Drive from the port in Colon and escape to Casco Viejo, Panama City's vibrant masterpiece.

This 341-year-old Spanish colonial gem of a neighborhood is a clash of contradictions — humble building facades sitting side by side with swanky restaurants, cobblestone plazas hiding killer cocktails, and more. Make your own memories (and shop for souvenirs along the way) with a map of the old town to guide you. If you want more help, the local guide who drives you to and from the port is happy to provide tips on the best places to eat, drink, and explore.

Energy Level

Duration

6 Hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

Shore Thing Highlights

Explore Colonial Panama, a vibrant historic neighborhood undergoing a modern renaissance
Enjoy convenient drop-off and pick-up at the main entrance of the Old City
Chat with a local guide, who will remain available throughout the day for insider info on the must-do and see spots

Need to know

This Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible for non-ambulatory Sailors; only collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
This Shore Thing is only a round-trip transfer to Panama City
Approximately 1 hour 30-minute drive each way to/from the pier
Approximately 3 hours of free time in Panama City

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Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls

Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Colonial Panama: On Your Own

Drive from the port in Colon and escape to Casco Viejo, Panama City's vibrant masterpiece.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

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