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ms Nieuw Amsterdam: Fort Lauderdale to San Diego17-night repositioning cruise · Sunday, April 11, 2027

ms Nieuw Amsterdam
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ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America
Panama Canal
Fort LauderdaleUSASan DiegoUSA
Apr 11, 2027 -> Apr 28, 2027(17 nights)
From Fort LauderdaleTo San Diego
Cruise from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego via Oranjestad, Aruba, Acajutla, El Salvador, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Approximate sailing route.1. Oranjestad, Aruba2. Acajutla, El Salvador3. Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala4. Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico5. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico6. Cabo San Lucas, MexicoFort LauderdaleUSASan DiegoUSAOranjestad, ArubaAcajutla, El SalvadorPuerto Quetzal, GuatemalaCabo San Lucas, MexicoApproximate sailing route

Some itinerary locations are missing from this approximate map. See the listed itinerary below.

Itinerary

Day 1 · Embark · Apr 11, 2027Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USDepart 16:00
Day 2 · At sea · Apr 12, 2027Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 3 · At sea · Apr 13, 2027Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 4 · Port of call · Apr 14, 2027Oranjestad, ArubaArrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 5 · At sea · Apr 15, 2027Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 6 · Scenic cruising · Apr 16, 2027Enter Panama Canal CristobalArrive 05:00 · Depart 05:00
Day 6 · Transit · Apr 16, 2027Cruising Panama Canal
Day 6 · Scenic cruising · Apr 16, 2027Exit Panama Canal BalboaArrive 19:00 · Depart 19:00
Day 7 · At sea · Apr 17, 2027Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 8 · Port of call · Apr 18, 2027Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa RicaArrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 9 · At sea · Apr 19, 2027Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 10 · Port of call · Apr 20, 2027Acajutla, El SalvadorArrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 11 · Port of call · Apr 21, 2027Puerto Quetzal, GuatemalaArrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 12 · At sea · Apr 22, 2027Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 13 · Port of call · Apr 23, 2027Acapulco, Guerrero, MexicoArrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 14 · At sea · Apr 24, 2027Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 15 · Port of call · Apr 25, 2027Puerto Vallarta, MexicoArrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
Day 16 · Port of call · Apr 26, 2027Cabo San Lucas, MexicoArrive 08:00 · Depart 14:00
Day 17 · At sea · Apr 27, 2027Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 18 · Disembark · Apr 28, 2027San Diego, California, USArrive 07:00

Times are shown as listed by the cruise line, without timezone conversion. Confirm the current schedule before planning transfers or excursions.

Cruise details

Cruise line
Holland America
Ship
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Departs
Fort Lauderdale (Atlantic - North America)
Arrives
San Diego (Pacific - North America)
Length
17 nights
Month
April
Ports of call
Oranjestad · Enter Panama Canal Cristobal · Panama Canal · Exit Panama Canal Balboa · Puntarenas · Acajutla, El Salvador · Puerto Quetzal · Acapulco · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico · Cabo San Lucas
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About this voyage: a 17-night one-way repositioning cruise aboard ms Nieuw Amsterdam, sailing from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego as Holland America moves the ship between seasons. Compare its nightly fare with the full trip cost, including one-way flights and transfers.

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Plan travel to Fort Lauderdale and home from San Diego. Check which flights and transfers the fare includes before adding travel costs to your budget.

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Fort Lauderdale cruise port guide

Terminal and location
Fort Lauderdale cruise departures use Port Everglades. The port has three entrances with security checkpoints; follow directions for your assigned terminal.
Airport and transport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is close to the port. The official guide covers airport transfers, taxis, ride shares and hotel transfers. Confirm any included transfer with your operator.
Before embarkation
Have your cruise documents and identification ready for port access, and use the check-in time given by your cruise line.

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Explore ms Nieuw Amsterdam: Fort Lauderdale to San Diego

This 17-night sailing with Holland America is listed to leave Fort Lauderdale, USA, on April 11, 2027 and arrive in San Diego, USA, on April 28, 2027. Use this page to compare the voyage dates, ship, listed itinerary and per-person cabin fares.

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ms Nieuw Amsterdam: Fort Lauderdale to San Diego: questions and answers

When does this ms Nieuw Amsterdam cruise sail?
The listed departure is April 11, 2027 from Fort Lauderdale. The listed arrival is April 28, 2027 in San Diego, after 17 nights. Confirm the final schedule with Holland America.
Does this cruise return to its departure port?
No. This listing starts in Fort Lauderdale and ends in San Diego. Arrange onward travel from the arrival port.
Are the cabin fares on this page live booking prices?
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