CRUISING THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL: Revised for 2018-19

The Panama Canal is one of the great engineering feats of the world. It is now in its second century of operation, saving ships thousands of kilometers or miles, especially on voyages between the east and west coasts of the United States and Canada. It is also a major link in transport between eastern Asia and Europe. Now with new wide locks parallel to the older locks, ships of even larger size can utilize this great waterway. A cruise through the Panama Canal is a journey you will remember, as you watch the flawless activities that guide your ship through the locks from one coast to the next. This book provides you with valuable travel tips on the ports of call along your route, and it guides you through the canal with detailed information.