The Gatun Yacht Club offers an informal, tropical lakefront setting. It was once an active yachting and boating center for members of the Panama Canal Commission and their families. Now the Club has been transformed for the exclusive use of cruise ship guests. From its rustic timber deck you can enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding jungle and ships sailing through the canal. Or, you can participate in a nature walk while others may prefer taking a refreshing dip in the waters of the Panama Canal.<br> If you are looking for leisure time, you can simply relax and enjoy the club’s tropical ambiance. Free draft beer is on tap from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave, along with white wine, sodas, water and ice cream. Folkloric dances and songs by a calypso group will entertain you. Looking for souvenirs? A gift shop offers local handicrafts and T-shirts, and handmade craft items are available from the Embera and Kuna Indians.