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Norwegian Star itinerary map for November 26, 2027 (14 nights)
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14 nights · 8 ports
Round-trip · Miami, Florida
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Norwegian Star
November 26, 2027

14-Night Panama Canal - Partial Transit: Mexio & Costa Rica aboard Norwegian Star · Departing November 26, 2027 from the Port of Miami, Florida.

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// AT A GLANCE

Norwegian Star November 26, 2027 Cruise Overview

This 14-night cruise aboard the Star departs from Miami, Florida on Friday, November 26, 2027 and returns on Friday, Dec 10th. November weather across this route averages 88°/64°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.6 out of 10, averaged across 8 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
6.6OUT OF 10
MODERATE TIER
Safer than 66% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
01
14
night cruise
Fri → Fri
02
Miami
departure port
Florida
03
8
port stops
Mexio
04
7
sea days
Day 2
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The Norwegian Star, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, sets sail on Friday, November 26, 2027 from Miami, Florida for a 14-night Panama Canal - Partial Transit: Mexio & Costa Rica cruise. This itinerary includes 8 unique port stops and 7 days at sea. November weather across the route averages 88°F highs and 64°F lows. The itinerary safety score is 6.6 out of 10, combining travel advisories, crime statistics, and Global Peace Index data. Fare tracking is available for inside, oceanview, balcony, and suite cabin categories. Gangwaze monitors pricing daily so you can set a price-drop alert and book when the fare is right. Explore the full day-by-day port schedule, shore excursion options, onboard amenities, and weather forecasts for each stop on this Norwegian Star sailing.

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Norwegian Star November 26, 2027 Roll Call

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// 03 · ITINERARY

14 Night Panama Canal - Partial Transit: Mexio & Costa Rica (Miami To San Diego) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapNOVEMBER 26, 2027
The Norwegian Star sails on November 26, 2027 for a 14 Night Panama Canal - Partial Transit: Mexio & Costa Rica (Miami To San Diego) (Miami Roundtrip). 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 10th at 6:00 AM. During the 15-day journey, the Norwegian Star will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 7 days at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
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NOVEMBER 26, 2027
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14 NIGHTS · 7 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · MIAMI
// 04 · PORTS

14 Night Panama Canal - Partial Transit: Mexio & Costa Rica (Miami To San Diego) Port List

Norwegian Star·November 26, 2027
Miami, Florida — Day 1 of Norwegian Star November 26, 2027 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
FRIDAY·NOV 26

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.

Cartagena, Colombia — Day 4 of Norwegian Star November 26, 2027 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
MONDAY·NOV 29

Cartagena

Colombia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
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.

Colon, Panama — Day 5 of Norwegian Star November 26, 2027 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
TUESDAY·NOV 30

Colon

Panama
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
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.

Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal) — Day 6 of Norwegian Star November 26, 2027 cruise
DAY
6
PORT 5
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
4:00 AM
6:00 PM

Panama Canal (Cruise into Canal), Panama, offers partial transit cruising. Travelers view Miraflores Locks and Gatun Lake 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 feats 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 marvels and scenic waterways, making the Panama Canal an engaging destination.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — Day 8 of Norwegian Star November 26, 2027 cruise
DAY
8
PORT 7
FRIDAY·DEC 3

Puntarenas

Costa Rica
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
6:00 AM
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.

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala — Day 10 of Norwegian Star November 26, 2027 cruise
DAY
10
PORT 9
SUNDAY·DEC 5

Puerto Quetzal

Guatemala
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
6:00 AM
1:00 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.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico — Day 13 of Norwegian Star November 26, 2027 cruise
DAY
13
PORT 12
WEDNESDAY·DEC 8

Cabo San Lucas

Mexico
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
2:30 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.

San Diego, California — Day 15 of Norwegian Star November 26, 2027 cruise
DAY
15
DISEMBARKATION
FRIDAY·DEC 10

San Diego

California
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
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.

// 05 · WEATHER

14 Night Panama Canal - Partial Transit: Mexio & Costa Rica (Miami To San Diego) Weather Forecast

Norwegian Star·November 26, 2027
NOV FORECAST · MIAMI
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
Miami port guide
70°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
85°
AVG LOW
56°
AVG RAINFALL
2.5"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT MIAMI
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
70°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Miami Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this Norwegian Star itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.

8 PORTS OF CALL·997 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR
SELECT A PORT
BEST MIAMI SHORE TOURS
OF 203
TOP PRODUCT
4.6(3,181)
$42

Speedboat Sightseeing Adventure of Miami

Miami's only off-shore, speedboat tour. Experience thrills during a 45-minute speedboat ride across Miami…
45 MINBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.7(2,844)
$75.51

Everglades Small-Group Tour from Miami with Transportation

Experience the Florida Everglades on this 4–5 hour small-group tour from Miami, featuring an exciting airboat…
5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.6(2,729)
$30

Miami Biscayne Bay rich and famous Sightseeing Boat Tour

Set sail on an unforgettable journey through the famous waters of Biscayne Bay with Miami’s top rated Miami…
1.3 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
3.5(2,499)
$45

Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Cruise Option

Discover Miami's vibrant vibes with a hop-on hop-off tour of Magic City. Our flexible tours turn Miami into…
2 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
EXCELLENT QUALITY
4.8(1,610)
$30

Miami Pirate Boat Tour: Skyline & Celebrity Homes

Set sail on an unforgettable adventure through Biscayne Bay aboard the Miami Pirate Boat Tour: Skyline &…
1.3 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
WORRY-FREE
TOP PRODUCT
4.4(1,381)
$78

60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up ,small group +pro guide

Our Everglades Tour is led by a real guide with over 10 years of experience in Miami. Personal connection is…
5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
WORRY-FREE
TOP PRODUCT
4.9(925)
$189

Half-day Everglades National Park Tour and 1-Hour Air Boat Ride

With your expert naturalist guide, head out on an amazing 90-minute nature walk in Everglades National Park…
6 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
4.1(832)
$24.50

Miami Millionaire’s Row Sightseeing Cruise

Experience Miami’s original Millionaire’s Row cruise, family-owned and operated for over 75 years (est…
1.5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR

These are the eight most reviewed. Miami has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

14 Night Panama Canal - Partial Transit: Mexio & Costa Rica (Miami To San Diego)

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 AVERAGE
MODERATE TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 66% of all cruises
6.6/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN08 PORTS
01

Miami 🇺🇸

Florida · United StatesMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant and safeguard belongings in Miami, as certain neighborhoods may have higher crime rates, especially after dark.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Cartagena 🇨🇴

Colombia · ColombiaCAUTION

Travelers in Cartagena should stay vigilant, avoid displaying valuables, and consider organized tours to minimize risks of petty crime.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Colon 🇵🇦

Panama · PanamaCAUTION

Travelers in Colon, Panama, should stay vigilant against crime, avoid less populated areas, and consider organized tours for safety.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal) 🇵🇦

Panama · PanamaSAFE

Cruise travelers at the Panama Canal can enjoy a safe experience aboard their ship, with low crime rates and strong security measures.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
05

Puntarenas 🇨🇷

Costa Rica · Costa RicaCAUTION

Travelers in Puntarenas should stay vigilant against petty crime and consider organized tours for added safety and enjoyment.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
06

Puerto Quetzal 🇬🇹

Guatemala · GuatemalaCAUTION

Travelers should remain vigilant in Puerto Quetzal due to crime risks and are advised to join organized tours for safety.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
07

Cabo San Lucas 🇲🇽

Mexico · MexicoMODERATE

While generally safe, travelers should remain vigilant in Cabo San Lucas, avoiding displaying valuables and staying in well-populated areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
08

San Diego 🇺🇸

California · United StatesMODERATE

San Diego is generally safe for tourists, but travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas and secure their belongings.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Norwegian Star Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsNORWEGIAN
Norwegian Star cruise ship exterior
NORWEGIAN · DAWN
CHRISTENED
2001
STATEROOMS
1,174
TONNAGE
91,740GT
26.8% BELOW AVG· vs avg 125,377 GT
YEAR BUILT
2001
11 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2012
LENGTH
965ft
3.5% BELOW AVG· vs avg 1,000 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
2,348cruisers
25.5% BELOW AVG· vs avg 3,153 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Norwegian 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 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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