Fuerte Amador (Amador Causeway), located at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal is an artificial peninsula jutting out into the Pacific from Balboa that connects three small islands to the mainland. It is now a popular tourism complex where local city dwellers enjoy outdoor activities and the incredible view of the Panama City skyline and on the other side, the ships entering the Panama Canal. It is separated from Panama City by Ancon Hill.
Things to See and Do
* Causeway Islands
* Panama City and Panama Canal
* Miraflores Locks
* Americas Bridge
* Bocas del Toro Research Station
General information
Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
Currency - Balboa, U.S. dollar (PAB, USD)
Language – Spanish
Population – 820,000 approx (Panama City)
Land Area - 275 km2 (Panama City)
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus five hours
International Country Telephone Code – +507
Port Location – Cruise ships dock at the Flamenco Island Marina, located on the Amador Causeway.
Travel Links – International flights to Panama arrive at Tocumen International Airport (PTY), which lies about 20 miles east of Panama City (from all countries) or David Airport (from Costa Rica in AirPanama).
Departure: 07 Nov 2022 From: Cruise line: Viking Ocean Cruises Cruise Ship: Viking Star.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Fuerte Amador to Ft Lauderdale aboard Viking Star.
Departure: 25 Nov 2022 From: Cruise line: Seabourn Cruise Ship: Seabourn Quest.
14 Night Cruise sailing from Fuerte Amador for Panama City onboard Seabourn Quest
Departure: 03 Dec 2022 From: Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line Cruise Ship: Norwegian Jewel.
9 Night Cruise sailing from Fuerte Amador to Colon aboard Norwegian Jewel.
Departure: 11 Dec 2022 From: Cruise line: Viking Ocean Cruises Cruise Ship: Viking Star.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Fuerte Amador to Ft Lauderdale aboard Viking Star.
Departure: 23 Dec 2022 From: Cruise line: Seabourn Cruise Ship: Seabourn Quest.
14 Night Cruise sailing from Fuerte Amador for Panama City onboard Seabourn Quest
Departure: 04 Feb 2023 From: Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line Cruise Ship: Norwegian Jewel.
9 Night Cruise sailing from Fuerte Amador to Colon aboard Norwegian Jewel.
Departure: 11 Feb 2023 From: Cruise line: Viking Ocean Cruises Cruise Ship: Viking Star.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Fuerte Amador to Ft Lauderdale aboard Viking Star.
Departure: 22 Feb 2023 From: Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line Cruise Ship: Norwegian Jewel.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Fuerte Amador to Colon aboard Norwegian Jewel.
Departure: 12 Mar 2023 From: Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line Cruise Ship: Norwegian Jewel.
9 Night Cruise sailing from Fuerte Amador to Colon aboard Norwegian Jewel.
Departure: 10 Dec 2023 From: Cruise line: Viking Ocean Cruises Cruise Ship: Viking Sky.
10 Night on Viking Sky ex Fuerte Amador for Panama City to Ft Lauderdale (Pt Everglades), USA
Departure: 24 Feb 2024 From: Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International Cruise Ship: Rhapsody of the Seas.
7 Night Cruise sailing from Fuerte Amador for Panama City onboard Rhapsody of the Seas
Departure: 09 Mar 2024 From: Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International Cruise Ship: Rhapsody of the Seas.
7 Night Cruise sailing from Fuerte Amador for Panama City onboard Rhapsody of the Seas
Departure: 23 Mar 2024 From: Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International Cruise Ship: Rhapsody of the Seas.
7 Night Cruise sailing from Fuerte Amador for Panama City onboard Rhapsody of the Seas
Departure: 06 Apr 2024 From: Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International Cruise Ship: Rhapsody of the Seas.
7 Night Cruise sailing from Fuerte Amador for Panama City onboard Rhapsody of the Seas
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