Norwegian Cruise Line, Panama Canal from Miami, January 6, 2024

Cruising from: Miami, Florida;

Departure Date: 6 January, 2024;

Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line;

Cruise Ship: Norwegian Joy;

Duration: 15-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Miami, Cartagena, Panama Canal, Panama City, Panama City, Puntarenas, San Juan del Sur, Puerto Quetzal, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles;

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 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 3 Cartagena, Colombia

Originally called "Cartagena de Indias," Cartagena is one of the oldest cities in Colombia and an important port for the country. The port is a frequent stop for cruise ships in the southern Caribbean, especially those making the transit through the Panama Canal. What makes Cartagena so amazing is the sum of its many wonderful parts: its colonial, republican, and modern architecture; the allure of its lively nightlife; its cultural festivals; its exuberant landscapes; its magnificent beaches; its outstanding gastronomic offerings; and its significant hotel and tourism infrastructure. The city is like a colonial treasure trove available to the public, but it has much more to offer than just history and culture. The Old Town of Cartagena is a Unesco World Heritage Site, and it is a labyrinth of cobbled streets, balconies draped with bougainvillea, and massive churches whose shadows fall across plazas of lush vegetation.

Day 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 8 Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Puntarenas is the capital and largest city in the Province of Puntarenas, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Puntarenas sits on a long, narrow peninsula in the Gulf of Nicoya on the Central Pacific Coast. The area is blessed with large amounts of sunshine and warmth, as well as fantastic flora and fauna, radiant beaches, incredible eco adventure opportunities, and majestic national parks. Puntarenas and its surrounding area offer an excellent assortment of activities such as sea kayaking, sports fishing, and tours to Tortuga Island.

Day 9 San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

San Juan del Sur is a municipality and coastal town on the Pacific Ocean, in the Rivas department in southwest Nicaragua. It is popular among surfers and is a vacation spot for many Nicaraguan families and foreign tourists. The town itself, with its clapboard Victorian houses, a towering statue of Christ on a neighboring hillside, and a steady influx of young and beautiful international travelers and surfers, is Nicaragua's beach party central.

Day 10 Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala's largest Pacific Ocean port. It is important for both cargo traffic and as a stop-off point for cruise liners. Puerto Quetzal was named after Quetzales, Guatemala's national bird. Main sites are the old Mayan sites of Yaxha and Iximche, the Tikal National Park, which is home to the Mayan Pyramid of the Great Jaguar, Central Plaza, and two large acropolises.

Day 11 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 12 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 13 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Puerto Vallarta is a Mexican beach resort city situated on the Pacific Ocean's Bahia de Banderas. It is the home of artists and culture fans from around the world who have been inspired by the mix of romance and beauty of our town and people. Puerto Vallarta is one of the most exceptional places in Latin America because of its beautiful tropical vegetation, which covers its mountains and shelters hundreds of species of birds, orchids, and wildlife such as the ocelot, the jaguar, and the iguana. Due to its beauty, Puerto Vallarta comes highly recommended for big occasions like getting married and honeymoons.

Day 14 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Cabo San Lucas is a resort city at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, and it has been rated as one of Mexico's top 5 tourist destinations. Cabo San Lucas's white beaches, fecund waters, and spectacular arching stone cliffs at Land's End have become the backdrop for Baja's most raucous tourism. The activities are endless: jet-skiing, banana boating, parasailing, snorkeling, kitesurfing, diving, and horseback riding can all be found just by walking down to the beach.

Day 15 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 16 Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles is the second-most populous city in the United States. One of the best ways to experience Los Angeles is by visiting its incredible cultural attractions. L.A. has more museums and theaters than any U.S. city and a thriving music and gallery scene. There are world-famous theme parks like Six Flags Magic Mountain and Disneyland, while studios like Universal, Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures, and Sony Pictures offer the ultimate film and TV fan experience. Los Angeles attractions and tours offer something for the entire family, including spectacular beaches and hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, or decompress at one of L.A.'s top spas. Shopping is one of the best activities in Los Angeles, from digging through vintage stores to shopping for luxury goods.