Panama Canal and Central America

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Navigating the locks of the glorious 50 mile long Panama Canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific, or vice versa takes approximately ten hours, during which time all passengers onboard will be captivated by the spectacular views.

The excitement starts within minutes of entering the Canal. There are barely inches to spare either side of the ship through the locks and passengers often hang onto the deck rails for a better view. Within minutes the ship will be travelling through lush tropical rainforest offering excellent views of the native flora and fauna from the deck; a truly remarkable journey.

Cruise ships regularly use the spectacular Panama Canal in order to allow their passengers to visit ports of call on both sides of Central America. Utilising the large and impressive Gatun Lake for the water that flows through the locks and also as a large part of the route, the Panama Canal is truly a marvel of civil engineering. Completed in 1914, it offers the quickest nautical route between the lively Pacific coast of Mexico and the laid-back resorts of the Caribbean, via the Atlantic Ocean.

Passengers on Central America and Panama Canal cruises can party to their heart’s content onboard as facilities are ultra-modern and offer everything you would expect from a leading holiday resort, such as bars, restaurants, theatres, cinemas and a selection of swimming pools.

The Co-operative Travel Cruises offers fantastic Central America and Panama Canal cruises all year round. Check availability now and you could be setting sail very soon on the bargain break of a lifetime through this marvellous engineering accomplishment.