Cruise itinerary
12-Night Bahamas Cruise from Miami, Florida
12 nights · Bahamas · 9 ports of call
12-night Bahamas cruise aboard Norwegian Sun, departing Miami, Florida and calling at Great Stirrup Cay, Cabo Rojo, Willemstad, Oranjestad, Panama Canal Transit and Colón and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Sun
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Bahamas
- Departs
- Miami, Florida
- Returns
- Miami, Florida
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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
- Day2
Great Stirrup Cay
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
Norwegian Cruise Line's private island off the Berry Islands chain in the Bahamas. Days here run on sun and sand: a sheltered swimming lagoon, a stretch of powdery beach lined with loungers, watersports rentals and a barbecue lunch served ashore.
- Swimming lagoon
- Beach barbecue
- Watersports rentals
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Cabo Rojo
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 15:30
A remote stretch of the Dominican Republic's far southwest, near the Pedernales frontier with Haiti. The wider region is known for the turquoise water of Bahía de las Águilas and the arid Jaragua National Park.
- Bahía de las Águilas
- Jaragua park
- Caribbean coast
- Day5
Willemstad
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 22:00
- Day6
Oranjestad
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
The capital of Aruba, set on the island's leeward south coast in the southern Caribbean. Oranjestad is known for its Dutch colonial façades along Wilhelminastraat, a free streetcar through downtown, and white-sand beaches like Eagle and Palm just north.
- Eagle Beach
- Palm Beach
- Dutch colonial centre
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Colón
Arrive 17:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day9
Puerto Limón
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A Caribbean port on Costa Rica's humid eastern coast, the country's main Atlantic harbour. It opens onto rainforest, banana plantations and the canals of Tortuguero, with white-faced monkeys and sloths a frequent sight on excursions inland.
- Tortuguero canals
- Rainforest wildlife
- Banana country
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Grand Cayman
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The largest of the Cayman Islands, a low coral island in the western Caribbean and a noted diving and offshore-banking centre. George Town's cruise harbour sits a short ride from Seven Mile Beach and the shallow sandbar of Stingray City.
- Seven Mile Beach
- Stingray City
- George Town
- Day12At sea
- Day13
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
- 6 Nov 2026
- 21 Dec 2026
- 25 Jan 2027
- 1 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Bahamas Cruise from Miami, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Bahamas cruise calls at Miami, Florida, Great Stirrup Cay, Cabo Rojo, Willemstad, Oranjestad, Panama Canal Transit, Colón, Puerto Limón and Grand Cayman.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Miami, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Norwegian Sun.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 6 Nov 2026, 21 Dec 2026, 25 Jan 2027 and 1 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.