New and Old Panama Canal Adventure
Island Princess Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America
10 Night Panama Canal Partial Transit (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)
Sail date: February 18, 2017
Ship: Island Princess
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: A620
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 7 years ago
Review summary
Going through the old locks was a great experience. It is amazing how back in 1913 that they were able to build such a detailed and proficient canal with the materials and know how of that period of time. The new locks are totally different and operate in a much different manner. We took the tour to the new locks and it was amazing the difference. In Aruba we did the Atlantis Submarine and totally enjoyed it. Not to compare with the glass bottom boats we have been on in the past. We actually went down 135 feet on the sub and saw old wrecks and a lot of unusual fish. We visited Columbia, Grand Cayman and Costa Rico also which were amazing. We did the trolley city tours to become more familiar so our next trips there we can plan more excursions. I would highly recommend this cruise that was truly a history lesson and great adventure.
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We chose the anytime dining which allows you to meet new people and share adventures and other cruises they have taken or have planned. Do take a sweater in the dining room and auditorium which were a little cool. Loved the Art Auctions and even bought our first selection of Art..A Thomas Kincaid.
Ports of call
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Panama Canal (Cruise Into Canal)
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