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Ups And Downs Of The Panama Canal

Ups and downs of the Panama Canal

Reviewed By: Greenfield, Fareham on 23rd May 2009
Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises	Times cruised before: 1-2
Cruise Ship: Mercury	Sailed: November, 2008
Destination: Panama Canal	Age: 56-65
Cabin: Balcony	Occasion: Family holiday

Four of us went on the cruise through the Panama Canal in November last year. We would recommend a balancy stateroom as when we were travelling through the Canal we sat on the balcony all day watching and experiencing the whole adventure in the comfort of our rooms. The evening entertainment was first class with plenty of variety, singing, comedy, dancing, classical and pop. During the day, especially the days at sea, there were plenty of sunbeds to go around, although at times the weather was a little on the cool side. At the evening meal we sat with two American couples, they were very friendly and we still keep in contact to this day. The excursions were very good, especially the one to Acopulco, watching the divers and the city tour. Probably the poorest one was to Cabo San Lucas, when we sat in a coach for around an hour and a half to visit the Hotel California (made famous by the Eagles) and then another hour or so getting back to the ship. The only downfalls were that the sea was at times quite choppy. Very often the ship was delayed docking, due to the ineffiency of the port authorities. Overall we had a fantastic and time, and would recommend it to everyone.
Quality of Food
Excellent. We tried all the different menus, lunch times we usually ate in the self service restraunt (which at times was very busy) but we had a late sitting in the dining room, which was excellent. There was plenty of choice and as much as you could eat. Some people had two or three different courses in one sitting.
Entertainment
There was an English Lady singer, Helen Jayne, she was very good, a very funny comedian and a violinist they were all excellent, We enjoyed all the performances we went too.
Shore Excursions
Acapulco was the best, the one we least enjoyed was Cabo San Lucas
Staff
All the staff was fantastic. The cabin crew were very obliging and kept our rooms very clean, and they were always on hand when we needed something
Children's Facilities	n/a

Onboard Activities
There was always something going on for everyone, but we did not get around to doing many of them
Cabins
On problems with the size or cleanliness of the cabin, the only one fault was that there was no shower gel in the bathroom, and we had to buy this from the shop on board
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Opinion: Agree Comment by Harpel, Maumee (24 May 09 02:37) about this REVIEW

My wife and another couple went on this same cruise and experienced many of the same feelings of contentment and joy that thewriter and her group had. We were fortunate to be able to meet and sit with two very very nice couples from England and we have been able to keep in touch with them and look forward to meeting up with them again in the future. One disagreeable thing that did happen is that at dinner one night some people in the upper deck, right over our table dropped a coffee pot down on our table and it smashed and glass and coffee flew all over everyone. No one was hurt seriously but was the most horrible experience we have ever had on any cruise.

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Comment by BLYTH, Dundee (23 May 09 16:57) about this REVIEW

We did the canal in 2005 and it was a fantastic trip, as it is a rain forest area our day was a bit drizzly but still good fun particularly when another ship came past us it was almost as though you could just about reached out and shook their hands. Did you get a certificate, we did to say we had transitted the full lenght of the canal, so I am certified now and got someting in writing to prove it. We were on Mercury earlier in the year down under ant that was quite a cruise...Bill

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Comment by Greenfield, Fareham (30 May 09 09:53) about a COMMENT by BLYTH (23 May 09 16:57)

No, we didn't get a cartificate, and have never heard about them. I may contact Celebrity Cruises and see if they still issue them. Therese

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Comment by Blyth, Dundee (31 May 09 09:33) about a COMMENT by Greenfield (30 May 09 09:53)

Hi Therese, It maybe it varies depending on the Captain we didn't expect to receive one in fact we never knew one existed until the night we came back to find both on the bed with the new material so I doubt that Celeb would hold these as probably the Infinity printed them to give out to guests, it was May 2005 we were on the ship, but you could always ask...Bill

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Question by Morton, Cheshire (23 May 09 17:28) about a COMMENT by BLYTH (23 May 09 16:57)

Always thought you were certifiable Bill....Seriously though, we'd love to 'do' the canal this year but haven't much unbooked holiday time left and thought we'd try a 'part transit' of the canal. ie half way in and then back again. What would you think of that for time poor travellers? Your view, as always, would be appreciated . J x

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Answer by Leech, FRECKLETON (28 May 09 06:53) to a QUESTION by Morton (23 May 09 17:28)

We've done a part transit and we loved it. You don't go very far into the canal and then turn around in the lake. We found it very interesting and learned a lot about the canal. You can get off the ship also. We did an eco trip from the lake which was one of the best cruise trips we've ever done! Do a bit of research on the ships tho, before you book. Only smaller narrower ships can transit the canal. The Celebrity ship was excellent.

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Comment by Morton, Cheshire (29 May 09 06:47) about an ANSWER by Leech (28 May 09 06:53)

Thanks for that Mrs Leech, I appreciate your answer. We have a Holland America trip in mind and when we go on our Nov. cruise, I think we may book a part transit. I shall look out for an eco visit. It will be warm, I hope.

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Comment by Leech, FRECKLETON (30 May 09 08:18) about a COMMENT by Morton (29 May 09 06:47)

The weather was absolutely beautiful when we went in January, but it can be rainy of course in that part of the world. We had breakfast on the balcony as we passed along the canal. It was an excellent experience. One of the best ever. We haven't been on Holland America so can't comment at all on their ships. I believe, tho that they and Celebrity both have an excellent reputation. Have a good holiday!

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Answer by Blyth, Dundee (24 May 09 10:22) to a QUESTION by Morton (23 May 09 17:28)

Hi, that is an option or you could do a cruise that takes you to see how the locks work that in itself is a marvel, but there are a few cruises that do offer the part transit but what surprised us was when we got to the pacifice side the crowds that were there from a viewpoint waving and singing something we didn't have at the caribbean end but then we started going into the system around 10 a.m. before the onlookers arrived, but yes after rambling on it would at least let you see the how it all works. There is a webiste allows you to watch what is going on at http://www.pancanal.com/ but the site is very busy and sometimes difficult to see the views of the ships at both ends, but if you get into it the views change about every 30 seconds and there is option to see the Disney cruise ship going through...best wishes Bill

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Comment by Morton, Cheshire (24 May 09 10:50) about an ANSWER by Blyth (24 May 09 10:22)

Hey, a whole new world of viewing [well bits of Central America anyway]. Thanks very much Bill, new you'd have some insight. J x

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