Cruise itinerary
14-Night Americas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
14 nights · Americas · 8 ports of call
14-night Americas cruise aboard Zaandam, departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida and calling at Cartagena, Quepos (Puerto Quepos), Puerto Quetzal, Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco), Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Zaandam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 14 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
Cartagena
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 14:00
A walled colonial city on Colombia's Caribbean coast, its old town a maze of pastel houses, balconies and shaded plazas. Massive stone ramparts ring the centre, with the San Felipe fortress guarding the harbour above.
- Walled old town
- San Felipe fortress
- Plaza Santo Domingo
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Quepos (Puerto Quepos)
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Puerto Quetzal
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day10
Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco)
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Puerto Vallarta
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 14:00
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
- Day13
Cabo San Lucas
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day14At sea
- Day15
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
- 14 Mar 2027
- 16 Jan 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Americas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Americas cruise calls at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Cartagena, Quepos (Puerto Quepos), Puerto Quetzal, Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco), Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and San Diego, California.
How many days are spent at sea?
7 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?
14 nights aboard Zaandam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 14 Mar 2027 and 16 Jan 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.