Amsterdam Dec 9, 2006 Panama Canal partial transit

We stayed the night before at Amerisuites.  We had been there before but it has gotten quite ratty. They did have free parking for the entire cruise and free shuttle service to pier. Only bad thing we got there around 6pm and the sign-up for the shuttles left us a 1 pm slot ! So we did take a cab to the ship around 11am. Only $10, so that wasn't bad.  no problem returning to the hotel with the shuttle.

Embarkation: We got there before the doors were open so we had a little wait outside, line moved quickly after they opened and we were on board in no time. Read more