Kiwi-cruiser sails Coral through the Panama Canal 7 Nov 2015

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Stu is on his way home after cruising the Med and the Caribbean. He is on Coral Princess and will transit the Panama Canal on the way to LA.

 

Itinerary

 

Sat Nov 7 Fort Lauderdale, 2, FL 4:00pm Emerald Princess, Oasis of the Seas

Sun Nov 8 At Sea

Mon Nov 9 At Sea

Tue Nov 10 Aruba 7:00am 12:30pm

Wed Nov 11 Cartagena, Colombia 9:00am 3:00pm

Thu Nov 12 Panama Canal 6:00am 4:30pm

Fri Nov 13 At Sea

Sat Nov 14 Puntarenas, Costa Rica 7:00am 7:00pm

Sun Nov 15 San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua 7:00am 6:00pm

Mon Nov 16 At Sea

Tue Nov 17 At Sea

Wed Nov 18 At Sea

Thu Nov 19 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 9:00am 6:00pm Crown Princess, Carnival Miracle

Fri Nov 20 At Sea

Sat Nov 21 At Sea

Sun Nov 22 Los Angeles (San Pedro), CA 7:00am Norwegian Jewel

 

Leaving Fort Lauderdale Sat 7 Nov...(Sunday our time :D)

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Sailaway John]

Great Photos.

Do you have any of the refurbished Dawn Princess?

Sailaway John

[Hazydavo]

Nice!!

[MicCanberra]

Stu knows how to cruise. thanks David.:D

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Just left Aruba ...now on the way to Cartagena..

[MicCanberra]

Lovely shot. Cartagena is an interesting place to visit.:D

[benjoon]

That will be us in 3 weeks time. Celebrity Infinity through the Canal. I can't wait. I've started packing now.

[Kiwi Kruzer]

That will be us in 3 weeks time. Celebrity Infinity through the Canal. I can't wait. I've started packing now.

 

Good one ...if that's the Dec 10 transit you will have the company of Island Princess and Silver Spirit.:)

 

This site has the schedule for the Canal and links to all the webcams.

 

http://seacruisechat.com/

[MicCanberra]

I went through the canal on the infinity in 2011. It was wonderful. I imagine the new canal must be almost finished by now.

[clairebearinaus]

That's my next big cruise in 2018 or so. Can't wait to hear more!

[gogo65]

I just recently booked infinity April 2016, Panama Canal cruise. Problem is only inside or ocean view were available. We have one of the new ocean view rooms but would prefer a balcony.

In fact I've since found a Disney cruise leaving similar time and balcony is less than what we paid for OV on infinity, was very tempted to cancel but the alcohol package is just to good to give up. (After doing two celebrity cruises, one with beverage package and one without) we also got bonus OBC for booking on board.

Look forward to hearing about your ports as they are very similar to ours:)

[MicCanberra]

I just recently booked infinity April 2016, Panama Canal cruise. Problem is only inside or ocean view were available. We have one of the new ocean view rooms but would prefer a balcony.

In fact I've since found a Disney cruise leaving similar time and balcony is less than what we paid for OV on infinity, was very tempted to cancel but the alcohol package is just to good to give up. (After doing two celebrity cruises, one with beverage package and one without) we also got bonus OBC for booking on board.

Look forward to hearing about your ports as they are very similar to ours:)

You will find the top decks are best for views as you can get the 360 degree views, they may also open up access on the bow for viewing.:D

Edited November 11, 2015 by MicCanberra

[benjoon]

Good one ...if that's the Dec 10 transit you will have the company of Island Princess and Silver Spirit.:)

 

This site has the schedule for the Canal and links to all the webcams.

 

http://seacruisechat.com/

 

Yes that's will be us. It's going to be a highlight of our Infinity cruise.

 

We are jumping ship in Valparaiso to the Star Princess and we are hoping penguin viewing will be the next high light.

[Kiwi Kruzer]

You will find the top decks are best for views as you can get the 360 degree views, they may also open up access on the bow for viewing.:D

 

Make sure you have a good hat and lots of sun screen ...

..perhaps Panama Hat:D:D

There is lots to see and watch from up on deck . Its a great day.

[Kiwi Kruzer]

They are just entering the first lock at Gatun Lake.

 

 

 

[Kiwi Kruzer]

 

 

 

Edited November 12, 2015 by Kiwi Kruzer

[Kiwi Kruzer]

The locks or the steps ahead of them they have to climb to reach the Gatun Lake level

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Now about 5 hours since the above pics at Gatun

 

 

Edited November 12, 2015 by Kiwi Kruzer

[Kiwi Kruzer]

http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/webcams-works.html

 

You can follow the cams from this site. The expansion cam is well worth a look as you an zoom it around.Great progress. What a huge undertaking.

 

 

History of the Ship

Princess Cruises introduced the Coral Princess in 2003. The Godmother is President Mireya Moscoso, Panama's first female president. The Coral Princess is the first in the Coral Class. Coral Princess plies the waters of Alaska in the Summer season and the Panama Canal in the Winter months.

 

 

 

Edited November 12, 2015 by Kiwi Kruzer

[Kiwi Kruzer]

They are coming up to the Centennial Bridge. Unfortunately that cam is not working otherwise it would give a shot of Coral sailing under it.

Still 2 sets of locks to go, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores before they reach the Pacific Ocean.

 

 

From the crowd gathered on the front deck and the shadow across the water it looks like they are at the bridge.It will be hot up on deck.

 

 

 

Edited November 12, 2015 by Kiwi Kruzer

[Kiwi Kruzer]

 

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Pedro Miguel locks

[tavia]

Information wanted on the best way to get from the airport to overseas passenger terminal in sydney.sailing on 24 nov on diamond princess.:)

[Kiwi Kruzer]

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Here they come towards the last set of locks. They have left Pedro Miguel locks and are heading for Miraflore. You can see the Centennial Bridge in the background.