I have always wanted to see the Panama Canal, but the idea of having to fly out or back from the other coast made the trip a lot less attractive. The idea of a taste of the place was just great - and isn't that what cruising to a destination is all about - tasting the destinations. If you love them, you will go back.
The addition of Aruba, Bonaire, Curaco and Caragena just made the trip better. While circumstance conspired against us enjoying Aruba (a medical emergency delayed arrival, resulting in the cancellation of most excursions) a visit to the beach at Bonaire was like snorkeling i