Most People Book the WRONG Panama Canal Cruise
Thinking about booking a Panama Canal cruise? Before you do, watch this. In this video, we break down the biggest mistakes first-time Panama Canal cruisers make, plus the real pros and cons you need to know so your cruise feels like a bucket-list experience — not a missed opportunity. We cover: ✅ Partial vs Full Transit (and why full transit often means extra flights) ✅ Old locks vs New locks (Gatun / Miraflores / Pedro Miguel vs Agua Clara / Cocolí) ✅ Panamax vs Neo-Panamax ships (ship size determines which locks you’ll use) ✅ Why transit day isn’t nonstop action (and how to plan for downtime) ✅ The best viewing strategy (bow, stern, promenade, and why a balcony can be worth it) ✅ Port reality check (Colón safety considerations + why we booked a reputable excursion in Limón) If you’re planning a Panama Canal cruise and want the best experience possible, this is everything we wish we knew before our first transit. 👇 QUESTION FOR YOU: Have you done a Panama Canal cruise — old locks or new locks? Full or partial transit? What would you do differently? 👕 MERCH & SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 🍍 Purchase Alex’s Pineapple Shirt 👉 https://bit.ly/44Vyrze 📹 New Videos Every WEEK! 👉 Join our YouTube family & SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/4n5AaIR 📸 CAMERA GEAR WE USE 🎥 My main camera when we travel: https://amzn.to/4t6kaub 🌎 CONNECT WITH US TikTok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@alex_erika_youtube Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/alexeaguilar/ Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/TheRealAlexAguilar Facebook Page ▶ https://www.facebook.com/AlexErikaSanDiego Twitter / X ▶ https://x.com/AlexEAguilar ❤️ MOST-WATCHED VIDEOS 👶 Aiden’s Birth Video http://goo.gl/EKm6K9 🇲🇽 Alex Surprising Erika in Mexico http://goo.gl/TIJB5M 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES 📩 enjoimedia@gmail.com 🔖 HASHTAGS #PanamaCanalCruise #CruiseTips #CruiseMistakes #CruisePlanning #Travel #AlexAndErika #Cruise #Vlog #TravelVlog #FamilyVlog #TravelInformation Chapter Timestamps 0:00 Panama Canal cruise warning (watch before booking) 0:35 Why Panama Canal cruises are different 1:10 Mistake #1: Partial vs Full Transit 2:30 Mistake #2: Old Locks vs New Locks (Panamax vs Neo-Panamax) 3:55 Mistake #3: Transit day expectations 5:15 Mistake #4: Viewing plan + balcony strategy 5:24 Mistake #5: Port reality check (Colón + Limón excursion) 6:34 Real cons: demographic + logistics 7:20 Final thoughts + what to do differently