14-Night Cruise on Viking MarsPanama Canal & Central America - Weather

Departing Palm Beach, Florida on December 27, 2026, the Viking Cruises ship Viking Mars runs this 14-night Panama Canal & Central America sailing. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include Palm Beach, Florida, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Cartagena, Colombia, with 6 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Dec 27, 2026 — Palm Beach, Florida

   Palm Beach, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 14-night Panama Canal & Central America cruise on Viking Mars. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Dec 28, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Viking Mars, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal & Central America itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Dec 29, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Viking Mars, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal & Central America itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026 — Montego Bay, Jamaica

   Montego Bay, Jamaica is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 14-night Panama Canal & Central America cruise on Viking Mars. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 85°F.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 5 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Viking Mars, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal & Central America itinerary.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Jan 1, 2027 — Cartagena, Colombia

   Cartagena, Colombia is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 14-night Panama Canal & Central America cruise on Viking Mars. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 92°F.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 — Panama Canal

   Panama Canal is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 14-night Panama Canal & Central America cruise on Viking Mars. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 85°F.

8. Day 8 — Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 — Colon, Panama

   Colon, Panama is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 14-night Panama Canal & Central America cruise on Viking Mars. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 85°F.

9. Day 9 — Monday, Jan 4, 2027 — Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

   Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 14-night Panama Canal & Central America cruise on Viking Mars. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

10. Day 10 — Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 10 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Viking Mars, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal & Central America itinerary.

11. Day 11 — Wednesday, Jan 6, 2027 — Belize City, Belize

    Belize City, Belize is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 14-night Panama Canal & Central America cruise on Viking Mars. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

12. Day 12 — Thursday, Jan 7, 2027 — Cozumel, Mexico

    Cozumel, Mexico is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 14-night Panama Canal & Central America cruise on Viking Mars. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

13. Day 13 — Friday, Jan 8, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 13 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Viking Mars, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal & Central America itinerary.

14. Day 14 — Saturday, Jan 9, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 14 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Viking Mars, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal & Central America itinerary.

15. Day 15 — Sunday, Jan 10, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 15 of the 14-night Panama Canal & Central America cruise on Viking Mars. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.