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MSC Explora 3: Miami to Los Angeles21-night repositioning cruise · Monday, April 12, 2027

MSC Explora 3
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MSC Explora 3
MSC Explora Journeys
Panama CanalGrand Voyage
MiamiUSALos AngelesUSA
Apr 12, 2027 -> May 3, 2027(21 nights)
From MiamiTo Los Angeles
Cruise from Miami to Los Angeles via Oranjestad, Aruba, Santa Marta, Colombia, Cartagena, Colombia, Cartagena, Colombia, Acajutla, El Salvador, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Puerto Chiapas, Mexico, Huatulco, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Approximate sailing route.1. Oranjestad, Aruba2. Santa Marta, Colombia3. Cartagena, Colombia4. Cartagena, Colombia5. Acajutla, El Salvador6. Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala7. Puerto Chiapas, Mexico8. Huatulco, Mexico9. Puerto Vallarta, MexicoMiamiUSALos AngelesUSAOranjestad, ArubaSanta Marta, ColombiaCartagena, ColombiaCartagena, ColombiaPuerto Chiapas, MexicoHuatulco, MexicoApproximate sailing route

Some itinerary locations are missing from this approximate map. See the listed itinerary below.

Itinerary

Day 1 · Embark · Apr 12, 2027Miami, United StatesDepart 17:00
Day 2 · At sea · Apr 13, 2027Time at Sea
Day 3 · Port of call · Apr 14, 2027Ocho Rios, JamaicaArrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 4 · At sea · Apr 15, 2027Time at Sea
Day 5 · Port of call · Apr 16, 2027Willemstad, CuraçaoArrive 09:00 · Depart 23:00
Day 6 · Port of call · Apr 17, 2027Oranjestad, ArubaArrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
Day 7 · Port of call · Apr 18, 2027Santa Marta, ColombiaArrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
Day 8 · Port of call · Apr 19, 2027Cartagena, ColombiaArrive 08:00
Day 9 · Port of call · Apr 20, 2027Cartagena, ColombiaDepart 12:00
Day 10 · Transit · Apr 21, 2027Crossing the Panama Canal, PanamaArrive 06:00 · Depart 06:30
Day 10 · Port of call · Apr 21, 2027Amador (Panama City), PanamaArrive 20:00
Day 11 · Port of call · Apr 22, 2027Amador (Panama City), PanamaArrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
Day 12 · At sea · Apr 23, 2027Time at Sea
Day 13 · At sea · Apr 24, 2027Time at Sea
Day 14 · Port of call · Apr 25, 2027Acajutla, El SalvadorArrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 15 · Port of call · Apr 26, 2027Puerto Quetzal, GuatemalaArrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 16 · Port of call · Apr 27, 2027Puerto Chiapas, MexicoArrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 17 · Port of call · Apr 28, 2027Huatulco, MexicoArrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 18 · At sea · Apr 29, 2027Time at Sea
Day 19 · Port of call · Apr 30, 2027Puerto Vallarta, MexicoArrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 20 · At sea · May 1, 2027Time at Sea
Day 21 · At sea · May 2, 2027Time at Sea
Day 22 · Disembark · May 3, 2027Los Angeles, United StatesArrive 08:00

Times are shown as listed by the cruise line, without timezone conversion. Confirm the current schedule before planning transfers or excursions.

Cruise details

Cruise line
MSC Explora Journeys
Ship
MSC Explora 3
Departs
Miami (Atlantic - North America)
Arrives
Los Angeles (Pacific - North America)
Length
21 nights
Month
April
Ports of call
Ocho Rios, Jamaica · Willemstad, Curaçao · Oranjestad, Aruba · Santa Marta, Colombia · Cartagena, Colombia · Cartagena, Colombia · Amador (Panama City), Panama · Amador (Panama City), Panama · Acajutla, El Salvador · Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala · Puerto Chiapas, Mexico · Huatulco, Mexico · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Lead-in cabin
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About this voyage: a 21-night one-way repositioning cruise aboard MSC Explora 3, sailing from Miami to Los Angeles as MSC Explora Journeys moves the ship between seasons. Compare its nightly fare with the full trip cost, including one-way flights and transfers.

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Plan travel to Miami and home from Los Angeles. Check which flights and transfers the fare includes before adding travel costs to your budget.

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Miami cruise port guide

Terminal and location
PortMiami has several cruise terminals. Use the official port map and the terminal named on your boarding documents.
Airport and transport
The port lists cruise-line shuttles from Miami International Airport alongside other ground transportation options. Ask whether a transfer is included in your fare and whether it requires advance booking.
Before embarkation
Check the operator’s terminal and check-in window before departure. Parking is available for the cruise terminals, but a one-way sailing also needs a plan for collecting any vehicle left behind.

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Los Angeles cruise port guide

Terminal and location
The Los Angeles Cruise Terminal is in San Pedro, at Harbor Boulevard and Swinford Street. Los Angeles and Long Beach are different cruise ports; check which one your itinerary names.
Airport and transport
The port lists LAX and Long Beach Airport among the nearby transit centres and publishes bus connections serving San Pedro. Choose the transfer for your actual cruise terminal rather than an airport code alone.
Before embarkation
Verify the terminal and check-in window with your operator. If leaving a car at the port, account for the different arrival city on a one-way cruise.

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Terminal assignments and transport services can change. Confirm boarding instructions and current transfer timetables before travelling.

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Explore MSC Explora 3: Miami to Los Angeles

This 21-night sailing with MSC Explora Journeys is listed to leave Miami, USA, on April 12, 2027 and arrive in Los Angeles, USA, on May 3, 2027. Use this page to compare the voyage dates, ship, listed itinerary and per-person cabin fares.

A listing is not a reservation or a live inventory guarantee. Confirm the sailing and your cabin directly with the cruise line.

For a one-way cruise, plan the journey to the departure port separately from the journey home after arrival. Check boarding instructions, the final port schedule and fare inclusions before buying flights or accommodation.

Before you book this itinerary

Confirm the local dates, exact terminals, boarding deadline and current itinerary with the operator. Compare cabin occupancy and inclusions in the final quote, then arrange flights and transfers for both ends of the journey.

MSC Explora 3: Miami to Los Angeles: questions and answers

When does this MSC Explora 3 cruise sail?
The listed departure is April 12, 2027 from Miami. The listed arrival is May 3, 2027 in Los Angeles, after 21 nights. Confirm the final schedule with MSC Explora Journeys.
Does this cruise return to its departure port?
No. This listing starts in Miami and ends in Los Angeles. Arrange onward travel from the arrival port.
Are the cabin fares on this page live booking prices?
A listing is not a reservation or a live inventory guarantee. Confirm the sailing and your cabin directly with the cruise line. Displayed fares are recent source observations; when a recent fare is unavailable, we show “Check fare”. Confirm currency, cabin type, occupancy, taxes, fees, gratuities and cancellation conditions before booking.

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