Isthmus Crossing – Cartagena, Colon & Grand Cayman

About this cruise

The kind of trip where you lose track of what day it is, and nobody cares. 11 nights from Miami on November 30, 2027, visiting Great Stirrup Cay, Cartagena and Panama Canal, with additional stops along the Caribbean. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. The Caribbean route takes in Bahamas, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Jamaica and Cayman Islands, 6 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Most ports give you about 8 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Norwegian Gem keeps you well fed. 14 places to eat, with 7 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. By night three you start recognising faces; by night ten you're swapping numbers. That's the magic of a longer sailing. A proper voyage for people who like to take their time and hate rushing through destinations. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.