14-Day Panama Canal

Overview

A 14-night voyage aboard Zaandam, departing Fort Lauderdale on 16 Jan 2028 and arriving in San Diego, California, calling at 8 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Fort LauderdaleEmbark

   16 Jan 2028

   Depart 17:00

   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.
   
   
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   Day 2 ·At Sea

   17 Jan 2028
3. 3

   Day 3 ·At Sea

   18 Jan 2028
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   Day 4 ·Cartagena, Colombia

   19 Jan 2028

   Arrive 07:00Depart 14:00

   Its official name is Cartagena de Indias—or "Cartagena of the Indies"—but call it Cartagena for short. The formal name hints at this Colombian city's colonial relationship with Spain; it was founded in 1533 and named after the mother country's Cartagena. Colombia declared independence in 1810, but there's plenty about its fifth-largest city that evokes old Spain, including the impressive fort of Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, and the wall that encloses the old town, one of the few intact structures of its kind in the Americas. Both were considered important enough to inscribe on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1984. They may be historical artifacts, but the fortress and wall aren't merely tourist attractions; they are central to daily life here. Take a stroll and you'll see couples sitting atop the wall, locked in passionate embraces; parents watching their children walk it like a balance beam; and friends chatting while enjoying the Caribbean breeze. Along with history, there's cultural and culinary intrigue here, too. This colorful city was a muse of the late Nobel Prize–winning writer Gabriel García Márquez, and is increasingly being recognized outside Colombia for its cuisine, which takes many cues from Caribbean ingredients. (Don't leave without trying the coconut rice.)
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   Day 5 ·Enter Panama Canal at Cristobal

   20 Jan 2028

   Arrive 06:00Depart 06:00
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   Day 5 ·Cruising Panama Canal

   20 Jan 2028
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   Day 6 ·Exit Panama Canal Balboa

   20 Jan 2028

   Arrive 18:00Depart 18:00
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   Day 6 ·At Sea

   21 Jan 2028
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   Day 7 ·At Sea

   22 Jan 2028
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    Day 8 ·Acajutla, El Salvador

    23 Jan 2028

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
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    Day 9 ·Puerto Quetzal

    24 Jan 2028

    Arrive 06:00Depart 16:00

    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.
    
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    Day 11 ·Huatulco

    25 Jan 2028

    Arrive 12:00Depart 18:00

    Everything you ever wanted in a seaside resort: warm sun, sandy beaches and nine beautiful bays rimmed in every shade of blue. Nearby: low-growth caducifolia jungles teeming with birdlife and the nesting grounds of endangered sea turtles. Sample shore excursions: Five Bays by Catamaran; Horseback Riding; Bird-watching Eco Tour; ATV Jungle Adventure.
    
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    Day 11 ·Acapulco

    26 Jan 2028

    Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00

    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.
    
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    Day 12 ·At Sea

    27 Jan 2028
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    Day 13 ·Cabo San Lucas

    28 Jan 2028

    Arrive 07:00Depart 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.
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    Day 14 ·At Sea

    29 Jan 2028
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    Day 15 ·San Diego, CaliforniaDisembark

    30 Jan 2028

    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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