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title: "Panama Canal Epic – Cartagena & Cabo"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/panama-canal-epic-cartagena-cabo~NCL-JOY-20260425-15
description: "15-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise on Norwegian Joy"
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---

# Panama Canal Epic – Cartagena & Cabo

![Route map: 15 nights one way from Miami on Norwegian Joy](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/c54514acd1fb0613.jpg)

A 15-night cruise from Miami to Los Angeles, sailing on the afternoon of 25 April. It calls at Cartagena, Colon, Puntarenas, Puerto Quetzal, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas, with eight days at sea along the way. The stops are in six countries, and calls last 7 to 11 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 22°C in Los Angeles to 31°C in Puerto Vallarta (72 to 88°F). The cruise ends in Los Angeles on the morning of 10 May. Norwegian Joy (2017) carries up to 3,776 guests on 20 decks and has 14 restaurants, 7 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Norwegian Joy](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-joy.md)
- **Duration:** 15 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-04-25
- **Return:** 2026-05-10
- **From:** [Miami, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/miami.md)
- **To:** [Los Angeles, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/los-angeles.md)
- **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Miami](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/miami.md) | US |  | 16:00 | 23–27°C |
| 4 | [Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md) | CO | 07:00 | 16:00 | 26–31°C |
| 5 | [Colon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/colon.md) | PA | 08:30 | 19:00 | 25–29°C |
| 8 | [Puntarenas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puntarenas.md) | CR | 07:00 | 18:00 | 25–29°C |
| 10 | [Puerto Quetzal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-quetzal.md) | GT | 07:00 | 18:00 | 25–30°C |
| 13 | [Puerto Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-vallarta.md) | MX | 07:00 | 15:00 | 21–31°C |
| 14 | [Cabo San Lucas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/cabo-san-lucas.md) | MX | 07:00 | 14:00 | 22–28°C |
| 16 | [Los Angeles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/los-angeles.md) | US | 07:00 |  | 14–22°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 7 of this ship's 14 restaurants cost extra.

### EUR

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €1,979 | €1,979 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-JOY-20260425-15.md?pid=d2703bdf-ba72-4337-b091-fd3c431e1759) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €2,549 | €2,549 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-JOY-20260425-15.md?pid=84923431-c62a-468c-b331-19b2405920bd) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €2,570 | €1,285 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-JOY-20260425-15.md?pid=389cc16b-798f-4d40-bc54-5731e3dfab82) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €3,140 | €1,570 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-JOY-20260425-15.md?pid=9ffc6aed-bed1-4ff4-af3e-88d7c5176ad6) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €3,159 | €1,053 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-JOY-20260425-15.md?pid=88156c85-2d31-4c57-b315-f167729ea24c) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

#### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €3,752 | €938 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-JOY-20260425-15.md?pid=03b1ee89-cd03-445b-8696-a3253f905c61) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

### USD

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $1,409 | $1,409 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-JOY-20260425-15.md?pid=346f0425-2d40-431c-aaf0-cae3d3e7364c) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $2,678 | $2,678 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-JOY-20260425-15.md?pid=6c16e862-b4ff-4606-8918-6b4123fbc855) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $2,818 | $1,409 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-JOY-20260425-15.md?pid=97710a47-4a31-40ae-8db1-91e171719c28) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $3,678 | $1,226 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-JOY-20260425-15.md?pid=dc0c5b40-29f8-45e2-979f-22e55697097e) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

#### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $4,338 | $1,085 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-JOY-20260425-15.md?pid=ef3a9feb-4933-4b99-b154-8e4d482bd697) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | Deluxe |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-02-18 | €2,470 | €2,650 | €3,630 | €4,170 | – |
| 2026-02-19 | €2,470 | €2,650 | €3,630 | €4,170 | – |
| 2026-02-20 | €2,470 | €2,650 | €3,630 | €4,170 | – |
| 2026-02-21 | €2,470 | €2,650 | €3,630 | €4,170 | – |
| 2026-02-22 | €2,280 | €2,470 | €3,450 | €3,990 | – |
| 2026-02-23 | €2,280 | €2,470 | €3,450 | €3,990 | – |
| 2026-02-24 | €2,280 | €2,470 | €3,450 | €3,990 | – |
| 2026-02-25 | €2,280 | €2,470 | €3,450 | €3,990 | – |
| 2026-02-26 | €2,280 | €2,470 | €3,450 | €3,990 | – |
| 2026-02-27 | €2,280 | €2,470 | €3,450 | €3,990 | – |
| 2026-02-28 | €2,280 | €2,470 | €3,450 | €3,990 | – |
| 2026-03-01 | €2,280 | €2,470 | €3,450 | €3,990 | – |
| 2026-03-02 | €2,280 | €2,470 | €3,450 | €3,990 | – |
| 2026-03-03 | €2,280 | €2,470 | €3,450 | €3,990 | – |
| 2026-03-04 | €2,280 | €2,470 | €3,450 | €3,990 | – |
| 2026-03-05 | €2,280 | €2,470 | €3,450 | €3,990 | – |
| 2026-03-06 | €2,280 | €2,470 | €3,450 | €3,990 | – |
| 2026-03-07 | €2,280 | €2,470 | €3,450 | €3,990 | – |
| 2026-03-08 | €2,280 | €2,470 | €3,450 | €3,990 | – |
| 2026-03-09 | €2,280 | €2,470 | €3,450 | €3,990 | – |
| 2026-03-10 | €2,280 | €2,470 | €3,450 | €3,990 | – |
| 2026-03-11 | €2,280 | €2,470 | €3,450 | €3,990 | – |
| 2026-03-12 | €2,090 | €2,380 | €3,450 | €5,740 | – |
| 2026-03-13 | €2,090 | €2,380 | €3,450 | €5,740 | – |
| 2026-03-14 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,180 | €5,820 | – |
| 2026-03-15 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,180 | €5,820 | – |
| 2026-03-16 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,180 | €5,820 | – |
| 2026-03-17 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,180 | €5,820 | – |
| 2026-03-18 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,180 | €5,820 | – |
| 2026-03-19 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,180 | €5,820 | – |
| 2026-03-20 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,180 | €5,820 | – |
| 2026-03-21 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,180 | €5,820 | – |
| 2026-03-22 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,180 | €5,820 | – |
| 2026-03-23 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,180 | €5,820 | – |
| 2026-03-24 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,180 | €5,820 | – |
| 2026-03-25 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,180 | €4,100 | – |
| 2026-03-26 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,180 | €4,100 | – |
| 2026-03-27 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,180 | €4,100 | – |
| 2026-03-28 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,180 | €4,100 | €12,380 |
| 2026-03-29 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €12,380 |
| 2026-03-30 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €12,380 |
| 2026-03-31 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €12,380 |
| 2026-04-01 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €12,380 |
| 2026-04-02 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €12,380 |
| 2026-04-03 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €12,380 |
| 2026-04-04 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €12,380 |
| 2026-04-05 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €12,380 |
| 2026-04-06 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €12,380 |
| 2026-04-07 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €12,380 |
| 2026-04-08 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €12,380 |
| 2026-04-09 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €12,380 |
| 2026-04-10 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €12,380 |
| 2026-04-11 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €12,380 |
| 2026-04-12 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €12,380 |
| 2026-04-13 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €12,380 |
| 2026-04-14 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €17,080 |
| 2026-04-15 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €17,080 |
| 2026-04-16 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €17,080 |
| 2026-04-17 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €17,080 |
| 2026-04-18 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €17,080 |
| 2026-04-19 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €17,080 |
| 2026-04-20 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €17,080 |
| 2026-04-21 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €17,080 |
| 2026-04-22 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €17,080 |
| 2026-04-23 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €17,080 |
| 2026-04-24 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €17,080 |
| 2026-04-25 | €2,570 | €2,380 | €3,140 | €5,380 | €17,080 |

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | Deluxe |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-03-08 | $2,278 | $2,378 | – | $4,998 | – |
| 2026-03-09 | $2,278 | $2,378 | – | $4,998 | – |
| 2026-03-10 | $2,278 | $2,378 | – | $4,998 | $12,318 |
| 2026-03-11 | $2,278 | $2,778 | – | $4,998 | $12,318 |
| 2026-03-12 | $2,278 | $2,778 | – | $4,998 | $12,318 |
| 2026-03-13 | $2,278 | $2,778 | – | $5,078 | $12,318 |
| 2026-03-14 | $2,818 | $2,778 | – | $5,078 | $12,318 |
| 2026-03-15 | $2,818 | $2,778 | – | $5,078 | $17,198 |
| 2026-03-16 | $2,818 | $2,778 | – | $5,078 | $17,198 |
| 2026-03-17 | $2,698 | $2,778 | $3,398 | $5,078 | $17,198 |
| 2026-03-18 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,398 | $4,598 | $15,198 |
| 2026-03-19 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,398 | $4,598 | $15,198 |
| 2026-03-20 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $15,198 |
| 2026-03-21 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $15,198 |
| 2026-03-22 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $15,198 |
| 2026-03-23 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $15,198 |
| 2026-03-24 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $15,198 |
| 2026-03-25 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $15,198 |
| 2026-03-26 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $15,198 |
| 2026-03-27 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $15,198 |
| 2026-03-28 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $12,318 |
| 2026-03-29 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $12,318 |
| 2026-03-30 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $12,318 |
| 2026-03-31 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $12,318 |
| 2026-04-01 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $12,318 |
| 2026-04-02 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $12,318 |
| 2026-04-03 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $12,318 |
| 2026-04-04 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $12,318 |
| 2026-04-05 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $12,318 |
| 2026-04-06 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $12,318 |
| 2026-04-07 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $12,318 |
| 2026-04-08 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $12,318 |
| 2026-04-09 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $12,318 |
| 2026-04-10 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $12,318 |
| 2026-04-11 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $12,318 |
| 2026-04-12 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $12,318 |
| 2026-04-13 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $12,318 |
| 2026-04-14 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $17,498 |
| 2026-04-15 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $17,498 |
| 2026-04-16 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $17,498 |
| 2026-04-17 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $17,498 |
| 2026-04-18 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $17,498 |
| 2026-04-19 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $17,498 |
| 2026-04-20 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $17,498 |
| 2026-04-21 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $17,498 |
| 2026-04-22 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $17,498 |
| 2026-04-23 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $17,498 |
| 2026-04-24 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $17,498 |
| 2026-04-25 | $2,818 | $2,778 | $3,338 | $4,598 | $17,498 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2017
- **Passengers:** 3,776
- **Crew:** 1,821
- **Gross Tonnage:** 167,725 GT
- **Decks:** 20
- **Length:** 333.5m
- **Beam:** 41.5m
- **Dining (total):** 14
- **Dining (included):** 7
- **Dining (surcharge):** 7

## Port Details

### [Miami](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/miami.md)

*United States*

> Where Latin energy meets Art Deco cool

Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 23–27°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/New_York

### [Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md)

*Colombia*

> Colonial splendour behind fortress walls

Avg dock time: 8.3h · Weather: 26–31°C

- Currency: Colombian Peso
- Languages: es
- Timezone: America/Bogota

### [Colon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/colon.md)

*Panama*

> Where the canal connects two oceans

Avg dock time: 7.5h · Weather: 25–29°C

- Currency: PAB
- Languages: es
- Timezone: America/Panama

### [Puntarenas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puntarenas.md)

*Costa Rica*

> Costa Rica's Pacific coast of cloud forests and volcanoes

Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 25–29°C

- Currency: CRC
- Languages: es
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica

### [Puerto Quetzal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-quetzal.md)

*Guatemala*

> Guatemala's Pacific gateway to Mayan wonders

Avg dock time: 10.8h · Weather: 25–30°C

- Currency: GTQ
- Languages: es
- Timezone: America/Guatemala

### [Puerto Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-vallarta.md)

*Mexico*

> Cobblestone streets, Pacific sunsets

Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 21–31°C

- Currency: Mexican Peso
- Languages: es
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City

### [Cabo San Lucas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/cabo-san-lucas.md)

*Mexico*

> Where the desert kisses the sea

Avg dock time: 8.7h · Weather: 22–28°C

- Currency: Mexican Peso
- Languages: es
- Timezone: America/Mazatlan

### [Los Angeles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/los-angeles.md)

*United States*

> Hollywood glamour and Pacific sunsets

Avg dock time: 11.5h · Weather: 14–22°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous (sailed) | [Bahamas Short Escape – Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bahamas-short-escape-great-stirrup-cay-nassau~NCL-JOY-20260421-4.md) | 2026-04-21 | 2026-04-25 | 4 | €340 / $349 |
| Next (sailed) | [Alaskan Wilderness – Sitka & Glacier Bay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/alaskan-wilderness-sitka-glacier-bay~NCL-JOY-20260513-9.md) | 2026-05-13 | 2026-05-22 | 9 | €754 / $839 |
| Next bookable | [Panama Canal Passage – Cabo, Cartagena & Ocho Rios](https://cruisello.com/cruises/panama-canal-passage-cabo-cartagena-ocho-rios~NCL-JOY-20261007-16.md) | 2026-10-07 | 2026-10-23 | 16 | €780 / $1,069 |

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