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# Amador Cruise Terminal in Panama City

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Since its opening in 2019, most cruise ships to Panama City dock at Port Fuerte Amador on Flamenco Island. Bordering the entry of the Panama Canal on the Pacific side of Panama.

In this article about the Amador Cruise Terminal we cover the following topics:

- [Amador Cruise Terminal location](https://www.residepanama.com/en/reside-panama-blog/amador-cruise-terminal-in-panama-city#amador-cruise-terminal-location)
- [Construction of the Cruise Terminal](https://www.residepanama.com/en/reside-panama-blog/amador-cruise-terminal-in-panama-city#construction-of-the-cruise-terminal-panama)
- [The opening of the Cruise Terminal in Panama](https://www.residepanama.com/en/reside-panama-blog/amador-cruise-terminal-in-panama-city#opening-cruise-terminal-panama)
- [The economic impact of the Cruise Terminal](https://www.residepanama.com/en/reside-panama-blog/amador-cruise-terminal-in-panama-city#economic-impact-cruise-terminal-panama)
- [Commuting from- and to the Cruise terminal](https://www.residepanama.com/en/reside-panama-blog/amador-cruise-terminal-in-panama-city#commuting-fro-and-to-the-cruise-terminal-panama)

*Interested in more information about the cruise terminal? Let us know in the comments!*

## Amador Cruise Terminal location

The dock is located on one of the 4 islands, which together form the Amador. The 4 islands are connected via a causeway. You will find yachts, marinas, shops, restaurants, go-karting, and a drive-in cinema along the causeway. The 4 islands are named Naos, Culebra, Perico, and Flamenco. From all 4 islands, you can see the vessels waiting to enter the Panama Canal. 

## Construction of the Cruise Terminal in Panama

In October 2017, Panama City Port Authority started construction to expand its cruise shipping capacity. This is by opening a new cruise terminal on the pacific side of Panama. As there was already one in operation on the Atlantic (Caribbean) side bordering the city of Colon. 

![Panama City cruise port Fuerte Amador (new cruise terminal Puerto de Cruceros)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ports/584-8c1d513c066c.jpg)The above image is a render of the Amador Cruise Terminal in Panama City, Panama.

## The opening of the Cruise Terminal in Panama

The cruise terminal on the Amador in Panama City was officially opened in May 2019. A year before COVID hit and locked everything down.

The new Amador Cruise Terminal allows up to 5 of the world's largest passenger liners to dock simultaneously in Panama City. On average, these ships carry up to 6300 passengers plus 1200 crew members. 

![Panama City cruise port Fuerte Amador (new cruise terminal Puerto de Cruceros)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ports/584-d350483852db.jpg)The above image is a render of the Amador Cruise Terminal in Panama City, Panama.

## The economic impact of the Cruise Terminal

The port of Colon (Atlantic Side) currently handles 180+ cruise ship calls annually. With Panama's new terminal on the Pacific side, you can imagine the positive impact of the cruise terminal on the tourism and economy of Panama. Especially because people from all over the world can easily fly into [Tocumen International Airport](https://www.residepanama.com/en/reside-panama-blog/flying-into-tocumen-international-airport-panama-what-to-expect?hsLang=en), which is located only 30 minutes away from the cruise terminal. Looking to take a cruise from Panama City? Make sure to check our [hacks on how to get a cheap flight to Panama](https://www.residepanama.com/en/reside-panama-blog/cheap-round-trip-flights-to-panama-city-tocumen-airport-pty?hsLang=en) in case you are not yet residing here. 

## Commuting from- and to the Cruise terminal

The best way to get to Casco Viejo or downtown Panama City from the Cruise Terminal is by Uber. It will cost you about $5 to $10 USD and only takes about 10 - 15 minutes. 

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