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Panama Canal (Gatun Lake), Panama
When you book an overland journey on your partial transit of the Panama Canal, you’ll really travel like the jetsetters do as you sail through the Caribbean entrance of this maritime marvel. Once we arrive at Gatun Lake, booked shore excursion guests can disembark for an unforgettable adventure that not only promises beautiful scenery and wonderful photo ops, but an exciting jaunt to Colón, where guests will resume their cruise back aboard the ship. How’s that for excitement? Please note, only booked shore excursion guests can disembark at Gatun Lake. But everyone is welcome to explore at our port-of-call in Colón.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Gatun Lake Guests will be tendered to shore in this port. -
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST) UTC/GMT -5 hours -
Language
The official languages are English and Spanish. -
Currency & Shopping
Panamanian Balboa (PAB) but US Dollars are widely accepted. -
Best Way to Get Around
Taxi ride to anything around town is very affordable; yet, organized shore excursions are probably the best option! -
Fun Fact #1
Barro Colorado Nature Preserve: is located at the Gatun Lake. In 1923 it was declared Biological Reserve, the first Tropical Rainforest Reservation in the hemisphere. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
Panama grows some of the most coveted coffee in the world, so start your day with a traditional cafe con leche. Or enjoy a cup as an afternoon treat. -
Fun Fact: Landmarks
Between 13,000 and 14,000 ships travel through the Panama Canal each year which, on average, takes a ship 8 to 10 hours to complete the transit.