Cruises from Balboa

13 cruise lines and 19 ships sailing from Balboa, Panama

Cruises visiting Balboa

Balboa sits at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, where ocean-going ships begin their passage between continents. From the port, Panama City’s skyline rises beyond the canal’s working waters. Visit Casco Viejo for restored colonial streets, independent cafés and views across the bay. Or follow the Amador Causeway toward the Biomuseo and sweeping views of ships awaiting transit. Balboa rewards travelers who look beyond the canal to a capital shaped by trade, history and the sea.

Cruises from Balboa, Panama

Sailings departing from Balboa, earliest departure first.

38 Sailings Found
Panama City, Panama

8 Days One-Way from Panama City to Cartagena Colombia

National Geographic Quest

Departs
October 31st 2026
Duration
7 nights
From
$7,449
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
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Panama City, Panama

11 Days One-Way from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale

Viking Mars

Departs
November 13th 2026
Duration
10 nights
From
$3,999
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
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Panama City, Panama

15 Days One-Way from Panama City to St Johns Antigua

Royal Clipper

Departs
November 14th 2026
Duration
14 nights
From
$4,450
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +6 more ports
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Panama City, Panama

8 Days One-Way from Panama City to Colon

National Geographic Quest

Departs
December 13th 2026
Duration
7 nights
From
$6,150
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
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Panama City, Panama

11 Days One-Way from Panama City to West Palm Beach

Viking Mars

Departs
December 17th 2026
Duration
10 nights
From
$3,599
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
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Panama City, Panama

8 Days One-Way from Panama City to Puntarenas

Star Clipper

Departs
December 19th 2026
Duration
7 nights
From
$2,010
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
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Panama City, Panama

9 Days One-Way from Panama City to Puntarenas

Star Legend

Departs
December 20th 2026
Duration
8 nights
From
$3,782
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
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Panama City, Panama

8 Days One-Way from Panama City to Land Tour

National Geographic Quest

Departs
January 3rd 2027
Duration
7 nights
From
$6,790
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
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Panama City, Panama

10 Days One-Way from Panama City to Miami

Oceania Marina

Departs
January 16th 2027
Duration
9 nights
From
$3,195
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +3 more ports
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Panama City, Panama

12 Days One-Way from Panama City to Oranjestad Aruba

Star Clipper

Departs
January 16th 2027
Duration
11 nights
From
$3,150
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +3 more ports
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Panama City, Panama

5 Days One-Way from Panama City to Colon

National Geographic Quest

Departs
January 21st 2027
Duration
4 nights
From
$6,125
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
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Panama City, Panama

28 Days One-Way from Panama City to Papeete

Seven Seas Splendor

Departs
January 26th 2027
Duration
27 nights
From
$50,798
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +7 more ports
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Cruise lines embarking (starting) at Balboa (13)

Cruise lineCategoryTypeShips departing from Balboa
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Ultra Luxury Ocean Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Prestige, Seven Seas Splendor
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Ultra Luxury Ocean Ritz-Carlton Evrima
MSC Explora Journeys Luxury Ocean MSC Explora 3
Oceania Cruises Luxury Ocean Oceania Marina, Oceania Sonata, Oceania Vista
Scenic Cruises Luxury Ocean Scenic Eclipse
Azamara Cruises Premium Ocean Azamara Quest
Crystal Cruises Premium Ocean Crystal Serenity
Emerald Cruises Premium Ocean Emerald Azzurra
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Premium Ocean ms Europa 2
Lindblad Expeditions Premium Expedition National Geographic Quest
Viking Cruises Premium Ocean Viking Mars
Windstar Cruises Premium Ocean Star Legend, Star Pride
Star Clippers Ocean Royal Clipper, Star Clipper

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Ships departing

Published September 2, 2026