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Norwegian Star: Miami to San Diego16-night repositioning cruise · Friday, December 4, 2026

Norwegian Star
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Norwegian Star
Norwegian Cruise Line
Panama Canal
MiamiUSASan DiegoUSA
Dec 4 -> Dec 20(16 nights)
From MiamiTo San Diego
Cruise from Miami to San Diego via Cartagena, Colombia, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Acapulco, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Approximate sailing route.1. Cartagena, Colombia2. Puntarenas, Costa Rica3. Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala4. Acapulco, Mexico5. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico6. Cabo San Lucas, MexicoMiamiUSASan DiegoUSACartagena, ColombiaPuntarenas, Costa RicaPuerto Quetzal, GuatemalaAcapulco, MexicoCabo San Lucas, MexicoApproximate sailing route

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

Itinerary

Day 1 · Embark · Dec 4Miami, FloridaSource schedule: 16:00:00
Day 2 · At sea · Dec 5At seaSource schedule: 00:00:00
Day 3 · At sea · Dec 6At seaSource schedule: 00:00:00
Day 4 · Port of call · Dec 7Cartagena, ColombiaSource schedule: 08:00:00
Day 5 · Port of call · Dec 8Colón, PanamaSource schedule: 10:00:00
Day 6 · Scenic cruising · Dec 9Daylight Transit Panama CanalSource schedule: 00:00:00
Day 7 · At sea · Dec 10At seaSource schedule: 00:00:00
Day 8 · Port of call · Dec 11Puntarenas, Costa RicaSource schedule: 07:00:00
Day 9 · At sea · Dec 12At seaSource schedule: 00:00:00
Day 10 · Port of call · Dec 13Puerto Quetzal, GuatemalaSource schedule: 07:00:00
Day 11 · At sea · Dec 14At seaSource schedule: 00:00:00
Day 12 · Port of call · Dec 15Acapulco, MexicoSource schedule: 07:00:00
Day 13 · At sea · Dec 16At seaSource schedule: 00:00:00
Day 14 · Port of call · Dec 17Puerto Vallarta, MexicoSource schedule: 07:00:00
Day 15 · Port of call · Dec 18Cabo San Lucas, MexicoSource schedule: 07:30:00
Day 16 · At sea · Dec 19At seaSource schedule: 00:00:00
Day 17 · Disembark · Dec 20San Diego, CaliforniaSource schedule: 07:00:00

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
Norwegian Cruise Line
Ship
Norwegian Star
Departs
Miami (Atlantic - North America)
Arrives
San Diego (Pacific - North America)
Length
16 nights
Month
December
Ports of call
Cartagena, Colombia · Colón, Panama · Puntarenas, Costa Rica · Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala · Acapulco, Mexico · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico · Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Lead-in cabin
Lead-in cabin

About this voyage: a 16-night one-way repositioning cruise aboard Norwegian Star, sailing from Miami to San Diego as Norwegian Cruise Line moves the ship between seasons. Compare its nightly fare with the full trip cost, including one-way flights and transfers.

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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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Explore Norwegian Star: Miami to San Diego

This 16-night sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line is listed to leave Miami, USA, on December 4, 2026 and arrive in San Diego, USA, on December 20, 2026. 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.

Norwegian Star: Miami to San Diego: questions and answers

When does this Norwegian Star cruise sail?
The listed departure is December 4, 2026 from Miami. The listed arrival is December 20, 2026 in San Diego, after 16 nights. Confirm the final schedule with Norwegian Cruise Line.
Does this cruise return to its departure port?
No. This listing starts in Miami and ends in San Diego. 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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