Panama Canal Cruise Norwegian Star from LA

Day 1

Fly UK/Los Angeles
Transfer independently to your 4 star hotel in Los Angeles where you will be staying for the night

Day 2

Los Angeles Depart 4.00pm
Located in sunny Southern California, Los Angeles is a sprawling metropolis and the second largest city in the United States and known throughout the world as the largest producer of entertainment and media. This combined with its sunny climate, palm trees and sandy beaches make it a top tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors every year

Day 3

At Sea

Day 4

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Arrive 10.00am Depart 6.00pm
Right at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, Cabo San Lucas has beautiful beaches, crystal-clear seas and a rugged coastline with fantastic rock formations. It’s the perfect place to relax, so take a stroll along the beach, a boat ride to Land’s End, try your hand at water sports, or set out on a sports fishing adventure – the coastal waters are rich in billfish.

Day 5

At Sea

Day 6

Acapulco, Mexico Arrive 08.00am Depart 6.00pm
This has to be one of the world’s most famous beach resorts, where the action continues around the clock. By day, the horseshoe-shaped bay is the place to see and be seen, while evenings light up with nightclubs, bars and fabulous restaurants. Don’t miss the cliff divers of La Quebrada, soaring off 136-foot-high cliffs into Pacific Ocean waves – its extra spectacular at night.

Day 7

Huatulco, Mexico Arrive 08.00am Depart 4.00pm
Huatulco sits at the foothills of the Sierra Madre and Pacific coast are 20 miles of unspoiled beaches. Or why not explore the secret coves and hidden lagoons of Bahia de Huatulco. You can also shop in the town of La Crucesita and the exciting Tangolunda Bay.

Day 8

At Sea

Day 9

Puntarenas, Costa Rica Arrive 08.00am Depart 5.00pm
Costa Rica is an eco-friendly blend of beaches, volcanoes and rain forests. Its great surfing and the beautiful beaches encourage slothfulness in all species. Keep an eye out for Poison Dart Frogs, Howler Monkeys and White Hawks.

Day 10

At Sea

Day 11

Daylight Transit Panama Canal
Your cruise today takes you through the highlight of your trip; Panama Canal’s incredible 40-mile shortcut between the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean. Running through lush Panamanian countryside, the Canal makes for a magnificent journey, as your ship steers its way through a series of vast locks.

Day 12

Cartagena, Colombia Arrive 10.00am Depart 7.00pm
Go back to the swashbuckling era at the mighty Fort Bocachica or to La Popa Monastery for a spectacular view. Cartagena was once a favored destination of pirates and adventures now is now a bustling seaport.

Day 13-14

At Sea

Day 15

Miami Arrive 08.00am
Disembarkation usually begins two hours after docking. Individual transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK
Famous for its year-round sunshine and miles of white sand beaches, Miami’s a great place to soak up some rays. Chill out in chic South Beach with its pastel-painted art deco buildings and people watching pavement cafés, or head inland to the swamps of the Everglades, where alligator watching is more the thing.
Stay over a few days or transfer individually to the airport for your return flight back to the UK

What is included
Transatlantic flights on scheduled airlines
1 night pre-cruise accommodation in the Los Angeles area in a 4 star hotel
13 nights NCL Freestyle cruising® on Norwegian Star based on Inside Stateroom
All meals and entertainment aboard ship
All government fees and taxes – airline taxes and fuel surcharges

Cabins

NCL has the most flexible, adaptable staterooms and suites at sea, from comfortable inside cabins to the statement-making luxury Owner’s Suite, private deck Courtyard Villas and spectacular three bedroom Garden Villas

Ship Activities

You will be cruising with the youngest fleet on the planet, aboard a big modern ship that combines contemporary luxury with amazing innovations. There are tons of things to do from sophisticated Spas to hot tubs, swimming pools and various sports courts.

Entertainment

You can decide what time you’d like to dine each night, choosing from up to 13 restaurants and Dining Rooms and never eating the same food twice. And best of all you can choose what to wear, so dress up if you want or be relaxed, just as the mood take you. After dinner evenings on board are very special and you won’t need to miss a single curtain up or curtain call of the spectacular Vegas-style shows or mellow down the pace a little in one of the chic bars

Day 1

Fly UK/Los Angeles
Transfer independently to your 4 star hotel in Los Angeles where you will be staying for the night

Day 2

Los Angeles Depart 4.00pm
Located in sunny Southern California, Los Angeles is a sprawling metropolis and the second largest city in the United States and known throughout the world as the largest producer of entertainment and media. This combined with its sunny climate, palm trees and sandy beaches make it a top tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors every year

Day 3

At Sea

Day 4

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Arrive 10.00am Depart 6.00pm
Right at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, Cabo San Lucas has beautiful beaches, crystal-clear seas and a rugged coastline with fantastic rock formations. It’s the perfect place to relax, so take a stroll along the beach, a boat ride to Land’s End, try your hand at water sports, or set out on a sports fishing adventure – the coastal waters are rich in billfish.

Day 5

At Sea

Day 6

Acapulco, Mexico Arrive 08.00am Depart 6.00pm
This has to be one of the world’s most famous beach resorts, where the action continues around the clock. By day, the horseshoe-shaped bay is the place to see and be seen, while evenings light up with nightclubs, bars and fabulous restaurants. Don’t miss the cliff divers of La Quebrada, soaring off 136-foot-high cliffs into Pacific Ocean waves – its extra spectacular at night.

Day 7

Huatulco, Mexico Arrive 08.00am Depart 4.00pm
Huatulco sits at the foothills of the Sierra Madre and Pacific coast are 20 miles of unspoiled beaches. Or why not explore the secret coves and hidden lagoons of Bahia de Huatulco. You can also shop in the town of La Crucesita and the exciting Tangolunda Bay.

Day 8

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala At Sea Arrive 08.00am Depart 5.00pm

Day 9

At Sea

Day 10

Puntarenas, Costa Rica Arrive 08.00am Depart 5.00pm
Costa Rica is an eco-friendly blend of beaches, volcanoes and rain forests. Its great surfing and the beautiful beaches encourage slothfulness in all species. Keep an eye out for Poison Dart Frogs, Howler Monkeys and White Hawks.

Day 11

At Sea

Day 12

Daylight Transit Panama Canal
Your cruise today takes you through the highlight of your trip; Panama Canal’s incredible 40-mile shortcut between the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean. Running through lush Panamanian countryside, the Canal makes for a magnificent journey, as your ship steers its way through a series of vast locks.

Day 13

Cartagena, Colombia Arrive 10.00am Depart 7.00pm
Go back to the swashbuckling era at the mighty Fort Bocachica or to La Popa Monastery for a spectacular view. Cartagena was once a favored destination of pirates and adventures now is now a bustling seaport.

Day 13-14

At Sea

Day 15

Key West, Florida Arrive 08.00am Depart 4.00pm
There’s no up-town or down-town in Key West, no dress codes even for the finest of restaurants. Tolerance is the rule and differences are to be celebrated. Even daily life in Key West includes a certain off-beat sense of celebration. Each day’s setting sun is celebrated and sometimes even applauded at Mallory Square , while artisans, musicians, and street performers pack the city pier with visitors as the famed and often glorious Key West sunsets shimmer over the Gulf of Mexico

Day 16

Miami
Famous for its year-round sunshine and miles of white sand beaches, Miami’s a great place to soak up some rays. Chill out in chic South Beach with its pastel-painted art deco buildings and people watching pavement cafés, or head inland to the swamps of the Everglades, where alligator watching is more the thing.
Stay over a few days or transfer individually to the airport for your return flight back to the UK. Disembarkation usually begins two hours after docking.

What is included
Transatlantic flights on scheduled airlines
1 night pre-cruise accommodation in the Los Angeles area in a 4 star hotel
15 nights NCL Freestyle cruising® on Norwegian Star based on Inside Stateroom
All meals and entertainment aboard ship
All government fees and taxes – airline taxes and fuel surcharges

Cabins

NCL has the most flexible, adaptable staterooms and suites at sea, from comfortable inside cabins to the statement-making luxury Owner’s Suite, private deck Courtyard Villas and spectacular three bedroom Garden Villas

Ship Activities

You will be cruising with the youngest fleet on the planet, aboard a big modern ship that combines contemporary luxury with amazing innovations. There are tons of things to do from sophisticated Spas to hot tubs, swimming pools and various sports courts.

Entertainment

You can decide what time you’d like to dine each night, choosing from up to 13 restaurants and Dining Rooms and never eating the same food twice. And best of all you can choose what to wear, so dress up if you want or be relaxed, just as the mood take you. After dinner evenings on board are very special and you won’t need to miss a single curtain up or curtain call of the spectacular Vegas-style shows or mellow down the pace a little in one of the chic bars