Enter Panama Canal At Balboa Port Reviews

So Cool

Visited: Oct 19, 2013

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first time to go through the canal. Was interesting to see how they traveled through

Visited: Nov 16, 2019

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We woke up at 5:00 am to enjoy the canal transit from the very start. From our state room, we were able to see the pilots for the transit board the ship and see supplies be loaded onto the ship. The transit started about an hour before we were expecting so we went under the Bridge of the America's before the bow was opened. I hurried back to the secret deck on Deck 6 and was able to get some of the best pictures of the area without people in it. I was almost eye level with the locomotive operator and was able to talk to him for a little bit.

Visited: Mar 04, 2019

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If making the full transit from Pacific to Caribbean or vice versa, make sure you get up early to experience the entry before you arrive at Miraflores Locks - amazing

Visited: Nov 05, 2016

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Visited: Sep 29, 2018

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Passage through the canal is an experience not soon to be forgotten. At the Pacific entrance, ships are holding position until their turn comes to enter the first lock. New construction of another lock system will help with clearing future backlogs. The system of locomotives used to draw ships through the canal system is fascinating to watch from either deck or balcony.

It was pretty cool 😎 but my sister owed herself when she saw a crocodile 🐊! That was so funny i had to laugh but, seriously Awesome Port for 2weeks cruises!