Panama Canal Passage

[kuldalai]

I paln to cruise NCL through the Panama Canal . Their itineraries all specify daylight passage of the Panama Canal. Is there a better direction to traverse the canal and if so why ? Which is better Miami to LA or LA to Miami.

[Druke I]

We've gone both ways through the Panama Canal, and I don't think there is any difference.

 

For us, it was a matter of where it was more convenient to embark/disembark, and the in/between port stops.

[Desert Cruizers]

Like Michael said I would make my decision on where you live and ease of getting home. We are on the West Coast, so wanted to end in Seattle, with a direct flight into our home In So Calif. We did the Ft lauderdale to Seattle, 17 days April 2006 on the Sun Princess, great trip. The Sun Princess was a beautiful ship for her 10 years but her balcony rooms even with a balcony are 179, so recommend a newer ship.

[BillB48]

I too will echo the previous opinions. The direction of travel through the canal is immaterial, the big factor is how the cruise fits into your travel plans. I would think, (just a guess) it would be easier to get back to Australia from the west coast of the US. In that case a FL to California canal transit may be easier, less change of planes, shorter flight etc. for the return home.