Day 1

Upon arrival tour members who have purchased their airline tickets from YMT Vacations, please meet your YMT representative in baggage claims for meet and greet services and transfers to your hotel. Overnight in Miami area.

Day 2

Start your day with a short tour of Miami - South Beach, downtown Miami, Brickell, Coral Gables, Little Havana, and Ocean Drive. Then continue on to the Port of Miami to board NCL’s Pearl. You’ll treasure everything about the award winning Pearl; she’s brand new and full of exciting features, making your vacation just that... yours. Onboard, you’ll find 12 unique places to eat and 11 exciting bars and lounges! There’s even a bowling alley (a cruise industry first!) and rock climbing wall onboard, so enjoy yourself!

Days 3-4

With these two days aboard your “freestyle” cruise ship, be sure to take full advantage of the amenities available. Try your luck at the casino, see the exciting evening entertainment, or simply relax by the pool.

Day 5

Cartagena is full of history and charm. At La Popa Monastery, you will have a panoramic view of the city and harbor. Enjoy the artisan center of Las Bovedas (The Dungeons), Plaza Bolivar, the Palace of Inquisition, and the Church of San Pedro Claver. If you’re hunting for a great souvenir, you can shop for Colombian emeralds, the finest in the world. Optional shore excursions are also available.

Day 6

Linking the Atlantic to the Pacific, the Panama Canal provides one of cruising’s most unforgettable experiences. Over ten years were needed to complete the canal’s 51 miles in 1914, offering an alternative to the lengthy and often dangerous voyage around Cape Horn. “The Big Ditch” lifts vessels by a fascinating feat of mechanics, aided by on-shore “mule” locomotives, through three great locks, traversing man-made lakes, channels, and dense jungle. Two other special highlights of the canal are Gatun Lake, one of the world’s largest man-made lakes (163 square miles), and the Gaillard cut, an eight-mile channel built through solid rock and the most difficult excavation in the canal construction.

Day 7

Now is the time to take full advantage of the “freestyle” life—make sure you get a chance to try all the fun activities onboard at least once!

Day 8

Sitting amid some of the most beautiful rainforests in the country, Puntarenas is a city in transition from important historical shipping port to tourist mecca. Take time to visit the newly developed Pacific Marine Park, featuring 28 separate tanks that give visitors a glimpse of what lies below the surface of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Optional shore excursions are available, as well.

Day 9

Enjoy the day at sea: relax, eat, and drink in one of many restaurants aboard your cruise ship.

Day 10

This small, uncrowded resort port-of-call offers visitors a chance to take in the local ambiance at a leisurely pace. Ecological shore excursions to the interior are the most popular, since the mysterious rain forests are close by.

Day 11

Boasting 20 miles of unspoiled beaches and renown as a popular tourist destination because of its nine bays, you’ll want to get to know this popular Mexican resort. Explore on your own and discover the beauties hidden in Bahia de Huatulco or shop to your heart’s content in the town of La Crucesita and the exciting Tangolunda Bay. Optional shore excursions are also available. Que bueno!

Day 12

For decades, the infamous La Quebrada Cliff Divers have performed daily shows for the public, leaping from the perilous and jagged clifftops to the churning waves below. If you choose to witness this tradition that goes back several generations, you’ll thrill as you watch the divers time their jumps perfectly according to the swelling of the waves to ensure a safe landing. Then, dive into some excitement of your own, shopping the chic boutiques that line La Costera, sip a cool drink at a beachside cafe, or enjoy some delectable cuisine. Optional shore excursions are available.

Day 13

Every day at sea is packed with activities, from deck games to entertainment. You can indulge yourself in a relaxing massage, exercise, shop at onboard boutiques, or take a dip in the pool. The day is yours–that’s what a “freestyle” cruise is all about!

Day 14

Once sought after by pirates for its safe harbors, the Los Cabos region of the Southern Baja Peninsula is now home to the bustling towns of San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. Each offers travelers an exciting, fun-filled destination. Cabo San Lucas, with a population of 25,000, is the faster-growing of the two. In the past few years, swanky new hotels and sleek condos have been added to round out this vacation destination. Superb sportfishing put Cabo San Lucas on the map, but non-fishermen will enjoy the thriving beach community as well. Snorkeling gear, boats, waverunners, kayaks, paddleboats and windsurf boards are all available for the active vacationer. Optional shore excursions are available.

Day 15

You’re sure to find a ship load of engaging activities, places to pamper yourself, excellent dining choices aboard the Pearl. Swim in one of the onboard pools; enjoy the card room, library, and game room; or catch up on your email at the Internet Cafe. If you want a more active choice, work out on the jogging track, take an aerobics class, or work out in the gym.

Day 16

After you disembark from your cruise, you’ll experience a city tour of Los Angeles and Hollywood, giving you a glimpse into the plethora of activities, cultures, and sites within the “City of Angels.” Along the way, view the Los Angeles downtown business district, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, as well as the theatre district. Head into Hollywood and see Mann’s Chinese Theatre–famous for its permanent collection of handprints, footprints, and signatures from a multitude of movie stars, including Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe–as well as the Academy Awards’ home, the Kodak Theatre, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Then, head into Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive to see where the stars shop and dine before traveling to neighboring Century City, the business mecca of the entertainment industry and home of 20th Century Fox studios.

Day 17

On your way to Solvang, you’ll drive along the coast–through Malibu, CA and Oxnard, CA–and visit the “American Riviera,” Santa Barbara. A year-round destination for tourists, Santa Barbara boasts fair weather, plenty of beaches, and a collection of Spanish-style architecture. You’ll stop at the Santa Barbara Mission, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, as well as the pier in Santa Baraga. Then it’s on to Solvang, Danish for “Sunny Valley.” Two-thirds of Solvang’s population of 3,500 are of Danish descent and the town’s windmills and “bindingsvaerk” walls, typical old Danish hamlets constructed during the Middle Ages, are testimony to their heritage. Shops sell imported Danish china and brassware, and cafes offer tasty ball-shaped Danish buttermilk pancakes, and “Honen” streetcars pulled by blond Belgian draft horses carry visitors along the streets. Overnight in Solvang area.

Day 18

California’s scenic Highway One, along the Pacific Ocean, is one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world! Experience Northern California’s spectacular 17 Mile Drive; there are few places where the meeting of land and sea is as dramatic as it is in Big Sur country. Thundering surf and rocky headlands seem to crash into each other head on; Mark Twain described it as “the most dramatic meeting of land and sea in the world.”

Day 19

The “City by the Bay” never fails to surpass the expectations of the millions of visitors who leave their hearts here every year. San Francisco offers breathtaking beauty in all directions: majestic bridges, shining blue-green water, ships, sailboats, skyscrapers, rows of pastel Victorian houses along steep streets plied by cable cars, magnificent churches, and spacious parks. See this and more on your included city tour of San Francisco. Overnight in San Francisco area.

Day 20

It is on to the airport for your flight home. Although your vacation is coming to an end, you will take with you new friends, memories, stories to share, and plans for your next YMT adventure!

Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations.

Inside Stateroom - Category JJ

Deck 9

Two lower beds.

Oceanview Stateroom - Category EE

Deck 5

Two lower beds, picture window.

Balcony Stateroom - Category BB

Decks 9, 10

Two lower beds, sitting area, floor-to-ceiling glass door opens to private balcony.

Images courtesy of YMT Vacations’ cruise line partners. Please note that the images, descriptions, and deck plans are for representation purposes only and actual cabin accommodation layout and/or amenities may vary according to the cruise line’s discretion.