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A Day in the Grand Voyage Life: Panama Canal Transit

Alysia Murillo

Panam Canal Transit
Kevin in the Panam Canal

Our Voyage Ambassadors, Kevin LaGraff and Susan Atkins are currently circling South America on a 72-night journey aboard the luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas. Their cruise began just two and a half weeks ago and they have already had so many incredible adventures. This week they passed through the man-made Panama Canal.

“We entered the Gatun Locks at 6:15am beginning our full day crossing this engineering marvel. I went down to the lower deck at the stern of the ship to get a good view of the action. Just before we entered the first lock I saw a large caiman (alligator) along the shore. As the locomotives were attaching their cables to our ship one of the lines snapped…”

Gatun Locks Panama CanalRead Kevin and Susan’s full article here The Path Between the Seas.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers an annual Circle South America Cruise. In 2013, the cruise sets sail roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale on Jan 7. Guests who book early get to take advantage of early booking savings and amenities such as Free Air, up to $30,000 Off 2-for-1 Fares and more. Contact Cruise Specialists for questions and pricing.

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