Miami, United States · Embark
Begin the 16-night one-way voyage in Miami. Check the confirmed terminal and embarkation time.
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Panama Canal cruise · 17 days / 16 nights
Through the canal, toward another ocean
Norwegian Star sails one way from Miami to San Diego through the Panama Canal, with calls in Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Mexico. This 17-day, 16-night representative route suits travelers with time for a longer voyage.
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Download flyer (Chinese) ↓START & FINISHMiami → San Diego · One way
PACEA longer voyage with alternating port and sea days
TRANSPORTATIONCruise ship · Shore transport separate
ESTIMATED PRICEAsk for current pricingUSD per person · Multi-day hotel and cruise estimates usually assume double occupancy; airfare is usually separate
DAY BY DAY
A purpose to each day,
with the demanding parts made clear.
This is a representative rhythm for the journey. Cities, hotels, and sightseeing order may change by departure date. Before you decide, we review the final version with you point by point.
At sea
Dine onboard, enjoy the sea views or join the day's shows and activities. Some dining, drinks, facilities and experiences cost extra.
At sea
Dine onboard, enjoy the sea views or join the day's shows and activities. Some dining, drinks, facilities and experiences cost extra.
Cartagena, Colombia
Old-town sightseeing is optional; confirm transport, meeting points and the ship's return deadline.
Colón, Panama
Call on Panama's Caribbean coast. Shore activities require separate booking.
Transit the Panama Canal
Transit the canal aboard the ship from the Caribbean side toward the Pacific. The cruise line and canal authorities determine the actual transit schedule.
At sea
Dine onboard, enjoy the sea views or join the day's shows and activities. Some dining, drinks, facilities and experiences cost extra.
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Nature tours and port transport can be arranged separately; they are not automatically included in the fare.
At sea
Dine onboard, enjoy the sea views or join the day's shows and activities. Some dining, drinks, facilities and experiences cost extra.
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Allow for return travel times and the ship's deadline if you choose sightseeing beyond the port.
At sea
Dine onboard, enjoy the sea views or join the day's shows and activities. Some dining, drinks, facilities and experiences cost extra.
Acapulco, Mexico
Visit Mexico's Pacific coast and choose from the available cruise-line or local shore activities.
At sea
Dine onboard, enjoy the sea views or join the day's shows and activities. Some dining, drinks, facilities and experiences cost extra.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Waterfront and old-town sightseeing can be booked separately within the port schedule.
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
The final Mexican port call. Check tender arrangements and the return-to-ship time.
At sea
Dine onboard, enjoy the sea views or join the day's shows and activities. Some dining, drinks, facilities and experiences cost extra.
San Diego, United States · Disembark
The voyage ends in San Diego, not back in Miami. Arrange onward flights and transfers separately.
WHAT THE PRICE COVERS
What is usually included,
and what is usually separate.
Suppliers and departures differ. Use this as a reading guide, not as a substitute for the final confirmation.
Usually included
✓ Onboard accommodation in the selected cabin and travel between ports on the confirmed sailing
✓ Taxes stated in the reference cruise fare; confirm exact inclusions with the quotation
Usually separate
＋ Daily onboard service charges, drinks, Wi-Fi and paid dining or activities
＋ Flights, port transfers, pre/post-cruise hotels and travel insurance
＋ Shore tours, transport, admissions and personal spending
TRIP INQUIRY
For current departures and prices,
send your dates and party size.
Please also include children, older travelers, mobility needs, or room requests.
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