Panama Canal
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A canal approximately 80 km long connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Ships are raised and lowered through locks as they cross Gatun Lake at an elevation of approximately 26 m, making it one of the world’s great civil-engineering achievements. For cruise passengers, the transit itself is a major event, with close views from the deck of the locks opening and closing and water levels changing.
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Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: PUERTO LIMON · about 362 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.
There is no price guide because this is a scenic-cruising or pass-through point with no landing (spending is mainly onboard).
Getting there from Japan
About 49 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)
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Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)
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