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Panama Cruises
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Panama small ship cruises highlight colonial cities, indigenous cultures, lush rainforest, white-sand beaches and emerald waters. Transit or visit the Panama Canal by small ship, alongside explorations of neighboring Colombia or Costa Rica. Why book your Panama cruise with AdventureSmith?
Active
Experience Panama and the Central America coast via kayak, paddleboard, snorkeling and hiking.
Sustainable
Our Panama small ship cruises benefit the communities and environments along their routes.
Experience
Our experience traveling in Panama ensures you book your optimal Panama small ship cruise.
Value
Take advantage of our Panama cruise deals for discounts, complimentary extensions & other benefits.

Panama Canal Cruises on Small Ships
The Panama Canal acts as a vital link between the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, shepherding some 14,000 ships each year through its more than 50 miles of locks. Panama small ships combine small ship cruises through the Panama Canal with unique access to dazzling national parks, pristine coastline and over 1,500 islands with daily opportunities for shore landings in this melting pot of world cultures.
Consider options for a full transit at night or day, or a day tour off of your Panama small ship. Our award-winning Adventure Specialists can help you experience the Panama Canal in the best way and we remain a resource while you’re packing and abroad.
Colombia, Costa Rica & Panama Cruises
Many of our Panama small ship cruises include days spent along the Costa Rica coastline, or Colombia’s Caribbean shores. Choose from options starting in Colombia, Panama or Costa Rica, with stops at popular travel points like Colombia’s colonial city of Cartagena or Costa Rica’s Corcovado, Golfo Dulce and Manuel Antonio National Park.

“Panama cruises highlight colonial cities, indigenous cultures, lush rainforest and white-sand beaches.”
Panama Small Ship Cruises
Temperature & Rainfall
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Avg. High (F) | 92 | 93 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
Avg. Low (F) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 67 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 67 |
Avg. Water Temp (F) | 81.1 | 79.2 | 79.3 | 80.8 | 82.9 | 83.8 | 83.3 | 82.8 | 83.1 | 82.8 | 82.0 | 82.0 |
Avg. Rain |
1.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 6.0 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 13.0 | 10.0 | 4.0 |
Avg. Day |
5.5 | 7.5 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 11.5 | 8.5 | 6 |
Cruise The Panama Canal All Year
Our Panama small ship cruises operate year-round, making this destination a great warm-weather getaway whenever it suits your schedule. Panama’s lush jungle atmosphere welcomes with steady warm temperatures. Enjoy Panama’s lush climate with preparatory documents based on our experience. Note that the climate data referenced above is for Panama City, Panama.