Balboa, Panama Cruises

When cruising to Balboa, Panama expect to feel the great Spanish influences all around you. Balboa is the gateway to the capital, Panama City, where many interesting and historic sites can be found. The city offers many amazing views of the gorgeous surrounding waters as well as the Canal, an attraction in itself that you can enjoy on a cruise to Balboa, Panama. The area was founded by Columbus in 1502 and then by Balboa in 1513, where it received its name. The Panama Canal was the main shipping and traveling point to Central and South America during the colonial days, and is still used today in a similar way. In town, there is the Panama Canal Administration Building, built in 1914, that overlooks the port and rest of the city. This area is filled with different wildlife parks, museums and historic places for all ages to enjoy. Below, we have listed a few of our favorite things to do while on your Balboa, Panama cruise: