Next bucket list trip. Panama canal

[meatmarketdenim1]

Have a great trip, looking forward seeing pics. Plus one of the coolest palindromes “A man a plan a canal panama”

[louisbosco]

safe travels

[Anesthetist]

This is one of our bucket list cruises as well. We’re looking forward to your report

[ROman]

This is way up the list on best things I have ever done. The trip was great, 22 days at sea, and the stops along the way. I'll share some stops in the order they occurred. Then transiting the canal. We went through the original section which was great. Started of in Seattle, unfortunately did not spend time there.

Next stop San Francisco

Had lunch here with relatives

Sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge.

[ROman]

Los Angeles next, being the crazy person I am we went to the Queen Mary, which I have been to before and loved.

[ROman]

Cabo San Lucas

[ROman]

Costa Rica

[ROman]

Now there will be a big photo dump of going through the canal. It starts with entering Panama City, then The Miraflores Locks, The Pedro Miguel Locks, then exiting The Gatun Locks. We arrived Panama City around 5:45 AM, started the 1st Lock around 7 AM, and the hit the Atlantic Ocean around 5 PM.

Looking down, there is only a 2 to 3 foot space between the ship and canal

[Matt]

Wow.

[ROman]

During the begining there a bunch of Locals that come out to watch the ships pass through.

Next shots are courtesy of Cunard of this voyage.

[Mizmazzle]

Cool as hell, Sam!

[ROman]

Curacao next.

[ROman]

Thia Ship / boat / Yacht was docked in Aruba. Not named but had Starfire on a window. I wondered if its part of the Ritz Carlton collection??

[Oaktavia]

These are amazing photos holy heck thanks for sharing.

[ROman]

@Oaktavia Your very welcome.

[ROman]

Now for some ship scenes. The Queen Elizabeth was overhauled in Singapore about 9 Months ago. The Grand lobby, and two pieces of Art I loved.

I find amusement with odd things. during the ships refurbishment they placed hand rails near the heavy wooden doors and moved the electronic door openers. They left the old sign where the old opener was, and I was amazed how many people tried opening the door with the non existent button.

Some dinner and bar shots.

[ROman]

[ROman]

Now my parting shot with the Captain and Entertainment director. Of course Ralph was late to show up. .

[tody]

absolutely stunning!

[Giles]

Brilliant phots Sam, thanks for sharing......