Cruise itinerary
15-Night Repositioning Cruise from Miami, Florida
15 nights · Repositioning · 9 ports of call
15-night Repositioning cruise aboard Norwegian Joy, departing Miami, Florida and calling at Cartagena, Colón, Transit Panama Canal, Puerto Caldera, Puerto Quetzal and Puerto Vallarta and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Joy
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 15 nights
- Region
- Repositioning
- Departs
- Miami, Florida
- Returns
- Los Angeles, California
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Miami, Florida
Depart 16:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Cartagena
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 14:00
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
- Day5
Colón
Arrive 08:30 · 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
- Day6
Transit Panama Canal
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Puerto Caldera
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Puerto Quetzal
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
Guatemala's main Pacific port, a working harbour backed by volcanic highlands. It opens the way to colonial Antigua with its cobbled streets and ruined convents, the coffee farms on the slopes and Lake Atitlán's volcano-ringed shore.
- Antigua Guatemala
- Lake Atitlán
- Coffee plantations
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Puerto Vallarta
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
A resort city on Mexico's Pacific coast, set where the Sierra Madre meets Banderas Bay. Its cobbled Zona Romántica and the seaside Malecón promenade anchor an old town of churches and galleries, with whale-watching in the bay through the winter months.
- The Malecón
- Zona Romántica
- Banderas Bay
- Day14
Cabo San Lucas
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 14:00
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
- Day15At sea
- Day16
Los Angeles, California
Arrive 12:00
The sprawling Pacific gateway of southern California, with most cruises sailing from the neighbouring Port of Los Angeles at San Pedro. The morning leaves time for Hollywood, the beaches at Santa Monica or the galleries downtown before departure.
- Hollywood
- Santa Monica Pier
- Getty Center
Upcoming departures
- 21 Apr 2027
- 17 Apr 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
15-Night Repositioning Cruise from Miami, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 15-night Repositioning cruise calls at Miami, Florida, Cartagena, Colón, Transit Panama Canal, Puerto Caldera, Puerto Quetzal, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Los Angeles, California.
How many days are spent at sea?
7 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Miami, Florida and ends in Los Angeles, California.
How long is this cruise?
15 nights aboard Norwegian Joy.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 Apr 2027 and 17 Apr 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.