Panama Canal Cruise with NCL

Day 1 : Fly to Los Angeles

An included flight brings us to the West Coast where we begin our adventure. We stay overnight in the Los Angeles area.

Day 2 : Hollywood

Begin the day with a delicious breakfast at our hotel. Before we board our cruise we will be joined by a local guide for a tour of Hollywood. See Grauman's Chinese Theatre and the Walk of Fame while learning about this city's fascinating history. Later we board our home for the next several nights: Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Bliss. All meals are included aboard ship!

Day 3 : At Sea

Enjoy the facilities and amenities of the Norwegian Bliss on our first full day at sea. Relax on deck in comfortable lounges. Take in a performance at the Bliss lounge or try your luck in the Norwegian Bliss Casino. Before dinner, enjoy a private Holiday Vacations social hour with included cocktails.

Day 4 : Cabo San Lucas

Today our ship tenders in Cabo San Lucas for a day of fun in the sun. Cabo's signature landmark is El Arco, a unique rock formation at the tip of Land's End. You may also visit Medano Beach, Cabo's most popular beach and swimming area.

Day 5 : At Sea

Explore the variety of shipboard activities available as we travel. The day is yours to relax, explore the ship, and enjoy wonderful live entertainment.

Day 6 : At Sea

Today we are free to enjoy the fine amenities offered aboard the Norwegian Bliss. With Freestyle Cruising, there are several dining options. Relax on deck with your favorite book, slip into a hot tub, or enjoy the onboard nightlife.

Day 7 : Puerto Quetzal

We have the day for our own adventures in the port city of Puerto Quetzal. Relax, visit the art markets, enjoy live music, or take in an optional 90-minute shuttle to Antigua, Guatemala's old capital.

Day 8 : San Juan Del Sur

Today our ship tenders in San Juan Del Sur, an exotic destination featuring pristine breaches, abundant wildlife, shoreline shopping, exquisite Nicaraguan cuisine, and a variety of optional adventures.

Day 9 : Puntarenas

On an optional shore excursion, ride a boat through the mangrove thickets or take a train, bus, or boat adventure. For those in search of leisure activities, shop for crafts from local artists or indulge in the delicious flavor of Costa Rican coffee.

Day 10 : At Sea

Explore the Norwegian Bliss' amenities, and when you are feeling hungry, pick from any of the ship's multiple dining venues. In the evening, take in a musical revue or comedy performance.

Day 11 : Panama City

Today's port of call is beautiful Panama City. Optional excursions include a tour of Old Panama, originally founded by the Spanish and famously plundered by the dreaded pirate Henry Morgan, or travel across the tropical isthmus on the Transcontinental Railway for views of Gatun Lake and time at the Agua Clara Locks Observation Center.

Day 12 : Panama Canal

Awake today to the Panama Canal, one of history's greatest feats of engineering. Over the course of the day we will travel through three sets of locks and the continental divide. Rising and lowering about 85 feet throughout the canal, we cruise through Gaillard Cut channel and across Gatun Lake on our way to the Caribbean Sea.

Day 13 : Cartagena

Explore this beautiful and historic Colombian city's walled Old Town. Its fortress walls, quaint, narrow streets, and balconied houses are vivid reminders of its colonial era. Optional shore excursions include Las Bovedas, the city's former dungeon that is now an artisan center, or the Church of San Pedro Claver, built in 1603 and dedicated to Colombia's patron saint.

Day 14 : At Sea

Ease into each day at your own pace. Enjoy the comforts of our floating resort as we sail towards the U.S. mainland. Relax in the spa or take advantage of the ship's many recreation or entertainment options.

Day 15 : At Sea

Enjoy a full day cruising the Caribbean Sea.

Day 16 : Florida Everglades

After breakfast we say goodbye to our floating home, disembark in Miami, and travel to the Everglades. Our exciting and educational tour of Everglades National Park with Shark Valley Tram tours gives us the opportunity to get an up-close look at this unique ecosystem. Later we check into our accommodations in Fort Lauderdale and celebrate our cruise getaway with a joyful Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner with our new friends.

Day 17 : Fly Home

This morning we board our flights home with wonderful memories of our cruise vacation.