Norwegian Joy itinerary map for January 21, 2025 (16 nights)
Norwegian Joy cruise ship

Norwegian Joy — January 21, 202516-Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Central America on Norwegian

This 16-night cruise aboard the Joy departs from Miami, Florida on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 and returns on Thursday, Feb 6th. January weather across this route averages 87°/61°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.1 out of 10, averaged across 10 ports.

Cruise Length
16
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Miami
Florida
Port Stops
10
Sea Days
7

Cruise Price - Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025

Norwegian Joy · January 21, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the Norwegian Joy cruise ship departing January 21, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,313 ($83 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,388 ($87 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 5%.

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Inside
$1,313
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Oceanview
$1,802
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Balcony
$2,132
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Suite
$4,118

Price History – Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025

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Norwegian Joy
January 21, 2025
$1,313
5% vs avg: $1,388

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 16 Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Central America (Miami To Los Angeles)

Norwegian Joy · January 21, 2025

The Norwegian Joy sails on January 21, 2025 for a 16 Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Central America (Miami To Los Angeles). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of San Pedro (Los Angeles), California on Feb 6th at 6:00 AM. During the 17-day journey, the Norwegian Joy will visit 9 additional ports and will spend 7 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

16 Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Central America (Miami To Los Angeles)

  • JAN21
    Miami, Florida
    Miami, Florida
    A: — - D: 3:00 PM
  • JAN22
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN23
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN24
    Cartagena, Colombia
    Cartagena, Colombia
    A: 5:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • JAN25
    Colon, Panama
    Colon, Panama
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • JAN21
    Panama Canal Transit
    Panama Canal Transit
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN27
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN28
    Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
    Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • JAN29
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN30
    Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
    Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • JAN31
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • FEB01
    Acapulco, Mexico
    Acapulco, Mexico
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • FEB02
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • FEB03
    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • FEB04
    Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
    Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 1:00 PM
  • FEB05
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • FEB06
    San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
    San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

January 21, 2025 · 16 Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Central America (Miami To Los Angeles)

Miami, Florida — Day 1 of Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 cruise
Day 1•Tuesday, Jan 21

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 2 at sea — Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 itinerary
Day 2•Wednesday, Jan 22

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Joy — featuring Cagney's Steakhouse, Pool, The District Brew House & The Photo Gallery.

Day 3 at sea — Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 itinerary
Day 3•Thursday, Jan 23

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Joy — featuring Cagney's Steakhouse, Pool, The District Brew House & The Photo Gallery.

Cartagena, Colombia — Day 4 of Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 cruise
Day 4•Friday, Jan 24

Cartagena, Colombia

Arrival: 5:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Colon, Panama — Day 5 of Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 cruise
Day 5•Saturday, Jan 25

Colon, Panama

Arrival: 7:00 AM•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 Transit — Day 6 of Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 cruise
Day 6•Tuesday, Jan 21

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 7 at sea — Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 itinerary
Day 7•Monday, Jan 27

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Joy — featuring Cagney's Steakhouse, Pool, The District Brew House & The Photo Gallery.

Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica — Day 8 of Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 cruise
Day 8•Tuesday, Jan 28

Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, offers docking at Puerto Caldera Port. Travelers explore Carara National Park and Jacó Beach. 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 scarlet macaws and Pacific 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 hikes. Puerto Caldera’s natural charm offers a vibrant Costa Rican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of wildlife and scenic beaches, making Puerto Caldera an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 9 at sea — Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 itinerary
Day 9•Wednesday, Jan 29

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Joy — featuring Cagney's Steakhouse, Pool, The District Brew House & The Photo Gallery.

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala — Day 10 of Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 cruise
Day 10•Thursday, Jan 30

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 11 at sea — Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 itinerary
Day 11•Friday, Jan 31

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Joy — featuring Cagney's Steakhouse, Pool, The District Brew House & The Photo Gallery.

Acapulco, Mexico — Day 12 of Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 cruise
Day 12•Saturday, Feb 1

Acapulco, Mexico

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Acapulco, Mexico, offers docking at Acapulco Port. Travelers explore La Quebrada cliff divers and Fort San Diego. Excursions include snorkeling at Roqueta Island. Local markets sell pozole. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cliff dives and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like silver crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Aztec history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Acapulco’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of thrilling performances and scenic beaches, making Acapulco an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 13 at sea — Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 itinerary
Day 13•Sunday, Feb 2

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Joy — featuring Cagney's Steakhouse, Pool, The District Brew House & The Photo Gallery.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico — Day 14 of Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 cruise
Day 14•Monday, Feb 3

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico — Day 15 of Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 cruise
Day 15•Tuesday, Feb 4

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 1:00 PM

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, offers docking at Cabo San Lucas Port. Travelers explore El Arco and Lover’s Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Santa Maria Cove. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rock formations and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like silver crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Baja history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Cabo San Lucas’ coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and marine adventures, making Cabo an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 16 at sea — Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 itinerary
Day 16•Wednesday, Feb 5

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Joy — featuring Cagney's Steakhouse, Pool, The District Brew House & The Photo Gallery.

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California — Day 17 of Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 cruise
Day 17•Thursday, Feb 6

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: —

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California, offers docking at San Pedro Port. Travelers explore USS Iowa and Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Excursions visit Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic ships and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes avocado toast, a Californian favorite. Souvenirs, like surf-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Chumash history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. San Pedro’s maritime charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of naval history and scenic coasts, making San Pedro an engaging destination.

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Weather Forecast

Norwegian Joy - January 21, 2025 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Miami, Florida

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January

Typical Weather

80°F

Average High

43°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.06in

Daily average

1.7 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
61 / 100
safer than 61% of all cruises
61
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
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.
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.
7
/ 10
Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
Puerto Caldera
Travelers at Puerto Caldera should stay cautious, especially in less populated areas, and consider organized tours for enhanced safety.
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.
4
/ 10
Acapulco, Mexico
Acapulco
Travelers to Acapulco should exercise extreme caution, remain in secured areas, and stay vigilant due to high rates of violent crime.
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.
7
/ 10
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas
While generally safe, travelers should remain vigilant in Cabo San Lucas, avoiding displaying valuables and staying in well-populated areas.
6
/ 10
San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
San Pedro
San Pedro is generally safe, but travelers should remain vigilant and avoid certain neighborhoods after dark to minimize risks.

Cruise Ship

Norwegian Joy

⚓ Tonnage

167,725

vs avg 123,300

🛠️ Year Built

2,017

vs avg 2,011

📏 Length (ft)

1,094

vs avg 994

👥 Passenger Count

3,804

vs avg 3,120

The Joy has a construction date of 2017 and a total size of 167,725 gross tons. The ship measures 1,094 feet in length. Norwegian Joy is included in Norwegian’s Breakaway Plus class. At full capacity, the Norwegian Joy holds 3,804 passengers. That includes 1,983 cruise vacationers and 1,821 staff members. The Joy total number of staterooms is 1,902.

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Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 FAQ

What's the cheapest cabin on the Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 cruise?▾

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What's the weather like on the Norwegian Joy January 21, 2025 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 16-night route, January averages 87°F highs and 61°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the January 21, 2025 Norwegian Joy itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 6.1 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 10 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the Norwegian Joy sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The Norwegian Joy departs Miami, Florida on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM and returns on Thursday, Feb 6th, 2025 at 6:00 AM. Total duration: 16 nights.

Who is the cruise director for the Norwegian Joy sailing on January 21, 2025?▾

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