SkiRacer Posted April 3, 2009 #1 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I will have a cast on my lower leg for our full transit cruise on the Sea Princess May 9th. Do you think I will be able to use the tender and if so will I be able to take the Night Tour? Also is the Night tour of Panama worth going on? Thanks for any info. Joan Dawn Princess Alaska 2000 Dawn Princess Mexico2006 NCL Star Mexico 2005,2006, 2008 RC Mexico 1995, 1998, 2004 Carnival Mexico 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingman Posted April 7, 2009 #2 Share Posted April 7, 2009 We were on the April 23 Coral Princess Panama Canal cruise with a stop in Port Amador. The ship sent out several notices to those booked on the tours mentioning that it was a tender port and that the walk up the ramp at the port could be steep. However, there was a lady on the tour that had some type of support braces on her ankles that went down into her shoes. She also used a cane and walked with a limp. She had no problem with the tendering or the ramp. However, the seas were calm and the the tide was in which made the ramp a gentle slope. If the tide were out the ramp would be steeper and if the seas were rough there would be a lot of movement of the tender when getting on it at the ship. I think the answer will come down to how maneuverable and steady you will be in moving around with the cast. You will also be getting on and off the minivan (rental car shuttle size) seveal times during the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiRacer Posted April 8, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Thanks TravelingMan, Was the tour worth it if I just sit in van? Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingman Posted April 9, 2009 #4 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I would say "NO" due to the fact that the tour is basically broken into 3 parts. The first is Colonial Panama which is an all walking tour and covers a pretty good area. The second part is just a riding tour through part of modern Panama City and some of the ruins of the city destroyed by Henry Black. The third part is going to a museum that gives some history of Panama. We did have one pereson who stayed on the van at the museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberley Posted April 17, 2009 #5 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I will have a cast on my lower leg for our full transit cruise on the Sea Princess May 9th. Do you think I will be able to use the tender and if so will I be able to take the Night Tour? Also is the Night tour of Panama worth going on? Thanks for any info.Joan Dawn Princess Alaska 2000 Dawn Princess Mexico2006 NCL Star Mexico 2005,2006, 2008 RC Mexico 1995, 1998, 2004 Carnival Mexico 2003 Joan at least we will be able to recognize you. Are you getting on at Barbados or Fort Lauderdale? We get on in Barbados. Kimberley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberley Posted April 17, 2009 #6 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I would say "NO" due to the fact that the tour is basically broken into 3 parts.The first is Colonial Panama which is an all walking tour and covers a pretty good area. The second part is just a riding tour through part of modern Panama City and some of the ruins of the city destroyed by Henry Black. The third part is going to a museum that gives some history of Panama. We did have one pereson who stayed on the van at the museum. If you are able bodied would you recommend this tour? Thanks Kimberley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingman Posted April 18, 2009 #7 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Yes - my wife and I enjoyed it very much. You get to see various parts of the city - ancient, old, and new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberley Posted April 18, 2009 #8 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Yes - my wife and I enjoyed it very much.You get to see various parts of the city - ancient, old, and new. Thanks would you be able to buy tours when you get off or where they only offered by the ship? Kimberley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingman Posted April 20, 2009 #9 Share Posted April 20, 2009 We were only there for 5 hours - 5 pm to 10 pm. I believe the only other option was by taxi. Due to time constraints I would recommend the ships tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiRacer Posted April 22, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Kimberley, We look forward to meeting you, we get on at For Lauderdale. Travelingman thanks again. My Husband will be going on the tour and I will see the pictures. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberley Posted April 22, 2009 #11 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Kimberley, We look forward to meeting you, we get on at For Lauderdale. Travelingman thanks again. My Husband will be going on the tour and I will see the pictures. Joan Joan. I think we are on the same excursion as you in Cartagena. Kimberley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medacruise Posted May 29, 2009 #12 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Thanks so much for the great information regarding the Panama excursion. We are on the Coral Princess Feb 2010 and she is in Amador from 8am to 6 pm. Princes came out with the new excursion for Sept 2009-May 2010. The Highlight of Old Panama at Night and The Panama City Tour are being offered again this year. Both are 4 hours. Where you on the night tour? If so, how much of the tour was during the “night”? Since the ship is in port till only 6 pm, wondering how this could be a night tour. Could you do an excursion earlier in the day, like the ferry and then the evening excursion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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