Cruising the PANAMA CANAL (full transit time lapse)

[@FreedomStrider]

Absolutely crazy to think someone ages ago decided to just dig a huge trench to connect 2 oceans together, and amazing that they can do something like this! It's awful to hear about all those who died whilst making this marvel and they shouldn't be forgotten, they are part of this historical great.

[@olku]

It really is.

[@PerthTowne]

It is an amazing engineering marvel, especially considering when it was built.

[@MuhammadIamhardBrucelee]

Most of the people died of Malaria and Typhoid and Gastrointestinal diseases than actual construction related accidents.

[@lathavaratharajan5071]

If nature has its way, then sea would have seeped in easily, but it's not because of the mountaineous terrain, naturally think of alternatives

[@soloataraxia]

Hi, panamanian here. Those people are very well remembered, they were courageos people. There are a couple of movies about some of them, and there are plenty of museums that share their history. Visit Panamá! after the quarantine, clearly.

[@DarkRuins]

i think what i love about yall compared to other travel vloggers is that you treat the camera like a friend. you guys include us in all the conversations and you dont really talk to each other you converse with us. i truly feel welcome, thank you for sharing your lives with us

[@OkieJames]

I once had a close friend who was from Panama.. she had amazing stories about life on the farm and the indigenous people. And All the fresh fruit and fresh coffee that she couldn't get in America lol.. Beautiful country..

[@mehazc]

I'm watching this for my spanish class!

[@JimZim]

Fun fact... Because Kara & Nate we're on a mid-sized cruise ship, they went through the "old" side of the Panama Canal. If you go through on a mega cruise ship -- for example, Norwegian Bliss -- you'll use the other, newer, side of the canal. The locks work in a completely different way on the new side!

[@Skittl1321]

That full transit shot at the end is phenomenal. Really shows how amazing it is.

[@jaybird426]

Finally caught up to this video after watching from video 1. Gonna miss daily videos of your travels. It took me like 2 months of binge watching to watch all your videos. Thoroughly enjoyed them all.....

[@FireCracker3240]

Isn't it the best? Though so sad when you reach the end, and you realize that there are no more 10 hour Kara and Nate days in your future. 😩😩😩

[@Kellygyrl70]

Thank you so much for this video. My daughter is home-schooled and in the 7th grade and we just studied the Panama Canal this month. This video was perfect for us to see the massive undertaking it was to build and also to see how it operates today. Thank you and keep them coming!!!!

[@Grandpanamanian]

This is my country!!! I was born and raised here for 20 years! So exciting!

[@craigsw67]

Love that place, I lived for 3 years (While in the Military) within site of the Canal and loved watching the boats. Try to go to my second home as often as I can.

[@loeyminske3459]

We lived in Panama for 3 years while in the Air Force. We left about 27 years ago and it was a whole lot different then. Not as safe as it might be today. Been to Mira Flores Locks since we didn't live to far away from it at Albrook AFS next to Panama City. Had our youngest son in Panama so he has duel citizenship now. Thanks for the memories.

[@andrewgunningmedia131]

I sailed through the Canal in 2008 while working on a ship. I didn't think I would care too much but it's still one of the most impressive feats of engineering I've ever seen. So cool. Should be on everyone's bucket list.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Kara and Nate - thank you so much for sharing with us. We left Panama City yesterday and we filmed boats passing through at the Miraflores lock - and also got a cool time lapse from a different angle - it was really great to see your filming actually from the boats. It has completed our Panama Canal experience perfectly. Thanks again for sharing - Chris & Marianne 👍😀🚐💕

[@MusicMania2683]

“Your captain is slightly confused” 😂

[@tunes4life]

"Your Captian" even! haha

[@BuckeyeBound07]

I went on a short term study abroad to Panama in 2009 as a junior in college. We cruised the Panama Canal and also did the train from one end to the other. I LOVED my time in Panama and miss the jungle sometimes. Loved seeing it again from your perspective.

[@FireCracker3240]

What an incredible video. The Panama Canal is one of those things you may not fully grasp the high concept and sheer enormity of it by description. But when you get to see it in this way, working, doing its thing : wow, it really hits home just how amazing the canal is to transporting goods throughout the world. Mad respect for this engineering marvel, and all the sacrifices that brought it about. Thank you for letting us see it, Kara & Nate! 👏👏👏👏

[@robatsea2009]

Transiting the Canal is a fascinating experience, and I enjoyed the time-lapse point of view. I did it a few times, and can recall the ship I was on breaking the record at the time for the transit fee (the ship was 98,000 tonnes) in 1998. One of the most amazing visuals was being on deck at dawn, outside the first lock - there were ships and boats of all sizes queuing up for their turn to access the Canal. We had to transmit precise measures twice to Canal Authorities using a specific alpha-numeric code - if the measurements were off it would throw a wrench into the process and backup traffic. I can also remember the agent boarding the ship and giving us a brown bag full of magazines like Playboy, which I was told was something of a tradition for mariners.

[@FoodandFootprints]

Great time-lapse of the passage through the canal, guys!!

[@KaraandNate]

Thank you! It’s only a few seconds but took a ton of work and guarding the camera 😂

[@FoodandFootprints]

Kara and Nate Most definitely - that’s why it turned out so nice! That’s the case for a lot of filming haha

[@nataliequinton5976]

I had the pleasure to transit the canal in the opposite direction on a Clipper ship (big sail boat) for my 50th Birthday and it is very special. Definitely a bucket list item.

[@curioustourists]

I found the Panama Canal fascinating! Panama City is beautiful.

[@PerthTowne]

I like the fact that you don't just show pretty scenery. You try to explain a bit about where you are. Here you didn't just show going through the canal, you explained how the canal works. I think that's great. It makes the journey more meaningful for people who are watching.

[@VbpsOblivion]

I am traveling with you guys virtually. you are so good

[@NickFaulkner]

AGREED

[@hannahmay7800]

At 9:49, the gentleman behind Nate decides that if he's going to be on video, he should probably start flexin' 😂

[@rosiecarter6597]

ha so true

[@melanieevans5600]

I was just about to post that comment. 😂😂😂

[@ba8yRoseSs]

Haha, I was gonna say something bout that too. Lol! *guy casually starts flexing his arms*

[@FireCracker3240]

LOL! You commented exactly what I was thinking!! There is no doubt that's exactly what was going on there. 😂😂😂😂

[@SigisTravelVideos]

No matter what, but he just had to be in the video 😀

[@claudiaescalante5235]

I’m from Panamá and I’m really glad that you guys had that amazing experience! Hopefully you can come back another time and see the other things that Panama can offer😁

[@KaraandNate]

We MUST come back. 100%!

[@maripaupis]

ME TOO!!

[@michaellangfitt2077]

When I worked in Panama, we took guests to Miraflores all the time. Thanks for the memories.

[@KaraandNate]

Our pleasure! 😊

[@TheMorlock86]

Hey Nate, did the people on the cruise ship also tell you about MSC's container line? While 13000 ctrs is nothing to sniff at, MSC actually operates a lot of vessels that don't even fit in the Panama cannal and are exclusively used for going from Europe to the Far East, going up to 19000 ctrs! (Just a fun fact, I work at MSC container lines :)) Cheers from Belgium!

[@tunes4life]

Which is why they're building (if not finished by now) a bigger canal,i think.

[@taz_kempf]

That guys in the grey top at the gym… ‘oh I better work out if I’m getting filmed’ 😂

[@FoodandFootprints]

We were in awe to see the Panama Canal in person back in 2014 and that was before it expanded

[@dariusatencio9124]

As Panamanian I'm deeply honored both of you enjoyed your experience crossing through the Panama Canal, even though your ship used old locks (they already have 105 years of existence), in 2009, Panamanians voted to expand the Canal and 2017 we inaugurated the new locks 😊, the Canal is the most important public industry in the country and give to the national government (annually) up to $1 billion. Besides that, with the expansion of the Canal it has opened up the opportunity big ships called 'neopanamax' can cruise from Pacific ocean to Atlantic ocean (viceversa) in 8 eight hours 🤘, thanks for sharing guys, God bless you and we want you back in Panama, by the way, did you like the sun? It's hot these days.

[@nairbvel]

My entire family transited the canal aboard a hybrid passenger/cargo ship (the Grace Lines' SS Santa Mariana) from the Pacific into the Atlantic back in 1970 when moving back to the States. I spent almost the entire transit up on the observation deck, and can still remember how amazing it all was. It's a bit different now, but thanks for the great memories!

[@KaraandNate]

So cool!! Our pleasure:)

[@coupleandacompass7454]

I'm reading a book about the Panama Canal right now, it's crazy how much work went into it and how many people died to make it a reality

[@nicolemarie2682]

I LOVE YOUR GUYS' VIDEOS!!! Every time I watch them i get travel fever.. and its just something about watching you guys travel the world that makes me feel so relaxed and creative.

[@huacamaya119]

You most definitely need to go back to Panama and really experience the awesome vibe of it's people, places, and food!!! Panama it's so much more than the Canal!!!❤🇵🇦

[@kevinp8108]

Cruise ship through the Panama Canal is definitely on my bucket list!

[@akil3120]

That last time-lapse of the canal was amazing!

[@richschindler8731]

All those locks, and no bagels, so sad. Great video. I especially liked the full time lapse at the end.

[@dilashapatel7075]

We are learning about the Erie Canal and Panama Canal in history this is cool to see one of my fav youtubers go through the canal and my teacher put a video on the screen and she searched up Panama Canal and your video came on and I yelled KARA AND NATE and my Friend also yelled your name😂

[@ekimnosettam]

A canal transit is very high on my travel bucket list. Thank you for letting me do it vicariously through you two.

[@sandiemarie1]

Time lapse at the end is the best!!!

[@KaraandNate]

Hehe I thought it’d be fun to add that!

[@abravo9370]

Heyy im from panama no koke i am so aprreciated that u gys could pass through my country thank u so much for appreciating my country

[@monicagoswami9473]

Great job u guys!! How much effort u put in to make a 10-11minute video is insane. And with such shear simplicity you explained everything is commendable. Hats off to you two. Much love.

[@KaraandNate]

Thank you Monica! I’m so glad you liked it. It took me awhile to grasp the whole concept of it so I was worried we wouldn’t be able to explain it well!

[@monicagoswami9473]

Thanx to you, I get to learn some thing new every time you guys visit a new country. 😃😃

[@michellehawco2820]

i don’t think this video does justice on how beautiful the country of panamá is ( they didn’t do a lot there) i travelled there about a year ago and i had an amazing time visiting locals, going to beaches and visiting caves i’d just like to say how beautiful it is!!

[@aleahscottage]

The Panama canal is so incredible

[@scottchilders4064]

Nate, learning all about the Panama Canal was really interesting. You were great at explaining how it works. Thanks for that. Hope you two are having a blast!!!!!

[@susandoeberl8077]

I wish you all would show more of the boat and everything to do on it. That is what I would have like to see from this series.

[@user.is.anxious]

It's so cool that you guys actually teach us a lot while showing us these incredible things around the world.🤠

[@ChrissyGotTheCoils]

Thank you for the entire time lapse 😌

[@Stephdayosteph]

I love this! About 10 years ago for work I was lucky enough to get a personal tour of the port of Balboa from the port director - the company I worked for was looking at creation a distribution center down there. Still remember how tiny I felt standing next to the giant cranes. Nice to see the canal from the ship view!

[@TheStranger255]

I like you videos a lot, they are full of fun and makes one feel as if He's living there with you.

[@nicoleschreiber2204]

I am from Panama and this video just made my day🤩🤩

[@JackandGabExplore]

So cool! We were waiting for this video since we saw them doing this on their Instagram stories :) So fascinating how it was built and everything!

[@XavierLeong]

The time-lapse was super cool!

[@laurenchmielewski7274]

Time lapse of the whole canal transit at the end is super cool 👍🙌🏻

[@LoveFlight]

We visited the Miraflores lock but there was no ship transiting the canal the entire time we were there. What a great experience you two were able to have.

[@MrPalihimanshu]

You both lovely people are showing world to all of us...Love Love...!!

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

This was the episode I was waiting for! Super stuff and a fascinating video.

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

So cool you got to do the Panama Canal! And yay for a new country! Enjoyed Nate's explanations of the locks and how the train tugboats drive the big ships in!

[@MsKestrela]

I got to go through the Panama Canal on a cruise ship when I was a kid. It was pretty amazing! We had been living in Colombia, and were transferring back to the US with our 2 dogs. Every day, the captain of the ship would come down to the pool and throw silver dollars in for the kids to dive for. Your cruise ship adventure is looking like nearly as much fun. XD

[@k9hannibal]

Thanks for sharing the locks at the end “just for fun”. I totally get it now and how it works! It’s like stair steps up and back down. Very cool! 👍🏼

[@KaraandNate]

Exactly!!! :)

[@islandgirlejfan]

Best trip of my life.....feel so blessed to have been able to go through the canal! :)

[@dariogonzalez6361]

Hi, I’m Panamanian, thanks for the visit, hope you come again soon

[@NiNa-rt8xd]

Those time lapses are awesome!!

[@timothyharrison5338]

I love Panama!! I go there at least once a year!! Going to retire there!!

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Kara is so adorable and goofy 😂😂 the captain moments have me rolling

[@KaraandNate]

☺️💞

[@FoodandFootprints]

Amazing you got to pass through the canal!

[@vanguyen2]

Definitely on my bucket list now🚢

[@mollyndjarakana7997]

I love your channel because how else would we see this stuff...travel is not possible for everyone so thank you.

[@KaraandNate]

The pleasure is all ours ❤️❤️❤️

[@nidiamoreno3031]

Yay!..I get so excited everytime I see a new video posted. Great job guys.

[@KaraandNate]

👍🏻❤️

[@chloemartindale2016]

I live in Panama! I wish i could have seen you guys!!

[@lvthud]

2 years ago this past Monday we did the same thing (minus the Captains hat), this brought back great memories, thank you again for posting.

[@beckyjones5941]

Love this video, just awesome thanks Captain Kara and Nate

[@Dedqw3434]

Love the Panama Canal cruise!!

[@laurengoodell9274]

I like how the two guys behind Nate in the gym were just staring at him 😂😂

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Lauren Goodell LOVED that!

[@SydneyDrye]

IM SO MAD I WANTED TO MEET YALL SO BAD I LITERALLY JUST LEFT PANAMA MONDAY!!!!! love yall I am 13 years old and so far have hit 15 countries and am inspired to be like you. thx

[@susanmathis1682]

🏆 award winning educational video. The Last min of footage was priceless!!! Nat thanks for explaining the Lake flood. My 16 year old found that part very interesting! Captin...that was fun and funny 😂😂😂

[@yousefgard]

The Panama canal looks so cool

[@angie23575]

Wow Kara! Your editing skills are on point! I think they get better in every video ❤

[@emilyedmonds9993]

The guy realizing Nate is filming and starts working out it’s hilarious

[@mylosairplanefan]

Ahh man, these videos are so relaxing to watch! Feels like I'm on the cruise with you :) Love it!

[@Beautyflawed81]

All of your videos and facts are cool but this one is super cool.. Never even thought about the Panama Canal being a destination but just to say you have been through it, bragging rights for life!

[@RhettandClaire]

That was super interesting and informative about the locks and how the canal actually works! Thanks for another great video😁👌🏻

[@KaraandNate]

Glad you enjoyed it guys!😁

[@BarnaliD]

THANK YOU! I was awaiting this video for SO long! This is such an awesome experience! I shall do it one day. You guys, just...thank you!

[@KaraandNate]

Aww so glad you liked it!! It really is amazing!

[@mukundagarwalla5085]

I AM IN LOVE 🥰 WITH YOUR VIDEOS ! May GOD give you immense strength to take us around the entire world 🗺 !

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

After going on a river cruise on the Danube, I have a new appreciation for locks. Cool to see these locks... thanks for sharing guys!

[@melissan9019]

I hope you enjoyed my home country!🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦

[@Sheila_TheCraftingFeet]

Excellent video as usual Kara & Nate. It makes me want to another cruise. Love you guys!

[@ebonymccusker1034]

That time lapse was insane! Binge watching this channel during isolation. Honestly my favourite KZbin channel

[@samuelives79]

Brilliant video guys. Really loved it. I will definitely have to go!

[@KaraandNate]

Thanks Samuel!

[@Kjmck-pl1jk]

My favorite youtubers by far. I love you

[@KaraandNate]

💜💜💜

[@coupleandacompass7454]

wow, seeing the locks in action is wild! awesome video as always :)

[@KaraandNate]

Happy you enjoyed it!👏🏻

[@user-st6ui7oy1p]

Kara is travel fashion goals 😍

[@sandracheeks9332]

Fantastic video. Thanks Captain Kara and your Skipper Nate!!☺️

[@evelynhayward2890]

Of all the cruises we have been on the Panama Canal was the most exciting. We have done it twice and I would do it again if I had the chance. The first time we went through the canal we had a Russian Ship going through next to us. Our son was so excited the see the Star and Sickle on the ship and all the Russian sailors.

[@wanderingrg]

The whole draining thing at the lock is so interesting! Edit: it’s actually so cooooool!

[@JackandGabExplore]

So cool! We were waiting for this video since we saw them doing this on their Instagram stories :) So fascinating how it was built and everything!

[@mojumi]

Time lapse is amazing!!! Thank you so much for bringing me along on an adventure I'll likely never get to see in person. You make me happy :)

[@deborahsundbergdvorak7779]

Wasn’t that an awesome experience!!? I went thru then locks about 14 years ago on a cruise ship. Isn’t it cool. We were told that originally it was donkeys that pulled the ships thru before those little train like machines. I was out on my balcony at 5am and watched the whole time! Anyway, glad you are having fun! Stay safe and always enjoy the coffee! 😘😉

[@mial1967]

Love this video:) Always looking forward to your videos. They give me the urge to just drop everything and travel 💕

[@KaraandNate]

Aww yay! That’s a fun feeling ☺️

[@Psychphuq]

The more you know... Tonnage + m³ for calculations... FYI: boats < 50ft = ~$900 Love that you included the complete time lapse at the end... Niiiice... :)

[@hoppybeerhappytravels5924]

That time lapse was epic!

[@user-dk7lz8bc7x]

That time lapse was so cool! That must have been a cool experience

[@grace331]

Every time I watch you guys I removes all of my stress thank you guys sooooooooooooo much 😊😊😊😋😋😍😍😘😘😄😄 btw love your hat Kara 😁 and I love your videos, great editing Kara and amazing planning Nate

[@KaraandNate]

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