Partial Panama Canal Transit - Gatun Lake to Atlantic Ocean on Holland America Line's Rotterdam

In this video, we’re on board Holland America Line’s Rotterdam for a stunning time-lapse journey through the Agua Clara Locks. Watch as we transition from the fresh waters of Gatun Lake, descend through the massive lock chambers, and finally exit into the Atlantic Ocean. The entire transit took about 90 minutes in real-time, but you can see the whole process unfold in less than 12 minutes! What You’ll See: - Entry into the Agua Clara Locks from Gatun Lake. - The precision maneuvering of the Rotterdam. - The massive gates in action as we head toward the Atlantic side. For more cruise news, info, tips, and more, including trip reports from this March 2026 Panama Canal Cruise check out my website and be sure to subscribe to my channel! Website: https://scottscruises.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/scottscruises YouTube: https://youtube.com/ssanfilippo Facebook: https://facebook.com/scottscruises