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16-Night 16-Day Panama Canal Cruise from San Diego

San DiegoFt Lauderdale (Port Everglades)one-way
Sails
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Ports
9
Sea days
10
Fare type
CruiseOnly

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Price history47 days tracked · checked daily

Today's inside fare is well below the usual 47-day price.

Inside is $2,689 per person today — 7% less than the usual 47-day price of $2,894, and down 2% in the last two weeks. It peaked at $3,429.

Inside fare, per person
Inside fareLowest tracked
$3,429$2,934$2,439$2,439$2,689
47 days agoToday · $2,689
vs usual 47-day price
−7.1%
usual $2,894
How today ranks
13th-lowest of 47 days
$2,439$3,429
Last 14 days
−1.8%
was $2,739
Off the recent high
$740
peak $3,429

Based on our own daily price checks — fare movement only, not a prediction and not cabin availability. How we verify

Day by day

Your 16-night itinerary

9 ports · 10 sea days · 17 days aboard

Day 1
San Diego, California, USEmbark

Departs 4:00 PM · Port guide

Days 2–3 · two sea days
Day 4
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM · 9 hours ashore · Port guide

Day 5 · sea day
Day 6
Huatulco, Mexico

Arrives 10:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM · 7 hours ashore · Port guide

Day 7
Puerto Chiapas, Mexico

Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM · 9 hours ashore · Port guide

Day 8
Puerto Quetzal, GuatemalaLongest call

Arrives 6:00 AM · Departs 8:00 PM · 14 hours ashore · Port guide

Day 9
Acajutla, El Salvador

Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM · 10 hours ashore · Port guide

Days 10–12 · five sea days
Day 13
Cartagena, Colombia

· Port guide

Days 14–15 · two sea days
Day 16
RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

· Port guide

Day 17
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USDisembark

· Port guide

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 → Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
9 ports10 sea days49 hours ashoreOne-way

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    Your ship

    Nieuw Amsterdam

    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.

    7
    restaurants
    6
    bars & lounges
    3
    pools
    2,106
    guests
    Nieuw Amsterdam

    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.

    What your fare covers

    Included, and what costs extra

    In your fare
    • Main dining roomsTraditional complimentary dining
    • Pools & fitnessShip amenities vary by vessel
    • Dining
    • Entertainment & Nightlife
    • Onboard Activities
    Extra cost
    • Morimoto by SeaMorimoto by Sea, a pop-up dining experience that will take over Tamarind or Pinnacle Grill at least once per cruise. The pop-up’s menu features artfully presented dishes, exclusive alcoholic beverages, and tantalizing desserts. Cost: Additional Fee Open for: Dinner
    • CanalettoIn Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. This is the inspiration for the onboard Italian restaurant, Canaletto. Enjoy amazing Italian classics like braised chicken cacciatore al forno, branzino ai ferri or garlic shrimp ravioli. And for dessert: tiramisù, cannoli alla Siciliana, gelato, and more. Buon appetito! Cost: Additional Fee Open for: Dinner
    • Pinnacle GrillReserve a table in the intimate Pinnacle Grill for lunch or dinner and celebrate the day’s adventures with cuisine inspired by the bounty of America’s Pacific Northwest. In this elegantly appointed room, service is warm and engaging, and a meal is an event. The menu focuses on premium ingredients expertly prepared—from wild-caught king salmon from Alaska to sustainably raised beef from Washington State’s Double R Ranch. And, every evening in this venue offers a chance for you to experience the signature recipes of Culinary Council Chef David Burke. Complementing your perfectly prepared meals are boutique wines from the Pacific Northwest and other celebrated vineyards from around the world. Cost: Additional Fee Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Bars & LoungesThe Cellar Master Package gives guests a premium wine tasting experience throughout the length of the cruise. The package includes two wine tasting events conducted by the Cellar Master, an evening of fine dining in the Pinnacle Grill, five vintage bottles based on personal preference, a HAL commemorative bottle and a wine gift. Cost: Additional Fee
    • Crow’s NestHolland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges onboard. The panoramic view takes center stage in The Crow's Nest at the top of the ship, where you can relax just about any time of day and enjoy your favorite drink. Cost: Additional Fee
    • Explorer's LoungeThe Explorer’s Lounge is an elegant and refined space to enjoy a glass of wine, a cocktail, or your favorite liqueur. Cost: Additional Fee
    • Tamarind BarWhich is more delightful: the apple-pear saketini in your chilled glass or views of the sun going down in a crimson blaze? Enjoy both in this stylish hideaway your destination for panoramic views and exotic cocktails, and just one of the wide selection of lounges and gathering places on board. Cost: Additional Fee
    • Ocean BarEnjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails. Cost: Additional Fee

    Before you book

    Cruise line policies

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    Cancellation

    Refund schedule for guests with bookings made in US$, CA$, or AU$: *Excludes Asia, Australia, South America **Includes all Asia, Australia, South America CANCELLATION POLICY EXCEPTION: If you have purchased a specially priced promotion that is 100% non-refundable from the point of payment, you are not entitled to any refund, payment, compensation or credit whatsoever of your gross fare if you cancel your booking.

    Cruise Length

    Cruises 13 Days or Less and Cruisetours*
    90+ days
    89−83 days
    100% refund, less required deposit amount
    82−46 days
    50% refund of gross fare
    45 days or less
    No refund available
    Cruises 14 Days and Longer**
    120+ days
    119-113 days
    100% refund, less required deposit amount
    112-76 days
    50% refund of gross fare
    75 days or less
    No refund available

    Cruise Length

    Voyages 25 Nights or Longer, plus Grand World, Grand Voyages, Any Segment of a Grand World or Grand Voyage:
    120+ days
    119-113 days
    100% refund, less required deposit amount
    112-76 days
    50% refund of gross fare
    75 days or less
    No refund available
    All Other Voyages 5 Nights or Longer:
    90+ days
    89-83 days
    100% refund, less required deposit amount
    82-46 days
    50% refund of gross fare
    45 days or less
    No refund available
    Gratuities

    An 18% service charge is automatically applied to select onboard purchases, including:

    • Non-suite staterooms: US $18.00* per guest, per day
    • Suites: US $20.00* per guest, per day
    • Specialty dining cover charges
    • À la carte dining items
    • Bar retail purchases
    Pregnancy

    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. Please also include your name, booking number, ship and sailing date.

    Children & infants

    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. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties. Club HAL is offered on board all ships except for Maasdam &…

    Smoking

    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 . Electronic cigarettes can only be used in the designated smoking areas onboard.

    The fine print

    Ship specifications

    Prices are per person (double occupancy) and include taxes and port fees when available. Gratuities and optional extras are separate. Fares can change until you book — we'll confirm the final total at checkout.

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    Fri, Oct 2, 2026

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