Solstice Class New Panamax

[Cruise Arizona]

It looks like the Length and Width are OK for the Solstice class to fit the new Panama Canal which will open in 2014

 

Is anyone in the know as to if it will clear under the Bridge of the Americas?

[BillB48]

If I read the air draft correctly on nautical cities it appears that it has it comes in at under 200' which would be fine for that bridge. I believe the normal clearance allowed is 201' and they can push it to 205' under certain conditions.

[uktog]

I believe the Panamax dimensions were made available to cruise lines several years ago so it would be safe to assume that Celebrity took that into account during the Solstice class design