Call it a new era for Panama Canal cruises. The official opening of the 48-mile-long waterway's massive new locks on Sunday will add a new twist to what long has been a bucket list item for ...

The Panama Canal has been in the news for many unexpected reasons lately but should really be talked about for this Viking ...

A Panama Canal transit is a rite of passage for many cruise lovers. Experiencing this marvel of early 20th-century engineering appeals to those with a wide array of interests, from history and ...

A new era for Panama Canal cruises kicked off over the weekend as a passenger vessel transited the waterway's new, bigger locks for the first time. Disney Cruise Line's 83,308-ton Disney Wonder ...

Depending on your cruise, you will either cross the canal during the day or after sunset. Both scenarios offer something ...

Not all Panama Canal transits are created equal, Gary adds, and for the full experience you need to make sure you’re booking a full 14-day cruise: "They tend to take place at the start and end ...

Panama received nearly 320,000 visitors on cruise ships in 2023, double the previous year, according to Denise Guillen of the Panama Tourism Authority. "The growth is exponential," she said.

Still, many ships operating Panama Canal cruises will continue to use the original locks -- at least for now. Princess said three of its vessels -- Coral Princess, Island Princess and Pacific ...

Panama received nearly 320,000 visitors on cruise ships in 2023, double the previous year, according to Denise Guillen of the Panama Tourism Authority. "The growth is exponential," she said.