hewoallan Posted September 15, 2008 #1 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Going on Island Princess in december. One stop is Puerto Amador from 5pm to 10pm after going through the canal east to west. How close are we to the old city and/or Panama Canal? What is the easiest way to get around and do we have enough time to walk around on our own? Thanks, Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandzakm Posted September 17, 2008 #2 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I'm also on the Island over the holidays. We were planning on staying on the ship unless someone gave a compelling reason to get off... anyone? Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
born2cruize Posted September 20, 2008 #3 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Puerto Amador is a small (very small) island that is connected by a causeway. You can see Panama City across the bay from there. I, myself, wouldn't venture out in the evening unless on an interesting tour. The island has tourist shops, restaurants and a marina. Definitely not walkable to Panama City. If adventurous, a car might be an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeliec Posted September 21, 2008 #4 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Hi, Is it Panama City or Puerto Amador that you suggest not venturing into in the evening? We will be in Puerto Amador as well....from approx. 5 - 9 PM. We are on the Island Princess, r/t from LA on Sept. 25. We have to tender to Puerto Amador and I was hoping we could at least take the tender over and set foot on Panama. Is there anywhere right near where the tender docks that we could just walk around a little and/or sit and enjoy the sights and still feel safe? Thanks! Puerto Amador is a small (very small) island that is connected by a causeway. You can see Panama City across the bay from there. I, myself, wouldn't venture out in the evening unless on an interesting tour. The island has tourist shops, restaurants and a marina. Definitely not walkable to Panama City. If adventurous, a car might be an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
born2cruize Posted September 22, 2008 #5 Share Posted September 22, 2008 It was Panama City I was referring to. I'm not sure that there is a ferry or tender that will drop you off in Panama City. The island isn't all that big, just big enough for a couple of shopping areas and a couple of restaurants and parking for tour buses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard in Panama Posted September 22, 2008 #6 Share Posted September 22, 2008 It's gets dark at 6:30PM and the Casco Viejo isn't really a place to wander around at night. There is restoration going on, and clubs and restaurants starting to spring up, but . . . you're leaving at 10PM and BOB is probably 9:30PM. You'll find lots of people walking, jogging, and sitting along the walk on the Causeway with fantastic views across the Bay of Panama City at night. The way to get around is by taxi, and there will be taxis available and taxis are relatively cheap in Panama City . . . should be less than $5 on Amador with surcharges for night time, etc. My advice would be walk around, watch the ships in the Canal from the Causeway, enjoy the view of Panama City, find a little restaurant and get some fish and wine . . . and enjoy. For more see http://richarddetrich.wordpress.com/qa-for-cruisers/ Regards, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeliec Posted September 23, 2008 #7 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Thank you Richard and Born2cruize! That is really helpful info! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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