Do they still use the older locks in a Panama Canal crossing?

[bobbiwoz]

Just wondering. Does anyone know?

 

[lanejudy]

I believe the older locks are still in use, but DCL doesn't have a ship that fits anymore and only uses the new locks.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I believe the older locks are still in use, but DCL doesn't have a ship that fits anymore and only uses the new locks.

Thank you.

 

[pjacobi]

If the purpose of your trip is the canal and locks, you should look into going on a smaller ship through the original historic locks.


-Paul

 

[happycamper47]

As mentioned above, yes the older locks are in use and if you want the true experience find a CL that still has a ship that fits, Disney does not. The new locks are boring..

I think most HAL cruises are still using the old locks. One thing that can mess things up is the water shortage that Panama has experienced so there may not be a guarantee that they will use the old locks. The new locks reclaim a large majority of the water so the CL may be required to go the new route.