Article: Cruise West good option for Panama tour on smaller ship

Q: I'm interested in taking a five- or six-day cruise through the Panama Canal. I visited most of the Caribbean islands and do not particularly like cruises. Any suggestions?

A: I'm not sure why you don't like cruises, but these days there are so many different ships that there's one for every personality type.

Unfortunately for you, most cruises that pass through the canal last for about 10 days. For example, Cruise West (www.cruisewest.com or 888-851-8133) has a 10-day/nine-night cruise onboard the 100- guest Pacific Explorer, which makes for a personal and less-crowded eco-tourism adventure, with departures in December through March. This itinerary gives you the opportunity to explore ...

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