Carnival Miracle opens Panama Canal’s 2026-2027 cruise season
More than 220 cruise ship transits are scheduled during the season, which runs from October through May.
Carnival Miracle opened the Panama Canal’s 2026-2027 cruise season on October 7. The ship began a northbound passage through the Miraflores Locks, traveling from the Pacific side toward the Atlantic during a 16-day repositioning voyage from Seattle, Washington.
More than 220 transits are scheduled for the period. Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean International plan to operate itineraries featuring full and partial Panama Canal transits.
Smaller vessels expected to visit include Le Bellot, Star Legend, National Geographic Quest and Wind Star. L’Austral, Le Laperouse, Seven Seas Prestige, Spirit of Adventure and Explora III are scheduled to make their first Panama Canal transits during the season.
The season is also expected to include 39 Neopanamax transits. Star Princess, Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Joy are among the ships scheduled in that category. The Panama Canal cruise season continues through May.