Cruises to the Panama Canal from Florida

Visiting one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, the Panama Canal, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The best way to do this is by planning a cruise from one of the many Florida ports.

Florida, known as “The Sunshine State,” is also a top-ranked holiday destination in its own right. With so much to do in Florida, it’s worth spending a few days there before or after your cruise. As a sun, sea, and sand location, Florida attracts all kinds of travelers, from partygoers to retirees, nature lovers, thrill seekers, and even foodies, not to mention beachgoers and water sports enthusiasts. Explore some of Florida’s busy, modern cities, quiet beach towns, and beautiful natural areas.

If you’re thinking about taking a cruise out of Florida with a visit to the Panama Canal, you have four ports to choose from: Miami, Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Tampa, and Port Canaveral (Orlando). Whichever departure port you choose on your journey from Florida to the Panama Canal, with multiple stops in all kinds of different ports, you’ll be greeted by sandy white beaches, tropical weather, lush green landscapes, and colorful cultures.

So, if you want a vacation that is both exciting and restful, with a layover in the Panama Canal, choose one of the cruises that depart out of Florida.

Panama Canal

Set sail through the Panama Canal and marvel at one of the world’s most spectacular engineering feats. The Panama Canal, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, is a must-see cruise destination that you’ll remember for a lifetime. The Panama Canal is a 48-mile manmade waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, making it one of the world’s most vital routes. There are locks at both ends, so you’ll get a firsthand look at what it’s like to be on a ship that has to rise 85 feet within a lock.

Cruises through this engineering marvel, the Panama Canal, promise a once-in-a-lifetime experience. While cruising through the canal, you will be able to take in the natural beauty of the area. Because of the lush rainforest habitat and warm temperatures, the location is a haven for sloths, eagles, ocelots, and toucans.

Panama Canal flows south from its entrance on the Atlantic side at Colon, through the two-chambered Miraflores Locks, the one-chambered Pedro Miguel Lock, and the three-chambered Gatun Locks as you cruise the canal. It then rapidly bends east and follows a general southeast trajectory until it reaches the Bay of Panama on the Pacific side, near Panama City. Typically, the Panama Canal cruise season lasts from October through April.

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Find your next cruise to Panama Canal from Florida’s ports:

Calebrity Beyond, Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale, March 17, 2025

Calebrity Beyond, Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale, March 17, 2025

11-day cruise to Cartagena, Panama Canal, Colon, Bonaire, Aruba and George Town on board Celebrity Cruises Cruising from: Fort Lauderdale…

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Viking Mars, Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale, March 13, 2025

14-day cruise to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, Puerto Limon, Colon, Panama Canal & Montego Bay with Viking Cruises Cruising from: Fort…

2 months ago

Viking Mars, Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale, February 27, 2025

14-day cruise to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, Puerto Limon, Colon, Panama Canal & Montego Bay with Viking Cruises Cruising from: Fort…

2 months ago

Calebrity Beyond, Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale, February 24, 2025

11-day cruise to Cartagena, Panama Canal, Colon, Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire on board Celebrity Cruises Cruising from: Fort Lauderdale (Port…

3 months ago

Carnival Legend, Panama Canal from Tampa, February 15, 2025

8-day cruise to Puerto Rico, Panama and Grand Cayman with Carnival Cruise Line Cruising from: Tampa, Florida; Departure Date: February…

3 months ago

Viking Mars, Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale, February 7, 2025

10-day cruise to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, Puerto Limon, Colon, Panama Canal and Panama City with Viking Cruises Cruising from: Fort…

3 months ago

Calebrity Beyond, Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale, February 3, 2025

11-day cruise to Cartagena, Panama Canal, Colon, Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire on board Celebrity Cruises Cruising from: Fort Lauderdale (Port…

3 months ago

Viking Mars, Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale, January 24, 2025

14-day cruise to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, Puerto Limon, Colon, Panama Canal & Montego Bay with Viking Cruises Cruising from: Fort…

4 months ago

Calebrity Beyond, Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale, January 13, 2025

11-day cruise to Cartagena, Panama Canal, Colon, Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire on board Celebrity Cruises Cruising from: Fort Lauderdale (Port…

4 months ago

Viking Mars, Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale, January 10, 2025

14-day cruise to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, Puerto Limon, Colon, Panama Canal & Montego Bay with Viking Cruises Cruising from: Fort…

4 months ago

Viking Mars, Panama Canal New Year cruise from Fort Lauderdale, December 27, 2024

14-day Holiday cruise to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, Puerto Limon, Colon, Panama Canal & Montego Bay with Viking Cruises Cruising from:…

5 months ago

Calebrity Beyond, Panama Canal New Year cruise from Fort Lauderdale, December 23, 2024

11-day Holiday cruise to Cartagena, Panama Canal, Colon, Bonaire, Aruba and Curacao on board Celebrity Cruises Cruising from: Fort Lauderdale…

5 months ago

Carnival Legend, Panama Canal Holiday cruise from Tampa, December 21, 2024

8-day cruise to Puerto Rico, Panama and Grand Cayman with Carnival Cruise Line Cruising from: Tampa, Florida; Departure Date: December…

5 months ago

Viking Mars, Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale, December 7, 2024

10-day cruise to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, Puerto Limon, Colon, Panama Canal and Panama City with Viking Cruises Cruising from: Fort…

5 months ago

Calebrity Beyond, Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale, December 2, 2024

11-day cruise to Cartagena, Panama Canal, Colon, Aruba, Bonaire and George Town on board Celebrity Cruises Cruising from: Fort Lauderdale…

5 months ago

Viking Mars, Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale, November 23, 2024

14-day cruise to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, Puerto Limon, Colon, Panama Canal & Montego Bay with Viking Cruises Cruising from: Fort…

6 months ago

Viking Mars, Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale, November 9, 2024

14-day cruise to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, Puerto Limon, Colon, Panama Canal & Montego Bay with Viking Cruises Cruising from: Fort…

6 months ago

Viking Mars, Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale, October 20, 2024

10-day cruise to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, Puerto Limon, Colon, Panama Canal and Panama City with Viking Cruises Cruising from: Fort…

7 months ago

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