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A frequent question asked here is whether xxxxx ship is going through the old or new locks; I've asked this question myself.  Is there any way we could have a pinned list of ships that meet the requirements for transiting through the old locks?

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BillB48

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Here you go, this is a complete list of ships that fit in the Panamax Locks (original locks) and if it is not listed here, it just won't fit!  All kidding aside, I only included ships that had a chance of being in the North American market and there are some of the smaller cruise lines that are not included.  If anyone would like to add or correct something... feel free.  I have no idea on how to get the moderators to perhaps pin this list.

 

Let me add one wee disclaimer... A situation could arise a Panamax ship may have to use the new locks because of Canal convenience or operational necessity.  Unlikely, but possible.

 

Aida

 

Aura

Aaura

Acara

Mar

Stella

Bella

Diva

Mira

Blu

Luna

Sol

 

Azamara

 

Journey

Pursuit

Quest

 

Carnival

 

Legend

Luminosa

Miracle

Pride

Spirit

Elation

Paradise

 

Celebrity

 

Xploration

Flora

Xpedition

Summit

Infinity

Constellation

Millenium

 

Cunard

 

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Victoria

 

Costa

 

Deliziosa

Mediterrania

 

Disney

 

Wonder

 

HAL

 

Eurodam

Zandam

Noordam

Volendam

Zuiderdam

Oosterdam

Westerdam

 

MSC

 

Armonia

Magnifica

Opera

Orchestra

Lirica

Musica

Poesia

Sinfonia

 

NCL

 

Jade

Gem

Pearl

Jewel

Dawn

Star

Pride of America

Sun

Sky

Spirit

 

P&O

 

Arcadia

 

RCL

 

Vision

Grandeur

Rhapsody

Radiance

Brilliance

Serenade

Jewel

 

Seabourne

 

Encore

Quest

Odysee

Sojurn

Ovation

 

Princess

 

Coral

Island

 

 

 

 

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njhorseman

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1 hour ago, BillB48 said:

Here you go, this is a complete list of ships that fit in the Panamax Locks (original locks) and if it is not listed here, it just won't fit!  All kidding aside, I only included ships that had a chance of being in the North American market and there are some of the smaller cruise lines that are not included.  If anyone would like to add or correct something... feel free.  I have no idea on how to get the moderators to perhaps pin this list.

 

Let me add one wee disclaimer... A situation could arise a Panamax ship may have to use the new locks because of Canal convenience or operational necessity.  Unlikely, but possible.

 

Aida

 

 

 

Aura

 

Aaura

 

Acara

 

Mar

 

Stella

 

Bella

 

Diva

 

Mira

 

Blu

 

Luna

 

Sol

 

 

 

Azamara

 

 

 

Journey

 

Pursuit

 

Quest

 

 

 

Carnival

 

 

 

Legend

 

Luminosa

 

Miracle

 

Pride

 

Spirit

 

Elation

 

Paradise

 

 

 

Celebrity

 

 

 

Xploration

 

Flora

 

Xpedition

 

Summit

 

Infinity

 

Constellation

 

Millenium

 

 

 

Cunard

 

 

 

Queen Elizabeth

 

Queen Victoria

 

 

 

Costa

 

 

 

Deliziosa

 

Mediterrania

 

 

 

Disney

 

 

 

Wonder

 

 

 

HAL

 

 

 

Eurodam

 

Zandam

 

Noordam

 

Volendam

 

Zuiderdam

 

Oosterdam

 

Westerdam

 

 

 

MSC

 

 

 

Armonia

 

Magnifica

 

Opera

 

Orchestra

 

Lirica

 

Musica

 

Poesia

 

Sinfonia

 

 

 

NCL

 

 

 

Jade

 

Gem

 

Pearl

 

Jewel

 

Dawn

 

Star

 

Pride of America

 

Sun

 

Sky

 

Spirit

 

 

 

P&O

 

 

 

Arcadia

 

 

 

RCL

 

 

 

Vision

 

Grandeur

 

Rhapsody

 

Radiance

 

Brilliance

 

Serenade

 

Jewel

 

 

 

Seabourne

 

 

 

Encore

 

Quest

 

Odysee

 

Sojurn

 

Ovation

 

 

 

Princess

 

 

 

Coral

 

Island

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All the Oceania ships can use the original locks:

Insignia 

Nautica 

Regatta 

Sirena 

Marina 

Riviera 

 

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BillB48

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From the contributions of posters, here is a little more complete list of Panamax ships.  A Panamax ship is a ship, due to its dimensions able to use the original locks at the Panama Canal.

 

 

Aida

 

Aura

Aaura

Acara

Mar

Stella

Bella

Diva

Mira

Blu

Luna

Sol

 

 

 

Azamara

 

Journey

Pursuit

Quest

 

 

 

Carnival

 

Legend

Luminosa

Miracle

Pride

Spirit

Elation

Paradise

 

 

 

Celebrity

 

Xploration

Flora

Xpedition

Summit

Infinity

Constellation

Millenium

 

 

 

Cunard

 

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Victoria

 

 

 

Costa

 

Deliziosa

Mediterrania

 

 

 

Disney

 

Wonder

 

Fred Olsen

 

All ships in the fleet may use original locks.

 

 

 

HAL

 

Eurodam

Zandam

Noordam

Volendam

Zuiderdam

Oosterdam

Westerdam

Nieuw Amsterdam

 

 

 

MSC

 

Armonia

Magnifica

Opera

Orchestra

Lirica

Musica

Poesia

Sinfonia

 

 

 

NCL

 

Jade

Gem

Pearl

Jewel

Dawn

Star

Pride of America

Sun

Sky

Spirit

 

Oceania

 

All ships in the fleet may use the original locks

 

 

 

P&O

 

Arcadia

Aurora

 

Princess

 

Coral

Island

 

Regent Seven Seas

 

All ships in the fleet may use the original locks.

 

 

 

RCL

 

Vision

Grandeur

Rhapsody

Radiance

Brilliance

Serenade

Jewel

 

 

 

Seabourne

 

Encore

Quest

Odysee

Sojurn

Ovation

 

Silver Sea

 

All ships in the fleet may use the original locks.

 

Viking Ocean

 

All ships in the fleet may use the original locks.

 

Windstar

 

All ships in the fleet may use the original locks.

 

 

 

 

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On 12/24/2022 at 11:52 AM, BillB48 said:

From the contributions of posters, here is a little more complete list of Panamax ships.  A Panamax ship is a ship, due to its dimensions able to use the original locks at the Panama Canal.

 

 

Aida

 

Aura

Aaura

Acara

Mar

Stella

Bella

Diva

Mira

Blu

Luna

Sol

 

 

 

Azamara

 

Journey

Pursuit

Quest

 

 

 

Carnival

 

Legend

Luminosa

Miracle

Pride

Spirit

Elation

Paradise

 

 

 

Celebrity

 

Xploration

Flora

Xpedition

Summit

Infinity

Constellation

Millenium

 

 

 

Cunard

 

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Victoria

 

 

 

Costa

 

Deliziosa

Mediterrania

 

 

 

Disney

 

Wonder

 

Fred Olsen

 

All ships in the fleet may use original locks.

 

 

 

HAL

 

Eurodam

Zandam

Noordam

Volendam

Zuiderdam

Oosterdam

Westerdam

Nieuw Amsterdam

 

 

 

MSC

 

Armonia

Magnifica

Opera

Orchestra

Lirica

Musica

Poesia

Sinfonia

 

 

 

NCL

 

Jade

Gem

Pearl

Jewel

Dawn

Star

Pride of America

Sun

Sky

Spirit

 

Oceania

 

All ships in the fleet may use the original locks

 

 

 

P&O

 

Arcadia

Aurora

 

Princess

 

Coral

Island

 

Regent Seven Seas

 

All ships in the fleet may use the original locks.

 

 

 

RCL

 

Vision

Grandeur

Rhapsody

Radiance

Brilliance

Serenade

Jewel

 

Seabourne

 

Encore

Quest

Odysee

Sojurn

Ovation

 

Silver Sea

 

All ships in the fleet may use the original locks.

 

Viking Ocean

 

All ships in the fleet may use the original locks.

 

Windstar

 

All ships in the fleet may use the original locks.

I noticed that the Azamara Onward is not listed. It's the same size as the other R-class ships in Azamara's fleet, so I assume it can also use the original locks.

 

A previous poster mentioned Oceania's Insignia, Nautica, Regatta, Sirena, Marina, and Riviera. What about the Vista and Allura?

 

Alan

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The Azamara Onward is definitely original locks material, as well Oceania Vista and Allure.  Actually they are on the "small" side and don't crowd the maximums for the original locks.

 

If the dimensions of a ship are 965x106 or less, she is a candidate for the original locks.

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I note Explora Journeys ships are not on the list…possibly because it is a new line, extension of MSC.  Explora l has length of 813, beam 105, so within Panamax dimensions.  Yet today, 3/28, she is transiting through the new locks.  EM

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