Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Safari, Agua Clara & Gatun Locks
Overview
This unique tour of the Panama Canal goes from the Pacific to the Atlantic ocean as you see the canal from the water and by foot. An exciting boat ride down the canal will introduce you to the transiting ships as well as the abundant wildlife on its shores, followed by the Agua Clara and Gatun Locks, See the original 1914 Gatun Locks, and the 2016 Agua Clara Locks, see over 100 years of engineering in one experience.
This is not a TRANSIT tour, we wont travel by boat inside the locks.
What's Included
- Snacks Light Snacks included. Also we do a quick stop at a convenience store in Gamboa and you can buy coffee and more snacks
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus
- Panama Canal boat ride (NO EXTRA FEES)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
- Professional guide
- Lunch LUNCH NOT INCLUDED.
- Gratuities
- Due to heavy traffic, no free pickup from hotels located near Amador Causeway, Clayton (City of Knowledge) Playa Bonita. Separate transportation for the an extra charge
- Playa Blanca, or Rio Hato, Metromall, Arraijan or Tocumen Airport need to arrange own transportation
- This is not a TRANSIT tour, we wont travel by boat inside the locks.
- Extra passenger - Minimum age to participate is 3 years
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup from centrally located Panama City hotels in the following areas: • El Cangrejo • Obarrio • Punta Pacifica • San Francisco • Punta Paitilla • Avenida Balboa • Bella Vista • Casco Viejo • Marbella • Financial District • El Dorado • Bethania
What To Expect
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Panama City (pass by)
Panama Canal (pass by)
Lake Gatun
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Agua Clara Locks
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Gatun Locks
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems or other serious medical conditions.
- No Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The tour starts in a very remote area and there will be no access to public restrooms around 9am or 11am
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
- Minimum age is 3 years
- If you will be staying at a hotel area that is not on the list, please contact your local operator prior to booking your tour
- This tour is in ENGLISH only, we cannot run the tour in 2 languages without the tour quality being compromised.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Safari, Agua Clara & Gatun Locks?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-13010P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. Light Snacks included. Also we do a quick stop at a convenience store in Gamboa and you can buy coffee and more snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Entrance fees.
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus.
- Panama Canal boat ride (NO EXTRA FEES).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only).
- Professional guide.
- Lunch. LUNCH NOT INCLUDED.
- Gratuities.
- Due to heavy traffic, no free pickup from hotels located near Amador Causeway, Clayton (City of Knowledge) Playa Bonita. Separate transportation for the an extra charge.
- Playa Blanca, or Rio Hato, Metromall, Arraijan or Tocumen Airport need to arrange own transportation.
- This is not a TRANSIT tour, we wont travel by boat inside the locks.
- Extra passenger - Minimum age to participate is 3 years.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Safari, Agua Clara & Gatun Locks is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems or other serious medical conditions.
- No Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Safari, Agua Clara & Gatun Locks will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksLight Snacks included. Also we do a quick stop at a convenience store in Gamboa and you can buy coffee and more snacks
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus
- Panama Canal boat ride (NO EXTRA FEES)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
- Professional guide
- LunchLUNCH NOT INCLUDED.
- Gratuities
- Due to heavy traffic, no free pickup from hotels located near Amador Causeway, Clayton (City of Knowledge) Playa Bonita. Separate transportation for the an extra charge
- Playa Blanca, or Rio Hato, Metromall, Arraijan or Tocumen Airport need to arrange own transportation
- This is not a TRANSIT tour, we wont travel by boat inside the locks.
- Extra passenger - Minimum age to participate is 3 years
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems or other serious medical conditions.
- No Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The tour starts in a very remote area and there will be no access to public restrooms around 9am or 11am
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
- Minimum age is 3 years
- If you will be staying at a hotel area that is not on the list, please contact your local operator prior to booking your tour
- This tour is in ENGLISH only, we cannot run the tour in 2 languages without the tour quality being compromised.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
