Taxguy77 Posted December 26, 2012 #26 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Any opinions from folks that have sailed Panama Canal crossing if there is any difference of viewing the passage from a balcony or bow of the ship? As you have already read there is a huge difference! DW watched from the air-conditioned comfort of the highest lounge. I watched from everywhere, quite a bit from the bow, but in the locks I preferred the lowest I could be outdoors on the side to watch the men and machinery that make the canal work. It has been many years, but I will never forget the transit Don't limit yourself to just one location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleckle Posted December 27, 2012 #27 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Cruising through the canal recently, it was interesting to see the construction areas where they are working on expanding the canal and installing the new locks. In one section of the canal, the work is taking place off on the port side, and in another section on the starboard side. You get much more expansive views of those areas looking out from the upper decks than can be had from any of the balconies or decks lower down. For those who go through the canal this year and get to see the work in progress, it will be even more interesting to go back again on a ship that will take you through the new locks after the expansion is complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fieldofdreams Posted January 24, 2013 Author #28 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Thank you everyone for your feedback. Suspect it is similar when viewing glacier calving in Alaska, you have to move around the ship in order not to miss various views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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