Itinerary
- Day 1
Miami
You'll arrive in Miami and board the NCL Pearl between 11:00am and 2:00pm. After getting settled into your cabin, there's a meet and greet where you'll connect with your singles cruise host and other travelers. Don't skip the informational meeting happening tonight, it covers important ship details and helps you get oriented.
Optional Activities
- Explore Little Havana and Calle Ocho
- Visit Miami Beach and South Beach
- Browse cafes and cigar shops
Landmarks/POIs Little Havana Miami Beach South Beach - Day 2
At Sea
Spend the day relaxing at sea with plenty to do onboard. The ship has two waterslides including a thrilling drop slide with loops that hang over the water and a unique light tunnel slide. You can float between activities, grab food, or catch some sun on deck.
Included Activities
- Waterslide activities on Norwegian Bliss
Optional Activities
- Shore excursions (additional details to be confirmed)
- Day 3
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
You'll dock in Ocho Rios on Jamaica's north coast. Head out to explore Irie Blue Hole and Secret Falls, then try a river tubing adventure down the White River where you'll glide through seven rapids and calm pools surrounded by tropical scenery. A midway rope swing is part of the experience, and you'll pass through local neighborhoods to get an authentic feel for Jamaica.
Included Activities
- Blue Hole, Secrets Falls & River Tubing Excursion (4.5 hours)
Optional Activities
- Visit Dunn's River Falls
Landmarks/POIs Dunn's River Falls Irie Blue Hole White River - Day 4
At Sea
Today brings competitive activities and challenges designed specifically to keep you entertained and connected with your fellow travelers. These are structured games meant to get people mingling and having fun together on the ship.
Included Activities
- Onboard competitive activities and entertainment
- Day 5
Cartagena, Colombia
In Cartagena, you'll walk through the walled Old Town with its 16th-century colonial architecture and colorful pastel balconies. Wander the cobblestone streets and maze of alleys to find local markets selling fruits, herbs, vegetables, seafood, and spices. You'll also learn salsa dancing to connect with the city's musical heritage and culture.
Included Activities
- City Tour and Shopping in the Old City of Cartagena
- Walking tour of historic colonial streets
- Visit to fruit, vegetable, fish, and spice markets
- Salsa dancing lesson
Optional Activities
- Visit Bazurto market
- Visit La Popa Convent
- Visit Castle of San Felipe
Landmarks/POIs Old Town Cartagena Bazurto Market La Popa Convent Castle of San Felipe - Day 6
Panama Canal Transit
The Norwegian Bliss transits the Panama Canal, one of the world's greatest engineering feats. You'll cruise 48 miles through the narrow isthmus while watching the massive locks raise and lower the ship 85 feet using gravity. Head to the ship's 180-degree Observation Lounge for the best view of this incredible journey.
Included Activities
- Panama Canal transit and observation
Landmarks/POIs Panama Canal - Day 7
Colón, Panama
You'll visit Colón, Panama's Caribbean gateway at the canal entrance. Check out the Canal Expansion Observation Center with viewing platforms over the Atlantic locks and Gatun Lake. Browse the Colón Free Trade Zone for tax-free shopping or visit the well-preserved colonial Fort San Lorenzo at the mouth of the Chagres River.
Optional Activities
- Visit Canal Expansion Observation Center
- Explore Colón Free Trade Zone for tax-free shopping
- Visit Fort San Lorenzo
Landmarks/POIs Canal Expansion Observation Center Colón Free Trade Zone Fort San Lorenzo - Day 8
Puerto Limón, Costa Rica
In Puerto Limón, Costa Rica's main Caribbean hub, you can visit a banana plantation and taste farm-fresh tropical fruit. Take a rainforest boat safari down the biodiverse Tortuguero Canals to spot birds, monkeys, and frogs. After that, swim or relax at a local beach and tour the bustling port city before heading back to the ship.
Included Activities
- Caribbean Highlights excursion - Sun/Beach/Wildlife/Plantations
- Banana plantation tour
- Rainforest boat safari on Tortuguero Canals
- Beach visit and swim
- Port city tour of Limón
- Tropical fruit tasting
Landmarks/POIs Tortuguero Canals Puerto Limón - Day 9
At Sea
Today features competitive activities and entertainment with a jewelry-making component. You'll design your own Pandora-styled charm bracelet as a souvenir to remember your singles cruise experience and the connections you've made.
Included Activities
- Onboard competitive activities and entertainment
- Jewelry making activity - charm bracelet design
- Day 10
Harvest Caye, Belize
You'll arrive at Harvest Caye, Norwegian Cruise Line's private island in southern Belize near Placencia. Relax at the expansive pool area with swim-up bar and waterfall, or try optional activities like The Flighthouse zip-lining venue, watersports, and shopping at the village. Additional shore excursions are available at the marina.
Optional Activities
- Pool and beach relaxation
- The Flighthouse aerial activities - zip lining (3,000 feet) and quick jumps
- Observation deck with mainland views
- Salt water lagoon watersports - kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, electric float boats
- Wildlife exhibitions - blue morpho butterfly house
- Shopping at Belizean crafts and name-brand retailers
- Shore excursions at marina
Landmarks/POIs Harvest Caye - Day 11
Cozumel, Mexico
In Cozumel, take a catamaran excursion to snorkel at Columbia Reef and El Cielo Reef. The catamaran has a complimentary open bar with soft drinks, water, cocktails, and light snacks. You'll have access to water parks, lounge chairs, complimentary umbrellas, and inflatable watersports at Tortugas Beach Club before returning to the ship for dinner and the onboard New Year's celebration.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on ship and onboard New Year's celebration)
Included Activities
- Ultimate Snorkel & Beach Break excursion
- Catamaran snorkeling at El Cielo and Columbia reefs
- Beach club access at Tortuga Snorkel Center
- Water parks access
- Complimentary open bar with soft drinks, water, cocktails, and light snacks
Optional Activities
- Visit Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park
- Visit Museo Subacuático de Arte
- Visit Chankanaab eco park
Landmarks/POIs Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park Mesoamerican Reef Museo Subacuático de Arte Chankanaab El Cielo Reef Columbia Reef - Day 12
At Sea
Your final day at sea together gives you time to finish jewelry projects and make last-minute purchases. Take final photos and soak in the calm of the sea. Pack your luggage and join fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner at one of the ship's specialty dining restaurants to celebrate the trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner at specialty dining restaurant)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner at specialty dining restaurant
Optional Activities
- Complete jewelry projects
- Last-minute shopping
- Day 13
Miami, United States
The Norwegian Pearl returns to Miami at 7:00am. During disembarkation, gather contact information from new friends you've made and start planning your next singles vacation or cruise experience. It's time to head home with great memories.
