Cruise in the Panama Canal
About this cruise
Embark on a 16-day cruise in the Panama Canal, starting in San Diego and ending in Miami on the Zaandam ship. Discover fascinating destinations in the USA, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and the Bahamas along the way.
Day 2 - 3: Sea day.
Day 4: Puerto Vallarta (Jalisco), Mexico. Arrival time: 08:00. Departure time: 15:00. Duration of port stay: 7 hours. This romantic city on the Mexican Riviera with its palm-lined beaches and jungle-like vegetation offers pure relaxation. Long beaches extend to the north of the city, while dreamy coves in the south invite you to swim, snorkel, and d.
Day 5: Sea day.
Day 6: Huatulco (Oaxaca), Mexico. Arrival time: 08:00. Departure time: 14:00. Duration of port stay: 6 hours. The Mexican port city of Huatulco was formerly a small fishing village, located about 50 km south of Puerto Angel. Nowadays, the city stretches over 35 km across nine bays and numerous beaches, some of which can only be reached by boat. Furthermore, Huatulco is located at the foot of the "White Mountain", known as "Monte Alban". Its s.
Day 7: Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala. Arrival time: 10:00. Departure time: 18:00. Duration of port stay: 8 hours. The Pacific port of Puerto Quetzal is located about 2 hours south of the capital city of Guatemala City and is named after the Quetzal bird, the national bird of the Central American country. The place is the starting poin.
Day 8: Sea day.
Day 9: Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Arrival time: 10:00. Departure time: 18:00. Duration of port stay: 8 hours. Puntarenas means sand spit, as the city is located on a peninsula that juts into the Gulf of Nicoya. For a long time, it was the country`s most important Pacific port, and to this day, fishing boats line the harbor, giving the city its distinctive maritime character. The traditional seaside resort invites you to stroll along the southern beach promenade, the Paseo de los Turistas, which is particularly lively.
Day 10: Sea day.
Day 11: Panama Canal, Panama. Arrival time: 06:00. Departure time: 18:01. Duration of port stay: 12 hours 1 minutes. In the heart of Central America lies the tropical region of the Panama Canal, with its lush vegetation and rainforests. The Panama Canal is a technical masterpiece and one of the world`s most important waterways.
Day 12: Cartagena, Colombia. Arrival time: 11:00. Departure time: 17:00. Duration of port stay: 6 hours. Cartagena was founded in 1533 by Pedro de Heredias, a Spaniard and companion of Columbus, as a military port. The old town and the port are therefore protected as historical monuments and have been part of the World Heritage since 1984. Due to the booming trade in gold from Peru, silver from Bolivia, and emeralds from Muzo, the city developed very quickly and splendidly. Today, mainly oil, coffee, and platinum are exported, and the city has established itself as o.
Day 13 - 14: Sea day.
Day 15: Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. Arrival time: 07:00. Departure time: 14:00. Duration of port stay: 7 hours. Half Moon Cay is a small island in the Bahamas and is privately owned by the cruise line "Holland America Line." The cruise company purchased the island in 1977 for $6 million. Visitors have access to numerous water sports activities on t.
Day 16: Miami (Florida), USA. Arrival time: 06:00. Miami is a city on the southeast coast of the US state of Florida. The district "Coconut Grove" was considered the heart of the Miami settlement in 1884. Today, the cityscape is characterized by elegant boutiques and street cafes. In the streets of the city, there is often a free street concert, where reggae or jazz is usually played. The city has numerous high-rise buildings, hotels, palm gardens, shopping, cultural and recreational centers. Landmarks: The Southeast Financial Center, which is considered the talle.
Cabin Prices
The cruise price at the top of the page (3.704€) is listed for the accommodation of one person in a double cabin. To get the total cabin cost, multiply this price by two. All subsequent prices are listed for the entire cabin and do not require additional multiplication.
All prices presented on this website are approximate and do not constitute a public offer. For precise price information, please contact the service provider.
Single Cabin Price
| Cruise Date | Interior Cabin | Ocean View Cabin | Balcony Cabin | Suite |
| 18/01/2024 - 04/02/2024 | 3.710€ | 3.980€ | - | 8.090€ |
| 19/01/2024 - 03/02/2024 | 3.760€ | 4.030€ | - | 8.140€ |
Cruise Route
Day 1: San Diego (California), USA. Departure time: 15:00. San Diego, the second largest city in California located in the very south of the country, is characterized by Spanish, Mexican, and American culture. The year-round consistently warm and sunny climate adds to the attractiveness of this palm-fringed trendy city. Matching the weather, the greater San Diego area offers a total of 112 km of beach. Mission Bay provides ample opportunities for fishing, sailing, motorboating, surfing, and swimming. Additionally, San Diego is surrounded by a beautiful lands.Day 2 - 3: Sea day.
Day 4: Puerto Vallarta (Jalisco), Mexico. Arrival time: 08:00. Departure time: 15:00. Duration of port stay: 7 hours. This romantic city on the Mexican Riviera with its palm-lined beaches and jungle-like vegetation offers pure relaxation. Long beaches extend to the north of the city, while dreamy coves in the south invite you to swim, snorkel, and d.
Day 5: Sea day.
Day 6: Huatulco (Oaxaca), Mexico. Arrival time: 08:00. Departure time: 14:00. Duration of port stay: 6 hours. The Mexican port city of Huatulco was formerly a small fishing village, located about 50 km south of Puerto Angel. Nowadays, the city stretches over 35 km across nine bays and numerous beaches, some of which can only be reached by boat. Furthermore, Huatulco is located at the foot of the "White Mountain", known as "Monte Alban". Its s.
Day 7: Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala. Arrival time: 10:00. Departure time: 18:00. Duration of port stay: 8 hours. The Pacific port of Puerto Quetzal is located about 2 hours south of the capital city of Guatemala City and is named after the Quetzal bird, the national bird of the Central American country. The place is the starting poin.
Day 8: Sea day.
Day 9: Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Arrival time: 10:00. Departure time: 18:00. Duration of port stay: 8 hours. Puntarenas means sand spit, as the city is located on a peninsula that juts into the Gulf of Nicoya. For a long time, it was the country`s most important Pacific port, and to this day, fishing boats line the harbor, giving the city its distinctive maritime character. The traditional seaside resort invites you to stroll along the southern beach promenade, the Paseo de los Turistas, which is particularly lively.
Day 10: Sea day.
Day 11: Panama Canal, Panama. Arrival time: 06:00. Departure time: 18:01. Duration of port stay: 12 hours 1 minutes. In the heart of Central America lies the tropical region of the Panama Canal, with its lush vegetation and rainforests. The Panama Canal is a technical masterpiece and one of the world`s most important waterways.
Day 12: Cartagena, Colombia. Arrival time: 11:00. Departure time: 17:00. Duration of port stay: 6 hours. Cartagena was founded in 1533 by Pedro de Heredias, a Spaniard and companion of Columbus, as a military port. The old town and the port are therefore protected as historical monuments and have been part of the World Heritage since 1984. Due to the booming trade in gold from Peru, silver from Bolivia, and emeralds from Muzo, the city developed very quickly and splendidly. Today, mainly oil, coffee, and platinum are exported, and the city has established itself as o.
Day 13 - 14: Sea day.
Day 15: Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. Arrival time: 07:00. Departure time: 14:00. Duration of port stay: 7 hours. Half Moon Cay is a small island in the Bahamas and is privately owned by the cruise line "Holland America Line." The cruise company purchased the island in 1977 for $6 million. Visitors have access to numerous water sports activities on t.
Day 16: Miami (Florida), USA. Arrival time: 06:00. Miami is a city on the southeast coast of the US state of Florida. The district "Coconut Grove" was considered the heart of the Miami settlement in 1884. Today, the cityscape is characterized by elegant boutiques and street cafes. In the streets of the city, there is often a free street concert, where reggae or jazz is usually played. The city has numerous high-rise buildings, hotels, palm gardens, shopping, cultural and recreational centers. Landmarks: The Southeast Financial Center, which is considered the talle.