Panama Canal

Roll Call for Nov. 12, 2009 Miracle

NCCruiser — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:20:08 GMT

Hello to anyone cruising on this ship. Can't wait to see the wonders of the panama canal! The Simpson's NC!

which tours

cubano — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:47:32 GMT

There are two shore excursions in which I am interested the Panama Canal Tour - 8 hrs & the two oceans by Railroad excursion - 6 hrs I seen some coments on the first one but nothing on the second one, has anyone taken the two oceans by Railroad excursion ?

Thanks

We Just Did The Panama Canal Cruise

St. Pete Mary — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 02:25:37 GMT

Hi everyone. My hubby Mike and I just got off the Legend doing the Panama Canal Cruise. It was great. I wouldn't do anything in Colon on my own, stick with a ship tour. We took the Panama Canal Tour which was about $175 each. Very high...but so worth it. My thoughts on the matter before we left was ...I would probably only get to the Panama once, and I wanted to experience going through the locks. Our ship couldn't go through, so the next best thing was to take this very large ferry and experience it that way. It was worth it. After we went through, and passed the continental divide, we had to pull over for security reasons. We were told that something was coming through that had waterway rights. First about 5 small boats came passed us...guys with large guns..very large guns. We couldn't imagine what was coming through...what country was it from...we couldn't see anything. Then suddenly, up she comes...a SUBMARINE. Woohoo! this was a sight. 12 guys standing on top of this submarine, half submerged and half up. We were wondering where she was from and then the flag went up....Yes! it's old glory. I had goose bumps up and down my spine and arms. They waived at us and we waived back...all of us running to one side of the ship to get pictures. The Captain got on and paniced...said we would roll if we didn't get back to the other side. I did get some good pictures. That whole scene was worth the $175.00. You take a bus ride for about 40 minutes to get to Panama City and then another 40 back. They have water and soda on board and you also will get a sandwich. Bathroom are also on board. Great tour.

We booked it on line at least two months before sailing. I figured this one would sell out and it did. Our neighbors took the train to Panama and stood on this high balcony of this restaurant and watched the boats go through...they actually watched us go through. I'm not sure what they paid for this but they liked it also.

For the person not sure about Liberty....It's probably the most beautiful of the Carnival ships right now, with Legend coming in second.

Happy Cruising.

Mary

Kayaking the Panama Canal questions

yurchat — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:12:39 GMT

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My wife and I will be cruising soon on the Freedom. The only excursion we have any interest in is the Kayaking one, however, at the bottom of the description it says that the maximum weight is 220 lbs. I am over this limit by about 15 or so lbs. I have kayaked many times in my life and have never encounter a weight limit before. Does anyone have any information on why the there is a limit on this one. Or if they are using some strange kayak. Thanks for any help.

Best way to see the Gatun Locks and Panama Canal ?

gsheedy — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:49:09 GMT

We are cruising Aug 1-9 on Carnival Freedom with family and would like to see the Gatun Locks. We had heard that the Panama Canal Tour excursion takes you through the canal, but you don't really get to see the locks in action. The Grand Tour and Portabelo & Gatun Locks excursions go to the locks, but not through the canal.

Does anyone have any feedback on which experience is best, etc etc? I can't seem to figure out what we should do for the best view and best overall exprience. Thanks for any help!!

8 hour panama canal excursion

FIFI — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:14:09 GMT

panama canal tour is 8 hours. we will only be there for 10 is it okay to do it? or is the time alotted to close to call to get back to the ship. or does anyone suggest a shorter excursion invloving the panama canal? ive been to panama before land vacation.

looking for a criuse

sandy — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:52:01 GMT

My husband and I would like to cruise through the Panama Canal. I have never been on a cruise and my husband was on one many years ago. We are looking for a 'kid free' environment to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. Does anyone have any suggestions, personal experience, disaster stories, tips?

looking for a relaxing cruise in July

maha — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 02:02:49 GMT

Looking for a relaxing cruise, not too much excursions and sight seeing. in July.

Is Panama Canal cruise the right one?

If so What ship cruises there? and which port?

Maha

Is Panama Canal good

lauralee — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 23:22:51 GMT

I am travelling to Pamama August 4th 2007 is anyone else going then and for anyone who has travelled there how is it

Panama Canal

baby — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 02:26:53 GMT

I am interested in a cruise to the Panama canal in January 2007. Do you offer any discounts for Seniors or AAA members?

Thank you,

Geri Monticelli