Panama Cruise Agent

Why Use a Panama Cruise Agent?

Panama Cruises are amongst the most spectactular cruises available worldwide.  In case you're unsure exactly where Panama is, it's situated in Central America.

It's home to the Panama Canal, which is a man made waterway joining the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.  It is known as one of the greatest feats of engineering in the 20th Century as it physically severs the land mass of North and South America for a total distance of 80 kilometers.

Since it's opening in August 1914, it's use has steadily increased, culminating with over thirteen thousand vessels using the canal last year.

Many ships, including Panama cruise ships travel the length of the canal offering spectacular scenic voyages to a truly international audience.

Actually touring the canal aboard a luxury cruise ship is an amazing experience.  The journey takes about eight hours, passing through three locks, which raise the water level to allow the ships to pass.

For me the highlight of the voyage was standing on deck awaiting our turn to travel through the passage whilst a local historian commentated on interesting details and facts about the construction of the canal and it's operational history.

We also stopped off in the ports of Cristobal, Isla de Coiba, Isla San Telmo and Colon.

A Panama cruise will take you on a magnificent journey through the canal and offers many individual tour options such as sailing, kayaking (on Gatun Lake which the canal passes through), or the Panama Canal railway.

Whilst on your Panama cruise, you must take a trip to Panama City to take in some of it's beautiful architecture and culture.

Although it's possible to take a round trip cruise, most people opt for a one way Panama cruise departing from either the Pacific or Atlantic side and ending on the opposite coast.

Whichever route you choose, you typically can opt for a cruise duration of between ten and twenty nights,... the most typical Panama cruise being for twelve nights.  Some of the itineraries take in Mexico, Costa Rica, Acapulco, Cayman Islands, Caldera, Columbia, Montego Bay and Florida with most routes now being available.

For me, experiencing a Panama cruise allows you the chance to enjoy breath taking scenery just a short walk from your luxurious cabin, fine dining and spectacular night life.  Is it any wonder Panama cruises have become so popular?

About the Author:

Paul Selson is a published author and internationally renowned travel writer specifically dedicating his time towards worldwide cruises.  He has travelled extensively for the last 40 years and occasionally writes individual cruise reviews at www.Cruise-HQ.com 

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