would love to hear from you! As we had no excursions planned, we just got off the ship to the port area to use the WIFI. View list of all 22 Central American Cruise Region Port Trackers. Only went as far as the safe zone within the port area, not much to see or do, most of the trips involved going back to the Panama Canal, of the 13 trips advertised none mentioned the word Colon.
Walked around the port and went back to ship.
Did not look safe for tourist.
Helpful. Was a 2 hour drive each way but visit was nice. The main streets of Colon are often crowded with sailors, traders, and tourists.
Helpful. Sorry Roxy you rock!
Ship sent through 3 locks to Gatun Lake, turned around and went through the locks in the opposite direction to the Atlantic. Other than the craft tent, I would never set foot in this city again. Bus ride was 1hr 20 mins each way then.
Good trip. We will be on Royal Caribbean and they offer the Eco Cruise on Gatun Lake. Friends of ours had done that in 2019, and it appeared entirely possible.
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View all 62 Photos Start your day with a visit to the 654-foot (200-meter) summit of Ancon Hill, from where the views span Panama City and the Panama Canal. Embera Indians and Miraflores LocksTake a trip back in time and visit an authentic Embera Indian vil... Went on the dome car and absolutely loved it .
A group of 6 of us wanted to see the city, however, so we left the ship and stuck together. Colon is a city that was abandoned because all of the jobs moved to Panama City, the capital. Took 7 hour excursion to the Panama Canal and Panama City. The area outside of the terminal itself leading into Colon is daunting.Thank you very much for your comment. Read more. Got off the ship and did a little shopping in the "mall" area near the ship. Left ship to walk across the street to have lunch at Grand Cafe, visit souvenir shops and grocery store. Did not debark, stayed on ship with my vision impaired mother. We stopped here for 3 hours, mainly to pick up people who went on excursions after the canal, and were advised by the cruise ship not to go far. Join other subscribers and get the best Went up to a sugar plantation. We stopped here for 3 hours, mainly to pick up people who went on excursions after the canal, and were advised by the cruise ship not to go far. The small dilapidated building adjacent to port includes, souvenir and gift shop goods and small food cafes. Travel on the Panama Railway Canal, visit the iconic Panama Canal, enjoy a traditional dinner and tour the Causeway of Amador and Old Town on this experience that's ideal for travelers who are short on time and still want to see it all.Panama Canal Train, Agua Clara Canal Lock Center & Colon FortColon Shore Excursion: Panama City and Canal Private TourCan this place or activity comfortably accomodate people using a Can this place or activity comfortably accomodate people using a Paseo Gorgas calle #9 Ciudad de Colón, Colon 0301 PanamaNot alot there but felt safe compared to other areas of Colon. Port is a work in progress, construction is moving along on the port for all the shops etc. An engineering marvel! This port was a little rough I drove through Colon on my way to and from from my excursion. Not alot there but felt safe compared to other areas of Colon. Long, somewhat slow and boring (8 hours).
You will ride along the back channels, islands, and bays of this unique waterway to get an up close glimpse of the capuchin monkeys and other animals that inhabit this area. Check out Shermans Cruises' expert review. Have a good trip!Short port stop with great grocery store to stock upWe were docked for a few hours in Colon Port and were able to make the easy walk to Super 99 grocery store in this shopping center. The city has many bars, nightclubs, and gambling establishments. Other than the craft tent, I would never set foot in this city again.
Went up to a sugar plantation. 2020. ontario canada 1,443 contributions 145 helpful votes. Lovely area right at the port terminal with wildlife and shopping.
Good narration on bus and train, and a nice alternative to staying on board. Did not feel very safe.
Our excursion included a viewing of the new locks, a transcontinental train ride, and a bus tour (including a worthless shopping stop). So, we had no regrets. People in my group who went on tours enjoyed them fully. Colon Panama- I had read many critical things about Colon Panama. Read over 545 detailed Colon (Cristobal) cruise port reviews and find great tips to enjoy Colon (Cristobal) including shore excursions, local activities and must see attractions. 2 hours boat tour What happened next is that squatters moved into the abandoned building and this is the present state of affairs. Very poor city, not recommended to leave ship or take tour. Both tours jump off from the Colon Panama cruise port, and some excursions add some pit stops along the way to and from the city tours. I've always wanted to go through the locks on the Panama Canal. Stayed near port This port was a little rough I drove through Colon on my way to and from from my excursion.
Date of experience: January 2020. Left ship to walk across the street to have lunch at Grand Cafe, visit souvenir shops and grocery store.
Bus ride was 1hr 20 mins each way then. Not a lot there .
Cab and other transportation service forThank you very much for your comment, we are very sorry for your bad experience during your stay in the city of Colon.
Travel to Panama City across the famous Centennial bridge and enjoy spectacular views of the historic Panama Canal from the Miraflores Lock. Was a 2 hour drive each way but visit was nice.
Took a taxi tour around to the old city and the fort. Had to go into supermarket to get Aloe Vera, so very convenient to cruise ship. Great tour..but also quite long.