Full Panama Canal Transit
Overview
Duration: |
8 hrs. |
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Price: |
USD $165.00 |
Departs: |
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday |
Code: |
CT06 |
Description
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Our trip departs from the Flamenco Marina at 7:00 a.m., and you will travel from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean on the same day. Once in the Pacific Ocean, you will be able to admire the Bay of Panama and Panama City’s splendorous skyline before passing under the Bridge of the Americas.
The vessel will then transit through the first set of locks, the Miraflores Locks, where it will be lowered 18 meters in two distinct steps. Next, the passangers ferry will enter Miraflores Lake, which is a small artificial body of fresh water that separates Pedro Miguel Locks from Miraflores Locks.
The vessel will transit through Pedro Miguel Locks, which is one of the two sets of locks on the Pacific side, and here the vessel is lowered 9 meters in one step. After exiting Pedro Miguel locks, the passangers ferry will travel through the Gaillard Cut, where the Chagres River flows into thecanal.
The Gaillard Cut (also known as Culebra Cut because its curves resemble a snake) is one of the main points of interest for visitors because it was carved through the Continental Divide and this section of the Canal is full of history and geological value.
As you transit the Cut you will be able to appreciate the continuous maintenance that this area requires, because it is very susceptible to landslides. In this area you will also be able to observe the work in process for the Panama Canal expansion project. You will enjoy a trip through Gatun Lake, which was formed by erecting the Gatun Dam across the Chagres River.
During yourtransit through Gatun Lake you will pass the Smithsonian Research Station at Barro Colorado. You will also experience the Gatun Locks, which are the only set of locks in the Atlantic sector. In Gatun Locks, the vessel will be lowered a total of 26 meters in three distinct chambers. Upon arriving at Colon, you will disembark at Pier 6, where transportation back to Panama City will be provided.
2010 Schedule:
Jan 2, 16, Feb 6, 20, March 6, 20, Apr 3, 17, May 1, 15, Jun 5, 19, Jul 3, 17, Aug 7, 21, Sep 4, 18, Oct 2, 16, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18
