This 5-night Holland America itinerary links Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale, threading 12 ports of call through 8 countries with 10 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 8 countries over 5 nights, starting in Vancouver and finishing in Fort Lauderdale, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 12 port days and 10 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- First-time & short-break cruisers
- Season
- Autumn sailing
- Route
- Vancouver → Fort Lauderdale
- Pace
- 12 port days · 10 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 5 nights aboard Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 5 Night Pacific Coastal Cruise is a 5-night one-way itinerary aboard Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam. You board in Vancouver and disembark in Fort Lauderdale, calling at 12 ports across 8 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Canada (Vancouver), California (San Francisco, San Diego), Mexico (Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, Puerto Chiapas), Guatemala (Puerto Quetzal), El Salvador (Acajutia), Colombia (Cartagena) and 2 more.
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Vancouver and home from Fort Lauderdale, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 10 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.