Norwegian Sun: 11-Night from Miami - April 5, 2027

You'll have 9 hours hours to explore Ocho Rios, Jamaica, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Bring comfortable shoes for uneven terrain and swimming gear for waterfalls and beaches.

The Norwegian Sun is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Cartagena, Colombia are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. Walking the old city is the essential Cartagena experience.

With an early arrival in Panama Canal/Gatun Lake, Panama at 5:00 AM, your group has a real advantage - you'll be among the first off the ship, ahead of the crowds that build by mid-morning. Use this window to reach popular spots in Panama Canal/Gatun Lake, Panama before congestion sets in. Visit the canal locks to watch massive ships traverse between oceans.

Arriving in Colon, Panama at 5:00 PM with only 3 hours hours before your 8:00 PM departure is a tight window. A ship-arranged shore excursion is the safest play here - you'll get priority disembarkation, and the ship will wait for its own excursions to return. Focus on one or two experiences close to the port. Seeing the canal in action is the highlight for many visitors.

The Norwegian Sun is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. Take a guided boat tour through canals and waterways to see green turtles, monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds.

Your ship arrives in Harvest Caye, Belize at 9:30 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. The main beach at Harvest Caye offers soft sand, clear shallow water, and plenty of loungers.

You'll have 8 hours hours to explore Cozumel, Mexico, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. The west side of Cozumel offers calm water and excellent visibility, ideal for snorkeling and swimming.

Your cruise ends in Miami, Florida, where the Norwegian Sun is scheduled to dock at 7:00 AM. On a smaller ship, the disembarkation process moves quickly - most passengers are off within one to two hours. If you're flying out, book your flight at least four hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Food lovers can explore Latin American cuisine, while sun seekers enjoy miles of sandy shoreline and turquoise waters.