16 Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Costa Rica (Miami To San Diego)
Norwegian Star
Norwegian Star
December 4, 2026
16 Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Costa Rica

Norwegian Star - 12/4/2026

The December 4, 2026 cruise on the Norwegian Star departs from Miami, Florida. On this 16 Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Costa Rica (Miami To San Diego) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 10 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Star sets sail on Friday, Dec 4th and returns on Sunday, Dec 20th.

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

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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Norwegian Star - December 4, 2026 - 16 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 17thPuerto Vallarta, Mexico
15Dec 18thCabo San Lucas, Mexico
16Dec 18thAt Sea
17Dec 20thSan Diego, California
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The Norwegian Star sails on December 4, 2026 for a 16 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 20th at 6:00 AM. During the 17-day journey, the Norwegian Star will visit 9 additional ports and will spend 7 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 42026
United States
D: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. (126 words)

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

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. (126 words)

Day5
DEC 82026
A:6:00 AMD: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. (126 words)

Day6
N/A N/AN/A

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. (126 words)

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, 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. (126 words)

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

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. (126 words)

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

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.

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:2:30 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. (126 words)

Day15
DEC 182026
A:6:00 AMD:3:00 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. (126 words)

Day16
DEC 192026
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!

Day17
DEC 202026
A:6:00 AM

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. (126 words)