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I was making a really big mistake with what I'd booked which of course got me worried but more importantly it got me thinking about other mistakes I've seen people make on past Panama Canal trips that I've been on

the old 1914 Canal is the canal process to go through it's the most dramatic visually interesting and it has an incredible story to discover

the old Canal is definitely the more dramatic and in my view it's the one that you absolutely should do

you want to go on a ship which has many many areas and space to do viewings of the Panama Canal

Creator's Tips & Advice

Choose the old 1914 Canal for a more dramatic experience
Select a ship with ample viewing areas and an open bow
Learn about the canal's history and politics before your trip
Pack for hot, humid conditions with hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes
Attend ship talks and briefings to understand the transit schedule

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Choosing the wrong canalOpt for the old 1914 Canal for a more dramatic and interesting experience
Not having enough time for the transitConsider a full transit cruise of 10-14 days if you want to see every detail

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the dos and don'ts for a Panama Canal cruise?
QWhich canal option is best for a first-time cruiser?
QHow should I choose a ship for optimal viewing of the Panama Canal?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route2½ Happy BaconShip Condition1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Colon2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Gamboa Aerial Tramway
Panama City2½ Happy Bacon
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Most people will do a Panama Canal once in their lifetime and, based on the multiple trips I have been fortunate to do, I have theses Do's and Don'ts for cruising the Panama Canal to help make sure you get what you can and should from that trip. I made many mistakes when I cruised the Panama Canal the first time, and since doing more Panama Canal transits I have seen other cruise passengers making the same mistakes. So, here are my Do's and Don'ts based on all of that. ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 89 cruises I have done to date. Links mentioned in the video: - "Cruising Coast To Coast Through The Panama Canal" by Dr Lew Deitch: https://amzn.to/3BY0bUf - "The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal" by David McCullough: https://amzn.to/3sqpF9C BUY MY CRUISE-THEMED T-SHIRTs ————————————————- Check out my T-Shirt range: http://bit.ly/TFTStore SUPPORT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS ————————————————————— Become a Channel Member and get perks: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/Join Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers Make a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=V9STJGYSEMGLJ Buy my book “Cruise Traveler’s Handbook: USA Amazon https://amzn.to/2YVFmG4 and https://amzn.to/3tzIxBn UK Amazon https://amzn.to/3oXbzYc and https://amzn.to/3qawqIQ FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————————— TikTok: @garybembridge Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers Instagram: http://www.instgram.com/garybembridge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bembridge #PanamaCanal #PanamaCanalCruise #PanamaCanalTips 00:00 Start 00:43 It's Not A Canal 02:10 Doing Wrong One 04:30 Choosing Wrong Cruise 08:14 Going On Wrong Ship 09:32 Not Being Prepared