Celebrating the centennial of the Panama Canal’s opening, AdventureSmith Explorations is offering a year of expedition cruises and land-based tours that highlight the 48-mile engineering marvel.
These itineraries examine the canal’s history, from the earliest construction efforts in 1881 through the challenges overcome before the canal opened in 1914. Each trip is designed to combine historical insight with firsthand experiences of the region’s landscapes, communities, and wildlife.
Cruise options include:
- Panama Adventure Cruise aboard the 24-guest Discovery catamaran
- Costa Rica & The Panama Canal aboard the 62-guest National Geographic Sea Lion
- Costa Rica, Panama Canal and Colombia aboard the 72-guest Variety Voyager
- Best of Panama exploring the canal, volcanic highlands and the Caribbean coast
- Panama Family Adventure focused on nature, culture and wildlife
Each voyage and tour pairs knowledgeable guides with curated excursions—such as lock transits, visits to historic sites, rainforest hikes and coastal explorations—to bring the story of the canal and its surrounding ecosystems to life.
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AdventureSmith Explorations’ centennial programs offer a range of options—from small-ship expeditions to family-friendly journeys—so travelers can choose the pace and focus that best match their interests while experiencing one of the 20th century’s most significant engineering achievements.