Panama
Panama Shore Excursions – Where Two Oceans Meet
Explore Panama on a private shore excursion with Bakadi Dreams – the personal way to experience one of Central America’s most fascinating and dynamic countries. Panama is a land of stunning contrasts, where the modern glass towers of Panama City rise above the cobblestone streets of the colonial old town, and the legendary Panama Canal connects the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean in one of the greatest engineering achievements in human history.
The Panama Canal, completed in 1914, remains the country’s most iconic attraction and a must-see for every cruise visitor. Watching enormous container ships and cruise liners navigate through the narrow lock chambers is a mesmerising experience that brings the sheer scale and ingenuity of this waterway to life. The modern Miraflores Locks Visitor Centre offers spectacular views of the canal operations, an interactive museum and a fascinating documentary about the canal’s history – from the failed French attempt in the 1880s to the American completion and the landmark transfer to Panamanian control in 1999.
Panama City itself is a vibrant, cosmopolitan capital that surprises visitors with its energy and diversity. The historic quarter of Casco Viejo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a beautifully restored colonial neighbourhood where 17th-century churches, elegant plazas and pastel-coloured buildings house trendy restaurants, rooftop bars and boutique hotels. The contrast with the gleaming skyscrapers of the modern financial district, visible just across the bay, makes for one of the most dramatic urban panoramas in the Americas.
Beyond the city, Panama’s natural riches are extraordinary. The country is home to more bird species than the United States and Canada combined, and its tropical rainforests shelter jaguars, sloths, toucans and countless other species. The indigenous Embera people, who have lived in the rainforest for centuries, welcome visitors to their traditional villages along the Chagres River, offering a rare and authentic glimpse into a way of life that has remained largely unchanged for generations.
Every Bakadi Dreams excursion runs in a small, private group with a friendly English-speaking guide, at a relaxed pace and with a guaranteed return to your cruise ship in good time.
Why book your Panama excursion with Bakadi Dreams?
- Friendly English-speaking guides
- Small, private groups – no big coach crowds
- Guaranteed return to your cruise ship
- 20+ years of experience with cruise passengers
