Panama Canal cruises can be part of an extended cruise that includes other destinations over a stretch of time, or can simply be one-day affairs allowing visitors already based in Panama to enjoy this country’s greatest attraction. Other Panama Canal tour options are available as well, but there isn’t anything quite like getting to actually sail on the famed waterway. Scores of cruise lines offer Panama Canal cruises which embark from a number of ports. Generally, the best time to take Panama Canal cruises is right after the end of November, which also signals the end to the rainy season. Major cruise lines tend to offer at least a handful of Panama Canal cruises every year, so you will have a healthy list of options to choose from. As the cruise industry continues to develop new routes and itineraries, the Panama Canal will surely continue to figure as a prominent Central American destination. It sure makes for a travel experience worthy of bragging rights.

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