Panama Transcanal Cruise Norwegian Pearl

Day 1

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

Day 2

Seattle Depart 4.00pm
You can’t go to Paris without stopping by the Eiffel Tower. And you can’t visit Seattle without checking out the view from the world-famous Space Needle or visit Seattle’s Pike Place Market, the granddaddy of farmers’ markets. Today, it’s a major tourist attraction with 200 businesses operating year-round, 190 craftspeople and 120 farmer booths - plus street performers and musicians – Embarkation in the early afternoon

Day 3

At Sea

Day 4

San Francisco Arrive 8.00am – Depart 6.00pm
Even something as mundane as fog takes on a new dimension is this city.
Go up and down on a Cable Car ride. But don’t miss Fisherman’s Wharf.
Stroll across Golden Gate Bridge, eat Dim Sum in Chinatown or escape to Alcatraz. The list is endless.

Day 5

At Sea

Day 6

Los Angeles Arrive 8.00am – 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 7

At Sea

Day 8

Cabo San Lucas Arrive 800am - Depart 4.00pm
So much to see. Start by viewing the geographic beauty, the desert terrain, impressive coastline with rugged rock formations. Then be impressed by the local glass blowers at the glass factory. Continue on to San Jose del Cabo; stop at a cactus garden, then off to a restaurant for a drink.

Day 9

Puerto Vallarta Arrive 830am - Depart 4.00pm
Take the opportunity to see the best of Puerto Vallarta including its Old Town, a visit to City Hall and the Cathedral of the Lady of Guadalupe. See Elizabeth Taylor and the late Richard Burton’s homes at Gringo Gulch and we pass the Conchas Chinas area too

Day 10-11

Acapulco - Arrive 12.00pm; overnight - Depart 12.00am
This stop will give you an opportunity to learn about the history and culture of Acapulco. Stop at El Mirador, above La Quebrada, to enjoy a snack and drink while admiring the world-famous cliff divers. Marvel at the incredible beauty of the panoramic landscape and the bays of Acapulco and Puerto Marques. Continue to the outskirts of town and pass by one of two impressive hotels in the Acapulco Diamante hotel zone, the Acapulco Princess Hotel, constructed to resemble an Aztec Pyramid, or the Mayan Palace Hotel, built to resemble a Mayan Temple.

Day 12-13

At sea

Day 14

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

Day 15

Cartegena, Colombia Arrive 9:00am - Depart 5:00pm
Cartagena is located in Northwest Colombia, on the Bay of Cartagena in the Caribbean Sea. Cartagena is a port city noted for its main exports of oil, coffee, and platinum. Founded in 1533, Cartagena was used by the Spanish as a treasure city, a location where precious stones and minerals, mined in the New World, awaited shipment back to Spain

Day 16

At Sea

Day 17

Oranjestad – Arrive 8.00 – Depart 5.00pm
Aruba’s charming capital is best explored on foot. Its palm-lined central thoroughfare runs between old and new pastel-painted buildings of typical Dutch design. There are many malls with boutiques and shops; downtown and Seaport Village are the major shopping areas

Day 18

Willemstad – Arrive 8.00am – Depart 5.00pm
Willemstad, capital of Curacao, is a fascinating town with centuries of history, first class photo oportunities and a charmingly odd floating footbridge that hinges open to let boats through. It is the only World Heritage Site in the Caribbean, a place where visitors feel comfortable wandering around for shopping and sightseeing.

Day 19-20

At Sea

Day 21

Miami – Arrive 8.00am
Disembarkation usually begins two hours after docking
Individual transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK

What is included
Transatlantic flights on scheduled airlines
1 night pre-cruise accommodation in Seattle
19 nights NCL Freestyle cruising® on Norwegian Pearl based on Inside Stateroom
All meals and entertainment aboard ship
All government fees and taxes – airline taxes and fuel surcharges

Cabins

All staterooms on Norwegian Pearl have a TV, refrigerator, safe, duvet and bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Most lower beds are convertible to a queen-size bed. All suites and penthouses feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors with private balcony. As the newest addition to NCL’s spectacular fleet of Freestyle Ships, there will never be a better time to discover Norwegian Pearl

Ship Activities

Do everything, or nothing at all. For those who prefer to be active, our new LifeStyle Program features adventurous Shore Excursions, art auctions, health and wellness programs, cooking demonstrations – all kinds of activities aimed at challenging your mind as well as your body. Or you can simply relax and enjoy not having a schedule to follow. We pick the ports, but the rest of the day is your call

Entertainment

Ten distinct, international restaurants assure you’ll always find what you’re hungry for. After dinner, 13 bars & lounges create a dazzling array of entertainment options. Sparkling pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, full-service luxury spa and more are yours to enjoy