9.2 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Panama Canal for around 9.2 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.

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When to Visit Panama Canal

Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes

Winter Season
Dec – Feb
227,899 estimated passengers across 194 ship visits. Peak cruise season — book early.
Spring Season
Mar – May
152,995 estimated passengers across 77 ship visits. Moderate activity — good availability.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
5,814 estimated passengers across 4 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
139,344 estimated passengers across 68 ship visits. Moderate activity — good availability.

Cruise Lines Visiting Panama Canal

12 cruise lines. View full breakdown →

Lindblad Expeditions Cruises (140) Holland America Cruises (116) Princess Cruises Cruises (103) Windstar Cruises Cruises (76) Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises (53) Viking Cruises Cruises (52) Ponant Cruises Cruises (46) Oceania Cruises Cruises (40) Cunard Cruises (30) MSC Cruises Cruises (21) Crystal Cruises Cruises (18) Celebrity Cruises Cruises (16)

Ships Arriving Soon

Next scheduled visits to Panama Canal

Thu 1 Oct
Island Princess
Princess Cruises Cruises
06:00 – 16:30
Wed 7 Oct
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Cruise Line Cruises
Fri 9 Oct
Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Cruises
05:00 – 17:00
Sat 10 Oct
Coral Princess
Princess Cruises Cruises
06:00 – 16:30

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