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ms Zaandam: San Diego to Fort Lauderdale15-night repositioning cruise · Saturday, December 19, 2026

ms Zaandam
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ms Zaandam
Holland America
Panama Canal
San DiegoUSAFort LauderdaleUSA
Dec 19 -> Jan 3, 2027(15 nights)
From San DiegoTo Fort Lauderdale
Cruise from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale via Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Huatulco, Mexico, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Cartagena, Colombia. Approximate sailing route.1. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico2. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico3. Huatulco, Mexico4. Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala5. Cartagena, ColombiaSan DiegoUSAFort LauderdaleUSACabo San Lucas, MexicoPuerto Vallarta, MexicoHuatulco, MexicoPuerto Quetzal, GuatemalaApproximate sailing route

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

Itinerary

Day 1 · Embark · Dec 19San Diego, California, USDepart 17:00
Day 2 · At sea · Dec 20Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 3 · Port of call · Dec 21Cabo San Lucas, MexicoArrive 09:00 · Depart 15:00
Day 4 · Port of call · Dec 22Puerto Vallarta, MexicoArrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 5 · At sea · Dec 23Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 6 · Port of call · Dec 24Huatulco, MexicoArrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 7 · At sea · Dec 25Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 8 · Port of call · Dec 26Puerto Quetzal, GuatemalaArrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 9 · At sea · Dec 27Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 10 · Port of call · Dec 28Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa RicaArrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 11 · At sea · Dec 29Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 12 · Transit · Dec 30Enter Panama Canal BalboaArrive 06:00 · Depart 06:00
Day 12 · Transit · Dec 30Cruising Panama Canal
Day 12 · Transit · Dec 30Exit Panama Canal CristobalArrive 18:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 13 · Port of call · Dec 31Cartagena, ColombiaArrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 14 · At sea · Jan 1, 2027Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 15 · At sea · Jan 2, 2027Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 16 · Disembark · Jan 3, 2027Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 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
San Diego (Pacific - North America)
Arrives
Fort Lauderdale (Atlantic - North America)
Length
15 nights
Month
December
Ports of call
Cabo San Lucas · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico · Huatulco · Puerto Quetzal · Puntarenas · Panama Canal · Cartagena, Colombia
Lead-in cabin
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About this voyage: a 15-night one-way repositioning cruise aboard ms Zaandam, sailing from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale 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
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 Zaandam: San Diego to Fort Lauderdale

This 15-night sailing with Holland America is listed to leave San Diego, USA, on December 19, 2026 and arrive in Fort Lauderdale, USA, on January 3, 2027. 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.

Before you book this itinerary

Confirm the local dates, exact terminals, boarding deadline and current itinerary with the operator. Compare cabin occupancy and inclusions in the final quote, then arrange flights and transfers for both ends of the journey.

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

When does this ms Zaandam cruise sail?
The listed departure is December 19, 2026 from San Diego. The listed arrival is January 3, 2027 in Fort Lauderdale, after 15 nights. Confirm the final schedule with Holland America.
Does this cruise return to its departure port?
No. This listing starts in San Diego and ends in Fort Lauderdale. Arrange onward travel from the arrival port.
Are the cabin fares on this page live booking prices?
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