Norwegian Sun: 11-Night from Miami - November 18, 2026

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 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 beaches are the star here, with soft sand and gentle water that invites floating and easy swimming.

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 Falmouth, Jamaica at 7:00 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. Walking through Falmouth reveals restored buildings, open squares, and local businesses woven into everyday life.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 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. Seven Mile Beach is famous for its soft white sand and calm turquoise water.

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.