama Cruise Shore Excursions by Departure Terminal: Colón vs. Fuerte Amador

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Choosing the right Panama shore excursion starts with confirming which ocean and terminal your cruise ship docks at:

See also our Colón & Cruise Terminals departure hub.

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Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Panama City tour and Miraflores Locks

Dedicated Colón Cruise Terminal shore excursion with port pickup and drop-off, crossing the Isthmus to visit Miraflores Locks Visitor Center and Casco Antiguo in Panama City.

• Departure area: Colón & Cruise Terminals · Category: Portobelo & Caribbean Coast
• Canal format: Visitor-Center Observation (Miraflores Locks shore excursion from Colón port)
• Duration: 6 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 15 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Timed for cruise ships docked at Colón Cruise Port (Colón 2000 Terminal 1 meeting point at Óptica Sosa y Arango next to Seguros Fedpa, ~5-minute walk from ship).
• Included: Bottled water; Professional guide; Port pickup and drop-off; Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Colón port pickup/drop-off, AC transport & guide included; excludes USD 17 USD adult Miraflores Locks admission fee.
• Run by: Almiza tour by My friend Mario · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Fuerte Amador Shore Excursion: Private Full-Day Tour of Panama City and Canal

Private shore excursion departing directly from the Pacific-side Fuerte Amador Cruise Terminal door covering the Panama Canal, Casco Antiguo, Amador Causeway, and modern Panama City.

• Departure area: Colón & Cruise Terminals · Category: Private & Small-Group Tours
• Canal format: Visitor-Center Observation (Private Fuerte Amador Cruise Terminal shore excursion)
• Duration: 8 hours · Private or shared: Private (Private tour (your group only, up to 15 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Timed for cruise ships docked at the Pacific-side Fuerte Amador Cruise Terminal (private pickup and drop-off right at the cruise terminal door).
• Included: Private tour; Local professional guide; PORT pickup and drop-off. Meeting point at the door of Cruise Terminal.
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Private vehicle, local guide, and Fuerte Amador Cruise Terminal pickup/drop-off included.
• Run by: Top Private Tours · Cancellation: Cancel at least 3 full days (72 hours) before scheduled departure for a full refund (no refund within 3 days of departure).

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Canal expansion Agua Clara, Rainforest safari & San Lorenzo Fort

Caribbean coast & Canal combination from Panama City visiting the expanded Agua Clara Locks, a Gatun Lake rainforest boat safari, and UNESCO-listed Spanish colonial Fort San Lorenzo.

• Departure area: Panama City · Category: Portobelo & Caribbean Coast
• Canal format: Atlantic Expansion Visitor Center (Agua Clara Locks) + Gatun Lake Boat + Fort San Lorenzo
• Duration: 6 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 15 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Panama City hotel pickup included (pickup window 10:15–11:00 a.m.).
• Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan or Minibus; Hotel pickup and drop-off; Beverages (soda, water or local beer); Professional driver
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Hotel transport & drinks included; excludes Agua Clara Locks visitor-center fee (USD 17 USD adults / USD 10 USD children) and lunch.
• Run by: Almiza tour by My friend Mario · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Panama Canal With Entry Ticket & City Tour: Old Town & City Views

Flagship small-group Panama City & Miraflores Locks overview covering Casco Antiguo, Amador Causeway Panama Sign, and Miraflores Visitor Center with entry ticket included.

• Departure area: Panama City · Category: Panama City Highlights
• Canal format: Visitor-Center Observation (Miraflores Locks & IMAX ticket included)
• Duration: 5 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 30 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Panama City hotel pickup (7:00–7:30 a.m.) or meet in Casco Antiguo; Amador Cruise Terminal option selectable for cruise guests.
• Included: Panama Sign photo stop; Fresh water will be available to refill your reusable bottles. No plastic bottles will be provided.; Panama Canal Visitor Center entry ticket; Colón Cruise Port Pick-up — Included with Selected Option; Certified Professional Local Guides
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Miraflores Visitor Center entry ticket included; bring reusable water bottle for refills.
• Run by: CONOZCA PANAMA PRIMERO Tours & Transfers, S. A. · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Panama Canal Partial Transit - Official Operator

Official Panama Canal Partial Transit aboard a passenger vessel passing through Miraflores Locks, Miraflores Lake, Pedro Miguel Locks, and Gaillard (Culebra) Cut to Gamboa.

• Departure area: Panama City · Category: Panama Canal Experiences
• Canal format: Partial Lock Transit Vessel (Pacific Locks + Gaillard Cut)
• Duration: 6 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 30 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Meets at Flamenco Marina on the Amador Causeway (behind the duty-exempt marina shop next to the PANAMA sign; exact check-in time emailed the day before).
• Included: Sodas and water; Professional guide; Lunch
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Buffet lunch, water, sodas, narrated commentary & return motorcoach from Gamboa to Amador included.
• Run by: Panama Marine Adventures · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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