Panama Canal

Stand face-to-face with the grandeur of the Panama Canal aboard Celebrity Cruises. Whether you cross from Atlantic to Pacific or vice-versa, you'll encounter experiences that lifelong explorers like Magellan could only dream of. When your Celebrity ship enters the canal, it will rise 85 feet in one of the legendary Gatún Locks. As you cross the Continental Divide – a journey that took mariners of long ago years to complete – a new world of wonder and amazement awaits you on the other side. Join us for what will undoubtedly be an enlightening and rewarding journey.

Ports and Cities

From the beauty and serenity of Fuerte Amador,Panama to the Dutch and Caribbean influence of Oranjestad, Aruba, this hauntingly beautiful land has delighted travelers for ages. From historic Mayan sites in the seaport city of Belize to the virgin rain forests and bird sanctuaries of Puerto Limón, these ports encompass nature's beauty and man's diversity. The open-air markets and sidewalk domino games of Montego Bay and the charming boutiques of Seaport Village in Oranjestad provide plenty of enjoyment and entertainment.

Shore and Land Excursions

Make your Panama Canal cruise experience even richer with a shore excursion. Discover the rare beauty of a rainforest canopy aboard an aerial tram or ride the tracks of the first trans-continental railroad. Take a stimulating ride through the brush on an off-road adventure in Oranjestad. Find refuge from the sun under a thick canopy of trees amid the calls of birds and monkeys as you hike through the Carara Biological Reserve in Puntarenas. Discover the Gatún Locks in Panama. Possibilities abound when you journey ashore. All excursions are led by guides ready to share their insights.

Pre and Post Packages

Add a hotel stay, either before or after your Panama Canal cruise, and enjoy your departure or arrival city to the fullest. Before or after your cruise, extend your Panama Canal vacation with a Celebrity Sea & Stay^℠ package. Choose from one or two night hotel options that allow you to explore the culture and nightlife of Ft. Lauderdale, the Gulf Coast beaches of Galveston, or the Spanish-inspired architecture of San Diego.