Tour parziale del Canale di Panama - Direzione Sud
Descrizione
• Sii il protagonista nel tuo tour sul canale di Panama • Naviga tra Miraflores e Pedro Miguel Locks. • Goditi l'azione dell'operazione del Canale di Panama. • Lasciati andare alla storia con più di 100 anni! • Vivi il Canale di Panama nella confortevole e spaziosa M / V Pacific Queen. • La M / V Pacific Queen offre due aree per un miglior comfort: ponti aperti e climatizzati • Incontra il nostro Capitano Claudio e il pilota del Canale di Panama nel nostro ponte aperto.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Il nostro punto di check-in è a Flamenco Marina, situato sull'ultima isola del Cammino Amador. Si trova proprio accanto all'insegna Panama e dietro il Duty Free Shop. L'orario esatto del tour sarà confermato il giorno prima. Il tempo indicato sulla piattaforma di prenotazione è approssimativo. Controlla la tua email il giorno prima del tour per i dettagli finali. Il nostro tour parte dal resort Flamenco e Marina. I passeggeri salgono a bordo di pullman a motore per un viaggio di 45 minuti fino alla città di Gamboa, dove si trova la divisione di dragaggio del canale di Panama. Una volta a Gamboa, i passeggeri salgono a bordo della Pacific Queen per iniziare la porzione d'acqua del tour.
Il Centennial Bridge di Panama è un importante ponte che attraversa il Canale di Panama. E 'stato costruito per integrare il sovraffollato Ponte delle Americhe e per sostituirlo come il vettore dell'Autostrada Panamericana. Alla sua apertura nel 2004, divenne la seconda traversata permanente del canale.
Il tour di transito parziale del Canale di Panama inizia all'estremità nord del taglio di Gailard, dove il fiume Chagres sfocia nel canale. Il Gaillard Cut (conosciuto anche come Culebra Cut perché le sue curve ricordano un serpente) è uno dei principali punti di interesse per i visitatori perché è stato scavato attraverso il Continental Divide e questa sezione del Canale è ricca di storia e valore geologico. Prima di raggiungere le chiuse di Pedro Miguel all'estremità meridionale del Taglio, potrai vedere il Ponte del Centenario che attraversa il Canale. Successivamente, la Regina del Pacifico entrerà nelle chiuse Pedro Miguel, che è una delle due serie di chiuse sul lato Pacifico. Entrerai poi nel lago Miraflores, che è un piccolo specchio d'acqua dolce artificiale che separa Pedro Miguel dalle chiuse di Miraflores, quest'ultima è l'ultima serie di chiuse prima di raggiungere l'Oceano Pacifico. Una volta nell’Oceano Pacifico la nave navigherà verso la bellissima Marina di Flamenco dove sbarcheranno i passeggeri.
Il Ponte delle Americhe è un ponte stradale a Panama, che attraversa l'ingresso del Pacifico al Canale di Panama. Progettato da Sverdrup & Parcel, fu completato nel 1962 con un costo di 20 milioni di dollari, che collegava le masse terrestri del Nord e del Sud America.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- I neonati e i bambini piccoli possono essere portati in carrozzina o passeggino
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- Nota: l'orario esatto di check-in sarà confermato il giorno prima del tour via e-mail. Assicurati di controllare la tua casella di posta.
Recensioni(579)
Everything was perfect, from the pickup. The guide was really warm and professional.
Ingenuity at its best. The French thought they could simply cut a ‘ditch’ through Panama as both the Atlantic and Pacific are at sea level. Seems good until you realize that their tides are different. Oops. Enter the United States - let’s make a large lake 80ft above sea level in the middle, use our experience from the Erie Canal, and build locks to reach the lake from both sides. It worked perfectly and over 100 years later we are still using the same locks sans minor updates. Ships hauling cars, natural gas, fruits, and up to 14,000 shipping containers fill the passage. Tiny by comparison, we joined the convoy on a ferry boat with 100 passengers. We were definitely not a priority on the canal. Ships pay millions of dollars in tolls based on weight (water displacement) and we are very light. Therefore, we had to wait for a moderately sized cargo ship small enough to join us in the locks as most ships maximize their space in the locks, leaving as little as 12 inches on all sides of their massive bulk. So wait we did, a lot. Unfortunately it’s just the nature of the beast. Although the locks are fast for shipping, it takes nearly an hour to pass through one lock. We had to traverse three. And we waited and waited. Without question, this is an experience of a lifetime and one not to be traded. However, the ‘half day’ trip was literal. Start to finish was nearly 12 hours, mostly spent waiting. Waiting for the bus to the dock, waiting for our canal captain, waiting for our position in the canal, waiting for our companion cargo ship, waiting for the ship ahead of us to clear the lock (3times), waiting for our bus after disembarking. We estimate 8 of the 12 hours were spent waiting. We strongly discourage anyone from taking a full day cruise and reconsider booking with children as they will bore quickly. Nevertheless, adults wanting to experience sailing the Panama Canal, this was still worth a one time trip. Our guide was exceptional, keeping us well informed on the history and technical details of the canal. He spoke both Spanish and English fluently changing his accent to properly match. Unlimited bottled water and soda was included, as was a hot lunch. Our advice to the tour operator is to replace the hot lunch with a boxed cold lunch. The food had to be kept warm for hours using sterno and warming bags. Food was cold when finally served cafeteria style. It was ‘meh’ and most passengers had to eat from their laps. Final verdict: okay, not great. Take the trip for their generous hospitality and the significance of the traveling through this amazing canal and its locks. If you’re looking to simply see the locks and some big ships, go to the visitor center at the locks and just watch. Glad we did it, but…
Ingenuity at its best. The French thought they could simply cut a ‘ditch’ through Panama as both the Atlantic and Pacific are at sea level. Seems good until you realize that their tides are different. Oops. Enter the United States - let’s make a large lake 80ft above sea level in the middle, use our experience from the Erie Canal, and build locks to reach the lake from both sides. It worked perfectly and over 100 years later we are still using the same locks sans minor updates. Ships hauling cars, natural gas, fruits, and up to 14,000 shipping containers fill the passage. Tiny by comparison, we joined the convoy on a ferry boat with 100 passengers. We were definitely not a priority on the canal. Ships pay millions of dollars in tolls based on weight (water displacement) and we are very light. Therefore, we had to wait for a moderately sized cargo ship small enough to join us in the locks as most ships maximize their space in the locks, leaving as little as 12 inches on all sides of their massive bulk. So wait we did, a lot. Unfortunately it’s just the nature of the beast. Although the locks are fast for shipping, it takes nearly an hour to pass through one lock. We had to traverse three. And we waited and waited. Without question, this is an experience of a lifetime and one not to be traded. However, the ‘half day’ trip was literal. Start to finish was nearly 12 hours, mostly spent waiting. Waiting for the bus to the dock, waiting for our canal captain, waiting for our position in the canal, waiting for our companion cargo ship, waiting for the ship ahead of us to clear the lock (3times), waiting for our bus after disembarking. We estimate 8 of the 12 hours were spent waiting. We strongly discourage anyone from taking a full day cruise and reconsider booking with children as they will bore quickly. Nevertheless, adults wanting to experience sailing the Panama Canal, this was still worth a one time trip. Our guide was exceptional, keeping us well informed on the history and technical details of the canal. He spoke both Spanish and English fluently changing his accent to properly match. Unlimited bottled water and soda was included, as was a hot lunch. Our advice to the tour operator is to replace the hot lunch with a boxed cold lunch. The food had to be kept warm for hours using sterno and warming bags. Food was cold when finally served cafeteria style. It was ‘meh’ and most passengers had to eat from their laps. Final verdict: okay, not great. Take the trip for their generous hospitality and the significance of the traveling through this amazing canal and its locks. If you’re looking to simply see the locks and some big ships, go to the visitor center at the locks and just watch. Glad we did it, but…
Nice walk. Organized. You could have audio in Portuguese.
An absolutely wonderful experience, well narrated by our tour guide. Loved the infinite refills and the air conditioned inside.
Everything was excellent. The guide was super informative about history and practical things concerning the Panama Canal. My recommendation…! Flemming Friis, Denmark
If you choose one thing to do to experience and learn about the Panama Canal, this is your tour! We learned so much from Patrick, the tour narrator, during this canal excursion. You won’t be disappointed If you want to see how the canal really functions. The lunch they provided was good as well!
When I share with friends and family that we actually experienced traveling through the canal, everyone is amazed and intrigued. A bucket list item for sure with a delicious buffet and icy cold air conditioning, we may take the north bound direction when we return to Panama because it was just that good.
The cruise down the Canal was the highlight of my trip to Panama. We were there on a family vacation. The Canal tour was relaxing, informative and an overall wonderful experience. Seeing the operation of the locks up close was awesome! The arrangements were seamless and the staff was very professional. The tour guide was excellent and kept us well-informed throughout the duration of the tour. We visited the Miraflores locks the previous day, however, transiting the Canal and seeing the operation up close, give a far greater appreciation of the engineering feat that is the Panama Canal. I highly recommend this tour.
The tour company was very efficient and provided a great experience. The boat was comfortable, with air conditioned spaces, and provided a constant narrative and the lunch was good. We would definitely use this company again.
