One of the greatest engineering feats ever, the Panama Canal is becoming one of the world's most popular cruise itineraries.
Ports of call span the Caribbean and the Mexican Riviera, but the highlight of the cruise is the eight-hour transit of the Canal in which six massive locks
raise and lower the ship 85 feet.
Read about the monumental construction of the Canal as well as the history, culture, flora and fauna of this tropical region.
Detail provided on popular ports, from Florida to California. Over 400 maps and photos most in color.
Includes giant color fold out map of Panama Cana
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