Panama Blog
Guides, travel stories and insider tips on shore excursions from Colón and Panama City, from our team on the ground.
How to choose the perfect shore excursion in Panama
For cruise passengers, a deliberate decision pays off in Panama. Between the historic old town, rainforest, the Panama Canal and boat rides on …
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Shore excursion guideThe best shore excursions for families in Panama
When you arrive in Panama with children, you mainly want a shore visit that runs smoothly and still leaves real impressions. That is why it pays to …
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Shore excursion guideGamboa and the Emberá: insights into Panama’s culture on shore excursions
When you go ashore in Colón, you are often looking for more than a quick photo stop. Panama shows its fascination where nature, waterways and …
Read moreShore excursion guideShore excursions in Colón: a guide for cruise guests
When you go ashore in Colón, you find engineering, tropical landscape and cultural history in a small area. That is what makes shore excursions …
Read moreShore excursion guideThe best shore excursions for families in Colón
When a cruise ship docks in Colón, families often face the same question: a short, easy day ashore or an excursion that really shows something of …
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Shore excursion guideCasco Viejo: historic shore excursions from Colón
If you dock in Colón, you often face the same question: should your day ashore be about nature, canal engineering or history? For many travellers …
Read moreShore excursion guideMeet the Emberá: a unique shore excursion
When you dock in Colón, you are often looking for more than a quick glimpse of the Panama Canal. For travellers who don’t want to experience …
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Shore excursion guideBoat trip on Gatun Lake: a highlight of your shore excursions in Colón
Anyone going ashore in Colón wants more than a quick look around. A boat trip on Gatun Lake shows a side of Panama you can’t see from the ship …
Read moreShore excursion guideDiscover Casco Viejo: a shore excursion to remember
Between colonial façades, quiet courtyards and wide views across the bay, Panama City shows its most beautiful side: Casco Viejo. For travellers …
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Shore excursion guideCulture and adventure: discover shore excursions in Colón
For many cruise passengers, Colón is their first direct contact with Panama. Within a single shore visit, colonial history, modern engineering …
Read moreShore excursion guideHow much do shore excursions in Colón cost? An overview
When you dock in Colón, you want to make good use of your shore visit: rainforest, the Panama Canal, Casco Viejo or a boat ride to Monkey …
Read moreShore excursion guideHow to choose the perfect shore excursion in Colón
Colón is the starting point for very different experiences: the colonial old town in Panama City, rainforest by the canal, boat rides on Gatun …
Read morePopular toursMSC cruises: the best shore excursions from Colón
If you dock in Colón with MSC, you have an exciting choice: culture, nature or pure Panama Canal? That is what makes this port so appealing. Colón …
Read moreShore excursion guideEmberá people: cultural shore excursions in Panama
Not every shore visit stays in your memory. Some excursions deliver beautiful photos; others open a real door to the country. A tour to the Emberá …
Read moreShore excursion guideOur best tips for a great day ashore in Colón
Colón is not a port you just tick off. Arriving here, you reach a gateway to the Panama Canal, the Caribbean coast and some of the country’s most …
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Popular toursThe best shore excursions from Colón for cruise guests
Colón in Panama is an exciting port for cruise guests who want to discover the country. The city is an important hub for trade and transport and …
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Popular toursTop 5 shore excursions in Colón
Colón, one of Panama’s most important port cities, offers many activities and sights. Adventure in nature or culture: there is something for every …
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Shore excursion guideShore excursions in Colón: discover Panama’s highlights
Panama is a country full of variety and surprises. Our shore excursions from Colón give you the opportunity to discover the fascinating …
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Shore excursion guideShore excursions to Colón and Panama City: your perfect combination
Colón and Panama City are a perfect combination for varied shore excursions. Both cities promise unforgettable experiences that bring together …
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Shore excursion guideThe best Colón shore excursions for cruise guests
Colón, a city full of history and culture, is a popular stop for cruise guests looking for interesting and varied shore excursions. Shore excursions …
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Shore excursion guideMerry Christmas from Panama
Christmas is celebrated in Panama too: under a bright blue sky at 30 degrees, without any snow.
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Discover PanamaKaribik Scout live chat, 8 September 2024
Here you can find the recording of our live chat with Karibik Scout on Facebook from 8 September 2024:
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Discover PanamaLive webcams: Panama Canal locks
We have published 5 different webcam links so you can always see what is happening at the various locks of the Panama Canal. Enjoy!
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About usPrize giving at Panama Tours and Scuba S.A.: a thank-you gift for our 2,000th guest
Our 2,000th guest will receive a prize! We will announce the winner.
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Discover PanamaTour No. 7 MAX Expedition Tour
For guests who like to see a lot in a short time, we have launched a new Tour 7 MAX Expedition in response to demand.
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About usRTL Luxembourg visits Patrick Arendt
Visiting Patrick Arendt: RTL spent more than 6 weeks with Patrick Arendt in Panama to document his life and his emigration to Panama as a Luxembourger …
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Accessible travelAccessible travel in Panama
We have the solution. Whether you use a wheelchair or a rollator, we will find the right tour for you.
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Discover PanamaIsla Contadora: home of the whales in summer
Isla Contadora lies about 50 kilometres off Panama’s Pacific coast. It is easy to reach by ferry from Panama City or by plane.
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Special offersRefer a friend
We have had a new offer since 4 October 2023. You each get a 5% discount (you and the customer you referred) on the booking, for example on …
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Discover PanamaPanama Canal in difficulty: reduced shipping due to low water levels!
Please also visit the following link: NDR: drought and congestion at the Panama Canal
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Travel storiesOff to Bocas del Toro, a Caribbean paradise
From Panama City’s small Albrook Airport, Air Panama flies to Bocas del Toro.
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Travel storiesCasco Viejo, the old town of Panama City (part 2)
On Paseo de las Bóvedas you will find small market stalls selling souvenirs and handmade products from Panama.
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Travel storiesCasco Viejo, the old town of Panama City (part 1)
Casco Viejo is a fascinating historic district, full of history, culture and sights.
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Popular toursThe Emberá people: Colón
A trip into another world. The Emberá are an indigenous people living in Panama and Colombia. They have their own cultural traditions …
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CulturePanama hat vs. pintao
The Panama hat is a hand-woven straw hat. Contrary to popular belief, it was first made in Ecuador, in the 17th century; Panama only gave it …
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Travel storiesBoquete and Volcán
On the border with Costa Rica. Boquete is a town in the western highlands of Panama. It lies in the province of Chiriquí and is known for its pleasant …
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Popular toursGamboa: Soberanía National Park
Off to the Monkey Islands: a trip through the Panama Canal, which is fed by Gatun Lake.
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Popular toursCasco Viejo, the old town of Panama City
Casco Viejo, also known as Casco Antiguo or San Felipe, is the historic district of Panama City. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for …
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Popular toursPanama Canal: the locks
Everything you need to know. The Panama Canal is an artificial waterway connecting the Atlantic with the Pacific. It stretches across …
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Discover PanamaPanama, between the Atlantic and the Pacific, rich in culture and history
Panama is a country in Central America bordering Costa Rica to the west and Colombia to the east. It is known for the famous Panama Canal, which …
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Discover our shore excursions from Colón and Amador, with multilingual guides and in small groups.
