Ocean Cruising
Panama Canal Full vs Partial Transit: Which Should You Choose?
A full Panama Canal transit and a partial transit are very different experiences. Here's how to decide which one is right for your cruise.
Jeffrey Lazo
Luxury Travel Advisor · Cruise Planners
Jeffrey Lazo is a luxury and premium cruise travel specialist and Cruise Planners franchise owner based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He is in the top sellers group with Cruise Planners and is associated with the Signature Travel Network. As a CLIA-affiliated advisor, Jeffrey holds direct booking relationships with the world's leading cruise lines and tour operators. He focuses on ocean cruises, river cruising, expedition voyages, and high-touch luxury itineraries — guiding discerning travelers from first inquiry through final disembarkation.
Based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Jeffrey serves clients throughout the Denver metro area including Parker, Centennial, Littleton, Aurora, Englewood, and Castle Rock.
When he's not at sea, Jeffrey writes and curates the Ohana Cruises blog to share destination guides, cruise line comparisons, and practical planning advice.
Recent Posts by Jeffrey
Ocean Cruising
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Ocean Cruising
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Ocean Cruising
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Family
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Luxury
French Polynesia by Cruise Ship: Tahiti, Moorea & Bora Bora
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