This 28-night Holland America itinerary loops out and back from Fort Lauderdale, threading 15 ports of call through 11 countries with 12 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Zuiderdam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 11 countries over 28 nights, beginning and ending in Fort Lauderdale, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 15 port days and 12 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Grand-voyage & long-cruise travellers
- Season
- Winter sailing
- Fly into
- Fort Lauderdale — round-trip
- Pace
- 15 port days · 12 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 28 nights aboard Holland America Zuiderdam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 28 Night Legendary Amazon Explorer is a 28-night round-trip itinerary aboard Holland America Zuiderdam. You board and return in Fort Lauderdale, calling at 15 ports across 11 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Florida (Fort Lauderdale), Bahamas (Half Moon Cay), St. Maarten (Philipsburg), Martinique (Fort de France), Tobago (Scarborough), Brazil (Macapa, Santarem, Boca da Valeria and 3 more) and 2 more, among others.
Because it's round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, you fly into and out of a single city and unpack just once. Longer hops are crossed on the 12 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.