Norwegian Jewel itinerary map for December 12, 2025
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11 Night Panama Canal Partial Transit: Mexico Costa Rica & Belize on Norwegian Norwegian Jewel

December 12, 2025

Norwegian Jewel December 12, 2025

The Norwegian Jewel December 12, 2025 cruise departs from Miami, Florida. On this 11 Night Panama Canal Partial Transit: Mexico Costa Rica & Belize (Miami Roundtrip) sailing, the Norwegian Jewel will visit a total of 8 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Friday, Dec 12th and returns on Tuesday, Dec 23rd, 2025.

Cruise Length
11
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Miami
Florida
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
4
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Norwegian Jewel · December 12, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship departing December 12, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $569 ($52 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,052 ($96 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 46%.

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Norwegian Jewel · December 12, 2025

The Norwegian Jewel sails on December 12, 2025 for a 11 Night Panama Canal Partial Transit: Mexico Costa Rica & Belize (Miami Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Dec 23rd at 6:00 AM. During the 13-day journey, the Norwegian Jewel will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

11 Night Panama Canal Partial Transit: Mexico Costa Rica & Belize (Miami Roundtrip)

  • DEC12
    Miami, Florida
    Miami, Florida
    A: — - D: 3:00 PM
  • DEC13
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC14
    George Town, Grand Cayman
    George Town, Grand Cayman
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC15
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC16
    Cartagena, Colombia
    Cartagena, Colombia
    A: 5:00 AM - D: 1:00 PM
  • DEC17
    Colon, Panama
    Colon, Panama
    A: 4:00 PM - D: 7:00 PM
  • DEC17
    Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
    Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
    A: 4:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • DEC18
    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • DEC19
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC20
    Harvest Caye, Belize
    Harvest Caye, Belize
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • DEC21
    Cozumel, Mexico
    Cozumel, Mexico
    A: 10:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • DEC22
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC23
    Miami, Florida
    Miami, Florida
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

December 12, 2025 · 11 Night Panama Canal Partial Transit: Mexico Costa Rica & Belize (Miami Roundtrip)

Miami, Florida
Day 1•Friday, Dec 12

Miami, Florida

Arrival: —•Departure: 3:00 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 13

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

George Town, Grand Cayman
Day 3•Sunday, Dec 14

George Town, Grand Cayman

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

George Town, Grand Cayman, offers docking at George Town Port. Travelers explore Seven Mile Beach and Stingray City. Excursions include snorkeling at Coral Gardens. Local markets sell jerk chicken. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes conch chowder, a Caymanian favorite. Souvenirs, like turtle crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. George Town’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Cayman stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of pristine beaches and marine adventures, making George Town an engaging destination.

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At Sea
Day 4•Monday, Dec 15

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Cartagena, Colombia
Day 5•Tuesday, Dec 16

Cartagena, Colombia

Arrival: 5:00 AM•Departure: 1:00 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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Colon, Panama
Day 6•Wednesday, Dec 17

Colon, Panama

Arrival: 4:00 PM•Departure: 7:00 PM

Colón, Panama, offers docking at Colón Port. Travelers explore Gatun Locks and Fort San Lorenzo. Excursions include Emberá village tours. Local markets sell sancocho. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canal locks and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con pollo, a Panamanian favorite. Souvenirs, like molas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kuna history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance jungle walks. Colón’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Panamanian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of canal engineering and indigenous heritage, making Colón an engaging destination for exploration.

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Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
Day 6•Wednesday, Dec 17

Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)

Arrival: 4:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 PM

Panama Canal (Cruise into Canal), Panama, offers partial transit cruising. Travelers view Miraflores Locks and Gatun Lake 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 feats 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 marvels and scenic waterways, making the Panama Canal an engaging destination.

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Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
Day 7•Thursday, Dec 18

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 PM

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, offers docking at Puerto Limon Port. Travelers explore Tortuguero Canals and Veragua Rainforest. Excursions include sloth sanctuary tours. Local markets sell gallo pinto. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures jungle canals and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes casado, a Costa Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like coffee crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bribri history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance rainforest walks. Puerto Limon’s natural charm offers a vibrant Costa Rican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of wildlife and scenic canals, making Puerto Limon an engaging destination.

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At Sea
Day 8•Friday, Dec 19

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Harvest Caye, Belize
Day 9•Saturday, Dec 20

Harvest Caye, Belize

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 PM

Harvest Caye, Belize (Private Island), offers docking at a private port. Travelers explore lagoon beaches and coral reefs. Excursions include kayaking and zip-lining. Local markets sell fry jacks. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures mangroves and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes rice and beans, a Belizean favorite. Souvenirs, like mahogany crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Harvest Caye’s island allure offers a vibrant Belizean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of resort activities and marine beauty, making Harvest Caye an engaging destination for relaxation.

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Cozumel, Mexico
Day 10•Sunday, Dec 21

Cozumel, Mexico

Arrival: 10:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

Cozumel, Mexico, offers docking at Cozumel Port. Travelers explore Chankanaab Park and San Gervasio ruins. Excursions include snorkeling at Palancar Reef. Local markets sell tacos. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like Mayan crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Cozumel’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and marine adventures, making Cozumel an engaging destination for exploration.

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At Sea
Day 11•Monday, Dec 22

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Miami, Florida
Day 12•Tuesday, Dec 23

Miami, Florida

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: —

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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Weather Forecast

Norwegian Jewel - December 12, 2025 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
70 / 100
safer than 70% of all cruises
70
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.
9
/ 10
George Town, Grand Cayman
George Town
George Town, Grand Cayman, is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates and a strong local law enforcement presence.
6
/ 10
Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena
Travelers in Cartagena should stay vigilant, avoid displaying valuables, and consider organized tours to minimize risks of petty crime.
5
/ 10
Colon, Panama
Colon
Travelers in Colon, Panama, should stay vigilant against crime, avoid less populated areas, and consider organized tours for safety.
10
/ 10
Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
Panama Canal
Cruise travelers at the Panama Canal can enjoy a safe experience aboard their ship, with low crime rates and strong security measures.
6
/ 10
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
Puerto Limon
Travelers to Puerto Limon should stay vigilant against petty theft and consider organized tours for a safer experience.
8
/ 10
Harvest Caye, Belize
Harvest Caye
Harvest Caye features controlled access and strong security measures, ensuring a safe environment for travelers to enjoy their visit.
7
/ 10
Cozumel, Mexico
Cozumel
Cozumel is generally safe for tourists, but remain vigilant against petty crime and avoid risks in surrounding areas.

Cruise Ship

Norwegian Jewel

⚓ Tonnage

93,502

vs avg 123,300

🛠️ Year Built

2,005

vs avg 2,011

📏 Length (ft)

965

vs avg 994

👥 Passenger Count

2,376

vs avg 3,120

The Jewel has a construction date of 2005 and a total size of 93,502 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet in length. Norwegian Jewel is included in Norwegian’s Jewel class. At full capacity, the Norwegian Jewel holds 2,376 passengers. That includes 1,307 cruise vacationers and 1,069 staff members. The Jewel total number of staterooms is 1,190.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the Norwegian Jewel sailing on December 12, 2025?

This is a 11-night cruise itinerary departing from Miami, Florida.

What ports does the Norwegian Jewel visit on the December 12, 2025 cruise?

This route includes miami-florida, george-town-grand-cayman, cartagena-colombia, colon-panama, panama-canal-cruise-into-canal, puerto-limon-costa-rica, harvest-caye-belize, cozumel-mexico.

How many sea days are included on this Norwegian Jewel December 12, 2025 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 4 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the Norwegian Jewel sailing on December 12, 2025?

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 Norwegian Jewel 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