Cruise itinerary
14-Night World Cruise Cruise from San Diego, California
14 nights · World Cruise · 7 ports of call
14-night World Cruise cruise aboard MSC Poesia, departing San Diego, California and calling at Cabo San Lucas, Puntarenas, Cruising Panama Canal, Colón, Cartagena and Miami, Florida.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Poesia
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- World Cruise
- Departs
- San Diego, California
- Returns
- Miami, Florida
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
San Diego, California
Depart 18:00
A relaxed harbour city in southern California, known for its mild climate and broad natural bay. The waterfront holds the historic Gaslamp Quarter and maritime museums, with the green expanse of Balboa Park and its zoo just inland.
- Balboa Park
- Gaslamp Quarter
- San Diego Zoo
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Cabo San Lucas
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
A resort town at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, where the desert meets the Pacific and Sea of Cortez. Cabo San Lucas is known for its rock arch at Land's End, sport fishing, and the marina lined with restaurants and boats.
- El Arco
- Lover's Beach
- Cabo marina
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Puntarenas
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 20:00
A Pacific port city on a narrow sandy spit on Costa Rica's central coast. It serves chiefly as a gateway inland to rainforests and volcanoes, with a long beachfront promenade and boats out to the Gulf of Nicoya's islands.
- Gulf of Nicoya
- Beachfront paseo
- Rainforest gateway
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Cruising Panama Canal
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 09:15
Cruising Panama Canal
Arrive 21:00 · Depart 21:15
- Day11
Colón
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
A Caribbean port at the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal, the usual landing for ships transiting or calling at the isthmus. The historic Gatún Locks and rainforest waterways lie close by, along with the duty-free trade zone and the old fortifications of Portobelo.
- Gatún Locks
- Panama Canal
- Portobelo forts
- Day12
Cartagena
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 18:00
A walled colonial city on Colombia's Caribbean coast, its old town a maze of pastel houses, balconies and shaded plazas. Massive stone ramparts ring the centre, with the San Felipe fortress guarding the harbour above.
- Walled old town
- San Felipe fortress
- Plaza Santo Domingo
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Miami, Florida
Arrive 07:00
The cruise capital of the world — Miami sends more ships to sea than any port on earth. Most sailings board mid-afternoon, leaving the morning for South Beach, Little Havana or the Wynwood murals before you cast off.
- South Beach
- Little Havana
- Wynwood murals
Upcoming departures
- 3 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night World Cruise Cruise from San Diego, California FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night World Cruise cruise calls at San Diego, California, Cabo San Lucas, Puntarenas, Cruising Panama Canal, Colón, Cartagena and Miami, Florida.
How many days are spent at sea?
9 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from San Diego, California and ends in Miami, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard MSC Poesia.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.