Lonely walks under container towers, fascinating views from the bridge, powerful karaoke nights with the crew, tight docking maneuvers in foreign ports, quirky pilots, shore excursions with a special touch, and last but not least, the impressive double transit of the Panama Canal. Whatever I had expected before this cargo ship journey, reality surpassed it all. Eight weeks on a container ship is a long time. For those who do not have the time or want to invest but still do not want to miss out on these experiences, this travel report could be an alternative. However, it is only the second best.