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THE PANAMA CANAL | Holland America's Panama Canal Cruises: Which Itinerary is Right for You?

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Holland America has been cruising the Panama Canal for over a hundred years when it even opened.

We have a very wide broad bow of our ship so that way everyone gets to experience everything up close and personal.

The Panama Canal is entirely gravity-fed. There are no pumps that pump the water.

Half Moon Key is a beautiful unspoiled beach that is over 2400 acres and has been awarded the best beach for over 20 years.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book Half Moon Key excursions as soon as they become available because they fill up quickly.
Order the book 'Path Between the Seas' by David McCullough to learn about the canal's history.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich Panama Canal itinerary is right for you?
QWhat are the highlights of Holland America's Panama Canal cruises?
QHow does the Panama Canal transit work?

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Experience one of the wonders of the modern world on Holland America Line’s Panama Canal cruises. Each sailing with Holland America features a Canal historian onboard to illuminate your journey and answer all your questions along the way. On both sides of the Canal, treasures abound - Costa Rica's lush rain forests, sunny Dutch islands in the Southern Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera, monolithic Maya Temples in Guatemala. On every level, a colossal journey awaits. Let us help you select the best itinerary for you! Book with Go Travel to receive exclusive savings and amenities. 🌍 CONNECT WITH US Click below to start your travel planning journey: https://gotravel.com/inquiry 📧 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR VIP MAILING LIST Click below to sign-up for free for our weekly e-newsletters. Plus, you'll be entered into our travel sweepstakes! https://gotravel.com/sweepstakes ✏️ TRAVEL INSURANCE Click here to get a free and customized online quote for travel insurance. If you love the quote, you can book it right then and there! https://gotravel.com/insurance 🙋‍♀️ JOIN OUR TEAM We are looking for experienced travel advisors, corporate travel planners, as well as passionate individuals who would like to get started in the travel industry. Whether you are an industry veteran or brand new to travel, we would love to chat with you about joining our team of expert travel designers. Click below to connect with us! https://gotravelcareers.com/ 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - VIDEO: 150 Years of History 02:16 - Why Holland America 03:24 - Dining 04:03 - Entertainment 04:43 - Personalized Service 05:10 - Perfectly Sized Ships 06:47 - U.S. Homeports 08:33 - Why Cruise the Panama Canal 10:06 - Fun Facts about the Panama Canal 11:10 - Itinerary #1: 14-Day Complete Transit 13:55 - Itinerary #2: 10-Day Caribbean Seafarer 14:50 - Half Moon Cay 16:36 - Itinerary #3: 12-Day Partial Transit 18:59 - History of the Panama Canal 20:45 - How to Book 21:03 - What is the "Have It All" Option? 21:40 - Pickleball: Exclusive PPA Cruise Line #PanamaCanal #HollandAmerica #GoTravel