--- title: "Panama City Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-city description: "A modern skyline bridging two oceans" --- # Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท Panama ยท Caribbean > "A modern skyline bridging two oceans" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 12.1h - **Visiting Sailings:** 56 - **Cruise Lines:** 6 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Apr (19 sailings), Jan (13 sailings), Oct (9 sailings) ## About Panama City Panama City's cruise port at Balboa sits at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. The Miraflores Locks Visitor Centre is the closest major attraction, about 15 minutes away, with a viewing platform where you watch ships being raised and lowered through the canal system. A museum inside explains the canal's construction and operation. Casco Viejo, the old town, is a UNESCO-listed district of colonial buildings, churches, and plazas being restored amid the ongoing life of the neighbourhood. Some blocks are beautifully restored with restaurants and boutique hotels, while others remain in their original state. The modern skyline along the Cinta Costera waterfront is dramatic and relatively recent. The Causeway (Amador Causeway) extends into the bay and has restaurants, bike rentals, and views of the canal entrance. Ceviche is the local lunch staple. The US dollar is the currency. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** PAB (PAB) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** America/Panama (UTC-5) ## Location Coordinates: 8.9137, -79.5281 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Panama%20City/@8.91367,-79.5281,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Panama%20City&ll=8.91367,-79.5281&z=13) ## Things to Do in Panama City Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~12h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Legends of Casco Viejo Tour: Uncover Hidden Gems](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e1be424d-47b1-400b-94dd-4b2af1267e95.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (2,225) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ34 | Viator | | [Panama Canal With Entry Ticket & City Tour: Old Town & City Views](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/21cac8eb-2e87-432c-b254-9a70438d15ba.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (1,878) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ81 | Viator | | [Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/96192887-3fdf-4176-958a-17b0df159040.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (1,911) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ27 | Viator | | [Private Panama City Tour in a Classic VW Safari](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7a854421-5430-439f-9575-a60b756b0b51.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (944) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ226 | Viator | | [Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3d696525-2de5-4735-9ed9-5bc67e6b5889.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (892) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ61 | Viator | | [Panama City Bike Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/39a3d38b-cb49-47eb-b0bf-ced342e8978a.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (822) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ36 | Viator | | [Panama Canal Boat Safari with Casco Viejo Brunch NO EXTRA FEES!](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/511337ab-5fed-45d3-ad72-7eddb182ce96.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (768) | 4h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ64 | Viator | | [Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ea843f6f-beaf-4d57-9498-2bc6b8999157.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (2,002) | 7h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ38 | Viator | | [Panama Canal with entrance included and Gatun Lake Boat Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b17aa134-78d7-4431-be88-35e2c208b7f7.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (556) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ100 | Viator | | [Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Safari, Agua Clara & Gatun Locks](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fac5d7d1-b01c-4c31-b5a7-4da5f8567547.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (1,785) | 8h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ77 | Viator | | [Discover Panama: History of the City and the Canal](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6a20acd0-817b-4586-91f6-9fcc90cc61b4.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (471) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ73 | Viator | | [4h Cooking Class in Panama City: 10 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/14a8f25f-444d-4bd6-b895-49510dfcb7bd.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (448) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ86 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Panama Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-canal.md): 13 nm - [Colon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/colon.md): 35 nm - [Puerto Limon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-limon.md): 217 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/isthmus-crossing-panama-canal-puerto-vallarta~PCL-IP-20261212-16.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ920 per person (โ‚ฌ1,840 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Island Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/island-princess.md) - **Duration:** 16 nights - **Departure:** 2026-12-12 - **Itinerary:** Isthmus Crossing โ€“ Panama Canal & Puerto Vallarta ## Featured Cruises from Panama City Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Isthmus Crossing โ€“ Panama Canal & Puerto Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/cruises/isthmus-crossing-panama-canal-puerto-vallarta~PCL-IP-20261212-16.md) | Island Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-12-12 | 16 | โ‚ฌ920 | | [Two Oceans Passage โ€“ Panama Canal & Willemstad](https://cruisello.com/cruises/two-oceans-passage-panama-canal-willemstad~PCL-KP-20261203-16.md) | Crown Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-12-03 | 16 | โ‚ฌ1,081 | | [Pacific Crossing โ€“ Panama Canal & Mexico](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pacific-crossing-panama-canal-mexico~PCL-ST-20270403-16.md) | Star Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-04-03 | 16 | โ‚ฌ1,414 | ## Browse Cruises - 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