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The Norwegian Star sails a 16-night Panama Canal from Miami to San Diego: Mexico & Costa Rica itinerary with NCL Cruises, departing Miami, Florida on December 4, 2026. It's a classic Mexican Riviera cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect warm, dry, and reliably sunny Pacific-coast weather. Ports of call include Miami, Florida, Cartagena, Colombia, Colon, Panama, with 6 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.
Miami, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 16-night Panama Canal from Miami to San Diego: Mexico & Costa Rica cruise on Norwegian Star.
Cartagena, Colombia is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 16-night Panama Canal from Miami to San Diego: Mexico & Costa Rica cruise on Norwegian Star.
Colon, Panama is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 16-night Panama Canal from Miami to San Diego: Mexico & Costa Rica cruise on Norwegian Star.
Puntarenas, Costa Rica is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 16-night Panama Canal from Miami to San Diego: Mexico & Costa Rica cruise on Norwegian Star.
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 16-night Panama Canal from Miami to San Diego: Mexico & Costa Rica cruise on Norwegian Star.
Acapulco, Mexico is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 16-night Panama Canal from Miami to San Diego: Mexico & Costa Rica cruise on Norwegian Star.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 16-night Panama Canal from Miami to San Diego: Mexico & Costa Rica cruise on Norwegian Star.
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 16-night Panama Canal from Miami to San Diego: Mexico & Costa Rica cruise on Norwegian Star.
San Diego, California is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 16-night Panama Canal from Miami to San Diego: Mexico & Costa Rica cruise on Norwegian Star.
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Caribbean Catamaran Day Cruise: Beaches, Snorkeling & Lunch
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Paddle Boarding At Acapulco´s Bay
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Rhythms of the night, Sunset Cruise, Candlelit Dinner & Alma Show
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