Cruise itinerary
15-Night Americas Cruise from San Diego, California
15 nights · Americas · 8 ports of call
15-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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At a glance
- Ship
- Zaandam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 15 nights
- Region
- Americas · South America · Panama Canal
- Departs
- San Diego, California
- Returns
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
San Diego, California
Depart 17:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Cabo San Lucas
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 15:00
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
- Day4
Puerto Vallarta
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco)
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day7At sea
- Day8
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
- Day9At sea
- Day10
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
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Cartagena
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day14At sea
- Day15At sea
- Day16
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 19 Dec 2026
- 18 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
15-Night Americas Cruise from San Diego, California FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 15-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?
8 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from San Diego, California and ends in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
15 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.