• Miraflores Visitor Center - We’ll take you to the Canal Visitor Center at Miraflores Locks. There you’ll be able to watch how the locks function and witness the passage of all sizes of ships through them.

From the terraces overlooking the Canal you’ll watch as the ships are raised above sea level or lowered back down to it depending upon their direction of travel.

You’ll also have the chance to visit the Canal museum where you’ll learn all about the function of the Canal, its history and be able to interact with simulators that will give you the experience of piloting one of the huge ships through the Canal from the captain’s bridge.

Also available for your education and entertainment you’ll find galleries and exhibition halls, some of which offer virtual reality presentations in 3D.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected options only)

• Drinks
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

The Miraflores Visitor Center offers a unique opportunity to experience the Panama Canal in a comprehensive way. This single location offers various activities to fully understand and appreciate the Panama Canal.

At the Visitor Center, visitors can learn about the Canal’s vital role in global commerce, the major trade routes it supports, and the main users of the Canal, including the different types of vessels plying this waterway and what commodities they transport. The center also provides insights into the research carried out to ensure the Canal’s continuing value and competitiveness, as well as its advantages for the Republic of Panama.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.