Panama Gets a New Cruise Port in Colon
The Panama Canal Authority has recently announced the construction of a new cruise port in Colon, Panama. The $1 billion project will be completed in 2018 and will provide a more expansive tourist area. With its location near the most popular cities in Panama, Coiba National Park and beaches close to Colón's international airport, this is one cruise port that travelers can't afford to miss!
The improvements made by the canal authority allow for greater opportunities for tourism and commerce among stakeholders, not just of Panama but around Latin America as well. This new port incorporates modern technology including solar power as well as an innovative design that uses natural sunlight. These new cruise port features can be seen in its profile, and see below:
The cruise port is equipped with a 200-acre artificial island that is the site for the terminal and a shipyard. This has become necessary due to the rising sea level and expansion of the Panama Canal. The port will function as a hub for cruise crew to rest, take shore leave and conduct business while docked. The Canal Authority will also use this location as an ideal place to construct high rise residential complexes, along with other maritime businesses requiring warehouse space.
With these tourism developments, it should not be long before we see more visitors from around the world seeking out this new Panama cruise port. The future looks bright for travelers who have been wanting to experience the wonders of Panama.
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Attachment Size the_new_panama_cruise_port_(2).jpg 455.7 KB The Panama Canal Authority has recently announced the construction of a new cruise port in Colon, Panama. The $1 billion project will be completed in 2018 and will provide a more expansive tourist area. With its location near the most popular cities in Panama, Coiba National Park and beaches close to Colón's international airport, this is one cruise port that travelers can't afford to miss!The improvements made by the canal authority allow for greater opportunities for tourism and commerce among stakeholders, not just of Panama but around Latin America as well. This new port incorporates modern technology including solar power as well as an innovative design that uses natural sunlight. These new cruise port features can be seen in its profile, and see below:The cruise port is equipped with a 200-acre artificial island that is the site for the terminal and a shipyard. This has become necessary due to the rising sea level and expansion of the Panama Canal. The port will function as a hub for cruise crew to rest, take shore leave and conduct business while docked. The Canal Authority will also use this location as an ideal place to construct high rise residential complexes, along with other maritime businesses requiring warehouse space.With these tourism developments, it should not be long before we see more visitors from around the world seeking out this new Panama cruise port. The future looks bright for travelers who have been wanting to experience the wonders of Panama.Read full article: http://www.cruisetourismbook.com/2015/04/panama-gets-a-new-cruise-port-in.html?utm_content=buffer24cd9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
The new Panama Cruise Port was built with the hopes of developing the local economy and promote tourism in Colon, Panama. It is estimated that passenger numbers will increase from 203,000 to 1.8 million per year since the completion of this project.
Consisting of an artificial island, the new port has a 200-acre dock capable of handling up to 3 ships at a time. With an estimated cost of $1 billion, it is the largest public-private partnership in Panama's history (Led by Grupo Unidos por el Canal). With a breakwater on one side, the project will also be energy self-sufficient. The new cruise port caters to several needs for both tourists and locals.
The new Panama cruise port will provide a more expansive tourist area in the region, with its location near the most popular cities in Panama, Coiba National Park and beaches close to Colón's international airport. It can be accessed by car or boat from Panamá City or Colon, only 30 minutes away by boat.
Among other things, the new ports will have amenities such as duty free stores and shopping centers, restaurants and cafes to shop for souvenirs of your trip. These features can be seen in its profile, and see below:
Artificial Island
The artificial island is the site for the terminal and a shipyard. This has become necessary due to the rising sea level and expansion of the Panama Canal. The port will function as a hub for cruise crew to rest, take shore leave and conduct business while docked. The Canal Authority will also use this location as an ideal place to construct high rise residential complexes, along with other maritime businesses requiring warehouse space.
The new Panama cruise port will provide a more expansive tourist area in the region, with its location near the most popular cities in Panama, Coiba National Park and beaches close to Colón's international airport. It can be accessed by car or boat from Panamá City or Colon, only 30 minutes away by boat.
Among other things, the new ports will have amenities such as duty free stores and shopping centers, restaurants and cafes to shop for souvenirs of your trip. These features can be seen in its profile, and see below: Isla Colón Cruise Port Profile
Artificial Island
The artificial island is the site for the terminal and a shipyard. This has become necessary due to the rising sea level and expansion of the Panama Canal. The port will function as a hub for cruise crew to rest, take shore leave and conduct business while docked. The Canal Authority will also use this location as an ideal place to construct high rise residential complexes, along with other maritime businesses requiring warehouse space.
The new Panama cruise port will provide a more expansive tourist area in the region, with its location near the most popular cities in Panama, Coiba National Park and beaches close to Colón's international airport. It can be accessed by car or boat from Panamá City or Colon, only 30 minutes away by boat.
Among other things, the new ports will have amenities such as duty free stores and shopping centers, restaurants and cafes to shop for souvenirs of your trip. These features can be seen in its profile, and see below: Isla Colón Cruise Port Profile
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Conclusion
With all of these new tourism developments, it should not be long before we see more visitors from around the world seeking out this new Panama cruise port. The future looks bright for travelers who have been wanting to experience the wonders of Panama.
Photo by Flickr user U.S. Navy Image by Flickr user U.S. Navy The new Panama Canal was recently inaugurated on June 26, 2016 after being closed for expansion works since April 2014. The deepening and widening of the canal will allow ships to travel through a series of locks that has doubled its carrying capacity,.