Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Safari, Agua Clara & Gatun Locks

Affiliate Disclosure: AmazingPanama.com is an independent travel discovery guide. When you click outbound partner links (marked View on Viator) or interact with optional GetYourGuide widgets, we may earn a referral commission at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Disclosure and How Booking Works.

We may earn a commission when you book through links on this page.

Full-day ocean-to-ocean Canal expedition combining a Gamboa/Gatun Lake wildlife boat safari with the Atlantic-side Agua Clara Neopanamax Expansion Locks and Gatun Locks.

Panama Canal Experience Format: Atlantic Expansion Visitor Center (Agua Clara Locks) + Gatun Lake Boat Safari. Always check whether a tour observes the locks from land viewing terraces (Miraflores or Agua Clara), rides a small expedition boat on Gatun Lake, or boards a passenger vessel that physically locks through the Canal chambers. Compare all four formats in our Panama Canal tours guide.

Quick Summary & Confirmed Details

• Viator product code: 13010P1
• Departure area: Panama City
• Primary category: Panama Canal Experiences · Also in: Rainforest & Wildlife, Portobelo & Caribbean Coast
• Private or shared: Shared — Shared group tour (up to 15 travelers per booking)
• Duration: 8 hours
• Canal format: Atlantic Expansion Visitor Center (Agua Clara Locks) + Gatun Lake Boat Safari
• Local overnight stay required: No (Central Panama City hotel pickup included)
• Run by: Panama Day Trips (tour operator on Viator)
• Customer reviews on Viator: 4.86 average from 1785 reviews
• Cancellation policy: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

See Current Price & Availability — Use the deal buttons on this page to check open dates and live pricing on Viator.

Meeting Point, Pickup & Transport Logistics

• Where you meet or get picked up: Pickup included from central Panama City hotels (El Cangrejo, Obarrio, Punta Pacífica, San Francisco, Paitilla, Balboa Ave, Bella Vista, Marbella, Casco Viejo); extra charge for Amador, Clayton, or Playa Bonita.
• What is included: Light Snacks included. Also we do a quick stop at a convenience store in Gamboa and you can buy coffee and more snacks; Professional guide; Bottled water; Entrance fees; Transport by air-conditioned minibus
• What is not included: Gratuities; Due to heavy traffic, no complimentary pickup from hotels located near Amador Causeway, Clayton (City of Knowledge) Playa Bonita. Separate transportation for the an extra charge; Playa Blanca, or Rio Hato, Metromall, Arraijan or Tocumen Airport need to arrange own transportation; This is not a TRANSIT tour, we wont travel by boat inside the locks.
• On-site cash fees, permits & documents: All lock visitor-center entrance fees and light snacks included; surcharge applies for Amador/Clayton/Playa Bonita pickup.

See Current Price & Availability — Use the deal buttons on this page to check open dates and live pricing on Viator.

What to Bring & How to Prepare

• Identification & cash: Carry your physical passport (mandatory for Guna Yala / San Blas and ferry check-ins) and small US dollar bills (USD 1, USD 5, USD 10, USD 20) for any on-site park, community, or port fees.
• Clothing & sun protection: Pack breathable tropical clothing, a light rain jacket or poncho, reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and closed-toe walking shoes or water sandals matching your activity.
• Booking confirmation: After reserving on Viator, check your email or message thread the evening before departure for your exact hotel pickup window or marina check-in time.

Compare Related Panama Tours

• Panama Canal With Entry Ticket & City Tour: Old Town & City Views (5 hours, shared)
• Private Panama City Tour in a Classic VW Safari (2 hours, private)
• Panama Canal with entrance included and Gatun Lake Boat Tour (5 hours, shared)
• Panama Canal Partial Transit - Official Operator (6 hours, shared)

Browse all Panama guided tours, explore Panama Canal Experiences or Panama City departures, or read our Panama tour comparison guides.

See Current Price & Availability — Use the deal buttons on this page to check open dates and live pricing on Viator.