12 Night Caribbean: Dominican Republic & Grand Cayman (Tampa Roundtrip)
Norwegian Star
Norwegian Star
December 24, 2025
12 Night Caribbean: Dominican Republic & Grand Cayman

Norwegian Star - 12/24/2025

The December 24, 2025 cruise on the Norwegian Star departs from Tampa, Florida. On this 12 Night Caribbean: Dominican Republic & Grand Cayman (Tampa Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 8 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Star sets sail on Wednesday, Dec 24th and returns on Monday, Jan 5th.

Cruise Length
12
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Tampa
Florida
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
4

Cruise Pricing

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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Norwegian Star - December 24, 2025 - 12 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 23rdTampa, Florida
2Dec 24thAt Sea
3Dec 25thAt Sea
4Dec 27thPuerto Plata, Dominican Republic
5Dec 28thCharlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
6Dec 29thBasseterre, St. Kitts
7Dec 30thPhilipsburg, St. Maarten
8Dec 31stTortola, British Virgin Islands
9Dec 31stAt Sea
10Jan 2ndFalmouth, Jamaica
11Jan 3rdGeorge Town, Grand Cayman
12Jan 3rdAt Sea
13Jan 5thTampa, Florida

The Norwegian Star sails on December 24, 2025 for a 12 Night Caribbean: Dominican Republic & Grand Cayman (Tampa Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Tampa, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Tampa, Florida on Jan 5th at 6:00 AM. During the 13-day journey, the Norwegian Star will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

Norwegian Star Size Infographic

Norwegian Star

92 k
tonnage
965 ft
length
2001
year built
1,174
cabins
2,348
passengers
1,031
crew

NORWEGIAN STAR SIZE

The Star has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 91,740 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet (294 meters) in length. Norwegian Star is included in Norwegian’s Dawn Class. At full capacity, the Norwegian Star holds 3,379 passengers. That includes 2,348 cruise vacationers and 1,031 staff members. The Star total number of staterooms is 1,174.

Norwegian Star Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:91,740 GT
  • Length:965 ft (294 m)
  • Beam:125 ft (38 m)
  • Draft:27 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:28 mph (24 kn)
  • Year Built:2001
  • Years Served:2001 - Present
  • Capacity:2,348
  • Crew Members:1,031
  • Total on Board:3,379
  • Total Staterooms:1,174
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:400 Million
  • Status:active

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Cruise Ports

Day1
DEC 242025
United States
D:3:00 PM

Tampa, Florida, offers docking at Port Tampa Bay. Travelers explore Ybor City and Tampa Riverwalk. Excursions include manatee tours at Crystal River. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic cigar factories and Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes grouper, 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. Tampa’s cultural charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic waterways, making Tampa an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day2
DEC 252025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
DEC 262025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day4
DEC 272025
A:6:00 AMD:2:00 PM

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, provides docking at Puerto Plata Port. Travelers explore Amber Museum and Mount Isabel de Torres. Excursions include snorkeling at Sosúa Beach. Local markets sell mangu. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Dominican favorite. Souvenirs, like amber jewelry, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Puerto Plata’s vibrant charm offers a dynamic Dominican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites, scenic beaches, and Caribbean culture, making Puerto Plata an engaging destination for exploration.

Day5
DEC 282025
U. S. Virgin Islands
A:10:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, offers docking at Havensight Port. Travelers explore Blackbeard’s Castle and Magens Bay. Excursions include snorkeling at Coki Beach. Local markets sell callaloo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures pirate history and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes fungi, a Virgin Islands favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Danish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Charlotte Amalie’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural landmarks, making St. Thomas an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day6
DEC 292025
St Kitts And Nevis
A:6:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Basseterre, St. Kitts, offers docking at Port Zante. Travelers explore Brimstone Hill Fortress and Romney Manor. Excursions include snorkeling at Shitten Bay. Local markets sell johnnycakes. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes goat water, a St. Kitts favorite. Souvenirs, like batik crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Basseterre’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO fortresses and scenic beaches, making Basseterre an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day7
DEC 302025
Netherlands Antilles
A:6:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, offers docking at Philipsburg Port. Travelers explore Front Street and Maho Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Cupecoy Bay. Local markets sell guavaberry liqueur. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures plane landings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo soup, a St. Maarten favorite. Souvenirs, like Dutch crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Philipsburg’s vibrant charm offers a lively stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of bustling markets and scenic beaches, making Philipsburg an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day8
DEC 312025
British Virgin Islands
A:5:45 AMD:1:00 PM

Tortola, British Virgin Islands, offers docking at Road Town Port. Travelers explore Sage Mountain and Cane Garden Bay. Excursions include snorkeling at The Baths. Local markets sell painkillers. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures volcanic hills and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes roti, a BVI favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Tortola’s island allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and marine adventures, making Tortola an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day9
JAN 12026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day10
JAN 22026
A:9:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Falmouth, Jamaica, offers docking at Falmouth Port. Travelers explore Good Hope Estate and Martha Brae River. Excursions include rafting and Dunn’s River Falls climbs. Local markets sell jerk pork. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial architecture and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes curry goat, a Jamaican favorite. Souvenirs, like wood carvings, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance river activities. Falmouth’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Jamaican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic estates and adventurous excursions, making Falmouth an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day11
JAN 32026
A:7:00 AMD: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. (126 words)

Day12
JAN 42026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day13
JAN 52026
United States
A:6:00 AM

Tampa, Florida, offers docking at Port Tampa Bay. Travelers explore Ybor City and Tampa Riverwalk. Excursions include manatee tours at Crystal River. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic cigar factories and Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes grouper, 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. Tampa’s cultural charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic waterways, making Tampa an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)