Funnily enough, this entire journey started with a desire to experience the Panama Canal. After traversing the Suez Canal back in 2017, the seed was planted and comparing the two transits was something we had to do – we just hadn’t expected to do it quite so soon!

Like last time, the closer we approach the canals entrance the more the anticipation grows. Conversations start with “Have you done it before?” and our daily Horizon newsletter offers suggestions on the best viewing points and a...