What Are Panamax and Post-Panamax Cruise Ships? - Cruise Critic
Oct 10, 2019 · What Is a Post-Panamax Ship? Post-Panamax was the term given to ships that did not meet the dimension criteria for Panamax vessels, but this all changed with the opening of the new lane in 2016.
QM2 and Post-Panamax - Cunard Line - Cruise Critic Community
Oct 2, 2011 · I think the good news on post panamax is that QM2 will be able to do efficient World Cruises like the other Queens can. This will be good news for World Travelers. I am sure the increased bookings and reduced distance around south America will more than make up for the increased canal transit fees.
Panamax Ships - Panama Canal - Cruise Critic Community
Dec 20, 2022 · Ships that are within the Panamax dimensions (965x106) will normally be assigned to use the original Panamax Locks. For reasons of Canal convenience these ships can also be scheduled to use the neoPanamax Locks (new larger locks).
Panama Canal Complete Transit Jan/Feb 2024 - Cruise Critic
Dec 19, 2022 · With a Grand Class hull, she is post-Panamax, so must use the "New" locks. Don't know the NCL ships, so can't comment on whether they are Panamax or post-Panamax. Link to comment
Panama Canal Locks Zuiderdam - Cruise Critic
Feb 28, 2019 · Disney Wonder (Panamax) and Caribbean Princess (post-Panamax) have gone through the new locks; the vast majority of the Panamax-sized cruise ships go through the old canal since the new one is mostly reserved for the post-Panamax "big momma's"
Panamax cruise ships - Ask a Cruise Question - Cruise Critic
Oct 13, 2008 · Ships such as Carnival's Holiday and Fantasy Class are not Panamax, they are sub-Panamax. Panamax ships by definition are the largest ships that can fit through the Panama Canal. Anything smaller is sub-Panamax, while anything larger is post-Panamax.
Panama Canal Excursions - Holland America Line - Cruise Critic
Aug 21, 2023 · The clearances under the Bridge of the Americas at Balboa, the Centennial Bridge near the Culebra Cut, and the Atlantic Bridge in Colon, are the three limiting factors on a vessel's overall height for both Panamax and Neopanamax ships; the …
Best/Better Cruise Line for Panama Canal
May 17, 2019 · I would also suggest booking a Panamax vessel that can use the old locks. Post-Panamax must use the new locks.
Spirit/Vista Class hybrid - Could these come to Carnival soon?
Jun 23, 2009 · Despite the fact that the Panama Canal will soon be expanded to allow Post-Panamax ships, there will always be the need for narrower ships, especially in ports that are too small to fit a Post-Panamax ship. This is probably the reason why Costa is introducing the Luminosa Class.
What to expect - Panama Canal in October? - Cruise Critic
Jun 30, 2005 · In addition to books, there are some very good videos and tv shows which explain the history and workings of the canal. I just watched one a week ago about the new mules and the potential plans to build a new wider canal next to the canal for post-panamax ships.