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Panama Canal · Central America & Caribbean · 17 days / 16 nights

Sail through the Panama Canal

Sail south along Mexico's Pacific coast via Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama, cross the canal, then call in Colombia and Jamaica before finishing in Miami.

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START & FINISHLos Angeles to Miami · One way
PACEAn extended sailing with port calls and sea days
TRANSPORTATIONNorwegian Joy
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.

DAY 1

Los Angeles, United States

Board in Los Angeles for a 16-night sailing. Arrive ahead of embarkation and check the confirmed terminal, check-in time and required documents.

DAY 2

At sea

Relax onboard, enjoy the sea views or join scheduled activities. Some restaurants, facilities and experiences cost extra.

DAY 3

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Call at the southern end of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Optional local sightseeing and water activities are booked separately; allow time to return to the ship.

DAY 4

At sea

Relax onboard, enjoy the sea views or join scheduled activities. Some restaurants, facilities and experiences cost extra.

DAY 5

Acapulco, Mexico

Call on Mexico's Pacific coast. Choose from the shore activities offered for this sailing; excursions are not automatically included.

DAY 6

At sea

Relax onboard, enjoy the sea views or join scheduled activities. Some restaurants, facilities and experiences cost extra.

DAY 7

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

Call in Guatemala. Before planning a trip beyond the port, confirm travel times, meeting points and the ship's return deadline.

DAY 8

At sea

Relax onboard, enjoy the sea views or join scheduled activities. Some restaurants, facilities and experiences cost extra.

DAY 9

Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica

Visit Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Nature tours, transfers and guided shore activities require separate booking.

DAY 10

At sea

Relax onboard, enjoy the sea views or join scheduled activities. Some restaurants, facilities and experiences cost extra.

DAY 11

Panama City (PCT), Panama

Call at Panama City. Optional city sightseeing depends on the port schedule; confirm the terminal and shore arrangements for this sailing.

DAY 12

Transit the Panama Canal

Transit the Panama Canal aboard the ship, crossing from the Pacific side toward the Caribbean. Timing and transit arrangements are set by the cruise line and canal authorities.

DAY 13

Cartagena, Colombia

Call at Cartagena on the Caribbean coast. Old-town sightseeing and return transport can be arranged separately and are not included in this reference cruise fare.

DAY 14

At sea

Relax onboard, enjoy the sea views or join scheduled activities. Some restaurants, facilities and experiences cost extra.

DAY 15

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

The final port call is in Jamaica. Beach visits, nature attractions and other shore activities are optional and booked separately.

DAY 16

At sea

Relax onboard, enjoy the sea views or join scheduled activities. Some restaurants, facilities and experiences cost extra.

DAY 17

Miami, United States

Disembark in Miami as directed by the cruise line. This is a one-way sailing, not a return to Los Angeles; 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

✓ 16 nights in the selected cabin

✓ Cruise transportation between ports and the onboard canal transit

✓ Dining and onboard facilities as specified by the selected fare

Usually separate

+ Flights, airport and port transfers, pre/post-cruise hotels

+ Daily service charges and paid onboard experiences

+ Shore transport, admissions, guides and optional activities

+ Drinks, Wi-Fi and travel insurance

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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