Norwegian Star - December 4, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Norwegian Star
Miami, Florida
Cartagena, Colomb
Colon, Panama

Norwegian Star - December 4, 2026

The December 4, 2026 cruise on the Norwegian Star departs from Miami, Florida. On this 15 Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Costa Rica (Miami To San Diego) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 9 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Star sets sail on Friday, Dec 4th and returns on Saturday, Dec 19th.

15nights

December 4, 2026

Dec 4th - Dec 19th

Norwegian Star

Norwegian Star

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Star - December 4, 2026

15 Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Costa Rica

from Miami, Florida

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

To see how this compares, click through to see Norwegian Star age and stats vs all Norwegian ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Norwegian Star Deck Plans.

Itinerary

Norwegian Star - December 4, 2026 - 15 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 3rdMiami, Florida
2Dec 4thAt Sea
3Dec 5thAt Sea
4Dec 7thCartagena, Colombia
5Dec 8thColon, Panama
6Dec 3rdPanama Canal Transit
7Dec 9thAt Sea
8Dec 11thPuntarenas, Costa Rica
9Dec 11thAt Sea
10Dec 13thPuerto Quetzal, Guatemala
11Dec 13thAt Sea
12Dec 15thAcapulco, Mexico
13Dec 15thAt Sea
14Dec 17thCabo San Lucas, Mexico
15Dec 17thAt Sea
16Dec 19thSan Diego, California
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Cruise Itinerary

The Norwegian Star sails on December 4, 2026 for a 15 Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Costa Rica (Miami To San Diego). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of San Diego, California on Dec 19th at 6:00 AM. During the 16-day journey, the Norwegian Star will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 7 days at sea.

Day1
DEC 42026
United States
D:3:00 PM

Explore all that Miami has to offer, from the magnificent Port of Miami, to the world famous Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, historic Coconut Grove, and trendy South Beach. Other attractions include the Miami Seaquarium , Miami MetroZoo, and sports teams the Dolphins, Heat and Marlins. No wonder so many celebrities, such as Gloria Estefan, Madonna and Ricky Martin, call Miami home.

Day2
DEC 52026
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 62026
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 72026
A:5:00 AMD:2:00 PM

Once the port where the wealth of the New World flowed back to the Old, Cartagena also served as a notorious base for privateers and pirates. Today, you can stroll the tree-lined Spanish colonial artistry of old in the streets and see the works of the Gold Museum. The port is also a great place to find bargains on emeralds.

Day5
DEC 82026
A:6:00 AMD:7:00 PM

Colon is one of Latin America's busiest commercial centers. Since 1953, it has had a free trade zone, where merchants can import and export goods without paying duties. The main streets of Colon are often crowded with sailors, traders, and tourists. The city has many bars, nightclubs, and gambling establishments. Colon also has duty-free shops, which sell many products at low prices.

Day6
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Spend an unforgettable day cruising the Panama Canal, a fifty-one-mile waterway through the rainforest that is one of the world's engineering masterpieces. The ship glides down the canal with inches to spare, through locks that raise and lower it like a toy. Along the way it crosses enormous Gatun Lake, and the amazing Gaillard Cut, blasted out of a solid mountainside.

Day7
DEC 102026
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!

Day8
DEC 112026
A:6:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Puntarenas is a paradise of sand beaches, pristine rainforests, and tranquil turquoise seas. Guests will find themselves in a watersport-lover's paradise, with fun-filled options ranging from water skiing to scuba diving readily available throughout the province. Puntarenas boasts mild weather and tropical sunshine, offering languid days to spend relaxing in the surf and sand.

Day9
DEC 122026
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
DEC 132026
A:6:00 AMD:4:00 PM

The festive strains of a marimba band are never far away in Puerto Quetzal, your gateway to Guatemala's authentic Amerindian culture. Enjoy an excursion to Antigua, the former colonial capital, celebrated for its European flavor and magnificent architecture.

Day11
DEC 142026
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!

Day12
DEC 152026
A:6:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Whitewashed villas ring magnificent Acapulco Bay, forming an unforgettable spectacle. View Mexico's premier Pacific playground from the scenic highway above the harbor, then stop to enjoy Acapulco's most famous attraction: the daredevil cliff-divers of La Quebrada, who pray at a nearby chapel, then plunge from the 130-foot-high cliffs.

Day13
DEC 162026
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!

Day14
DEC 172026
A:6:00 AMD:2:00 PM

Sail past Los Arcos, the soaring rock archway at the extreme southern tip of Baja California that guards Cabo's perfect harbor. This idyllic bay once sheltered treasure ships from the Orient, and pirate brigs bent on those treasures. Now Cabo caters to an international vacation set, and has a strong artistic tradition famous for its black-coral jewelry.

Day15
DEC 182026
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!

Day16
DEC 192026
A:6:00 AM

Famed as a year-round vacation resort, San Diego also carries huge economic clout as California's second largest city. With magnificent beaches and two world-class zoos, the city enjoys a dazzling Mediterranean climate and a rich multicultural heritage. The surrounding county embraces forested mountains, vast desert lands, and miles of sunny beaches. It just doesn't seem fair to the rest of us.