Norwegian Star itinerary map for December 4, 2026
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16 Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Costa Rica on Norwegian Norwegian Star

December 4, 2026

Norwegian Star December 4, 2026

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

Cruise Length
16
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Miami
Florida
Port Stops
10
Sea Days
7
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Cruise Price - Norwegian Star December 4, 2026

Norwegian Star · December 4, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Norwegian Star cruise ship departing December 4, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,759 ($110 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,831 ($115 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 4%.

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Inside
$1,759
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Oceanview
$1,809
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Balcony
$3,459
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Suite
$3,709

Price History – Norwegian Star December 4, 2026

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Norwegian Star
December 4, 2026
$1,759
4% vs avg: $1,831

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 16 Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Costa Rica (Miami To San Diego)

Norwegian Star · December 4, 2026

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 itinerary route

16 Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Costa Rica (Miami To San Diego)

  • DEC04
    Miami, Florida
    Miami, Florida
    A: — - D: 3:00 PM
  • DEC05
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC06
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC07
    Cartagena, Colombia
    Cartagena, Colombia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC08
    Colon, Panama
    Colon, Panama
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 9:00 PM
  • DEC04
    Panama Canal Transit
    Panama Canal Transit
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC10
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC11
    Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
    Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC12
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC13
    Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
    Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC14
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC15
    Acapulco, Mexico
    Acapulco, Mexico
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC16
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC17
    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • DEC18
    Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
    Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
    A: 6:30 AM - D: 1:30 PM
  • DEC19
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC20
    San Diego, California
    San Diego, California
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

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

Miami, Florida
Day 1•Friday, Dec 4

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 5

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 3•Sunday, Dec 6

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Cartagena, Colombia
Day 4•Monday, Dec 7

Cartagena, Colombia

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 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 5•Tuesday, Dec 8

Colon, Panama

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 9:00 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•Friday, Dec 4

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
At Sea
Day 7•Thursday, Dec 10

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
Day 8•Friday, Dec 11

Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 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
At Sea
Day 9•Saturday, Dec 12

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Day 10•Sunday, Dec 13

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
At Sea
Day 11•Monday, Dec 14

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Acapulco, Mexico
Day 12•Tuesday, Dec 15

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
At Sea
Day 13•Wednesday, Dec 16

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Day 14•Thursday, Dec 17

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 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•Friday, Dec 18

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Arrival: 6:30 AM•Departure: 1:30 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
At Sea
Day 16•Saturday, Dec 19

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

San Diego, California
Day 17•Sunday, Dec 20

San Diego, California

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: —

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.

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Weather Forecast

Norwegian Star - December 4, 2026 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
62 / 100
safer than 62% of all cruises
62
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.
8
/ 10
San Diego, California
San Diego
San Diego is generally safe for tourists, but travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas and secure their belongings.

Cruise Ship

Norwegian Star

⚓ Tonnage

91,740

vs avg 123,300

🛠️ Year Built

2,001

vs avg 2,011

📏 Length (ft)

965

vs avg 994

👥 Passenger Count

2,348

vs avg 3,120

The Star has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 91,740 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet in length. Norwegian Star is included in Norwegian’s Dawn class. At full capacity, the Norwegian Star holds 2,348 passengers. That includes 1,317 cruise vacationers and 1,031 staff members. The Star total number of staterooms is 1,174.

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Norwegian Star December 4, 2026 FAQ

How many nights is the Norwegian Star sailing on December 4, 2026?▾

This is a 16-night cruise itinerary departing from Miami, Florida.

What ports does the Norwegian Star visit on the December 4, 2026 cruise?▾

This route includes miami-florida, cartagena-colombia, colon-panama, panama-canal-transit, puerto-caldera-costa-rica, puerto-quetzal-guatemala, acapulco-mexico, puerto-vallarta-mexico, cabo-san-lucas-mexico, san-diego-california.

How many sea days are included on this Norwegian Star December 4, 2026 itinerary?▾

This itinerary includes 7 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the Norwegian Star sailing on December 4, 2026?▾

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 Star itinerary?▾

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Last Updated: Apr 13, 2026