17-Day Panama Canal

Overview

A 17-night voyage aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, departing Fort Lauderdale on 11 Apr 2027 and arriving in San Diego, California, calling at 9 destinations along the way.

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1. 1

   Day 1 ·Fort LauderdaleEmbark

   11 Apr 2027

   Depart 16:00

   There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Ft. Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or adventure to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.
   
   
2. 2

   Day 2 ·At Sea

   12 Apr 2027
3. 3

   Day 3 ·At Sea

   13 Apr 2027
4. 4

   Day 4 ·Oranjestad, Aruba

   14 Apr 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   Located off the coasts of Venezuela and Colombia, the windswept Dutch island of Aruba feels like another world. When you take a cruise to Aruba, you can relax in the shade of a swaying Divi Divi tree on a pristine beach or explore untamed coastal cliffs in an exotic landscape filled with cacti. Just one day on an Aruba cruise can lead to a lifetime full of stories.
5. 5

   Day 5 ·At Sea

   15 Apr 2027
6. 6

   Day 6 ·Enter Panama Canal at Cristobal

   16 Apr 2027

   Arrive 05:00Depart 05:00
7. 6

   Day 6 ·Cruising Panama Canal

   16 Apr 2027
8. 7

   Day 7 ·Exit Panama Canal Balboa

   16 Apr 2027

   Arrive 19:00Depart 19:00
9. 7

   Day 7 ·At Sea

   17 Apr 2027
10. 8

    Day 8 ·Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica

    18 Apr 2027

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    Yet another chance to witness the wonders of eco-rich Costa Rica. Or tour to Sarchi, where the painting of oxcarts has evolved to high art.
    
11. 9

    Day 9 ·At Sea

    19 Apr 2027
12. 10

    Day 10 ·Acajutla, El Salvador

    20 Apr 2027

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
13. 11

    Day 11 ·Puerto Quetzal

    21 Apr 2027

    Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00

    In the cultured little country of Guatemala modern Maya still weave their stories on backstrap looms, and the great stone temples of Tikal stand in silent testament to ancient Mayan ingenuity. Sample shore excursions: Casa Santa Domingo & Antigua; Lake Atitlan & Highlands; Finca Coffee Plantation Tour; Tikal Expedition by Air.
    
14. 12

    Day 12 ·At Sea

    22 Apr 2027
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    Day 13 ·Acapulco

    23 Apr 2027

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    A world-class resort town renowned for its beaches, magnificent tropical villas and hotels, and, of course, the daring cliff divers of La Quebrada. Sample shore excursions: Acapulco City Tour with Cliff Divers; Shotover Jet Boat; Dolphin Adventure; Deep-sea Fishing; Beach Getaway.
    
16. 14

    Day 14 ·At Sea

    24 Apr 2027
17. 15

    Day 15 ·Puerto Vallarta

    25 Apr 2027

    Arrive 07:00Depart 15:00

    Unique compared to Acapulco, Cancún, Zihuatanejo and several other coastal resort towns in Mexico—many of which were created by the government as planned communities—Puerto Vallarta ("PV" to locals), on the Pacific Ocean, retains quite a bit of its colonial-era charm. Its town square, Plaza de Armas, and the gorgeous parish church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, topped with an ornate crown and overlooking the port, serve as the loveliest representations of bygone ages. While on your Puerto Vallarta cruise, we take you alongside these echoes of the past are more modern attractions, including an ambitious public art project along the seaside walkway (the malecón) and trendy restaurants such as La Leche, serving contemporary Mexican cuisine. Round these out with plenty of fun-in-the-sun outdoor activities on and along Banderas Bay (whale-watching! snorkeling! jet-skiing!), excursions that reveal the best of Puerto Vallarta's flora and fauna, and a side trip to one of Mexico's pueblos mágicos (magical towns, a designation conferred by the government to recognize smaller towns that possess historical and cultural value), and you'd be hard-pressed to find a more pleasant place to spend part of your cruise to Puerto Vallarta.
18. 16

    Day 16 ·Cabo San Lucas

    26 Apr 2027

    Arrive 08:00Depart 14:00

    Los Cabos doesn't exude the same kind of charm as many other areas of inland Mexico do, but its twin towns—San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas—don't seem to mind, and neither do visitors who take a cruise to Cabo, who are more or less drawn here less for traditional Mexican culture than for the sun, the sand and the opportunity to just slow down and relax. Los Cabos—or the Capes—sits at the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula, a narrow strip of land whose varied geography, both above and underwater, makes for plenty of interesting activities and some unusual ones, too. Did you ever think you'd ride a camel in Mexico? You can do that here, or enjoy more predictable pursuits including fishing, golfing and whale-watching. Want something still more laid-back? On your Cabo cruise you can visit picture-perfect El Arco, an arch that may look familiar thanks to its cameo on postcards and tourism advertisements. North of the capes, you can drop by the famed Hotel California. And if you've worked up an appetite on your Cabo cruise, you won't be disappointed: Los Cabos offers plenty to enjoy at the table as well, with farm-fresh fruits and vegetables and, of course, seafood being the mainstays here. Regardless, Holland America Line makes sure that our Cabo cruises have plenty of new and traditional things for our guest to enjoy and experience.
19. 17

    Day 17 ·At Sea

    27 Apr 2027
20. 18

    Day 18 ·San Diego, CaliforniaDisembark

    28 Apr 2027

    Arrive 07:00

    Easygoing San Diego embodies the Southern California surfer town fantasy, with its more than 300 days of sun, mild year-round temperatures and accessible, sporty pastimes and tourist attractions. Cruise to San Diego and hike the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve to get a glimpse of whale migrations, go sailing in the bay and, of course, surf the famous swells of Del Mar, Oceanside and La Jolla (among many other superb spots). Cruise from San Diego and explore the sixth-largest city in the United States. Discover San Diego’s distinctive neighborhoods on a San Diego shore excursion. Visit Old Town, North Park, Point Loma and Coronado are all within a few miles of the port, while the bustling Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy are within walking distance.
    
    And while there are lots of things to do for everyone on a San Diego Cruise—from visiting the country’s largest urban park to taking in the famous horse-racing season in Del Mar to riding the charming Old Town Trolley—definitely don’t pass up the chance to investigate San Diego’s quickly growing reputation as a culinary destination. Its inventive new restaurants and huge craft-brewing industry are something to be explored.

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