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Our 11-Night Panama Canal Cruise On Swan Hellenic SH Diana

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👁️ 4K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 42:42
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · 10 nightsFrom PuntarenasVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we recently returned from our 145th cruise this 10 night cruise was aboard Swan H helenic newest and largest Expedition ship sh Diana

the answer to both of those questions is decidedly yes

this was one of the smoothest sailings in recent memory

dinner was our favorite meal on SA Diana

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pack water shoes for wet landings during Zodiac excursions
Avoid booking staterooms 628 or 632 if sensitive to noise
Consider the Panama Canal transit as a bucket-list experience on a small ship

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling excessive motion on a small shipThe sailing was smooth; motion depends on sea conditions

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the overall experience on Swan Hellenic SH Diana?
QIs the ship suitable for expedition cruising?
QHow is the food and dining on board?
QWhat are the accommodations like?
QWould the creators recommend this cruise to others?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition3½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconEmbarkation3 Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Happy BaconExcursions3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3 Happy BaconDining Main2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cartagena4 Happy Bacon
Top: Cartagena City Tour
Cocos Island1½ Happy Bacon
Fuerte Amador3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Panama Canal rainforest small boat tour ($169 per person)
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YouTube Video Description

A thorough and honest review of Swan Hellenic SH Diana polar class expedition ship. 00:00 - Start 01:52 - Pre-Cruise Stay 04:42 - Embarkation 06:40 - The Ship 12:47 - Accommodations 17:21 - Food and Dining 27:04 - Bar Service 29:19 - Activities & Entertainment 31:15 - Excursions 34:39 - Itinerary 39:24 - Swan Hellenic Experience You can support our channel with Venmo @Cruisereport Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cruisereport Visit our website: https://cruisereport.com Cruise Blog: https://cruisereport.com/cruise-blogs Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/cruisereport ▶︎ CruiseReport T-Shirts and Merchandise: https://shop.CruiseReport.com CruiseReport.com is a consumer-oriented cruise information website and blog. CruiseReport.com is NOT A TRAVEL AGENCY, nor are we affiliated with any seller of travel. All content is copyright material of PITA, LLC dba CruiseReport.com ******************** * DISCLAIMER * ******************** As professional travel journalists, it is customary and normal for cruise lines to provide complimentary cruise accommodations. Some cruise lines offer additional travel services such as air and/or ground transportation, hotels, etc. It is NOT typical for cruise lines to pay journalists for a review or video. This would be considered a "sponsored" review or video and would be disclosed up-front in the review or video. CruiseReport.com does not give the cruise line(s) any guarantee that a review will be 100% positive. The cruise line has no input as to the editing of a review or video. If we experience a problem or negative situation during a cruise (that we feel is significant or of any consequence), we will report it in our written review or video. If you have questions or comments, please contact us at media@cruisereport.com #cruisereview #panamacanal #cruiseship