This 14-night Holland America itinerary links Fort Lauderdale to San Diego, threading 8 ports of call through 6 countries with 6 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Zaandam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 6 countries over 14 nights, starting in Fort Lauderdale and finishing in San Diego, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 8 port days and 6 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Repositioning & bucket-list cruisers
- Season
- Winter sailing
- Route
- Fort Lauderdale → San Diego
- Pace
- 8 port days · 6 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day2At SeaA Day at Sea
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Day5Panama Canal (Cruising Canal) 6:00 AM – 6:00 AMExplore Panama Canal
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Day12At SeaA Day at Sea
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The Ship
Your home for all 14 nights aboard Holland America Zaandam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 14 Night Panama Canal is a 14-night one-way itinerary aboard Holland America Zaandam. You board in Fort Lauderdale and disembark in San Diego, calling at 8 ports across 6 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Florida (Fort Lauderdale), Colombia (Cartagena), El Salvador (Acajutia), Guatemala (Puerto Quetzal), Mexico (Huatulco), El Salvador (Acajutia) and 2 more.
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Fort Lauderdale and home from San Diego, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 6 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.