This 16-night Holland America itinerary links San Diego to Fort Lauderdale, threading 10 ports of call through 7 countries with 7 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 7 countries over 16 nights, starting in San Diego and finishing in Fort Lauderdale, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 10 port days and 7 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Repositioning & bucket-list cruisers
- Season
- Autumn sailing
- Route
- San Diego → Fort Lauderdale
- Pace
- 10 port days · 7 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 16 nights aboard Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 16 Night Panama Canal is a 16-night one-way itinerary aboard Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam. You board in San Diego and disembark in Fort Lauderdale, calling at 10 ports across 7 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in California (San Diego), Mexico (Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, Puerto Chiapas), Guatemala (Puerto Quetzal), El Salvador (Acajutia), Colombia (Cartagena), Bahamas (Half Moon Cay) and 1 more.
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into San Diego and home from Fort Lauderdale, 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.