pjfnme Posted May 31, 2004 #1 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Hi! I have a 5 year old daughter who is going on her first cruise! I am interested in any tour/excursion that we might all enjoy while we are there. My hubby & I definintely want to see the canal..but, I dont know if she will get anything out of it being so young. My cruise line offers a railroad excursion that runs along the canal and also the ocean to ocean tour that actually goes thru the canal...has anyone had experience with these? Or can anyone suggest something different that she might like?? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calliecat Posted May 31, 2004 #2 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Wish I could help you. I have a 12 year old and would like to know the same thing. Maybe after the summer cruise season is over more posters will come over here with questions and answers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted May 31, 2004 #3 Share Posted May 31, 2004 If you read down this board and read the backboards you'll see tons of reviews of the railroad tour and the Ocean to Ocean tour. The Ocean to Ocean boat is much smaller than your cruiseship and doesn't have much in the way of "distractions". If she isn't enjoying just riding on the boat and seeing the sites it could be a very lengthy 3-5 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prarie cruiser Posted August 13, 2004 #4 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Consider just staying on the ship and watching as you go back through the canal. You don't have to get off the ship to really enjoy this day. Its a lot cheaper and your 5 year old could just go to the kids area when she got bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikkiGarcia Posted August 13, 2004 #5 Share Posted August 13, 2004 I am doing a transcannal cruise with a 9 and 13 year old Oct.3-18. I will post a review when we return. Vikki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzy76218 Posted September 20, 2004 #6 Share Posted September 20, 2004 I also need this information. I will be there in late March 2005 with wife and three kids ages 11, almost 9 and 6. Our ship will not be sailing through any part of canal and I need advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calliecat Posted October 11, 2004 #7 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I've booked the Ocean to Ocean since the Grand won't be going thru the locks. I hope that my 12 yr old doesn't get bored but I bet he will. I have to look at this as educational rather than entertaining! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseLMG Posted October 19, 2004 #8 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I did a partial transit on the Island Princess Oct 03 with my husband and am returning with my teenage children this Thanksgiving. Last year we did the two ocean railroad. I don't remember what they called it, but they also offered a domed car. I thought the excursion was OK not great. We heard alot of good things about the Embera Indian excursion... but I am not sure if it will allow you to get a view of the canal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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