
Sunrise as we approach the Panama Canal

Atlantic Bridge in background with ships waiting to transit the Panama Canal

Breakwater at North entrance to Panama Canal

Selfie as we approach the Atlantic Bridge

Closer view of Atlantic Bridge (completed in 2019)

Panorama of Atlantic Bridge

NCL Norwegian Jewel approaching Northern Panamax locks of Panama Canal

Approaching the Northern New Panamax locks of the Panama Canal

Videographer operating drone taking video of MSC Magnifica as we transit the Panama Canal

Tug that traveled with us through the locks

Drone used to video our transit of the Panama Canal

Approaching the 1st or 3 locks to raise the ship 85 feet

Selfie with Simon – a friend from our 2025 World Cruise

Yogi – our cabin steward as we enter the 1st lock

3 cabin stewards including Yogi (center – our steward) and Prisca (right – Kelsey’s steward)

Selfie in lock 1 as we begin to be raised

Gate opening to enter 2nd lock

Control tower for Northern New Panamax locks

Canal workers attaching dock lines for stability during lock transit

Lock in front emptying water into our lock to raise the ship

Panorama of ship in lock 2

Observation platform overlooking exit from Northern New Panamax locks

Gate opening to 3rd lock – final lift to reach 85 feet above sea level

Nearly at the level of Gatun Lake

Gatun Dam built to form Gatun Lake which allows travel between the Panama Canal locks

Pilot for transit from Caribbean to Gatun exiting MSC Magnifica

NCL Norwegian Jewel anchored with tenders – Atlantic Bridge in background

Ships approaching and in the Panamax locks (original Panama Canal locks) with Atlantic Bridge in background

Approaching the 1st lock on the Panama City side of the canal

Getting closer to the 1st lock

Inside the 1st lock at the Southern end of the canal

Moving into the 2nd lock on the Southern end of the canal

Waiting for tanker to exit lock so we can be lowered

Height before water is lowered in the lock – note position of lights on pole in front of blue ship

Height after water is lowered in lock – note position of same lights relative to blue ship

Ready to enter final lock on Southern end of Panama Canal

Getting closer to final lock

Securing dock line for final lowering

Nearly ready to open gate to the Pacific Ocean

Water from the Pacific Ocean now entering the lock

Man on pilot boat taking a photo of MSC Magnifica

Pilot leaving oil tanker that transited through Panamax locks

Skyline of Panama City

Bridge of the Americas with ships waiting for canal transit in distance

Panorama of the Bridge of the Americas – completed in 1962

Selfie with Pacific Ocean

Wider view of Panama City skyline

Sunset as we sail toward Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Jan’s dessert this evening