February 19, 2020

Day #6 - February 19, 2020 - Panama Canal

The Panama Canal is an artificial 82 km waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a conduit for maritime trade.

Cruise Ship broadcast live the early morning transit through the Agua Clara Locks

 (Atlantic Ocean/Caribbean Sea side)

Ship arrived at Agua Clara Locks at 7:00 and departed at 9:30 am, entering Lake Gatun.

Lake Gatun

 Panama Canal boats escort the large ships across Lake Gatun

Approaching Centennial Bridge

 Miraflores Locks

Cocoli Locks

(Pacific Ocean side)

Bridge of Americas

Tomorrow: at Sea