Panama Canal cruises

Panama Canal One-Way via Cartagena, Panama Canal & Puerto Caldera (Best Balance)

⚓ Cartagena · Colón (Panama Canal) · Panama Canal · Puerto Caldera · Puerto Quetzal · Puerto Vallarta · Cabo San Lucas

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, and Guatemala and more. Includes scenic-cruising segments.

☾15 nights Miami Panama Canal 7 ports 8 sea days

Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $112/night. with most departures landing in the $103-$130/night band. across 2 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$112/night

$1,684 total

Normal range

$103-$130/night

$1,545-$1,945 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$1,209 total

Comparison set

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April 2027
Priciest
Median price/night
$158
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
41% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
April 2028
Cheapest
Median price/night
$129
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
15% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked

Route overview

How this route is built

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15 nights · 7 port calls · 8 sea days · 5 countries

7 port calls across Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in Miami

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Cartagena

    Colombia · Southern Caribbean

  3. 3

    Colón (Panama Canal)

    Panama · Panama Canal

  4. 4

    Panama Canal

    Panama · Panama Canal

    Scenic cruising
  5. 5

    Puerto Caldera

    Costa Rica · Central America

  6. 6

    Puerto Quetzal

    Guatemala · Central America

  7. 7

    Puerto Vallarta

    Mexico · Mexican Riviera

  8. 8

    Cabo San Lucas

    Mexico · Mexican Riviera

  9. 9

    Disembark in Los Angeles

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?

It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.

Are these sailings all the same route?

They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.

How should I choose between two similar sailings?

Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.