Refund schedule for guests with bookings made in US$, CA$, or AU$: Bookings Opened November 5, 2025, or Later, for Voyages Summer 2026 or Later (Including Europe March 2026 or Later, Alaska and Canada / New England April 2026 or Later): Cruise Length Days…

Daily Crew Appreciation Charges Non-suite staterooms: US $18. 00* per guest, per day Suites: US $20.

Women cannot have begun their 24th week of pregnancy at any time before or during the cruise. If you are pregnant or sailing with a guest who is pregnant they must provide a physician’s letter stating the expected due date, medical fitness to travel and the pregnancy is not high risk.

MinorAccompany policy

Holland America Line's youth activities program, Club HAL, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff.

Smoking is not permitted in staterooms and most other indoor areas. For those who smoke, there are selected areas where smoking is permitted and this information will be communicated to you onboard .

Nieuw Amsterdam

21-Night 21-Day Panama Canal Cruise from Vancouver

Signature Class · Nieuw Amsterdam

Vancouver, B.C., CA, San Francisco, California, US, and San Diego, California, US

Sails Sun, Sep 27, 202621 nightsCruiseOnly

One-wayVancouver, BC, CAFort Lauderdale, Florida, US · 13 ports

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$3,200

14-day high

$3,914

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$3,639

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Your 21-night itinerary

11 ports and 13 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Vancouver, B.C., CA → San Francisco, California, US → San Diego, California, US → Puerto Vallarta, Mexico → Huatulco, Mexico → Puerto Chiapas, Mexico → Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala → Acajutla, El Salvador → Cartagena, Colombia → RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

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Vancouver, B.C., CAEmbark
Departs 4:00 PM
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San Francisco, California, US
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 9:00 PM
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San Diego, California, US
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Huatulco, Mexico
Arrives 10:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Puerto Chiapas, Mexico
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Arrives 6:00 AM · Departs 8:00 PM
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Acajutla, El Salvador
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Cartagena, Colombia
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RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USDisembark
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Cabins & suites

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Suite
$6,969$332 / night
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Inside
$3,219$153 / night
Balcony
$4,169$199 / night
Ocean View
$3,469$165 / night

Ship experience

Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues

About this ship

The second of the Signature-class ships, ms Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates historic New York City, once called Nieuw Amsterdam, with its inspired design and an art collection valued at more than $3 million. While on board enjoy cooking classes and hands-on workshops from America’s Test Kitchen. Hone your video-editing skills at a Digital Workshop powered by Windows®. Dine in your choice of specialty restaurants. Or rejuvenate in the Greenhouse Spa & Salon.

Ports of call

Where you stop and how long you stay

Vancouver, B.C., CA
Day 1
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Vancouver, B.C., CA
San Francisco, California, US
Day 4
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San Francisco, California, US
San Diego, California, US
Day 6
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San Diego, California, US
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Day 9
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Huatulco, Mexico
Day 11
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Huatulco, Mexico
Puerto Chiapas, Mexico
Day 12
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Puerto Chiapas, Mexico
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Day 13
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Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Acajutla, El Salvador
Day 14
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Acajutla, El Salvador
Cartagena, Colombia
Day 18
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Cartagena, Colombia
RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
Day 21
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RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
Day 22
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

What's included & extra

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Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel
Dining
Entertainment & Nightlife
Onboard Activities

Extra cost

Morimoto by Sea — Morimoto by Sea, a pop-up dining experience that will take over Tamarind or Pinnacle Grill at least
Canaletto — In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. Th
Pinnacle Grill — Reserve a table in the intimate Pinnacle Grill for lunch or dinner and celebrate the day’s adventure
Bars & Lounges — The Cellar Master Package gives guests a premium wine tasting experience throughout the length of the cruise. The packag
Crow’s Nest — Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges onboard. The panoramic view takes center
Explorer's Lounge — The Explorer’s Lounge is an elegant and refined space to enjoy a glass of wine, a cocktail, or your
Tamarind Bar — Which is more delightful: the apple-pear saketini in your chilled glass or views of the sun going do
Ocean Bar — Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails. Cost: Additional Fee

Policies & FAQ

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 6
Beam: 106 ft (32.2 m)
Crew Nationality: International
Dining / Restaurants: 7
Elevator / Lift: 10
Fitness Center: Yes
Gross Tonnage: 86,700
Kids Friendly: Yes
Last Refurbished: December, 2023
Maiden Voyage: July, 2010
Maximum Speed: 23.9 knots
Non Smoking Dining: Yes
Non Smoking Ship: No
Number of Crew: 929
Number of Decks: 12
Number of Staterooms: 1,053
Number of Suites: 114
Officer's Nationality: Dutch
Passenger Capacity: 2,106
Registry: The Netherlands
Ship Class: Signature Class
Ship Length: 936 ft (285.3 m)
Spa: Yes
Swimming Pools: 3
Teen Club: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.