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15-night South America cruise: San Diego, California to Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) on Zaandam

The 15-Day Panama Canal Holiday is a 15-night South America cruise aboard Zaandam, operated by Holland America Line. Departing San Diego, California on December 19, 2026 and arriving in Fort Lauderdale on January 3, 2027, the voyage visits 8 ports including Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Santa Cruz, Mexico. Fares start from $2,869 per person.

Length
15 nights
Departs
Dec 19, 2026
Returns
Jan 3, 2027
Ports of call
8
Days at sea
8

Voyage code X682

Cabo San Lucas

15 nights · South America

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Cabo San Lucas

Found at the tip of Baja California, Cabo San Lucas is where the desert meets the ocean. Although it has received a makeover of modern Americana in recent years, this place is still a world away from everywhere else in Mexico. A trip to Cabo (the San Lucas is optional) will not leave you disappointed. With swaying palm trees, turquoise seas and long ribbons of white sand, this is a resort that ticks every box: great food, great nightlight which equal great times – for some. Others may prefer to scratch the surface just a bit deeper and travel along the peninsula that is known for its dramatic scenery of desert terrain and rugged coastline marked by many unusual formations. The sweeping views of the bay are simply sensational. A quick turn inward takes you to San Jose del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas’ older and more grown up sister. Offering a very much calmer and much more authentic atmosphere, just half an hour along the coast leaves you in its desert terrain, and leaves a very different impression from the lively beachfront bars and cafes of San Lucas. Perhaps one of the most stunning ways to see Cabo though is from the water. With the Arco de Cabo San Lucas featuring highly on many must-see lists, a trip around the bay is a must. The braver among you might also like to indulge their inner adrenalin junkie and swim with whale sharks – a memorable and totally risk-free experience if there ever was one. End your day of sightseeing with a fabulous sunset, a (tequila) sunrise in hand, watching the fishermen come home from their adventures.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Located in the center of Mexico's Pacific coast, Puerto Vallarta is one of the country's most picturesque cities and holiday destinations. Its cobblestone streets and red-roofed, white adobe-style buildings nestle between palm-covered mountains and the vast Banderas Bay. Stretches of white sand beaches are among the best in Mexico and the climate is consistently warm and sunny. For years, vacationers who had discovered the beauty of Puerto Vallarta tried to keep the "good news" from spreading. The arrival of a major film company and two of the world's best-known stars, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, changed Puerto Vallarta from a laid-back town to a famous getaway destination almost overnight. In addition to its visual appeal, Puerto Vallarta offers a variety of cultural entertainment and a lively nightlife. Take time to see the sights of the city. Downtown spreads around the small Isla Cuale, which lies in the middle of the Cuale River; the heart of the city is a few blocks north around the Municipal Square. A crown-topped cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe, rises behind the square; a wide seaside promenade, known as the Malecon, hugs the oceanfront. A seahorse statue welcomes visitors to the downtown beach area. The statue and the prominent church tower have become symbols of Puerto Vallarta, or PV as locals call their town for short. Puerto Vallarta grew from an existing fishing village with a history dating back some 100 years. Because of its veritable heritage as a Mexican pueblo, the town tends to offer more of the country's artistic and cultural tradition than other Mexican resorts. The origin of the charro (traditional costume), the national beverage tequila and the typical music of the mariachi bands are credited to Puerto Vallarta. It is considered the most Mexican of all the country's resort towns.

Puerto Quetzal

A voyage between fire and water, between majestic volcanoes and stunning lakes. There are so many colors, you can get lost in them, from the bright traditional clothes of the people to the church facades. Everything is a rainbow of life in Guatemala, starting from Puerto Quetzal, the largest port in the country found on the Pacific Ocean and one of the stops of your MSC World Cruise. In the heart of the Mayan culture in Central America, you will begin an adventure that will combine the beauty of an artistic heritage with natural splendors, the discovery of ancient civilizations and the ruins of a still alive and vivacious people, such as can be found at the impressive ruins of Tikal, the largest of the ancient Mayan cities. The Mayan culture survives in the clothes of the people, religious processions, markets and sawdust and petal carpets, a symbol of Guatemalan sacredness. All of this can be found surrounded by an unspoiled habitat, one of the highest volcanoes in the region and what is considered to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Your MSC cruise will take you along the enchanting shores of Lake Atitlan, formed 84,000 years ago in the highlands of Guatemala. Surrounded by many villages, where the inhabitants still wear Mayan traditional dress, the Atitlan boasts immense crops of coffee, avocado groves and a wide variety of agricultural crops along its shores. From Puerto Quetzal, you can easily reach another stop on your holiday: Antigua, a beautiful colonial city located in the center of the country. Famous for its examples of well-preserved Hispano-American Baroque architecture, the city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. With MSC Cruises, you can experience the lifestyle of Guatemala and its ancient evocative traditions, changing it from a dream into reality.

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Price history

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Fare details

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Current fares
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Inside
$2,869
Oceanview
$2,969
Tracked range
162 days
Price history by cabin type
CabinCurrentLowestHighest
Inside $2,869 $2,869 on May 22 $3,094 on Jun 4
Oceanview $2,969 $2,969 on May 22 $3,194 on Jun 4
Suite $11,469 $4,899 on Aug 4 $11,469 on Aug 27
Cabin grades
26 total
Large Interior StateroomInside · I
Large Interior StateroomInside · J
Large Interior StateroomInside · K
Large Interior StateroomInside · L
Large Interior StateroomInside · M
Large Interior StateroomInside · MM
Large Interior StateroomInside · N
Large Ocean view StateroomOceanview · C
Large Ocean view StateroomOceanview · D
Large Ocean view StateroomOceanview · DA
Large Ocean view StateroomOceanview · DD
Large Ocean view StateroomOceanview · E
Large Ocean view StateroomOceanview · EE
Large Ocean view StateroomOceanview · F
Large Ocean view StateroomOceanview · FF
Large Ocean view Stateroom (Porthole View)Oceanview · G
Large Ocean view Stateroom (Partial Sea View)Oceanview · H
Large Ocean view Stateroom (Fully Obstructed View)Oceanview · HH
Vista SuiteSuite · A
Vista SuiteSuite · AA
Vista SuiteSuite · B
Vista SuiteSuite · BB
Vista SuiteSuite · BC
Pinnacle SuiteSuite · PS
Neptune SuiteSuite · SA
Neptune SuiteSuite · SB

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Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

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from $2,869

$191 / night

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Large Interior Stateroom

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from $2,869

$191 / night

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from $2,949

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from $2,969

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Large Interior Stateroom

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from $2,989

$199 / night

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Large Interior Stateroom

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from $3,009

$200 / night

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Oceanview

from $2,969

$197 / night

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Large Ocean view Stateroom (Fully Obstructed View)

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from $2,969

$197 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Large Ocean view Stateroom (Partial Sea View)

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from $3,059

$203 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Large Ocean view Stateroom

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from $3,069

$204 / night

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Large Ocean view Stateroom (Porthole View)

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from $3,109

$207 / night

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

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from $3,119

$207 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Large Ocean view Stateroom

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from $3,169

$211 / night

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

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$214 / night

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

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Large Ocean view Stateroom

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$227 / night

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The journey

15 nights, in order

San Diego, California

Day 1 Dec 19, 2026

San Diego, California

Free from smog and jungle-like freeways, San Diego sits gracefully around a beautiful curving bay.

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Zaandam

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Zaandam

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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