Is A Late Transit Of Panama Canal Feasible?
Published 20 years ago, updated 6 years ago
Question
Is it ok to go through the Panama Canal around the start of April or May? My research does not seem to show any disadvantage to a late start other than less time spent in Polynesia – which we are ok with as our main goal is to get to New Zealand.
Answer
The Panama Canal can be transited any time of the year, and in fact, an April or May transit has the advantage that there will be fewer boats waiting in Colon, and also fewer boats further down the line – in Galapagos. The weather in May is still OK, so nothing to worry about on that score either. As you say, the only price to pay is to have less time in the S. Pacific but you should be able to make it up as you have until late October/early November to sail to New Zealand.
Related to following destinations: Caribbean, Cristobal (Colon), French Polynesia, Galapagos, New Zealand, Panama
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