15 Night Panama Canal Holiday aboard the Holland America Zaandam
Step aboard the Holland America Zaandam and prepare for fifteen nights of relaxing cruising through the sea from San Diego to Miami!
This cruise is notable because you'll only stop at exotic destinations such as Manzanillo, Huatulco, and Puerto Vallarta. This route is a special one for the Zaandam. As a matter of fact, this is the only time it's scheduled to sail it!
Our price includes all all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes. No sneaky extra fees!
The Holland America Zaandam
Over 1,400 passengers can sail on this top-rated Rotterdam class cruise ship, based in Alaska and refurbished only one year ago in 2025.
The Zaandam Holland America offers a gym, a basketball court, a casino, two jacuzzis, and a spa.
Your Itinerary
This sailing consists of eight sea days and six days in port. Highlights include visits to extremely rare destinations like Manzanillo, Huatulco, and Puerto Vallarta.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 18 | San Diego, CA | 4:00pm | |
| Sun, Dec 19 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Dec 20 | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico | 10:00am | 4:00pm |
| Tue, Dec 21 | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico | 11:00am | 7:00pm |
| Wed, Dec 22 | Manzanillo, Mexico | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Dec 23 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Dec 24 | Huatulco, Mexico | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Dec 25 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Dec 26 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Dec 27 | Puntarenas, Costa Rica | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Dec 28 | At Sea | ||
| Wed, Dec 29 | Panama Canal (Cruising) | 6:00pm | 6:00pm |
| Thu, Dec 30 | Cartagena, Colombia | 11:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Dec 31 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Jan 1 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Jan 2 | Miami, FL | 7:00am |
Alternate Sailings
The Zaandam sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. No other ship sails this exact same route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Book Your Cruise
The accompanying graph indicates the cost over time for the different classes of cabin. Since being listed five months ago, the cost of this cruise has remained steady at $2,674. Today this itinerary is at an all time low, so secure your room now before it rises.
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Last Modified: Feb 4, 2026