December 22, 2024

PANAMA CANAL CROSSING - 12/16/24

We crossed from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean today, in roughly 11 hours, via the Panama Canal. We started at roughly 7:45 a.m. and many of us were on deck to witness. We had an expert narrator on board, the whole time, who was very informative, witty and entertaining! The canal is a 50-mile artificial waterway composed of a series of 3 locks on either side of lake Gatun. It is an engineer marvel with a fascinating history. The voyage ended with a gorgeous full moon bathing the canal and making Panama City sparkle.

  • First of 3 bridges we go under

    First of 3 bridges we cross under

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  • Water coming out of first lock from prior ship step up

    Water coming out of lock after ship ahead of us enters 2nd lock.

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  • Us watching - see me to the right of middle along rail

    Residents watching from top deck 9 - see me - just past middle on right!

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  • View of 3 ships in locks, 2 ahead of us and one coming the other direction in opposite lane

    View of 3 Ships in locks - 2 ahead of us and 1 coming other way in 2nd lane.

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  • Entering first Lock

    Us entering first lock at 830 a.m.

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  • leaving the last lock

    Us leaving last lock at roughly 9:30 p.m.

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  • Panama city in moonlight

    Gorgeous full moon with Panama City sparkling

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  • Full moon magic!

    Full Moon Magic!

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RAJA AMPAT - FINAL DIVES FOR NOW!

By Pat Patrick • April 19, 2026
I got to do 14 dives and 5 snorkel trips over our two weeks at Eco Cove Resort. I feel much more confident and comfortable diving, practice does truly help! Eco has these t-shirts that list all their Resort excursions - we made a nice dent in all of them and it's hard to pick a favorite!

RAJA AMPAT - SPECIAL SUNSET!

By Pat Patrick • April 19, 2026
Friday nights at Eco Cove Resort are sunset excursion time. All the guest are taken over to tiny Yeben Rock Island. This time the tde ws coming in quickly and alot of the island was already covered by water but that didn't dampen our party! We had a cooler of beer this time too! We also have become feriendly with the 2 families that were there sharing with us.

RAJA AMPAT, ECO COVE RESORT - FEELING CHILL!

By Pat Patrick • April 19, 2026
Eco Cove Resort in Raja Ampat - Oh what a wonderful place! I have truly loved my time here! Sharing it all with wonderful friends, made it even better. Here's some highlights above and below the water.