Azamara Quest itinerary map for December 18, 2026
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18 Night Panama Canal: Colombia Costa Rica & Mexico on Azamara Azamara Quest

December 18, 2026

Azamara Quest December 18, 2026

The Azamara Quest December 18, 2026 cruise departs from Miami, Florida. On this 18 Night Panama Canal: Colombia Costa Rica & Mexico (Miami To San Francisco) sailing, the Azamara Quest will visit a total of 9 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Friday, Dec 18th and returns on Tuesday, Jan 5th, 2027.

Cruise Length
18
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Miami
Florida
Port Stops
9
Sea Days
10
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Azamara Quest · December 18, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Azamara Quest cruise ship departing December 18, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $4,649 ($259 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $4,513 ($251 per night), this represents a recent increase of 3%.

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Azamara Quest · December 18, 2026

The Azamara Quest sails on December 18, 2026 for a 18 Night Panama Canal: Colombia Costa Rica & Mexico (Miami To San Francisco). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of San Francisco, California on Jan 5th at 5:00 AM. During the 19-day journey, the Azamara Quest will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 10 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

18 Night Panama Canal: Colombia Costa Rica & Mexico (Miami To San Francisco)

  • DEC18
    Miami, Florida
    Miami, Florida
    A: — - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC19
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC20
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC21
    Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic
    Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • DEC22
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC23
    Cartagena, Colombia
    Cartagena, Colombia
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 12:00 PM
  • DEC18
    Panama Canal Transit
    Panama Canal Transit
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC25
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC26
    Puntarenas, Costa Rica
    Puntarenas, Costa Rica
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC27
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC28
    Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
    Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • DEC29
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC30
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC31
    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 10:00 PM
  • JAN01
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN02
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN03
    San Diego, California
    San Diego, California
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 9:00 PM
  • JAN04
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN05
    San Francisco, California
    San Francisco, California
    A: 5:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

December 18, 2026 · 18 Night Panama Canal: Colombia Costa Rica & Mexico (Miami To San Francisco)

Miami, Florida
Day 1•Friday, Dec 18

Miami, Florida

Arrival: —•Departure: 4:00 PM

Miami, Florida, offers docking at PortMiami. Travelers explore South Beach and Wynwood Walls. Excursions visit Everglades National Park. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures art deco and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Miami’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of vibrant nightlife and scenic wetlands, making Miami an engaging destination for exploring Florida’s southern coast.

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At Sea
Day 2•Saturday, Dec 19

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 3•Sunday, Dec 20

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic
Day 4•Monday, Dec 21

Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, anchors offshore with tenders to Bahía de las Águilas, a remote beach. Travelers snorkel coral reefs with parrotfish. Local markets sell larimar jewelry. Excursions to Jaragua National Park, 30 minutes inland, spot flamingos. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season December to April; taxis 10-20 USD. Dining includes sancocho on board. Souvenirs feature amber pendants. Photography captures turquoise bays.

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At Sea
Day 5•Tuesday, Dec 22

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Cartagena, Colombia
Day 6•Wednesday, Dec 23

Cartagena, Colombia

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 12:00 PM

Cartagena, Colombia, offers docking at Cartagena Port. Travelers explore San Felipe Castle and Old Town’s colorful streets. Excursions include Rosario Islands snorkeling. Local markets sell arepas. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial walls and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Colombian favorite. Souvenirs, like emerald crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Spanish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cartagena’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Colombian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic islands, making Cartagena an engaging destination for exploration.

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Panama Canal Transit
Day 7•Friday, Dec 18

Panama Canal Transit

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Panama Canal Transit, Panama, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Gatun Locks and Centennial Bridge from the ship. Excursions include canal history tours. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for canal cruising. Photography captures engineering marvels and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con pollo, a Panamanian favorite. Souvenirs, like molas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover canal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while binoculars enhance lock viewing. Panama Canal’s industrial allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of engineering feats and scenic waterways, making the Panama Canal an engaging destination.

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At Sea
Day 8•Friday, Dec 25

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Day 9•Saturday, Dec 26

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Puntarenas, Costa Rica, offers docking at Puntarenas Port. Travelers explore Paseo de los Turistas and Carara National Park. Excursions include zip-lining in Monteverde. Local markets sell gallo pinto. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures mangroves and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes casado, a Costa Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like coffee crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tico history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance rainforest hikes. Puntarenas’ natural charm offers a vibrant Costa Rican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of wildlife and scenic coasts, making Puntarenas an engaging destination.

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At Sea
Day 10•Sunday, Dec 27

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Day 11•Monday, Dec 28

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 PM

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, offers docking at Puerto Quetzal Port. Travelers explore Antigua’s colonial streets and Pacaya Volcano. Excursions include coffee plantation tours. Local markets sell tamales. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cobblestone plazas and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes pepián, a Guatemalan favorite. Souvenirs, like textile crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance volcano hikes. Puerto Quetzal’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Guatemalan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of colonial heritage and scenic volcanoes, making Puerto Quetzal an engaging destination.

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At Sea
Day 12•Tuesday, Dec 29

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 13•Wednesday, Dec 30

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Day 14•Thursday, Dec 31

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 10:00 PM

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, offers docking at Puerto Vallarta Port. Travelers explore Malecón and Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Excursions include snorkeling at Los Arcos. Local markets sell pozole. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful boardwalks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes birria, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like huichol crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Jalisco history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Puerto Vallarta’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and marine adventures, making Puerto Vallarta an engaging destination for exploration.

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At Sea
Day 15•Friday, Jan 1

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 16•Saturday, Jan 2

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

San Diego, California
Day 17•Sunday, Jan 3

San Diego, California

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 9:00 PM

San Diego, California, offers docking at San Diego Port. Travelers explore Balboa Park and Gaslamp Quarter. Excursions visit La Jolla’s sea lions. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Spanish architecture and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes carne asada, a Californian favorite. Souvenirs, like surf-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kumeyaay history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance park walks. San Diego’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural parks and scenic coasts, making San Diego an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
At Sea
Day 18•Monday, Jan 4

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

San Francisco, California
Day 19•Tuesday, Jan 5

San Francisco, California

Arrival: 5:00 AM•Departure: —

San Francisco, California, offers docking at Pier 27. Travelers explore Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Excursions visit Napa Valley wineries. Local markets sell clam chowder. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures iconic bridges and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes cioppino, a Californian favorite. Souvenirs, like cable car crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ohlone history. Light layers and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. San Francisco’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic bays, making San Francisco an engaging destination.

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Weather Forecast

Azamara Quest - December 18, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Miami, Florida

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December

Typical Weather

82°F

Average High

45°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.06in

Daily average

2.0 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
65 / 100
safer than 65% of all cruises
65
7
/ 10
Miami, Florida
Miami
Travelers should remain vigilant and safeguard belongings in Miami, as certain neighborhoods may have higher crime rates, especially after dark.
6
/ 10
Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic
Cabo Rojo
Cabo Rojo is generally safe for cruise travelers, but remain vigilant and avoid wandering alone at night to minimize risks.
6
/ 10
Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena
Travelers in Cartagena should stay vigilant, avoid displaying valuables, and consider organized tours to minimize risks of petty crime.
8
/ 10
Panama Canal Transit
Panama Canal
Cruise travelers at the Panama Canal Transit should remain aware of their surroundings while enjoying a secure and managed experience.
6
/ 10
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Puntarenas
Travelers in Puntarenas should stay vigilant against petty crime and consider organized tours for added safety and enjoyment.
5
/ 10
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Puerto Quetzal
Travelers should remain vigilant in Puerto Quetzal due to crime risks and are advised to join organized tours for safety.
7
/ 10
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta
Travelers should remain vigilant and exercise caution against petty crime, especially outside tourist zones, while visiting Puerto Vallarta.
8
/ 10
San Diego, California
San Diego
San Diego is generally safe for tourists, but travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas and secure their belongings.
7
/ 10
San Francisco, California
San Francisco
Travelers in San Francisco should stay vigilant and secure belongings, especially in areas like the Tenderloin, to enhance safety.

Cruise Ship

Azamara Quest

⚓ Tonnage

30,280

vs avg 30,280

🛠️ Year Built

2,000

vs avg 2,000

📏 Length (ft)

—

vs avg —

👥 Passenger Count

710

vs avg 710

The Quest has a construction date of 2000 and a total size of 30,280 gross tons. The ship measures — feet in length. Azamara Quest is included in Azamara’s R class. At full capacity, the Azamara Quest holds 710 passengers. That includes 710 cruise vacationers and — staff members. The Quest total number of staterooms is 0.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the Azamara Quest sailing on December 18, 2026?

This is a 18-night cruise itinerary departing from Miami, Florida.

What ports does the Azamara Quest visit on the December 18, 2026 cruise?

This route includes miami-florida, cabo-rojo-dominican-republic, cartagena-colombia, panama-canal-transit, puntarenas-costa-rica, puerto-quetzal-guatemala, puerto-vallarta-mexico, san-diego-california, san-francisco-california.

How many sea days are included on this Azamara Quest December 18, 2026 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 10 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the Azamara Quest sailing on December 18, 2026?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this Azamara Quest itinerary?

Yes — use the price tracking opt-in on this page to get updates when cabin prices change for this sailing.

Last Updated: Apr 4, 2026