sue2go Posted August 3, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I am trying to plan what night to do the Ultimate Balcony Dinner on the Island Princess Feb sailing - LA - Ft. Lauderdale. What does the ship do the night before entering the canal? We are in Fuerte Amador until 6 pm, then enter the canal the next morning. Don't want to plan on it when the wind will be a factor, so that was one thought if we anchor someplace nearby and stay put till morning. Another thought was after doing Antiqua... which would be earlier in the cruise and maybe not as hot and humid? Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted August 3, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) It appears you're sailing on 2/18/16? We've sailed through the Canal in both directions but not with a 2 day Canal experience so cannot help with those questions. The itinerary shows sailing from Puntarenas Costa Rica at 7:00 and we enjoyed the UBD at 6:00 sailing from there with good weather. I didn't see Antigua & if I have the correct cruise the ship sails from Aruba & Puerto Quetzal at 7:00. Edited August 3, 2015 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 3, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I am trying to plan what night to do the Ultimate Balcony Dinner on the Island Princess Feb sailing - LA - Ft. Lauderdale. What does the ship do the night before entering the canal? We are in Fuerte Amador until 6 pm, then enter the canal the next morning. Don't want to plan on it when the wind will be a factor, so that was one thought if we anchor someplace nearby and stay put till morning. Another thought was after doing Antiqua... which would be earlier in the cruise and maybe not as hot and humid? Thoughts? Panama City/Fuerte Amador would be an excellent choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slwmjd Posted August 3, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I am trying to plan what night to do the Ultimate Balcony Dinner on the Island Princess Feb sailing - LA - Ft. Lauderdale. What does the ship do the night before entering the canal? We are in Fuerte Amador until 6 pm, then enter the canal the next morning. Don't want to plan on it when the wind will be a factor, so that was one thought if we anchor someplace nearby and stay put till morning. Another thought was after doing Antiqua... which would be earlier in the cruise and maybe not as hot and humid? Thoughts? We did balcony dining anchored at Fuerte Amador about 6pm and it was a fantastic view of the city. We have done balcony dining all 17 cruises we have been on and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue2go Posted August 3, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Yes, that's the sailing and Antiqua is our excursion in Guatemala. Thanks for the suggestions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted August 4, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Yes, that's the sailing and Antiqua is our excursion in Guatemala. Thanks for the suggestions!! Thanks...we enjoyed our tour to Antiqua Guatemala & hopefully so will you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoLvrs Posted August 5, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 5, 2015 DH and I did UBD while the ship was sailing and didn't have any problems with the wind and we were able to watch dolphins swimming alongside the ship. It was great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKman2495 Posted August 5, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 5, 2015 On the 2 day experience, the ship anchors off Fuerte Amador and it tenders. The tenders stop at 6 pm, but the ship remains anchored until early in the morning (like 3 am). It then moves around Fuerte Amador and enters the canal. By 6 am you should be nearing the true entrance. That means you will be at anchor on the first night and a UBD would be a great thing. At anchor, the ship will rotate somewhat, meaning the view might change over time. Panama city and Fuerte Amador are modern with many buildings palm trees and lights. A perfect setting for your UBD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 5, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 5, 2015 On the 2 day experience, the ship anchors off Fuerte Amador and it tenders. The tenders stop at 6 pm, but the ship remains anchored until early in the morning (like 3 am). It then moves around Fuerte Amador and enters the canal. By 6 am you should be nearing the true entrance. That means you will be at anchor on the first night and a UBD would be a great thing. At anchor, the ship will rotate somewhat, meaning the view might change over time. Panama city and Fuerte Amador are modern with many buildings palm trees and lights. A perfect setting for your UBD. Yes a perfect night for it. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue2go Posted August 5, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Oooh - that sounds like a great night for the UBD. Now I have a couple of options, so will see which one works better with our schedule and the ship's staff, as I understand they only do maybe 4 of these per night. I'll decide prior to boarding on my first and second choice, and call the dine line first thing upon boarding - all things I've learned here on CC. This is my first Princess Cruise (have cruised Celebrity and RC) so the tips and help I get from CC members is great! Thank you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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