Norwegian Cruise Line, Panama Canal from Miami, December 2, 2024

Cruising from: Miami, Florida;

Departure Date: 2 December, 2024;

Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line;

Cruise Ship: Norwegian Gem;

Duration: 9-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Miami, Puerto Plata, Catalina Island, Curacao, Aruba, Panama Canal, Panama City, Panama City;

Day 0 Miami, Florida

Miami is well known across the globe for its glitz and glamor and its beaches and sunny weather. PortMiami, formally the Dante B. Fascell Port of Miami, is a major seaport located in Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida. PortMiami delivers a tropical vacation experience like no other port in the world.

Day 1 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 2 Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata, officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata, is the ninth-largest city in the Dominican Republic. Puerto Plata has resorts such as Playa Dorada and Costa Dorada, which are located east of the city proper. Puerto Plata's main attraction offers a day of hiking through thick forest, crossing footbridges, and passing numerous plants before reaching a rocky hilltop and making their way down by jumping or sliding down a series of waterfalls.

Day 3 Catalina Island, California

Santa Catalina, California. Cruising to Santa Catalina, California. California cruises.

Day 4 Curacao, Dutch Caribbean

Curacao cruises put you in the center of the Southern Caribbean's action. The vibrantly colored island of Curacao, located some 37 miles north of the coast of Venezuela, is part of the ABC chain of islands, which also includes Aruba and Bonaire. Curacao has two main docking spots: the new Curacao Mega Pier (West Willemstad) and the Curacao Cruise Terminal (Mathey Wharf). Willemstad, often called the Amsterdam of the Caribbean, is the capital and main cruise port on the island of Curacao. It is like an old-world European metropolis that was dumped into the Caribbean. You can take a slow walk through the historic district and port, relax on Mambo Beach, or go to one of the city's many museums to learn about the area's rich cultural history.

Day 5 Aruba, Dutch Caribbean

Aruba is one of the three ABC islands in the southern Caribbean and a popular port of call for cruise ships from Miami, Florida. Aruba, a Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela, is an extremely safe tourist paradise, filled with glistening white sand beaches and countless entertainment options. Aruba also has a unique climate, combining the Caribbean tropics with a beautiful desert landscape. The Aruba travel season from Miami, Florida, lasts all year since the weather stays consistently warm. The best way to maximize your happy memories on the One Happy Island is to spend some time researching the sights and attractions or try some adventurous activities and entertainment.

Day 6 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 7 Panama Canal, Panama

The Panama Canal is a lock-type canal, owned and administered by the Republic of Panama, that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the narrow Isthmus of Panama. The length of the Panama Canal from shoreline to shoreline is about 40 miles, and from deep water in the Atlantic to deep water in the Pacific, about 50 miles. The canal, which was completed in August 1914, is one of the two most strategically important artificial waterways in the world.

Day 8 Panama City, Panama

The capital of Panama is Panama City, which may be found on the Pacific coast not far to the east of the Panama Canal. The financial and shipping centers of Central America are located in Panama City, the most developed city in the region. The city of Panama is home to delectable cuisine, a plethora of shopping opportunities, and a lively bar and club scene. Casco Viejo, the city's oldest neighborhood, preserves many of the buildings and streets from the time when the city was a major New World/Old World commerce center. Because of its diverse population, the capital city of Panama offers something for everyone.

Day 9 Panama City, Panama

The capital of Panama is Panama City, which may be found on the Pacific coast not far to the east of the Panama Canal. The financial and shipping centers of Central America are located in Panama City, the most developed city in the region. The city of Panama is home to delectable cuisine, a plethora of shopping opportunities, and a lively bar and club scene. Casco Viejo, the city's oldest neighborhood, preserves many of the buildings and streets from the time when the city was a major New World/Old World commerce center. Because of its diverse population, the capital city of Panama offers something for everyone.