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ms Zaandam: San Diego to Miami15-night repositioning cruise · Saturday, December 18, 2027

ms Zaandam
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ms Zaandam
Holland America
Panama Canal
San DiegoUSAMiamiUSA
Dec 18, 2027 -> Jan 2, 2028(15 nights)
From San DiegoTo Miami
Cruise from San Diego to Miami via Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Huatulco, Mexico, Cartagena, Colombia. Approximate sailing route.1. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico2. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico3. Huatulco, Mexico4. Cartagena, ColombiaSan DiegoUSAMiamiUSACabo San Lucas, MexicoPuerto Vallarta, MexicoHuatulco, MexicoCartagena, ColombiaApproximate sailing route

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

Itinerary

Day 1 · Embark · Dec 18, 2027San Diego, California, USDepart 16:00
Day 2 · At sea · Dec 19, 2027Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 3 · Port of call · Dec 20, 2027Cabo San Lucas, MexicoArrive 10:00 · Depart 16:00
Day 4 · Port of call · Dec 21, 2027Puerto Vallarta, MexicoArrive 11:00 · Depart 19:00
Day 5 · Port of call · Dec 22, 2027Manzanillo, MexicoArrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 6 · At sea · Dec 23, 2027Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 7 · Port of call · Dec 24, 2027Huatulco, MexicoArrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 8 · At sea · Dec 25, 2027Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 9 · At sea · Dec 26, 2027Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 10 · Port of call · Dec 27, 2027Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa RicaArrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 11 · At sea · Dec 28, 2027Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 12 · Transit · Dec 29, 2027Enter Panama Canal BalboaArrive 06:00 · Depart 06:00
Day 12 · Transit · Dec 29, 2027Cruising Panama Canal
Day 12 · Transit · Dec 29, 2027Exit Panama Canal CristobalArrive 18:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 13 · Port of call · Dec 30, 2027Cartagena, ColombiaArrive 11:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 14 · At sea · Dec 31, 2027Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 15 · At sea · Jan 1, 2028Days At SeaArrive 12:00 AM · Depart 11:59 PM
Day 16 · Disembark · Jan 2, 2028Miami, Florida, USArrive 07:00

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Cruise details

Cruise line
Holland America
Ship
ms Zaandam
Departs
San Diego (Pacific - North America)
Arrives
Miami (Atlantic - North America)
Length
15 nights
Month
December
Ports of call
Cabo San Lucas · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico · Manzanillo, Mexico · Huatulco · Puntarenas · Panama Canal · Cartagena, Colombia
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About this voyage: a 15-night one-way repositioning cruise aboard ms Zaandam, sailing from San Diego to Miami 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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Explore ms Zaandam: San Diego to Miami

This 15-night sailing with Holland America is listed to leave San Diego, USA, on December 18, 2027 and arrive in Miami, USA, on January 2, 2028. Use this page to compare the voyage dates, ship, listed itinerary and per-person cabin fares.

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ms Zaandam: San Diego to Miami: questions and answers

When does this ms Zaandam cruise sail?
The listed departure is December 18, 2027 from San Diego. The listed arrival is January 2, 2028 in Miami, 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 Miami. Arrange onward travel from the arrival port.
Are the cabin fares on this page live booking prices?
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