Agua Clara Locks & Kayaking in the Canal
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Port
Gatun Lake, Panama
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$89.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Gatún Lake was created during the building of the Panama Canal because raising the water level across the isthmus meant that excavations did not have to be so vast. A large earthen wall was built, villages were flooded, and the water rose to form Gatún Lake.
Depart the pier for a scenic 45-minute drive to a local marina, where you will gear up, and away you go -- paddling a kayak on the Panama Canal itself. You'll have approximately 1.75 hours to paddle among the islands here. There are 1,368 species of vascular plant, 93 species of mammal and as many as 366 bird species in this area.
You will also visit the Agua Clara Locks Lookout to see the Panama Canal in operation -- a great marvel of modern engineering and an unforgettable experience.
Your kayak paddle ends in Colón, where you will rejoin the ship.
Notes:
Maximum weight is 250 lbs. Minimum age is 9 years. Double kayaks are used. This excursion departs from Gatún Lake and ends in Colón, where you will rejoin the ship. Tour departure times may vary due to local authority clearance and will be announced on board the ship. The Panama Canal Authority assigns specific time slots for the transit of each vessel transiting the locks; the arrival of the ship in Colón may be delayed. Be prepared for such a delay by bringing any needed medication or essential items on tour. Facilities are available at the terminal in Colón while you are waiting for the ship's arrival.