Norwegian Sun itinerary map for April 1, 2024 (18 nights)
Norwegian Sun itinerary map for April 1, 2024 (18 nights)
18 nights · 11 ports
Round-trip · Miami, Florida
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Norwegian Sun
April 1, 2024

18-Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Costa Rica aboard Norwegian Sun · Departing April 1, 2024 from the Port of Miami, Florida.

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// AT A GLANCE

This 18-night cruise aboard the Sun departs from Miami, Florida on Monday, April 1, 2024 and returns on Friday, Apr 19th. April weather across this route averages 92°/66°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.2 out of 10, averaged across 11 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
6.2OUT OF 10
CAUTION TIER
Safer than 62% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
01
18
night cruise
Mon → Fri
02
Miami
departure port
Florida
03
11
port stops
Mexico
04
8
sea days
Day 2
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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Norwegian Sun April 1, 2024 Price & Tracking

NORWEGIAN SUN·APRIL 1, 2024

The graph below tracks historic price of the Norwegian Sun cruise ship departing April 1, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $809 ($45 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $807 ($45 per night), this represents a recent increase of 0%.

Norwegian Sun cruise departing April 1, 202418-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $809 ($45 per night). Average price: $807.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $807
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
Norwegian Sun · April 1, 2024
$809
$45 per night · 18 nights
0% above average
Avg $807

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// 03 · ITINERARY

18 Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Costa Rica (Miami To Seattle) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapAPRIL 1, 2024
The Norwegian Sun sails on April 1, 2024 for a 18 Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Costa Rica (Miami To Seattle) (Miami Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 5:30 PM and will return to the port of Seattle, Washington on Apr 19th at 6:00 AM. During the 19-day journey, the Norwegian Sun will visit 10 additional ports and will spend 8 days at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
Norwegian Sun
APRIL 1, 2024
19 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓
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18 NIGHTS · 10 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · MIAMI
// 04 · PORTS

18 Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Costa Rica (Miami To Seattle) Port List

Norwegian Sun·April 1, 2024
Miami, Florida — Day 1 of Norwegian Sun April 1, 2024 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
MONDAY·APR 1

Miami

Florida
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
5:30 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 Sun April 1, 2024 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
THURSDAY·APR 4

Cartagena

Colombia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
5:00 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 Sun April 1, 2024 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
FRIDAY·APR 5

Colon

Panama
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
9:00 AM
8:00 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 Transit — Day 6 of Norwegian Sun April 1, 2024 cruise
DAY
6
PORT 5
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.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — Day 8 of Norwegian Sun April 1, 2024 cruise
DAY
8
PORT 7
MONDAY·APR 8

Puntarenas

Costa Rica
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
5:00 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.

San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua — Day 9 of Norwegian Sun April 1, 2024 cruise
DAY
9
PORT 8
TUESDAY·APR 9

San Juan Del Sur

Nicaragua
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
4:00 PM

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, offers docking at San Juan del Sur Port. Travelers explore Playa Maderas and Christ of Mercy statue. Excursions include zip-lining in Mombacho Volcano. Local markets sell vigorón. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures surf beaches and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes nacatamales, a Nicaraguan favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Miskito history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. San Juan’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Nicaraguan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and adventurous excursions, making San Juan an engaging destination.

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala — Day 10 of Norwegian Sun April 1, 2024 cruise
DAY
10
PORT 9
WEDNESDAY·APR 10

Puerto Quetzal

Guatemala
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
11:00 AM
9:00 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.

Zihuatanejo/ixtapa, Mexico — Day 12 of Norwegian Sun April 1, 2024 cruise
DAY
12
PORT 11
FRIDAY·APR 12

Zihuatanejo/ixtapa

Mexico
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
9:00 AM
6:00 PM

Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa, Mexico, offers docking at Zihuatanejo Port. Travelers explore Playa La Ropa and Ixtapa’s marina. Excursions include snorkeling at Los Morros. Local markets sell pozole. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures fishing villages and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like huipil crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Guerrero history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Zihuatanejo’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of pristine beaches and cultural villages, making Zihuatanejo an engaging destination for exploration.

Manzanillo, Mexico — Day 13 of Norwegian Sun April 1, 2024 cruise
DAY
13
PORT 12
SATURDAY·APR 13

Manzanillo

Mexico
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
3:00 PM

Manzanillo, Mexico, offers docking at Manzanillo Port. Travelers explore Playa La Audiencia and Jardín Álvaro Obregón. Excursions include snorkeling at Carrizalillo Bay. Local markets sell ceviche. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures sandy beaches and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes birria, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like pottery crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Colima history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Manzanillo’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural plazas, making Manzanillo an engaging destination for exploration.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico — Day 14 of Norwegian Sun April 1, 2024 cruise
DAY
14
PORT 13
SUNDAY·APR 14

Cabo San Lucas

Mexico
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
11:30 AM
8:00 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.

Seattle, Washington — Day 19 of Norwegian Sun April 1, 2024 cruise
DAY
19
DISEMBARKATION
FRIDAY·APR 19

Seattle

Washington
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
6:00 AM

Seattle, Washington, offers docking at Pier 91. Travelers explore Pike Place Market and Space Needle. Excursions include whale-watching in Puget Sound. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban landmarks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes Dungeness crab, a Washington favorite. Souvenirs, like native crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Seattle’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic markets and scenic waterways, making Seattle an engaging destination for exploration.

// 05 · WEATHER

18 Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Costa Rica (Miami To Seattle) Weather Forecast

Norwegian Sun·April 1, 2024
APR FORECAST · MIAMI
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
74°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
89°
AVG LOW
59°
AVG RAINFALL
3.0"
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
74°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Norwegian Sun April 1, 2024 Excursions

Norwegian Sun·April 1, 2024

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT
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Browse shore excursions for each port on this Norwegian Sun itinerary. Tours, activities, and transfers are provided by Viator.

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

18 Night Panama Canal: Mexico & Costa Rica (Miami To Seattle)

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
CAUTION TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 62% of all cruises
6.2/10 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.
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// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN11 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 Transit 🇵🇦

Panama · PanamaMODERATE

Cruise travelers at the Panama Canal Transit should remain aware of their surroundings while enjoying a secure and managed experience.

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

San Juan Del Sur 🌍

Nicaragua · NicaraguaCAUTION

Travelers should remain vigilant in San Juan del Sur due to moderate safety concerns, including petty crime and occasional violence, especially at night.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
07

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
08

Zihuatanejo/ixtapa 🇲🇽

Mexico · MexicoCAUTION

Travelers in Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa should stay in well-trafficked areas and remain vigilant against petty theft and opportunistic crime.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
09

Manzanillo 🇲🇽

Mexico · MexicoCAUTION

Travelers in Manzanillo should stay vigilant and stick to busy tourist areas to minimize risks of petty crime while enjoying the destination.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
10

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
11

Seattle 🇺🇸

Washington · United StatesMODERATE

Travelers in Seattle should stay vigilant and secure their belongings, as some downtown areas may have higher risks of petty theft.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Norwegian Sun Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsNORWEGIAN
Norwegian Sun
NORWEGIAN · SUN
CHRISTENED
2001
STATEROOMS
968
TONNAGE
78,309GT
36.5% BELOW AVG· vs avg 123,300 GT
YEAR BUILT
2001
10 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2011
LENGTH
848ft
14.7% BELOW AVG· vs avg 994 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
1,936cruisers
37.9% BELOW AVG· vs avg 3,120 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Norwegian Sun has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 78,309 gross tons. The ship measures 848 feet in length. Norwegian Sun is included in Norwegian's Sun class. At full capacity, the Sun holds 1,936 passengers. That includes 1,030 cruise vacationers and 906 staff members. The Sun total number of staterooms is 968.

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