41-night Caribbean cruise: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to Buenos Aires on Zaandam
The 41-Day Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage is a 41-night Caribbean cruise aboard Zaandam, operated by Holland America Line. Departing Fort Lauderdale on January 3, 2027 and arriving in Buenos Aires on February 13, 2027, the voyage visits 22 ports including George Town, Cayman Islands, Fuerte Amador, Panama City, Manta. Fares start from $9,189 per person.
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Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
With its heady mix of Creole culture and French sophistication, there is more than a pinch of je ne sais quoi in Fort de France. The capital of Martinique, and by far the biggest city in the whole of the French West Indies, if you are looking for Paris in the Caribbean, you’ll find it in Fort de France.
The island has been under French govern since 1638 when the first governor of Martinique Jacques Dyel du Parquet commissioned a fort (from which the city takes its name) to keep out invaders. Not even an unsuccessful attack by the British in 1720, nor the French Revolution in 1789, has been able to shake the French govern of the island and today the city’s French and Creole heritage are impossible to untangle. The colonial past is everywhere, take a stroll down the narrow streets and enjoy the remarkable architecture of the Schœlcher Library, St. Louis Cathedral and the Old Town Hall. Among the many legacies Dyel du Parquet left on the island is sugarcane. A drive through the tropical forests will not only reward you with trees bending under the weight of papayas, mangoes and bananas, but will also afford superb vistas of the elegant plant swaying in the breeze. The arrival and subsequent export of sugar brought the French bourgeoisie in their droves and many of their mansions are still standing. Josephine de Beauharnais, the Napoleonic Empress of “not tonight” fame, hails from the island and those interested will find her childhood home, La Pagerie in nearby Trois Ilets.
George Town, Cayman Islands
Christopher Columbus called the Cayman Islands, with their tranquil blue waters, "Las Tortugas" for its abundance of turtles. Located between Cuba and Jamaica, the Cayman Islands are comprised of three Caribbean islands: Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac.
Beautiful landscapes, bountiful wildlife and colourful streets embody this British Overseas Territory, with George Town, its capital, located on Grand Cayman, the largest and most populous island.
When you arrive in George Town on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise, you’ll discover that wildlife conservation is at the core of Grand Cayman’s offerings. For the chance of a lifetime to swim, feed and interact with stingrays, book an MSC excursion to Stingray City, where you’ll get an up-close experience with Cayman’s most graceful marine creatures. On yet another MSC excursion to the Cayman Turtle Centre, encounter the green turtles that return each and every year to lay their eggs on one of the beaches, visit the turtle hatchery, snorkel alongside yearlings in the Turtle Lagoon and meet the island’s endangered blue iguanas.
For a special experience, ride horses bareback into the Caribbean Sea at Barker’s National Park on an exclusive Martha Stewart excursion curated just for MSC Cruises, followed by lunch at Vivo café, a spot beloved for its mostly vegan cuisine, with organic ingredients sourced straight from local farms.
To learn about Cayman’s past and culture, explore Cayman Heritage House and visit the sumptuous Government House, the governor's residence built in 1964 located in front of Seven Mile Beach, one of the most prestigious beaches of Grand Cayman, in the heart of West Bay.
Shopaholics will also delight in this destination. The Cayman Islands are entirely duty free. You just have to choose what catches your fancy among the myriad of watches, liqueurs, jewellery and porcelain on offer.
Manta
The breezy, seaside city of Manta is the second largest port in Ecuador and possesses one of the world's most varied terrains. To the west of Manta lie the Galapagos Islands. To the east rises the great rampart of the Andes. The Mantas were known for their traditional balsa rafts in the coastal waters and their ceramics and pottery. A huge tuna statue greets you on its shores, a whimsical nod to the tuna capital of the world. Fresh seafood is always on the menu, and a stroll along the promenade lets you take in the beach scene. The bustling center of town, an easy walk from port, displays a lively marketplace selling Panama hats, silver jewelry and apparel. There is lush green parkland; the nearby colonial town of Montecristi, the center of the Panama hat industry; and the Pacoche Wildlife Refuge, home to indigenous flora and fauna and cheeky howler monkeys. Explore the rich culture, heritage and people of Manta during scenic adventures that take in the Archaeological Museum, which highlights a small, well-curated collection of ceramics of the Manteño-Huancavilca culture that flourished here between 800 and 1550 A.D. Whether you explore its past or its vibrant city of today, a day in Manta is a rich and colorful experience.
Note: Manta offers little in the way of tourist infrastructure. Transportation and tour guides are imported to the area. Despite the sometimes hot and humid conditions there is no guarantee of air-conditioned vehicles.
Large Ocean view Stateroom (Fully Obstructed View)
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from $10,789
$263 / night
per person · incl. taxes & fees
Large Ocean view Stateroom (Partial Sea View)
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from $11,319
$276 / night
per person · incl. taxes & fees
Large Ocean view Stateroom (Porthole View)
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from $11,749
$286 / night
per person · incl. taxes & fees
Large Ocean view Stateroom
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from $12,189
$297 / night
per person · incl. taxes & fees
Large Ocean view Stateroom
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from $12,389
$302 / night
per person · incl. taxes & fees
Large Ocean view Stateroom
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from $12,989
$316 / night
per person · incl. taxes & fees
Large Ocean view Stateroom
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from $13,579
$331 / night
per person · incl. taxes & fees
Large Ocean view Stateroom
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from $14,179
$345 / night
per person · incl. taxes & fees
Large Ocean view Stateroom
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from $14,769
$360 / night
per person · incl. taxes & fees
Large Ocean view Stateroom
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from $15,369
$374 / night
per person · incl. taxes & fees
Large Ocean view Stateroom
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from $15,959
$389 / night
per person · incl. taxes & fees
Balcony
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Suite
from $18,789
$458 / night
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Vista Suite
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from $18,789
$458 / night
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Vista Suite
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from $21,819
$532 / night
per person · incl. taxes & fees
Vista Suite
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from $24,859
$606 / night
per person · incl. taxes & fees
Neptune Suite
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from $34,889
$850 / night
per person · incl. taxes & fees
Prices verified Aug 27, 2026
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Designed to carry fewer guests while offering greater space, Zaandam is elegant and comfortable. Her décor is inspired by music and features musical instruments including signed guitars from Queen, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones and a Baroque-style pipe organ. While on-board, enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table. Rejuvenate at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Indulge at any of our fine dining venues.
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