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You MUST Watch This Before You Take a Panama Canal Cruise!

Fraser at Sea
Fraser at Sea
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👁️ 22K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 24:21
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Other · 14 nightsFrom Los AngelesVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've experienced the Panana Canal multiple times, and I've realised that there are a number of things that I now wish I'd known before taking my first cruise through this engineering marvel.

The most alarming thing for me on my second Panama Canal cruise was that I felt many cruisers had much a BIG mistake choosing that ship and that itinerary

Personally I enjoyed the full Transit far more than the partial transit for a number of reasons

if you want the true Panama Canal experience you have to try and see the old locks at some point during your lifetime

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a full transit over a partial transit for a better experience.
Research whether your ship will use old or new locks (check if it's panamax).
Book excursions directly with the cruise line for safety in this region.
Plan where to watch the canal from in advance and get up early.
Use sunscreen and bug spray on the day of the transit.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing the difference between full and partial transitUnderstand that a full transit goes from ocean to ocean, while a partial involves only one set of locks and time in Gatun Lake.
Missing key landmarks on a partial transitIf you want to see specific sights like Panama City skyline, book a full transit.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I know before taking a Panama Canal cruise?
QWhat is the difference between a full and partial transit?
QHow do I know if my ship will use old or new locks?
QHow can I best experience the canal on the day of transit?

Topics Covered

Excursions2 Happy BaconItinerary Route1½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities1½ Happy BaconPort Destination1½ Happy BaconService Crew1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Colombia1½ Sad Bacon
Top: Independent exploration in Colombia
Fort Lauderdale1½ Happy Bacon
Gatun Lake1½ Happy Bacon
Top: Small boat or bus excursions from Gatun Lake
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YouTube Video Description

#Cruise #PanamaCanal #PanamaCanalCruise I've experienced the Panana Canal multiple times, and I've realised that there are a number of things that I now wish I'd known before taking my first cruise through this engineering marvel. The most alarming thing for me on my second Panama Canal cruise was that I felt many cruisers had much a BIG mistake choosing that ship and that itinerary - let me tell you more throughout this video! In this video today, let me share with you what these things are, in the hope that it will help you to enjoy your Panama Canal experience to the full. BOOK YOUR NEXT HOLLAND AMERICA LINE CRUISE NOW! https://holland-america.pxf.io/YRAajO (ad | affiliate) Video Chapters: My Panama Canal cruises - 00:34 History of the Panama Canal - 02:30 What is the journey to transit the canal? 04:05 How long does a Panama Canal transit take? 04:50 Tip 1 - 05:20 Tip 2 - 07:20 Tip 3 - 09:10 Tip 4 - 10:15 Tip 5 - 11:11 Tip 6 - 12:27 Tip 7 - 13:54 Tip 8 - 15:27 Tip 9 - 16:01 Tip 10 - 18:37 Tip 11 - 19:51 Tip 12 - 20:26 Tip 13 - 22:13 Let me show you the canal… 23:41 SUPPORT FRASER AT SEA - come and find me on the platforms below: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM-SoYHDs8kBPwN9MSwSSew INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fraseratsea/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@fraseratsea PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/FraseratSea Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM-SoYHDs8kBPwN9MSwSSew/join Come and check out my website for so much exclusive cruise content: https://www.fraseratsea.com/ #cruiseship #panama #cruiseadvice #cruisetips #cruisereview #cruisevlog #cruisevlogger #travel