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ms Zaandam: Fort Lauderdale to San Diego14-night repositioning cruise · Sunday, January 16, 2028

ms Zaandam
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ms Zaandam
Holland America
Panama Canal
Fort LauderdaleUSASan DiegoUSA
Jan 16, 2028 -> Jan 30, 2028(14 nights)
From Fort LauderdaleTo San Diego
Cruise from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego via Cartagena, Colombia, Acajutla, El Salvador, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Huatulco, Mexico, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Approximate sailing route.1. Cartagena, Colombia2. Acajutla, El Salvador3. Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala4. Huatulco, Mexico5. Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico6. Cabo San Lucas, MexicoFort LauderdaleUSASan DiegoUSACartagena, ColombiaAcajutla, El SalvadorPuerto Quetzal, GuatemalaHuatulco, MexicoApproximate sailing route

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

Itinerary

Day 1 · Embark · Jan 16, 2028Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USDepart 17:00
Day 2 · At sea · Jan 17, 2028Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 3 · At sea · Jan 18, 2028Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 4 · Port of call · Jan 19, 2028Cartagena, ColombiaArrive 07:00 · Depart 14:00
Day 5 · Scenic cruising · Jan 20, 2028Enter Panama Canal CristobalArrive 06:00 · Depart 06:00
Day 5 · Transit · Jan 20, 2028Cruising Panama Canal
Day 5 · Scenic cruising · Jan 20, 2028Exit Panama Canal BalboaArrive 18:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 6 · At sea · Jan 21, 2028Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 7 · At sea · Jan 22, 2028Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 8 · Port of call · Jan 23, 2028Acajutla, El SalvadorArrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 9 · Port of call · Jan 24, 2028Puerto Quetzal, GuatemalaArrive 06:00 · Depart 16:00
Day 10 · Port of call · Jan 25, 2028Huatulco, MexicoArrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 11 · Port of call · Jan 26, 2028Acapulco, Guerrero, MexicoArrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 12 · At sea · Jan 27, 2028Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 13 · Port of call · Jan 28, 2028Cabo San Lucas, MexicoArrive 07:00 · Depart 14:00
Day 14 · At sea · Jan 29, 2028Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 15 · Disembark · Jan 30, 2028San 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 Zaandam
Departs
Fort Lauderdale (Atlantic - North America)
Arrives
San Diego (Pacific - North America)
Length
14 nights
Month
January
Ports of call
Cartagena, Colombia · Enter Panama Canal Cristobal · Panama Canal · Exit Panama Canal Balboa · Acajutla, El Salvador · Puerto Quetzal · Huatulco · Acapulco · Cabo San Lucas
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About this voyage: a 14-night one-way repositioning cruise aboard ms Zaandam, 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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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
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Explore ms Zaandam: Fort Lauderdale to San Diego

This 14-night sailing with Holland America is listed to leave Fort Lauderdale, USA, on January 16, 2028 and arrive in San Diego, USA, on January 30, 2028. Use this page to compare the voyage dates, ship, listed itinerary and per-person cabin fares.

A listing is not a reservation or a live inventory guarantee. Confirm the sailing and your cabin directly with the cruise line.

For a one-way cruise, plan the journey to the departure port separately from the journey home after arrival. Check boarding instructions, the final port schedule and fare inclusions before buying flights or accommodation.

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ms Zaandam: Fort Lauderdale to San Diego: questions and answers

When does this ms Zaandam cruise sail?
The listed departure is January 16, 2028 from Fort Lauderdale. The listed arrival is January 30, 2028 in San Diego, after 14 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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