December 11, 2015 update: Jaruco made through the canal with ease and from last update 2 1/2 hours from destination- Los Suenos.

Friends of InTheBite recently transited the Panama canal. Here is what a Panama Canal itinerary looks like. Who has made the transit?

Good day!!

Dear all,

Please find below Panama Canal southbound transit program for MY JARUCO;

December, 2015

09  1545 – Pilot boarding time at Flats area
09  1716 – Entering Gatun Locks
09  1836 – Clearing Gatun Locks
09  2151 – Entering Pedro Miguel Locks
09  2226 – Clearing Pedro Miguel Locks
09  2246 – Entering Miraflores Locks
09  2351 – Clearing Miraflores Locks

FYI, boat crew must be stand by on VHF channel 12/16 waiting for Cristobal Signal
Station final pilot instructions.

Remark:
–  The above mentioned transit program is subject to change from Panama Canal
Authority.

Best regards,

CRISTIAN SANCHEZ
Operation Department

Here is a link to the live Panama Canal Camera. http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html