Rare ryndam Posted September 5 Author #126 Share Posted September 5 Reflections attached. Check out the anticipated transit times on page 2. 🤪🤪🤪 This is not our first canal transit. We will enjoy the Gatun locks at a civilized time in the afternoon. Rob 5479926E-036B-461A-87B1-52D55A772B5E.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted September 5 Author #127 Share Posted September 5 Internet spotty today. No telling. We had the two center seats at the sushi bar tonite. It is so fascinating watching the chefs prepare each course. And, of course, just looking at all that fish right in front of you….just point and tell the chef how many pieces you want. And the sake flows and flows and….. Gotta try and get up for the first canal locks tomorrow. Stay tuned. Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayayeff Posted September 5 #128 Share Posted September 5 12 hours ago, goldengatecruisers said: Why have I never thought of onion rings/French fries and a martini?!?! What a clever idea. I learn new things all the time on Cruise Critic. We usually decline the afternoon canapé tray but occasionally we will order something specific when we fancy a nosh. But I know what we will be ordering on our next cruise. Somehow I didn't see that being very you, but I'll be looking out for photo evidence when you're next away!!! 🍸🍟😀 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted September 5 Author #129 Share Posted September 5 Todays menus attached. A7B7D2CC-BD8A-4E57-8F9B-936C3ED0C801.pdf 3F60A613-E884-4ED0-A1E6-9D3A227A98C8.pdf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted September 5 Author #130 Share Posted September 5 Canal transit. Approaching the Miraflores locks. The locks on the left are the end of the new locks. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted September 5 Author #131 Share Posted September 5 Canal transit times are approximate. Just entering miraflores lock now. About 45 minutes behind schedule. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCAdventurer Posted September 5 #132 Share Posted September 5 The best martini in the world? Go directly to Dukes Hotel, in London, and order one of their martinis. The bring a cart to your table and make it right there. The bar opens at 3 pm and you should be there at least by 2:30 because there will be a line of people waiting to get in. It will really make your head spin! It was a great experience. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted September 5 Author #133 Share Posted September 5 The rope catchers on the port side. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted September 5 Author #134 Share Posted September 5 Gonna be a long transit. Almost 90 minutes behind anticipated schedule. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmarsh Posted September 5 #135 Share Posted September 5 Any comments about the water situation for the Canal? Is there enough to sustain the required transits in the future? We'll be doing Christmas '25 through the ditch. Be safe! GeoR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoselleU Posted September 5 #136 Share Posted September 5 I saved a .pdf photo of the ship from the Panama Canal port webcam this morning. Bringing back wonderful memories of our last Crystal cruise October 2019. Counting the days until we board Serenity again in NYC on September 14. Have a terrific day. Multimedia _ Panama Canal Authority.pdf 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted September 5 Author #137 Share Posted September 5 1 hour ago, gmarsh said: Any comments about the water situation for the Canal? Is there enough to sustain the required transits in the future? We'll be doing Christmas '25 through the ditch. Be safe! GeoR Drought issues over. 40+ transits daily. december 2025 is over a year away, so no telling then. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted September 5 Author #138 Share Posted September 5 Tight fit. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted September 5 Author #139 Share Posted September 5 San Pedro lock. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare goldengatecruisers Posted September 5 #140 Share Posted September 5 Terrific photos and good to see you both! Thanks for the great thread allowing those of us at home to follow along. We never get bored with the transit and always marvel at the engineering aspect of moving these large ships through the canal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted September 5 Author #141 Share Posted September 5 Passing through Culebra cut. About 2 hours +/- to Gatun locks. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenzSailing Posted September 5 #142 Share Posted September 5 Great photos. Love the way Crystal puts out a spread in Palm Court throughout the day. They really did that well, glad to see they still do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCAdventurer Posted September 5 #143 Share Posted September 5 thanks for the wonderful pictures of passing through the canal. and they didn't scratch the paint!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCAdventurer Posted September 5 #144 Share Posted September 5 tthanks for the wonderful pictures of passing through the canal. and they didn't scratch the paint!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCAdventurer Posted September 5 #145 Share Posted September 5 that martini certainly brings back good memories and my head is twirling around just looking at it! waht a great picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoselleU Posted September 5 #146 Share Posted September 5 Gatun - Final lock! As seen from Panama Canal Port Webcam. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare loriva Posted September 5 #147 Share Posted September 5 Welcome to the "right coast"! Getting closer, physically and timewise, to our time to board in NYC next month!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted September 5 Author #148 Share Posted September 5 This has been a lengthy transit. Exiting last lock now. And yes, the ship will emerge with a “Panama Canal racing stripe”. The touch-up paint crew will be on the pier tomorrow. Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted September 5 Author #149 Share Posted September 5 Final parting shot. Cartagena tomorrow. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted September 5 Author #150 Share Posted September 5 Todays snack. A light snack. Perfect after being on deck for more-or-less the last 10 hours! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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