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Panama Canal Transit December 14, 2024

On Saturday December 14 we transited the Panama Canal on Oceania Marina on a southbound trip (old locks) from the Atlantic to the Pacific. My focus was seeing lighthouses I had not seen when we went through the Canal in 2005. I researched a lot before the cruise and found that the knowledge I gained added tremendously to my enjoyment of the transit. I woke up in time to see the approach to the Gatun locks and only went to dinner after going through Balboa port in darkness. Our ship stayed overnight at the newish Pacific Cruise Terminal (Fuerte Amador on Perico Island). The tide changed so much that day that the ship gangway had to be lowered mid-day on our full day there the next day. (See gallery on Panama City.)

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Closed lock in other lane after Marlin left
Closed lock in other lane after Marlin left		 Many people went to the Marina Lounge to view the transit, as Marina has no outdoor public viewing spot in the front.
Many people went to the Marina Lounge to view the transit, as Marina has no outdoor public viewing spot in the front. 		In Panama disused lighthouses are painted black! This is Gatun Northbound Rear.
In Panama disused lighthouses are painted black! This is Gatun Northbound Rear.		 Gatun Northbound Rear Lighthouse with replacement marker & Bridge
Gatun Northbound Rear Lighthouse with replacement marker & Bridge		 Gatun Lake had some pretty scenery with mini islands (lake 1130a)
Gatun Lake had some pretty scenery with mini islands (lake 1130a)		 Buena Vista Northbound lights:1 black-painted lighthouse barely visible behind one of new range markers
Buena Vista Northbound lights:1 black-painted lighthouse barely visible behind one of new range markers
We got some pretty interesting views from inside our room.
We got some pretty interesting views from inside our room.		 Occasionally we were really close to shore. Red & green buoys tell mariners if returning or leaving the sea.
Occasionally we were really close to shore. Red & green buoys tell mariners if returning or leaving the sea. 		Unlocked door said emergency exit NOT Do Not Enter so I entered. Found crew member checking life rafts who said you're OK
Unlocked door said "emergency exit" NOT "Do Not Enter" so I entered. Found crew member checking life rafts who said "you're OK"		 Small boat in huge lake. Indigenous people live here & Nat Geo brings visitors here.
Small boat in huge lake. Indigenous people live here & Nat Geo brings visitors here.		 Lighthouse to ID (in Lake).
Lighthouse to ID (in Lake).		 New markers with black lighthouse in back. Need to ID.
New markers with black lighthouse in back. Need to ID.
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joseantonio01-Jan-2025 16:01
very nice images.V
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