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Is there still daily Catholic Mass on QM2 sailings?

On 5/24/2019 at 4:14 PM, summersigh said:

We did the Panama Canal on HAL with calls at Aruba, Curacao, The Canal, and Puerto Limon. We'd love to do it again.  Our day in the Canal was one of our best cruise days ever (well, maybe tying with Alaska😊 )

Normally the first time at a Caribbean port we take a tour of the island so we get all the history and see the tourist/historical highlights.  When we go back we have an idea of where we'd like to spend more time and grab a cab to go there. 

Recently, We're also finding, rather than book excursions, it's about the same price to book a car and driver for the day or half a day depending on the length of the stopover.  We research and book this a few months before the cruise.  We do our research and have them take us to the places we want to see and normally have them take us to an authentic local place for lunch and a local beer.

On 10/11/2019 at 7:24 PM, BillB48 said:

Yes, you will miss the exit back through Gatun Locks.  However it is a complete replay of the mornings up passage through the locks, just in reverse.  While the down lockage is certainly of interest it is not a horrible trade off to forego that portion in order to take in some more of Panama.

 

Tendering times are not really to lengthy as the ship gets very close to the Gatun Yacht Club (the landing) and the travel times to shore are short.

Is the tender pier at Fuerte Amador Panama port near the Resort & Marina

or another area?

On 5/31/2019 at 4:28 PM, CruiserBruce said:

What other ports are involved? Time in those ports?

 

Generally, HAL and Princess have the most Canal cruises, so that gives you the most options. A stop at HAL's private island is a requirement for DW.

Is the tender pier at Fuerte Amador Panama port near the Resort & Marina

or another area?

Are Vibram Five-FINGERS OK for use at the treadmills and/or other fitness machines at the Breakaway Fitness Club? or the Fila Skeletoes?