Two oceans, one passage—fly, navigate, and stand beside it.
From helicopter flyovers to rainforest lakes and lock-side VIP views—these are Xplore Panama’s signature Canal experiences.
History & Nature of the Emblematic Panama Canal
Start at the neoclassical Administration Building—an icon of Panama’s story—then slip into the Canal’s living landscape. Glide across Gatún Lake alongside working ships; listen for howler monkeys, watch toucans arc overhead, and scan the banks for crocs. Cap the day at Miraflores with a private guided visit that connects engineering, biodiversity, and the global trade artery that made Panama famous.
Panama Canal — Two Oceans in One Day
Begin on the Pacific, end with Caribbean views—two oceans in a day through the Canal’s most evocative places. Cross the isthmus, cruise the quiet side of Gatún Lake on a comfortable pontoon, and then step into the action at the Gatún and Agua Clara Visitor Centers where ocean-going ships rise and fall within arm’s reach. Nature and engineering on the same horizon—Panama in a day.
Panama Canal Full Transit
Sail the Canal end-to-end in a single day: Miraflores and Pedro Miguel on the Pacific side, the historic Gaillard Cut, the broad expanse of Gatún Lake, and finally the Atlantic approach to Colón. It’s the definitive Canal experience—locks, lakes, skyline and sea—told from the deck of a working transit vessel with expert narration and unforgettable photo moments.
VIP Panama Canal — Air, Water & Land
Our top Canal experience: a private one-hour helicopter flight tracing the Canal from ocean to ocean; a Gatún Lake navigation skimming rainforest shores beside freighters; and VIP access at Miraflores for lock-side, front-row views. By air, water, and land—exclusive access and seamless logistics. It doesn’t get better than this.
