Panama Canal Cruise Ports of Call

A Disney cruise ship passes through the Panama Canal

Enjoy stops in a number of sun-drenched destinations across Panama, Mexico and Colombia. Along the way, traverse the engineering marvel that is the Panama Canal, see its inner workings firsthand and emerge in either the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean!

Two mountain shaped rock formations stand above the waves

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

This resort town on the tip of the Baja California peninsula is a pleasure lover's paradise, with white-sand beaches, world-class sport fishing, rugged desert beauty and lively cantinas.

A wall built of stone with three gateways separates a plaza from a town with modern and colonial buildings

Cartagena, Colombia

Founded by Spanish explorers and once plundered by pirates, this South American jewel is awash in romance, from its colorful colonial houses to its well-preserved fortresses.

Skyline of Colón, Panama at sunset with illuminated buildings and ships anchored offshore

Colón, Panama

At the Caribbean gateway to the Panama Canal, this historic city and the surrounding province of Colón offer an array of experiences, from witnessing the engineering ingenuity of the Gatun Locks to exploring a 17th century fortress and hiking in a tropical rainforest.

Snorkelers swim in front of a rocky shoreline with a large thatched hut and palm trees on it

Cozumel, Mexico

With 20 miles of protected coral reef, this island paradise is popular among snorkelers and scuba divers. The Xel-Há Mayan ruins and jewelry shopping are also a huge draw.

The rooftops of buildings near the coastline of Panama City

Fuerte Amador (Panama City), Panama

On a scenic causeway linking 4 islands, this leisure and recreation area offers an array of experiences from nature centers to waterfront strolls—a short distance from the neighborhoods and parkland in Panama City.

A beach at sunrise featuring a pier, seagulls, ocean waves and clouds in the sky

Galveston, Texas

A Gulf Coast port of departure on its own island, historic Galveston welcomes guests with its southern charm, 19th-century buildings, sunny beaches and the 242-acre Moody Gardens.

A Disney Cruise Line ship sits off the coast with palm trees in the foreground

George Town, Grand Cayman

On this largest of the Cayman Islands, bask in the natural beauty of Seven Mile Beach and enjoy worldly pleasures like luxury shopping and cosmopolitan dining in George Town.

The Disney Wonder passing through the Panama Canal locks

Panama Canal

As the locks open to welcome the ship, enjoy a unique glimpse of this mesmerizing, man-made wonder as you cruise through the canal and pass from one ocean to another.

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom park surrounded by trees with lights illuminating the towers

Port Canaveral, Florida

Home of the world-famous Kennedy Space Center, this port of departure is also about one hour away from Walt Disney World Resort, an exciting potential stop after your cruise.

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Lively, sophisticated yet brimming with Old World charm, this international resort destination boasts the country’s best dining scene, finest art galleries and outdoor adventures as well.

The shoreline of Manuel Antonio National Park on Costa Rica’s central Pacific Coast reveals rugged rainforest and a sandy beach

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

A score of glistening beaches, untamed rainforest, fern grottoes, mighty volcanos and extraordinary wildlife intermingle in the glorious capital of Costa Rica, also known as “the pearl of the pacific.”

Palm trees and parking barricades in front of a modern looking shopping area at sunset

San Diego, California

At this port of departure, the world-famous San Diego Zoo and its sister safari park offer educational family fun while Balboa Park and Old Town speak to the city’s Spanish colonial heritage.