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Holland America Line · Zaandam · Itinerary

16-Night Americas Cruise from San Diego, California

16-night Americas cruise aboard Zaandam, departing San Diego, California and calling at Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco), Puerto Quetzal, Puntarenas and Cartagena and 1 more.

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Cruise line
Holland America Line
Duration
16 nights
Region
Americas · South America · Panama Canal
Departs
San Diego, California
Returns
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
the voyage

Where this voyage takes you

San Diego, CaliforniaCabo San LucasPuerto VallartaHuatulco (Santa María Huatulco)Puerto QuetzalPuntarenasCartagenaFort Lauderdale, Florida
Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
day by day

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1
    San Diego, California

    San Diego, California

    Depart 17:00
  2. Day 3
    Cabo San Lucas

    Cabo San Lucas

    Arrive 09:00 · Depart 15:00
  3. Day 4
    Puerto Vallarta

    Puerto Vallarta

    Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
  4. Day 6
    Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco)

    Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco)

    Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  5. Day 8
    Puerto Quetzal

    Puerto Quetzal

    Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
  6. Day 10
    Puntarenas

    Puntarenas

    Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  7. Day 13
    Cartagena

    Cartagena

    Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
  8. Day 16
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Arrive 07:00
when to sail

Upcoming departures

  • 19 Dec 2026
  • 18 Dec 2027

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

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16-Night Americas Cruise from San Diego, California FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 16-night Americas cruise calls at San Diego, California, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco), Puerto Quetzal, Puntarenas, Cartagena and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from San Diego, California and ends in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
16 nights aboard Zaandam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 19 Dec 2026 and 18 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
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