Although no one will dispute the fascinating history of The Panama Canal, a luxury cruise vacation along this wonder of the world is guaranteed to become a life-long memory of your own personal history. Your cruise ship will rise 85 feet in one of the legendary Gatun locks as it enters The Panama Canal, taking you through the gateway to an ever-changing panorama. You will be met by hills blanketed with lush, tropical jungle, shimmering Lake Gatun, the high-arched span of the Americas Bridge and the intricate workings of the locks and gates themselves. Virgin rain forests and bird sanctuaries of Puerto Limon and the ancient Mayan sites in the seaport of Belize are just a glimpse of the beauty and diversity that await you. Adventurous spirits can witness first hand the famous cliff divers in Acapulco and take an exhilarating raft trip through the jungles of Costa Rica. Charm and entertainment abound with open-air markets and sidewalk domino games in Montego Bay. The delightful boutiques of seaport village of Oranjestad add yet another warm memory of the rich and varied experiences of your Panama Canal Cruise. Whether you depart from an Atlantic or Pacific port and cruise from one ocean to the other or choose to enter Gatun Lake and take in all the wonder that surrounds this journey, your Panama Canal Cruise will be filled with countless moments that take your breath away.