| Our trip
departs from the Flamenco Marina
(in front of Alberto's italian restaurant) at the end of the Amador
Coast Way at 7:00 a.m.(Check
in), and you will travel
from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean on the same day. Once
in the Pacific Ocean, you will be able to admire the Bay of Panama
and Panama City’s splendorous skyline before passing under the
Bridge of the Americas. |
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The vessel will then transit through the first set of locks, the
Miraflores Locks, where it will ascend 18 meters in two distinct
steps. Next, the Pacific Queen will enter
Miraflores Lake, which is a small artificial body of fresh water
that separates Pedro Miguel Locks from Miraflores Locks. The vessel
will transit through Pedro Miguel Locks, which is one of the two
sets of locks on the Pacific side, and here the vessel ascends 9
meters in one step.
After exiting Pedro Miguel locks, the Pacific Queen
will travel through the Gaillard Cut, where the Chagres River flows
into the canal. The Gaillard Cut (also known as Culebra Cut because
its curves resemble a snake) is one of the main points of interest
for visitors because it was carved through the Continental Divide
and this section of the Canal is full of history and geological
value. As you transit the Cut you will be able to appreciate the
continuous maintenance that this area requires, because it is very
susceptible to landslides. In this area you will also be able to
observe the work in process for the Panama Canal expansion project.
You will enjoy a trip through Gatun Lake, which was formed by
erecting the Gatun Dam across the Chagres River. During your transit
through Gatun Lake you will pass the Smithsonian Research Station at
Barro Colorado. You will also experience the Gatun Locks, which are
the only set of locks in the Atlantic sector. In Gatun Locks, the
vessel will be lowered a total of 26 meters in three distinct
chambers. Upon arriving at Colon, you will disembark at Pier 6,
where transportation back to Panama City will be provided.
Tour includes:
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Bilingual
guide/narrator.
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Soft drinks and
water (all you can drink).
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Continental
Breakfast.
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Full lunch.
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Snacks
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Transportation
by bus from Colon to Flamenco Marina.
Price:
It Does
not include hotel pick up or drop off. It interested on it we
would happy quote you on it. Flamento Marina is about 20 minutes
from most Panama City hotel
What to bring:
Comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sun block, sunglasses, camera,
umbrella or raincoat and money for souvenirs. |
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