Norwegian Sun: 12-Night from Miami - December 21, 2026

You'll have 9 hours hours to explore Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 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 Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. Playa Cabo Rojo is the main draw and delivers exactly what many cruisers hope for.

With a late arrival in Port of Oranjestad, Aruba, Caribbean at 11:00 AM, your time ashore is more limited - but many morning passengers will already be heading back, so popular spots may be less crowded. Focus on attractions closest to the port. Walking through downtown Oranjestad provides a mix of colonial Dutch architecture, colorful shops, and waterfront views.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Willemstad, Curacao, 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. Visit the Floating Market where colorful boats from Venezuela sell fresh produce and fish directly from the harbor.

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 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.