Virgin Voyages · 17-Night Voyage

17 Night Panama Canal: LA to Miami Halloween

17 NightsLos Angeles → Miami8 Ports of Call10 Sea DaysAboard Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady

A 17-night one-way voyage aboard Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady, sailing from Los Angeles to Miami. It calls at 8 ports of call across 7 countries — California, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica and 3 more, with 10 days at sea. Departs October 29, 2026.

The Voyage · Interactive Map
Port of call Sailing route
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This 17-night Virgin Voyages itinerary links Los Angeles to Miami, threading 8 ports of call through 7 countries with 10 days at sea to unwind aboard Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady.

17Nights
8Ports
10Sea Days
Los AngelesRound-Trip

Why sail this route

You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 7 countries over 17 nights, starting in Los Angeles and finishing in Miami, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.

The pacing runs to 8 port days and 10 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.

Good to know

Best for
Repositioning & bucket-list cruisers
Season
Autumn sailing
Route
Los Angeles → Miami
Pace
8 port days · 10 sea days

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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  1. Day1
    California
    Los Angeles Departs 5:00 PM
    Explore Los Angeles
  2. Day2
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  3. Day3
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  4. Day4
    Mexico
    Cabo San Lucas 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Explore Cabo San Lucas
  5. Day5
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  6. Day6
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  7. Day7
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  8. Day8
    Guatemala
    Puerto Quetzal 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Explore Puerto Quetzal
  9. Day9
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  10. Day10
    Costa Rica
    Puntarenas 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Explore Puntarenas
  11. Day11
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  12. Day12
    Panama
    Panama City 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Explore Panama City
  13. Day13
    Panama Canal (Cruising Canal)
    Explore Panama Canal
  14. Day14
    Colombia
    Cartagena 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Explore Cartagena
  15. Day15
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  16. Day16
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  17. Day17
    At Sea
    A Day at Sea
  18. Day18
    Florida · Disembark
    Miami Arrives 6:30 AM
    Explore Miami

The Ship

Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady
68.9
SCORE
Your floating hotel
Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady

Your home for all 17 nights aboard Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.

2024Launched
110,000Gross Tons
277.063 mLength
2,770Guests
1,150Crew
17Decks
OnboardCasino·Spa & Thermal Suite
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About This Cruise

The 17 Night Panama Canal: LA to Miami Halloween is a 17-night one-way itinerary aboard Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady. You board in Los Angeles and disembark in Miami, calling at 8 ports across 7 countries along the way.

In sequence the voyage takes in California (Los Angeles), Mexico (Cabo San Lucas), Guatemala (Puerto Quetzal), Costa Rica (Puntarenas), Panama (Panama City), Colombia (Cartagena) and 1 more.

As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Los Angeles and home from Miami, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 10 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.

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