Miami to LA via Panama Canal

16 nights sailing from Miami on cruise ship Brilliant Lady

Itinerary: Sailing from Miami, visiting Cartagena de Indias (Colombia), Colon, Panama, Puntarenas (Costa Rica), Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala), Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), ending in Los Angeles.
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from £2,507 Price per person based on double occupancy

Cruise Miami to LA via Panama Canal

16 nights sailing from Miami on cruise ship Brilliant Lady

from £2,507 Price per person

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Miami Embarkation | Departure: 17:00H
Day 2-3 at sea
Day 4 Cartagena de Indias (Colombia) Arrival time: 9:00H | Departure: 17:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 5 Colon, Panama Arrival time: 11:00H | Departure: 20:00H 9 hours in destination
Partial Transit, Panama Canal, Mexico Onboard Experience
Day 7 at sea
Day 8 Puntarenas (Costa Rica) Arrival time: 9:00H | Departure: 18:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 9 at sea
Day 10 Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala) Arrival time: 8:00H | Departure: 20:00H 12 hours in destination
Day 11-12-13 at sea
Day 14 Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) Arrival time: 8:00H | Departure: 17:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 15-16 at sea
Day 17 Los Angeles Arrival time: 6:30H
Miami to LA via Panama Canal Cruise itinerary  - Virgin Voyages

Miami to LA via Panama Canal

16 nights Cruise on Brilliant Lady. Sailing from Miami, visiting Cartagena de Indias (Colombia), Colon, Panama, Puntarenas (Costa Rica), Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala), Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), ending in Los Angeles.

Miami to LA via Panama Canal Cruise itinerary  - Virgin Voyages
Miami to LA via Panama Canal Cruise itinerary  - Virgin Voyages

Miami

Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county of Miami-Dade County. Miami is a major center and a leader in finance, commerce, culture, media, entertainment, the arts, and international trade. Miami is nicknamed the "Capital of Latin America", with a Spanish-speaking majority, and the largest city with a Cuban-American plurality. The Port of Miami, known as the "Cruise Capital of the World," has been the number one cruise passenger port in the world. It accommodates some of the world's largest cruise ships and operations, and is the busiest port in both passenger traffic and cruise lines. Going south you will find the Coral Gables, a select and elegant neighborhood with beautiful waterways, fountains and squares. It is recommended to take a guided tour that can pick the Old Town Trolley tours and you will have up to 90 minutes ride departing from Bayside. Miami Beach, between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic are some of the most fascinating areas of the Great Miami. Here prevailing Art Deco buildings, the sophisticated atmosphere, and the best beaches...

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Cartagena de Indias (Colombia)

Cartagena or cartagena de Indias is a city surrounded by the Caribbean sea. The port has one of the strongest forts in South America. An area system divides the city in three neighbourhoods: San Pedro with the Cathedral and many andalusian style palaces, San Diego where the merchants and the petite-bourgeoisie lived and Gethsemani, the most popular neighborhood. Cartagena offers the tourists ancient forts, palaces and churches. It is a walled town filled with exquisite Spanish 16th and 17th century architecture. You can visit beaches, excellent restaurants, practise snorkeling and scuba diving in the reefs, or enjoy the day doing great shopping.

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Colon, Panama

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Onboard Experience

Partial Transit, Panama Canal, Mexico

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Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

Puntarenas (Pointsands, from "punta arenas", or "sand point" in Spanish) is the capital and largest city in the province Puntarenas, Costa Rica, at the Pacific coast. The eponymous and oddly shaped province has its largest section in the South, far from the capital. Some 100,000 live in the city and close towns. With beaches on the Pacific Ocean, it also attracts many tourists, especially surfers. It is also a possible stopover point for the tourist destination Monteverde, to the northwest. Its port, Caldera, is one of the main ports in the country. Also, regularly scheduled ferries carry vehicles from Puntarenas to the Nicoya Peninsula.

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Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala)

Puerto Quetzal is Guatemalas largest Pacific Ocean port. It is located in Escuintla department, alongside the city of Puerto San José.The area around Puerto Quetzal is supposed to have some of the nicest beaches in all of Guatemala. About three miles west is Balneario Chulamar, and three miles to the east is Balneario Likín, a popular Guatemalan resort town. Bird watching and surfing are also popular pastimes in and around Puerto Quetzal. ´There are various tours available that take passengers to La Antigua, Auto Safari Chapin zoo, La Reunion world class golf resort, and other various tour packages are offered specially created for cruise passengers. At the port there is a market selling lots of crafts and souvenir items for those who choose not to take any tours inland. There is also several bars, hammocks to relax in, a restaurant, and performances from Marimba bands. The nearest town, San Jose, is about a mile away. Cruise lines list this as the port for La Antigua Guatemala, which is approximately 90 minutes away by bus.

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Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)

Cabo San Lucas is a modern city with natural tourist attractions and interesting nightlife. It is located in the southern tip of the peninsula of Baja California Sur and bathed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean. the climate is warm. On the coast strong currents cause the erosion of rocks form rocky arches and cliffs that are the principal touristic attraction. From those formations stands out The Arch and Finistere, where the Pacific finds the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez. The region has a shelter for several species of marine life near a deep canyon that opens off the coast. You can also find here a port dedicated to coastal fisheries. Industrial development because this activity was boosted by the establishment of a packing of seafood. San Lucas has become in the favourite touristic spot due to it's extensive beaches and it's beautiful coastline. Fishermen recognize it as an exceptional place because the capture unique specimens can be captured. From the golf courses near the sea, at the same time as you can practice that sport, you will se the migration of the whales that on their journey pass very near the coast. The visitor will also have the possibility of staying in first class hotels, of visiting the elegant shops and various restaurants and night clubs like the famous Hard Rock Cafe and Planet Hollywood.

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Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the largest city in California and the second-largest urban area in the nation. It is located in the southern part of the state on the Pacific Ocean. It is a favorite vacation destination and attracts millions of tourists to the area each year from all over the world. Apart from the movie studios, points of interest include the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the La Brea Tar Pits (famous for Ice Age fossils), Disneyland (Anaheim), and the Santa Anita and Hollywood racetracks. Today, Hollywood is a part of Los Angeles.

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The ship: Brilliant Lady

Extra Virgin Italian
The Manor
VIP Outside Tom Dixon
Galley

A real brilliant experience

The origin of the fourth ship in the fleet refers to the "brilliant" experience that you will live on board, as well as the "brilliant" seas of the Caribbean that it will sail in 2024. A ship that stands out for her design, as well as her interest in the environment since she incorporates cutting-edge alternative technologies to reduce environmental impact.

Inaugurated 2025
Beam 38 m.
Length 278 m.
Tonnage 110000 tn.
Occupancy 2762
Crew 1150
Ratio passenger / crew Premium 2:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Excellent 40:1
Number of decks 17
Number of staterooms 1404
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What's included onboard?

Tips are included in the price

All food incluided, from fine to casual dinind. 20+ eateries that rival food scenes in most major cities with no restaurant cover charges.

Unlimited WiFi included

All group workouts and fitness classes are included

Basic drinks (still and sparkling water, non-pressed juices, sodas, sachet tea and drip coffee) are included

What's not included?

Casino games and machines

Shore excursions

Flight from/to the city of embarkation, unless otherwise stated

Your benefits & more

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  • All food incl.

    From refined dining to relaxed casual, any and all of the 20+ eateries are yours to enjoy, complimentary

  • Tips incl.

    No tipping is needed. It is included in the price

  • WiFi Incl.

    Post to Insta to your heart's content. Need to stream? Upgrade to our premium plan.

  • Adults Only

    Adult-By-Design ship. An elevated and boutique, 18+ environment, designed to be completely stress free.

  • Basic Drinks incl.

    Stay hydrated with filtered still and sparkling water, non-pressed juices, sodas, teas or even drip coffee if you need a boost.

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