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Panama Canal Half Transit - Boring or Bucket List?

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Other ยท 10 nights

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this was one of our Bucket List locations so needless to say we were very very excited for this cruise

I thought it was an exciting adventure and I actually enjoyed the afternoon Transit more so than the morning

for me personally it was bucket list we really enjoyed it and I really loved the different perspectives

the crowds were not as big

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Go in the afternoon for less crowded views from the bow.
โœ“Bring sunscreen and a hat.
โœ“Watch the video to see perspectives from both the bow and balcony.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

whether the half transit would be boring โ€” It was bucket list and exciting; watch the video to see perspectives.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a partial transit of the Panama Canal worth it?
QWould this half transit option be boring or bucket list?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route4ยฝ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconExcursions3ยฝ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1ยฝ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Colรณn, Panama3ยฝ Happy Bacon
Top: Tender to bus and ferry to see Pacific side locks
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Is a partial transit of the Panama Canal worth it? We chose the half transit, closed loop, cruise and are providing our narrated footage through the Gatun Locks in each direction. Determine if this would be right for you! #panamacanal #gatunlocks #cruisereview #cruise #hollandamerica Book your travel with me! Contact email = contact@seemoresea.com See More Seas Travel contact phone = 888-202-0736 Relevant links Panama Canal cruise review: https://youtu.be/xarSLb0OUj4 Half transit vs Full Transit: https://youtu.be/O7sgaL3dgMU Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:40 Atlantic Bridge, Colon, Panama 02:27 Approach to locks 03:40 Mules 04:50 Lock water equalized 06:21 Entering Lock 1 07:19 Elevation Comparisons 08:50 Close to lock walls 09:37 Entering next lock 10:11 Lake Level 11:02 Gatun Lake 11:46 New Expansion Channel 12:14 Tenders to excursions 13:49 Expansion lock example 14:20 Tugboat assist 15:09 Reverse transit 16:35 Lock doors 18:07 Aft view of locks 18:48 US Britton 19:32 Atlantic Bridge 20:33 Final Thoughts