Panama Canal

A MAN A PLAN A CANAL PANAMA AMANAPLANACANALPANAMA yes!! It’s a palindrome. Either ways it’s the same. Such a creative wonder this canal is. TRIBUTE to the engineers. Tribute to the workforce. Tribute to the all great people behind this spectacular project. It saves almost 20 days of voyage for a ship. This canal makes it possible to cross the other side in just 10 hours. Feeling fortunate for the opportunity. The Lake is 26meters above both the sea levels of Atlantic and Pacific which makes it a curious transit and impressive thought for engineering. Can’t stop appreciating this transit. What a stunning engineering wonder this is.

Visited the Panama Canal on the Emerald Princess. Part of the tour took us across some of the locks and across a very long and tall bridge span that have great views of both sides of the canal, with all the ships waiting to pass through. It truly is marvel of engineering that was accomplished decades ago.

This place is 120 year history and is so phenomenal to visit. Think about how many ships have passed through here to bring cargo all over the world. It’s amazing and so respectful of the place. It should be World Heritage.

It was like one of the best experience I ever had. I was always planning to see the canal it was really great like lots of hard times had pass through coming this condition to this century , there was a 45 minute documentary 3d which also included the price and everything set up sp good , just was so crowded but everything was great 😊🇵🇦

This is at least once in a lifetime engineering marvel that one should see. To watch a giant ship raised from sea level is something that you do not see everyday!!

One of the most marvelous feats of engineering!

I think this is an amazing place. I guess if you have zero interest in its history and engineering it may not seem like much. But, it's an amazing feat of human engineering. I would highly recommend going through the old locks of you can.

My journey through the Panama Canal on board the Carnival Spirit was remarkable September 2023. I hope the images you see shows the beauty as I attempted to capture various aspects of this engineering marvel. Panama Canal Night View: The photograph featuring the Wallenius Wilhelmsen cargo ship under a dark sky with distant lightning or clouds reflects the anticipation before entering the canal. The sight of other vessels like this waiting to cross highlights the high demand and strategic importance of this route. Scenic Waterways and Panama City Skyline: Our ship approached the entrance, the images of sailboats on the peaceful water and the distant view of the Panama City skyline are truly serene. These images show how close nature and urban development coexist. The lush greenery along the coast contrasts with the modern city skyline in the background, offering a unique view. Bridge of the Americas: The images of this iconic bridge are especially striking. The Bridge of the Americas marks the Pacific entrance to the canal, and our ship passing underneath it at sunrise provides a symbolic transition from the Pacific Ocean into the canal system. The view from below the bridge gives a dramatic sense of scale. Tugboats and Engineering Marvels: The detailed shot of the tugboat Cerro Santiago emphasizes the engineering support that helps large vessels navigate the canal. Tugboats like this are crucial for guiding ships into the narrow locks and channels. The Port and Locks: The busy port scenes show the industrial side of the canal. The cranes, shipping containers, and massive vessels highlight the logistical complexity of the canal operations, managing hundreds of ships daily. I hoped my account of the journey is enriched by these visuals. I would suggest making this journey emphasizing how the leisurely pace through the canal allowed me to fully appreciate the intricate details of the engineering, the surrounding natural beauty, and the seamless interaction between old and new technological solutions like the trains that guide ships through the canal. I like to mention the contrast between the human-made marvel and the natural beauty surrounding the canal. The sight of Panama City’s skyline against the lush, hilly landscape really encapsulates the duality of this region.