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15 Nights - San Diego To Ft. Lauderdale

15-night Panama Canal Holiday Cruise

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Zaandam
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15 Nights - San Diego To Ft. Lauderdale

  • Holland America Line: Zaandam
  • |
  • December 19, 2026

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    San Diego
    | Sat Dec 19, 2026
    | Depart 5:00 PM
  2. Day 2
    At Sea
    | Sun Dec 20, 2026
  3. Day 3
    Cabo San Lucas
    | Mon Dec 21, 2026
    | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  4. Day 4
    Puerto Vallarta
    | Tue Dec 22, 2026
    | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  5. Day 5
    At Sea
    | Wed Dec 23, 2026
  6. Day 6
    Huatulco
    | Thu Dec 24, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  7. Day 7
    At Sea
    | Fri Dec 25, 2026
  8. Day 8
    Puerto Quetzal
    | Sat Dec 26, 2026
    | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  9. Day 9
    At Sea
    | Sun Dec 27, 2026
  10. Day 10
    Puntarenas
    | Mon Dec 28, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  11. Day 11
    At Sea
    | Tue Dec 29, 2026
  12. Day 12
    Balboa
    | Wed Dec 30, 2026
    | 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  13. Panama Canal
    | Wed Dec 30, 2026
  14. Cristobal (Colon)
    | Wed Dec 30, 2026
    | 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  15. Day 13
    Cartagena (Colombia)
    | Thu Dec 31, 2026
    | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  16. Day 14
    At Sea
    | Fri Jan 1, 2027
  17. Day 15
    At Sea
    | Sat Jan 2, 2027
  18. Day 16
    Ft. Lauderdale
    | Sun Jan 3, 2027
    | Arrive 7:00 AM
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San Diego/Ft. Lauderdale
Sailing Features
  • 15 Nights
  • Dec 19, 2026 / Jan 3, 2027
  • San Diego
  • Ft. Lauderdale
  • Zaandam

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Zaandam cruise ship

Holland America Line:   Zaandam

Designed to carry fewer guests while offering greater space, Zaandam is elegant and comfortable. Her décor is inspired by music and features musical instruments including signed guitars from Queen, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones and a Baroque-style pipe organ. While on-board, enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with Port to Table. Rejuvenate at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Indulge at any of the fine dining venues.
  • Maiden Voyage:
    May, 2000
  • Ship Class:
    Rotterdam Class
  • Registry:
    Netherlands
  • Last Refurbished:
    January, 2025
  • Gross Tonnage :
    61,396
  • Beam:
    106 ft (32.2 m)
  • Maximum Speed:
    23 knots
  • Ship Length:
    781 ft (238 m)
  • Passenger Capacity:
    1,432
  • Number of Crew:
    615
  • Crew Nationality:
    International
  • Officer's Nationality:
    Dutch
  • Number of Decks:
    10
  • Number of Staterooms:
    716
  • Number of Suites:
    197
  • Dining / Restaurants:
    6
  • Elevator / Lift:
    12
  • Spa:
    Yes
  • Bars / Lounges:
    5
  • Non Smoking Dining:
    Yes
  • Non Smoking Ship:
    No
  • Fitness Center:
    Yes
  • Swimming Pools:
    2
  • Teen Club:
    Yes
  • Kids Friendly:
    Yes
  • Wheelchair Accessible:
    Yes

Ship Information

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  • Kids & Teens

  • Wellness

  • Shopping

The colorfully painted beach houses of Slovenia as seen from a cave
Don't Miss Out on Any Trip Enhancing Shore Excursions!
Immerse yourself in local culture with authentic cooking classes, traditional dance lessons, and unforgettable visits to historical landmarks during your cruise shore excursions.
A beautiful wooden foyer with luxury seating and shelves filled with fine items
Extend Your Trip with Immersive Pre-Cruise or Post-Cruise Stays
Enjoy the local culture and savor delicious cuisine with pre-cruise or post-cruise stays, ensuring a seamless transition between your land and sea adventures.