originalgeek Posted November 11, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 11, 2016 It's so far out they don't even have an excursion page yet but I got my booking number and a balcony cabin in the back and I'm ready to go! We are hoping our son and DIL and granddaughters will join us on this one. The Miracle looks like a pretty neat ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debster11 Posted November 11, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Enjoy! Panama Canal cruise is on my bucket list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maldenmusic Posted November 11, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I'd love to do this some day. Be sure and post lots of pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishka422 Posted November 11, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Are you doing the 14 day repositioning or the 8 day partial transit? Sent from my SM-G925V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEUB1112 Posted November 11, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Are you talking about the Splendor from Miami to Long Beach or the Miracle from Long beach to Tampa? We booked the Splendor a week ago Thursday and the 9c rooms were gone by that afternoon. We were lucky to get one. This is our dream cruise as we live in No California and the flight home is a snap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalgeek Posted November 11, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted November 11, 2016 8 day partial I think I'll bring my real camera this time (didn't in July bc I just wanted to enjoy cruising without worrying about perfect shots) I didn't know this was on my bucket list until the opportunity came up to put down a deposit and book it lol. Trying to get the kids to hurry up and put their deposit down and my shiny new PVP has all the details so he can link us up when they do. (TY FMBsW! ;) ) at least I don't have to worry about not having something on the horizon. Just not on the Horizon. Yet. When we got back from Conquest in July all I could think about was how much more fun that was than all our other vacations before. I had to get something on the books just to scratch that itch. That will be 3 days on Valor in 3 weeks. Now I know when we get back from that we have something more in store! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalgeek Posted November 11, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Are you talking about the Splendor from Miami to Long Beach or the Miracle from Long beach to Tampa? We booked the Splendor a week ago Thursday and the 9c rooms were gone by that afternoon. We were lucky to get one. This is our dream cruise as we live in No California and the flight home is a snap. Miracle 8 day partial transit - round trip from Tampa, down the Panama canal and turn around and come back to Tampa. One stop in Limon, Costa Rico and one in Grand Cayman. The rest delicious sea days. I think they just announced these partial transits for the Miracle out of Tampa starting in 2018. we were looking hard at the 14 day one with a lot more port calls but nobody could get 14 days in a row off work but me and I guess I shouldn't leave my wife at home while I cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishka422 Posted November 12, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I'm on the same one! Booked and deposited the day they released the sailing. Can't wait! Been on my list. Score an 8K super long balcony with lounge chairs. Can practically reach out and touch the canal. So excited! We have a roll call. Look us up. There are only two of us in there right now. Sent from my SM-G925V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishka422 Posted November 12, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 12, 2016 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2419916 Hopefully that link will get you to our roll call. Sent from my SM-G925V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 12, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalgeek Posted November 12, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Got it, thanks mishka! sent from my galaxy tab a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N2Mischief Posted November 12, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 12, 2016 We will be onboard with you! We too have an aft balcony. This will be our second full transit Panama Canal, the first was also on the Miracle when she came over from New York to Long Beach, now we are sailing back on her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted November 12, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Glad they will be doing this again. Did it twice a few years ago and great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted November 12, 2016 #14 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I enjoyed a few Panama cruises so much that I've since returned to do land vacations. The first was a guided tour, the second was at a great hotel on the Pacific Coast, and my third may be a Jan - March snow bird stay in a rented condo. After that who knows? Maybe go all in and relocate????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitneypb85 Posted November 12, 2016 #15 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Just booked this cruise for myself, son, and parents. The Panama Canal is a big bucket list item for me, but I am unable to take 2+ weeks off for a full transit. So this will have to do! Can't wait. I'm just wondering if they will allow us off the ship once they have passed thru the locks? I know some cruise lines have excursions but not sure if Carnival will or not. Either way, very exciting! Now the countdown begins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishka422 Posted November 12, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I know. I'm wondering the same thing. My husband would be content to just stay on the ship in the Gatun lake though so we will have to wait and see. Sent from my SM-G925V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishka422 Posted November 12, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Whitneypb85, come join our roll call! The link is above. Sent from my SM-G925V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jl154 Posted November 12, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I was looking at the round trip Tampa 14 day cruise last night for 2018 I believe. I get 4 weeks vacation a year, wife would have to save time up for that one. I'm trying to talk her into it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishka422 Posted November 12, 2016 #19 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I was looking at the round trip Tampa 14 day cruise last night for 2018 I believe. I get 4 weeks vacation a year, wife would have to save time up for that one. I'm trying to talk her into it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I didn't see a 14 day roundtrip. There is a 14 day one way in January 2018 from Long Beach to Tampa when they move the ship to Tampa and just the one 8 day roundtrip sailing. What am I missing? Would love to see the itinerary for a 14 day roundtrip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jl154 Posted November 12, 2016 #20 Share Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) I didn't see a 14 day roundtrip. There is a 14 day one way in January 2018 from Long Beach to Tampa when they move the ship to Tampa and just the one 8 day roundtrip sailing. What am I missing? Would love to see the itinerary for a 14 day roundtrip! Edited November 12, 2016 by Jl154 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitneypb85 Posted November 12, 2016 #21 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Wish I could take two weeks from work for that but I can't! [emoji22] 8 days will have to do! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jl154 Posted November 12, 2016 #22 Share Posted November 12, 2016 https://www.carnival.com/itinerary-classic/14-day-panama-canal-cruise/tampa/miracle/14-days/jp0/?evsel=J&numGuests=2&destination=panama-canal&dest=T&datFrom=112016&datTo=042019 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepeka Posted November 12, 2016 #23 Share Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) I was going to comment on this when I saw it yesterday but I think I was too jealous! We noticed the Canal cruises that Carnival opened up this past week but none of them fit with our schedule so I'm hoping that something in early 2019 will be scheduled within the next year or so. Hope the OP enjoys their Canal experience! :) Edited November 12, 2016 by joepeka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishka422 Posted November 12, 2016 #24 Share Posted November 12, 2016 What is the departure date? Sent from my SM-G925V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceyface1 Posted November 12, 2016 #25 Share Posted November 12, 2016 What is the departure date? Sent from my SM-G925V using Forums mobile app December 2nd, 2018. We have been looking at this one as well. Just got told we have a 25% off future cruise.... might have to think a bit harder. [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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