we have had a trip to the Panama canal on the list for a long time so decided this year was the time!
travelling from the Uk (Yorkshire) was a bit of a hassle which ever option you took so after much planning I chose the Coral Princess which seemed to combine the least travelling (although still 2 nights at the beginning) with about the right length - 10 days and good reviews.
I have cruised maybe 20 times on lots of different lines so am a bit picky.
it was large (double cabin effectively) lovely bathroom with bath
separate toilet and washbasin
large balcony
nicely furnished
spotless