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Take the world's greatest shortcut with our Panama Canal cruise.

Traversing the 40-mile Panama Canal is a rite of passage and something you'll remember this Panama Canal cruise for a lifetime. Add in compelling ports like Cartagena, Huatulco and Puerto Chiapas on your Panama Canal holiday, and you're in for a unique adventure. Depart from Vancouver or Los Angeles and cruise to some of the most exotic and beautiful destinations on earth and discover why Norwegian is the Best Cruise Line in Panama Canal & Central America according to Cruise Critic.

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  • 1. FREE Beverage Package
  • 2. FREE Specialty Dining Package
  • 3. FREE Shore Excursions Credit
  • 4. FREE WiFi
  • 5. Friends & Family Sail at Reduced Rate*
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Award-Winning Ships

Award-Winning Ships

Travel across the Panama Canal in style on our award-winning ships! Voted Best Onboard Entertainment, Best Specialty Restaurants, and Best Casinos, you know you're in for an exciting cruise. Sit back, relax, and let Norwegian take you through one of the most magnificent marvels in the world.

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Featured Panama Canal CRUISE ITINERARIES

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Harvest Caye, Belize

11-Day Panama Canal Round-trip Miami: Mexico, Costa Rica & Belize

Best Cruise Line in the Panama Canal & Central America -- 2018 Cruise Critic Choice Awards. | See the Panama Canal, one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World.
SHIP Norwegian Pearl
PORTS OF CALL EMBARK Miami (Florida);
Cartagena (Colombia); Panama Canal/Gatun Lake (Panama); Colón (Panama); Puerto Limon (Costa Rica); Roatán (Bay Islands); Harvest Caye (Belize); Costa Maya (Mexico);
DISEMBARK Miami (Florida);
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Harvest Caye, Belize

11-Day Panama Canal Round-trip Miami: Mexico, Costa Rica & Belize

Best Cruise Line in the Panama Canal & Central America -- 2018 Cruise Critic Choice Awards. | See the Panama Canal, one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World.
SHIP Norwegian Jewel
PORTS OF CALL EMBARK Miami (Florida);
Cartagena (Colombia); Panama Canal/Gatun Lake (Panama); Colón (Panama); Puerto Limon (Costa Rica); Roatán (Bay Islands); Harvest Caye (Belize); Costa Maya (Mexico);
DISEMBARK Miami (Florida);
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San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

16-Day Panama Canal from Panama City to Seattle: Cabo & Puerto Vallarta

Dance the night away in Bliss Ultra Lounge aboard Norwegian Sun.
SHIP Norwegian Sun
PORTS OF CALL EMBARK Panama City (Colón) (Panama);
Puerto Limon (Costa Rica); Puntarenas (Costa Rica); San Juan del Sur (Nicaragua); Acajutla (El Salvador); Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala); Huatulco (Mexico); Puerto Vallarta (Mexico); Cabo San Lucas (Mexico);
DISEMBARK Seattle (Washington);
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San Diego, California

16-Day Panama Canal from Miami to Los Angeles

Experience a daylight transit through the Panama Canal. | Hop aboard Norwegian Encore, our newest and most exciting ship.
SHIP Norwegian Encore
PORTS OF CALL EMBARK Miami (Florida);
Cartagena (Colombia); Colón (Panama); Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera) (Costa Rica); Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala); Puerto Vallarta (Mexico); Cabo San Lucas (Mexico); San Diego (California);
DISEMBARK Los Angeles (California);
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Church of St. Peter Claver, Cartagena, Colombia

15-Day Panama Canal from Los Angeles to Miami: Mexico & Costa Rica

Cruise the world's most famous short cut - the Panama Canal. | Experience Norwegian Jewel’s amazing renovations.
SHIP Norwegian Jewel
PORTS OF CALL EMBARK Los Angeles (California);
Cabo San Lucas (Mexico); Puerto Vallarta (Mexico); Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala); San Juan del Sur (Nicaragua); Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera) (Costa Rica); Cartagena (Colombia); Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas);
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Willemstad, Curacao

9-Day Panama Canal from Miami to Panama City: Curacao & Aruba

Go from blue seas to rainforests in 9 days. | Enjoy award-winning dining options in 9 days.
SHIP Norwegian Sky
PORTS OF CALL EMBARK Miami (Florida);
Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic); Willemstad (Curaçao); Oranjestad (Aruba); Puerto Limon (Costa Rica);
DISEMBARK Panama City (Fuerte Amador) (Panama);
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Marina Bay, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

17-Day Panama Canal from San Francisco to Miami: Mexico & Costa Rica

Experience the largest race track at sea on Norwegian Encore. | CruiseCritic’s Best Cruise in the Panama Canal.
SHIP Norwegian Encore
PORTS OF CALL EMBARK San Francisco (California);
San Diego (California); Cabo San Lucas (Mexico); Puerto Vallarta (Mexico); Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala); San Juan del Sur (Nicaragua); Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera) (Costa Rica); Panama City (Fuerte Amador) (Panama); Cartagena (Colombia);
DISEMBARK Miami (Florida);
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Best Panama Canal EXCURSIONS

A Variety of Panama Canal Excursion Choices

We know the destinations you'll be visiting and what there is to see, do and experience. We offer you a variety of excursions to choose from, in every port you'll visit.

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Five Bays Catamaran and Swim

Port: Huatulco, Mexico

You're in for a lovely day sailing the bays of Huatulco! Picturesque harbors, sun-drenched coastlines and unusual rock formations are just some of the sights that will remain with ...

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Pacific Train, Boat & Costa Rica Traditions

Port: Puntarenas, Costa Rica

This combination excursion gives you the opportunity to ride a historical train that has been in service for more than 50 years and participate on a ride through rural countryside ...

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Mexican Outback & Camel Ride

Port: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

This Mexican Outback and Camel Safari is an unforgettable eco-adventure that combines spectacular views, delicious cuisine and an exciting beach camel ride....

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Chileno Bay Snorkel

Port: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Cruise by the famed Lovers Beach, past the sea lion colony and the towering rock formations of Land’s End, then set sail for Chileno Bay. Here you'll discover the tropical fish and...

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Panama Canal CRUISE SHIPS

Norwegian Bliss
  • Ship
    168,028 Gross Register
    Tonnage
  • Guest
    4,004 Guest
    Capacity     (double occupancy)
  • Length
    333m Overall
    Length
  • Width
    41m Max
    Beam
  • Year
    2018 Year
    Built
  • Crew
    1,716 Ship
    Crew
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  • Ship
    145,655 Gross Register
    Tonnage
  • Guest
    3,963 Guest
    Capacity     (double occupancy)
  • Length
    326m Overall
    Length
  • Width
    52m Max
    Beam
  • Year
    2013 Year
    Built
  • Crew
    1,657 Ship
    Crew
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Norwegian Encore
  • Ship
    169,116 Gross Register
    Tonnage
  • Guest
    3,998 Guest
    Capacity     (double occupancy)
  • Length
    333m Overall
    Length
  • Width
    41m Max
    Beam
  • Year
    2019 Year
    Built
  • Crew
    1,735 Ship
    Crew
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  • Ship
    93,502 Gross Register
    Tonnage
  • Guest
    2,376 Guest
    Capacity     (double occupancy)
  • Length
    294m Overall
    Length
  • Width
    38m Max
    Beam
  • Year
    2005 Year
    Built
  • Crew
    1,069 Ship
    Crew
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Norwegian Joy
  • Ship
    167,725 Gross Register
    Tonnage
  • Guest
    3,804 Guest
    Capacity     (double occupancy)
  • Length
    333m Overall
    Length
  • Width
    41m Max
    Beam
  • Year
    2017 Year
    Built
  • Crew
    1,821 Ship
    Crew
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  • Ship
    93,530 Gross Register
    Tonnage
  • Guest
    2,394 Guest
    Capacity     (double occupancy)
  • Length
    294m Overall
    Length
  • Width
    38m Max
    Beam
  • Year
    2006 Year
    Built
  • Crew
    1,072 Ship
    Crew
EXPLORE SHIP VIEW CRUISES
  • Ship
    77,104 Gross Register
    Tonnage
  • Guest
    2,004 Guest
    Capacity     (double occupancy)
  • Length
    258m Overall
    Length
  • Width
    37m Max
    Beam
  • Year
    1999 Year
    Built
  • Crew
    899 Ship
    Crew
EXPLORE SHIP VIEW CRUISES
  • Ship
    91,740 Gross Register
    Tonnage
  • Guest
    2,348 Guest
    Capacity     (double occupancy)
  • Length
    294m Overall
    Length
  • Width
    38m Max
    Beam
  • Year
    2001 Year
    Built
  • Crew
    1,031 Ship
    Crew
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  • Ship
    78,309 Gross Register
    Tonnage
  • Guest
    1,936 Guest
    Capacity     (double occupancy)
  • Length
    258m Overall
    Length
  • Width
    38m Max
    Beam
  • Year
    2001 Year
    Built
  • Crew
    906 Ship
    Crew
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