Cruise itinerary
17-Night Americas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
17 nights · Americas · 9 ports of call
17-night Americas cruise aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida and calling at Aruba, Puntarenas, Acajutla, Puerto Quetzal, Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Nieuw Amsterdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Region
- Americas · South America · Panama Canal
- Departs
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Returns
- San Diego, California
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Depart 16:00
A South Florida port often called the yachting capital, fringed by canals and the long sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Port Everglades is among the world's busiest cruise gateways, with Las Olas Boulevard's shops and cafés minutes from the piers.
- Port Everglades
- Las Olas Boulevard
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Aruba
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A flat, dry island in the southern Caribbean off the Venezuelan coast, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Known for steady trade winds, the long white sweep of Eagle and Palm beaches, the pastel capital of Oranjestad and a cactus-studded interior.
- Eagle Beach
- Oranjestad
- Arikok National Park
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Puntarenas
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A Pacific port city on a narrow sandy spit on Costa Rica's central coast. It serves chiefly as a gateway inland to rainforests and volcanoes, with a long beachfront promenade and boats out to the Gulf of Nicoya's islands.
- Gulf of Nicoya
- Beachfront paseo
- Rainforest gateway
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Acajutla
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day11
Puerto Quetzal
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
Guatemala's main Pacific port, a working harbour backed by volcanic highlands. It opens the way to colonial Antigua with its cobbled streets and ruined convents, the coffee farms on the slopes and Lake Atitlán's volcano-ringed shore.
- Antigua Guatemala
- Lake Atitlán
- Coffee plantations
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Acapulco
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Puerto Vallarta
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
A resort city on Mexico's Pacific coast, set where the Sierra Madre meets Banderas Bay. Its cobbled Zona Romántica and the seaside Malecón promenade anchor an old town of churches and galleries, with whale-watching in the bay through the winter months.
- The Malecón
- Zona Romántica
- Banderas Bay
- Day16
Cabo San Lucas
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 14:00
A resort town at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, where the desert meets the Pacific and Sea of Cortez. Cabo San Lucas is known for its rock arch at Land's End, sport fishing, and the marina lined with restaurants and boats.
- El Arco
- Lover's Beach
- Cabo marina
- Day17At sea
- Day18
San Diego, California
Arrive 07:00
A relaxed harbour city in southern California, known for its mild climate and broad natural bay. The waterfront holds the historic Gaslamp Quarter and maritime museums, with the green expanse of Balboa Park and its zoo just inland.
- Balboa Park
- Gaslamp Quarter
- San Diego Zoo
Upcoming departures
- 11 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
17-Night Americas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Americas cruise calls at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Aruba, Puntarenas, Acajutla, Puerto Quetzal, Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and San Diego, California.
How many days are spent at sea?
9 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and ends in San Diego, California.
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard Nieuw Amsterdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 11 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.