Colon (Panama Canal) cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Colon (Panama Canal), Panama (Central and South America). Colon itself is not a walking town. Tours mostly head to the canal locks or across the isthmus to Panama City.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | – | – | – | $99 | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | $115 | $118 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Zipline | – | – | $168 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $100 | $118 | – | $44 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | – | – | – | $115 | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | – | – | – | $20 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $105 | $123 | – | $75 | 3/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $150 | $158 | – | $89 | 3/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Colon (Panama Canal) were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
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Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Agua Clara locks visitor center | 7.6 km | ~20 min by road |
| Gatun Lake | 13.0 km | ~35 min by road |
| San Lorenzo Fort | 11.1 km | ~30 min by road |
| Panama City Casco Viejo | 59.7 km | ~130 min by road |
Distances are measured from Colon 2000 and Cristobal terminals. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
Tours that need extra margin here
- City / island tour: Panama City is about 1h30 each way on the toll highway.
- Nature / waterfall / park: Gamboa rainforest tours are about an hour away.