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Cruises visiting Colón (Panama Canal)

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267+ upcoming port calls

Best time to visit: May (fewer ships)

Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)

Based on 158+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily

Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Colón (Panama Canal).

Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.

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Best cruises that visit Colón (Panama Canal)

These sailings rank first because they visit Colón (Panama Canal) while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.

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Royal Caribbean International

Grandeur of the Seas • Royal Caribbean International

7-night ABC Islands Loop via Cartagena & Oranjestad

Oct 17, 2026 → Oct 24, 2026 • Colón (Panama Canal) ↔

Lowest in 180 days $319 below typical ↘
$750 · $107/night · great deal · ↓30% below typical
Nicko Cruises

Vasco Da Gama • Nicko Cruises

80-night Transatlantic Crossing via Vigo, Lisboa & Mindelo

Nov 3, 2026 → Jan 22, 2027 • Hamburg → Papeete

$5,803 below typical
$11,347 · $142/night · great deal · ↓34% below typical
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

MS HANSEATIC inspiration • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

15-night US East Coast Repositioning via New York & Nassau

Oct 25, 2026 → Nov 9, 2026 • Halifax → Colón (Panama Canal)

Lowest in 180 days $4,966 below typical
$4,832 · $322/night · great deal · ↓51% below typical
MSC Cruises

MSC Poesia • MSC Cruises

19-night Panama Canal One-Way via Los Angeles, Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal

Sep 28, 2026 → Oct 17, 2026 • Seattle → Miami

Lowest in 180 days $910 below typical
$849 · $45/night · great deal · ↓52% below typical
Royal Caribbean International

Grandeur of the Seas • Royal Caribbean International

7-night ABC Islands Loop via Cartagena & Oranjestad

Sep 26, 2026 → Oct 3, 2026 • Colón (Panama Canal) ↔

Lowest in 90 days $196 below typical ↘
$771 · $110/night · great deal · ↓20% below typical
Royal Caribbean International

Grandeur of the Seas • Royal Caribbean International

7-night ABC Islands Loop via Cartagena & Oranjestad

Sep 19, 2026 → Sep 26, 2026 • Colón (Panama Canal) ↔

Lowest in 90 days $196 below typical ↘
$772 · $110/night · great deal · ↓20% below typical

When ships are in port

Scan for dates when ships visit Colón (Panama Canal), use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Colón (Panama Canal) that day.

Colón (Panama Canal) is busiest from Jan-Feb, with multiple ships per day. May are significantly quieter.

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Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 ship visit Colón (Panama Canal) on this date, carrying about ~2,000 passengers in total.

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1
Passengers
~2,000 passengers
Cruises
3
Best fare
$137/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Colón (Panama Canal) on this date.
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Royal Caribbean International

Grandeur of the Seas • Royal Caribbean International

7-night ABC Islands Loop via Cartagena & Oranjestad

Jun 27, 2026 → Jul 4, 2026 • Colón (Panama Canal) ↔

Great balance
$958 · $137/night · typical price · ↓3% below typical
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Other sailings that call on Colón (Panama Canal) that same day.
Grandeur of the Seas • 7 nights
Royal Caribbean International • ABC Islands Loop via Cartagena & Oranjestad (Best Balance)
$202/night
43% above median
Grandeur of the Seas • 7 nights
Royal Caribbean International • ABC Islands Loop via Oranjestad & Willemstad (Best Balance)
$263/night
13% above median

Best time to visit Colón (Panama Canal) on a cruise

This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Colón (Panama Canal) still look attractively priced.

June
Priciest
Median price/night
$182
5 visits
Traffic
↑29% vs typical
1 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$176
8 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$170
10 visits
Traffic
↑9% vs typical
1 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$136
8 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$110
17 visits
Traffic
↓20% vs typical
4 ships • 17 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$137
16 visits
Traffic
↓8% vs typical
6 ships • 15 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$159
16 visits
Traffic
Near typical
7 ships • 16 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$157
22 visits
Traffic
↑13% vs typical
8 ships • 22 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$165
19 visits
Traffic
↑19% vs typical
7 ships • 19 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$157
21 visits
Traffic
↑7% vs typical
11 ships • 20 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$154
21 visits
Traffic
↑22% vs typical
7 ships • 20 priced sailings tracked
May
Cheapest
Median price/night
$102
1 visits
Traffic
↓22% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked

Cruise itineraries that include Colón (Panama Canal)

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ABC Islands Loop via Cartagena & Oranjestad (Best Balance)

ABC Islands • Next: Jun 20

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 10 of 31 sailings below typical Typical range: $129-$156 / night
$750 · 31 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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Transatlantic Crossing via Vigo, Lisboa & Mindelo (Best Balance)

Transatlantic • Next: Nov 3

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $204-$231 / night
$11,347 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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US East Coast Repositioning via New York & Nassau (Sea-Day Heavy)

US East Coast • Next: Oct 25

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $531-$676 / night
$4,832 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Panama Canal One-Way via Los Angeles, Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal (Best Balance)

Panama Canal • Next: Sep 28

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $73-$105 / night
$849 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Western Caribbean Loop via Cozumel & Puerto Limón (Best Balance)

Western Caribbean • Next: Oct 26

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 4 of 5 sailings below typical Typical range: $97-$132 / night
$928 · 5 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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ABC Islands Loop via Oranjestad & Willemstad (Best Balance)

ABC Islands • Next: Jun 21

Best upcoming departure is a good value 7 of 29 sailings below typical Typical range: $146-$180 / night
$848 · 29 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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How to visit Colón (Panama Canal) on a cruise

Most cruises that stop in Colón (Panama Canal) depart from:

Colón (Panama Canal)
7-10 nights
Cartagena
6-7 nights
Miami
11-29 nights

Upcoming port calls in Colón (Panama Canal)

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Date Ship Line
Jun 20, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jun 27, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jul 4, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jul 11, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jul 18, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jul 25, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 1, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 8, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 15, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 22, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 29, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Sep 5, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Sep 12, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Sep 19, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Sep 26, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Oct 3, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Oct 10, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Oct 14, 2026 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Oct 15, 2026 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Oct 17, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Oct 20, 2026 Le Austral —
Oct 24, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Oct 31, 2026 Carnival Miracle Carnival Cruise Line
Oct 31, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Nov 6, 2026 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Nov 7, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Nov 7, 2026 Le Bellot Ponant Cruises
Nov 9, 2026 HANSEATIC inspiration Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Nov 14, 2026 Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Line
Nov 14, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Nov 21, 2026 Le Bellot Ponant Cruises
Nov 24, 2026 Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Line
Nov 24, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Nov 27, 2026 Celebrity Ascent Celebrity Cruises
Nov 27, 2026 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Dec 5, 2026 Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Line
Dec 8, 2026 Carnival Liberty Carnival Cruise Line
Dec 8, 2026 Norwegian Star Norwegian Cruise Line
Dec 12, 2026 Carnival Miracle Carnival Cruise Line
Dec 15, 2026 Vasco Da Gama Nicko Cruises
Dec 16, 2026 Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Line
Dec 26, 2026 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Dec 28, 2026 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Dec 30, 2026 Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Line
Jan 2, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jan 8, 2027 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Jan 8, 2027 Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Line
Jan 9, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jan 15, 2027 Le Laperouse Ponant Cruises
Jan 16, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jan 20, 2027 Carnival Legend Carnival Cruise Line
Jan 20, 2027 Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Line
Jan 20, 2027 Carnival Legend —
Jan 23, 2027 Carnival Miracle Carnival Cruise Line
Jan 23, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jan 27, 2027 Aurora P&O Cruises
Jan 29, 2027 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Jan 30, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Feb 3, 2027 Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Line
Feb 5, 2027 Carnival Legend Carnival Cruise Line
Feb 5, 2027 Carnival Legend —
Feb 6, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Feb 12, 2027 Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Line
Feb 13, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Feb 17, 2027 Sea Cloud Spirit Sea Cloud Cruises
Feb 19, 2027 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Feb 20, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Feb 24, 2027 Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Line
Feb 26, 2027 Le Laperouse Ponant Cruises
Feb 27, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Mar 2, 2027 Spirit Of Adventure Saga River Cruises (Saga Cruises)
Mar 6, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Mar 10, 2027 Carnival Miracle Carnival Cruise Line
Mar 10, 2027 Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Line
Mar 12, 2027 Celebrity Ascent Celebrity Cruises
Mar 12, 2027 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Mar 12, 2027 Le Laperouse Ponant Cruises
Mar 13, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Mar 13, 2027 Sea Cloud Spirit Sea Cloud Cruises
Mar 17, 2027 Carnival Legend Carnival Cruise Line
Mar 17, 2027 Carnival Legend —
Mar 19, 2027 Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Line
Mar 20, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Mar 27, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Mar 30, 2027 Brilliant Lady Virgin Voyages
Mar 31, 2027 Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Line
Apr 2, 2027 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Apr 3, 2027 Caribbean Princess Princess Cruises
Apr 3, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Apr 10, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Apr 11, 2027 Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Line
Apr 12, 2027 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Apr 15, 2027 Norwegian Bliss Norwegian Cruise Line
Apr 17, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Apr 23, 2027 Celebrity Summit Celebrity Cruises
Apr 24, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Apr 25, 2027 Norwegian Joy Norwegian Cruise Line
May 1, 2027 Carnival Miracle Carnival Cruise Line
Oct 5, 2027 Carnival Valor Carnival Cruise Line
Oct 13, 2027 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Oct 30, 2027 Carnival Spirit Carnival Cruise Line
Nov 5, 2027 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Nov 15, 2027 Norwegian Gem Norwegian Cruise Line
Nov 18, 2027 Zuiderdam Holland America
Nov 25, 2027 Norwegian Gem Norwegian Cruise Line
Nov 26, 2027 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Nov 27, 2027 Carnival Sunshine Carnival Cruise Line
Nov 28, 2027 Celebrity Ascent Celebrity Cruises
Nov 28, 2027 Le Bellot Ponant Cruises
Dec 4, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Dec 6, 2027 Explora II Explora Journeys
Dec 7, 2027 Carnival Liberty Carnival Cruise Line
Dec 7, 2027 Norwegian Gem Norwegian Cruise Line
Dec 8, 2027 Carnival Spirit Carnival Cruise Line
Dec 8, 2027 Spirit —
Dec 9, 2027 Caribbean Princess Princess Cruises
Dec 11, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Dec 15, 2027 Norwegian Jewel Norwegian Cruise Line
Dec 16, 2027 Norwegian Gem Norwegian Cruise Line
Dec 17, 2027 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Dec 18, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Dec 22, 2027 Carnival Spirit Carnival Cruise Line
Dec 22, 2027 Spirit —
Dec 25, 2027 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Dec 29, 2027 Le Bougainville Ponant Cruises
Jan 1, 2028 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jan 8, 2028 Carnival Sunshine Carnival Cruise Line
Jan 8, 2028 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jan 9, 2028 Celebrity Ascent Celebrity Cruises
Jan 12, 2028 Oceania Sirena Oceania Cruises
Jan 12, 2028 Le Bougainville Ponant Cruises
Jan 14, 2028 Oceania Marina Oceania Cruises
Jan 15, 2028 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jan 19, 2028 Caribbean Princess Princess Cruises
Jan 21, 2028 Silver Ray Silversea Cruises
Jan 22, 2028 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jan 28, 2028 Norwegian Encore Norwegian Cruise Line
Jan 28, 2028 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Jan 29, 2028 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Feb 5, 2028 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Feb 12, 2028 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Feb 18, 2028 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Feb 19, 2028 Carnival Sunshine Carnival Cruise Line
Feb 19, 2028 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Feb 21, 2028 Celebrity Ascent Celebrity Cruises
Feb 25, 2028 Brilliant Lady Virgin Voyages
Feb 26, 2028 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Mar 1, 2028 Carnival Spirit Carnival Cruise Line
Mar 1, 2028 Spirit —
Mar 4, 2028 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Mar 10, 2028 Caribbean Princess Princess Cruises
Mar 10, 2028 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Mar 11, 2028 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Mar 18, 2028 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Mar 25, 2028 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Mar 29, 2028 Carnival Spirit Carnival Cruise Line
Mar 29, 2028 Spirit —
Mar 31, 2028 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Apr 1, 2028 Carnival Sunshine Carnival Cruise Line
Apr 1, 2028 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Apr 3, 2028 Celebrity Ascent Celebrity Cruises
Apr 8, 2028 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Apr 10, 2028 MSC Poesia MSC Cruises
Apr 12, 2028 Carnival Spirit Carnival Cruise Line
Apr 15, 2028 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Apr 20, 2028 Norwegian Bliss Norwegian Cruise Line
Apr 21, 2028 Norwegian Joy Norwegian Cruise Line
Apr 22, 2028 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Apr 29, 2028 Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Oct 26, 2028 HANSEATIC inspiration Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Dec 17, 2028 Europa Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

FAQ about cruises visiting Colón (Panama Canal)

Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Colón (Panama Canal).

What is the best time to visit Colón (Panama Canal) on a cruise?
May currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Colón (Panama Canal), based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Colón (Panama Canal) busiest for cruise traffic?
January currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Colón (Panama Canal). Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Colón (Panama Canal)?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Colón (Panama Canal) include ABC Islands Loop via Cartagena & Oranjestad (Best Balance), Transatlantic Crossing via Vigo, Lisboa & Mindelo (Best Balance), and US East Coast Repositioning via New York & Nassau (Sea-Day Heavy). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Colón (Panama Canal)?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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