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Grandeur of the Seas at Roatán, Honduras, 2026, sailing from Colón, Panama

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Cruises from Colón, Panama

Colón, on Panama's Caribbean coast, is the start and end point for Southern Caribbean round trips and partial Panama Canal transits.

Things to do in Colón, Panama

  • Agua Clara locksWatch the giant new locks of the expanded canal from the visitor centre.
  • PortobeloSpanish forts and a UNESCO-listed harbour along the coast.
  • Panama Canal RailwayThe line between Colón and Panama City, along the canal.
  • Gatún LakeBoat tours through the rainforest islands in the middle of the canal.

When to go

  1. Jan: high season
  2. Feb: high season
  3. Mar: high season
  4. Apr: high season
  5. May: shoulder season
  6. Jun: shoulder season
  7. Jul: shoulder season
  8. Aug: low season
  9. Sep: low season
  10. Oct: low season
  11. Nov: shoulder season
  12. Dec: high season

The dry season from December to April is busiest. The rest of the year is wetter, though Panama sits south of the hurricane belt.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Long transfer: plan aheadColón's cruise terminals are about 80 km from Panama City's Tocumen International, 1 to 1.5 hours by highway. Cruise lines sell coach transfers; private drivers are the other option.

Rental cars: Available at Tocumen, but driving into Colón is not recommended; book a transfer.

The airport for Colón, Panama is Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Lounge Frog has no open lounges on record there.

Ships sailing from Colón, Panama

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Grandeur of the Seas at Roatán, Honduras, 20263.8 ★Royal Caribbean InternationalGrandeur of the Seas1996 · 73,817 GT · 1,992 guests · CaribbeanGrandeur of the Seas is the oldest and smallest ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, a Vision-class vessel of about 74,000 gross tons built at Kvaerner Masa-Yards in Helsinki and…

Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from Colón, Panama?

On Cruise Frog, 1 ship sails from Colón, Panama: Grandeur of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International).

Which cruise lines sail from Colón, Panama?

Royal Caribbean International sails from Colón, Panama.

What is the best-rated ship sailing from Colón, Panama?

Grandeur of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International), at 3.8 out of 5 in Cruise Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Colón, Panama?

Tocumen International Airport (PTY).

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