This 15-night Holland America itinerary links San Diego to Miami, threading 9 ports of call through 5 countries with 7 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Zaandam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 5 countries over 15 nights, starting in San Diego and finishing in Miami, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 9 port days and 7 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Repositioning & bucket-list cruisers
- Season
- Winter sailing
- Route
- San Diego → Miami
- Pace
- 9 port days · 7 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 15 nights aboard Holland America Zaandam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 15 Night Panama Canal Holiday is a 15-night one-way itinerary aboard Holland America Zaandam. You board in San Diego and disembark in Miami, calling at 9 ports across 5 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in California (San Diego), Mexico (Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo and 1 more), Costa Rica (Puerto Caldera), Colombia (Cartagena) and Florida (Miami).
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into San Diego and home from Miami, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 7 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.