21-Day Panama Canal
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21-Day Panama Canal

Departure 27 Sep 2026
Duration 21 Nights
Cruise Line Holland America Line
Ship Nieuw Amsterdam

Featured Cabins

0800 059 0570

Itinerary

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of arrival 27 Sep 2026

Vancouver is a delicious juxtaposition of urban sophistication and on-your-doorstep wilderness adventure. The mountains and seascape make the city an outdoor playground for hiking, skiing, kayaking, cycling, and sailing—and so much more—while the cuisine and arts scenes are equally diverse, reflecting the makeup of Vancouver’s ethnic (predominantly Asian) mosaic. Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most livable cities, and it’s easy for visitors to see why. It’s beautiful, it’s outdoorsy, and there’s a laidback West Coast vibe. On the one hand, there’s easy access to a variety of outdoor activities, a fabulous variety of beaches, and amazing parks. At the same time, the city has a multicultural vitality and cosmopolitan flair. The attraction is as much in the range of food choices—the fresh seafood and local produce are some of North America’s best—as it is in the museums, shopping, and nightlife.Vancouver’s landscaping also adds to the city’s walking appeal. In spring, flowerbeds spill over with tulips and daffodils while sea breezes scatter scented cherry blossoms throughout Downtown; in summer office workers take to the beaches, parks, and urban courtyards for picnic lunches and laptop meetings. More than 8 million visitors each year come to Vancouver, Canada’s third-largest metropolitan area. Because of its peninsula location, traffic flow is a contentious issue. Thankfully, Vancouver is wonderfully walkable, especially in the downtown core. The North Shore is a scoot across the harbor, and the rapid-transit system to Richmond and the airport means that staying in the more affordable ’burbs doesn’t have to be synonymous with sacrificing convenience. The mild climate, exquisite natural scenery, and relaxed outdoor lifestyle keep attracting residents, and the number of visitors is increasing for the same reasons. People often get their first glimpse of Vancouver when catching an Alaskan cruise, and many return at some point to spend more time here.

Vancouver, British Columbia

San Francisco, California, United States

Date of arrival 30 Sep 2026

With its myriad hills and spectacular bay, San Francisco beguiles with natural beauty, vibrant neighborhoods, and contagious energy. From the hipster Mission District to the sassy Castro, from bustling Union Square to enduring Chinatown, this dynamic town thrives on variety. The city makes it wonderfully easy to tap into the good life, too: between San Francisco’s hot arts scene, tempting boutiques, parks perfect for jogging or biking, and all those stellar locavore restaurants and cocktail bars, it’s the ultimate destination for relaxed self-indulgence.

San Francisco, California

San Diego, California, United States

Date of arrival 2 Oct 2026

San Diego is a vacationer’s paradise, with year-round temperatures in the seventies and near-constant sunshine. One of America’s most family-friendly cities, San Diego is home to LEGOLAND, the New Children’s Museum, and the famous San Diego Zoo. Sunbathers and surfers are guaranteed to find their perfect beach, and foodies find delights in artisanal breweries, local bistros, and gourmet restaurants. From the Broadway excitement of La Jolla Playhouse to the European feel of Little Italy to the nouveau-chic of the Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego has something for everyone.

San Diego, California
Day 1

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of arrival 27 Sep 2026

Vancouver is a delicious juxtaposition of urban sophistication and on-your-doorstep wilderness adventure. The mountains and seascape make the city an outdoor playground for hiking, skiing, kayaking, cycling, and sailing—and so much more—while the cuisine and arts scenes are equally diverse, reflecting the makeup of Vancouver’s ethnic (predominantly Asian) mosaic. Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most livable cities, and it’s easy for visitors to see why. It’s beautiful, it’s outdoorsy, and there’s a laidback West Coast vibe. On the one hand, there’s easy access to a variety of outdoor activities, a fabulous variety of beaches, and amazing parks. At the same time, the city has a multicultural vitality and cosmopolitan flair. The attraction is as much in the range of food choices—the fresh seafood and local produce are some of North America’s best—as it is in the museums, shopping, and nightlife.Vancouver’s landscaping also adds to the city’s walking appeal. In spring, flowerbeds spill over with tulips and daffodils while sea breezes scatter scented cherry blossoms throughout Downtown; in summer office workers take to the beaches, parks, and urban courtyards for picnic lunches and laptop meetings. More than 8 million visitors each year come to Vancouver, Canada’s third-largest metropolitan area. Because of its peninsula location, traffic flow is a contentious issue. Thankfully, Vancouver is wonderfully walkable, especially in the downtown core. The North Shore is a scoot across the harbor, and the rapid-transit system to Richmond and the airport means that staying in the more affordable ’burbs doesn’t have to be synonymous with sacrificing convenience. The mild climate, exquisite natural scenery, and relaxed outdoor lifestyle keep attracting residents, and the number of visitors is increasing for the same reasons. People often get their first glimpse of Vancouver when catching an Alaskan cruise, and many return at some point to spend more time here.

Vancouver, British Columbia
Day 4

San Francisco, California, United States

Date of arrival 30 Sep 2026

With its myriad hills and spectacular bay, San Francisco beguiles with natural beauty, vibrant neighborhoods, and contagious energy. From the hipster Mission District to the sassy Castro, from bustling Union Square to enduring Chinatown, this dynamic town thrives on variety. The city makes it wonderfully easy to tap into the good life, too: between San Francisco’s hot arts scene, tempting boutiques, parks perfect for jogging or biking, and all those stellar locavore restaurants and cocktail bars, it’s the ultimate destination for relaxed self-indulgence.

San Francisco, California
Day 6

San Diego, California, United States

Date of arrival 2 Oct 2026

San Diego is a vacationer’s paradise, with year-round temperatures in the seventies and near-constant sunshine. One of America’s most family-friendly cities, San Diego is home to LEGOLAND, the New Children’s Museum, and the famous San Diego Zoo. Sunbathers and surfers are guaranteed to find their perfect beach, and foodies find delights in artisanal breweries, local bistros, and gourmet restaurants. From the Broadway excitement of La Jolla Playhouse to the European feel of Little Italy to the nouveau-chic of the Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego has something for everyone.

San Diego, California

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Date of arrival 5 Oct 2026

Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, boutique shops and a range of restaurants and bars. El Malecón is a beachside promenade with contemporary sculptures, as well as bars, lounges and nightclubs.

Puerto Vallarta

Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco), Mexico

Date of arrival 7 Oct 2026
Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco)

Puerto Chiapas, Mexico

Date of arrival 8 Oct 2026
Puerto Chiapas

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

Date of arrival 9 Oct 2026

Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala’s largest Pacific Ocean port. It is important for both cargo traffic and as a stop-off point for cruise liners

Puerto Quetzal

Acajutla, El Salvador

Date of arrival 10 Oct 2026
Acajutla
Day 9

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Date of arrival 5 Oct 2026

Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, boutique shops and a range of restaurants and bars. El Malecón is a beachside promenade with contemporary sculptures, as well as bars, lounges and nightclubs.

Puerto Vallarta
Day 11

Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco), Mexico

Date of arrival 7 Oct 2026
Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco)
Day 12

Puerto Chiapas, Mexico

Date of arrival 8 Oct 2026
Puerto Chiapas
Day 13

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

Date of arrival 9 Oct 2026

Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala’s largest Pacific Ocean port. It is important for both cargo traffic and as a stop-off point for cruise liners

Puerto Quetzal
Day 14

Acajutla, El Salvador

Date of arrival 10 Oct 2026
Acajutla

Cartagena, Colombia

Date of arrival 14 Oct 2026

Cartagena’s magnificent city walls and fortresses, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enclose a well-restored historic center (the Cuidad Amurallada, or walled city) with plazas, churches, museums, and shops that have made it a lively coastal vacation spot for South Americans and others. New hotels and restaurants make the walled city a desirable place to stay, and the formerly down-at-the-heels Getsemaní neighborhood attracts those seeking a bohemian buzz. The historic center is a small section of Cartagena; many hotels are in the Bocagrande district, an elongated peninsula where high-rise hotels overlook a long, gray-sand beach.When it was founded in 1533 by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Heredia, Cartagena was the only port on the South American mainland. Gold and silver looted from indigenous peoples passed through here en route to Spain and attracted pirates, including Sir Francis Drake, who in 1586 torched 200 buildings. Cartagena’s walls protected the city’s riches as well as the New World’s most important African slave market.

Cartagena

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

Date of arrival 17 Oct 2026

The Half Moon Caye is a natural monument situated at the southeast corner of Lighthouse Reef Atoll. The crescent-shaped caye is a protected marine reserve that was established as a World Heritage Site in 1996. The pristine caye has breath-taking walk-in snorkelling from the beach, idyllic sandy beaches and magnificent wildlife both in the sea and within the littoral forest.

Half Moon Cay
Day 18

Cartagena, Colombia

Date of arrival 14 Oct 2026

Cartagena’s magnificent city walls and fortresses, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enclose a well-restored historic center (the Cuidad Amurallada, or walled city) with plazas, churches, museums, and shops that have made it a lively coastal vacation spot for South Americans and others. New hotels and restaurants make the walled city a desirable place to stay, and the formerly down-at-the-heels Getsemaní neighborhood attracts those seeking a bohemian buzz. The historic center is a small section of Cartagena; many hotels are in the Bocagrande district, an elongated peninsula where high-rise hotels overlook a long, gray-sand beach.When it was founded in 1533 by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Heredia, Cartagena was the only port on the South American mainland. Gold and silver looted from indigenous peoples passed through here en route to Spain and attracted pirates, including Sir Francis Drake, who in 1586 torched 200 buildings. Cartagena’s walls protected the city’s riches as well as the New World’s most important African slave market.

Cartagena
Day 21

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

Date of arrival 17 Oct 2026

The Half Moon Caye is a natural monument situated at the southeast corner of Lighthouse Reef Atoll. The crescent-shaped caye is a protected marine reserve that was established as a World Heritage Site in 1996. The pristine caye has breath-taking walk-in snorkelling from the beach, idyllic sandy beaches and magnificent wildlife both in the sea and within the littoral forest.

Half Moon Cay

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Date of arrival 18 Oct 2026

Like many southeast Florida neighbors, Fort Lauderdale has long been revitalizing. In a state where gaudy tourist zones often stand aloof from workaday downtowns, Fort Lauderdale exhibits consistency at both ends of the 2-mile Las Olas corridor. The sparkling look results from upgrades both downtown and on the beachfront. Matching the downtown’s innovative arts district, cafés, and boutiques is an equally inventive beach area, with hotels, cafés, and shops facing an undeveloped shoreline, and new resort-style hotels replacing faded icons of yesteryear. Despite wariness of pretentious overdevelopment, city leaders have allowed a striking number of glittering high-rises. Nostalgic locals and frequent visitors fret over the diminishing vision of sailboats bobbing in waters near downtown; however, Fort Lauderdale remains the yachting capital of the world, and the water toys don’t seem to be going anywhere.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Day 22

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Date of arrival 18 Oct 2026

Like many southeast Florida neighbors, Fort Lauderdale has long been revitalizing. In a state where gaudy tourist zones often stand aloof from workaday downtowns, Fort Lauderdale exhibits consistency at both ends of the 2-mile Las Olas corridor. The sparkling look results from upgrades both downtown and on the beachfront. Matching the downtown’s innovative arts district, cafés, and boutiques is an equally inventive beach area, with hotels, cafés, and shops facing an undeveloped shoreline, and new resort-style hotels replacing faded icons of yesteryear. Despite wariness of pretentious overdevelopment, city leaders have allowed a striking number of glittering high-rises. Nostalgic locals and frequent visitors fret over the diminishing vision of sailboats bobbing in waters near downtown; however, Fort Lauderdale remains the yachting capital of the world, and the water toys don’t seem to be going anywhere.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cabin Options

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Inside

Welcome to the Inside aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam from Holland America Line, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Inside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 284ft² (26m²)
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Ocean View

Welcome to the Ocean View aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam from Holland America Line, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 267ft² (25m²)
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Spa Inside

Welcome to the Spa Inside aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam from Holland America Line, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Inside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 284ft² (26m²)
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Spa Ocean View

Welcome to the Spa Ocean View aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam from Holland America Line, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 267ft² (25m²)
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Verandah

Welcome to the Verandah aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam from Holland America Line, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 379ft² (35m²)
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Spa Verandah

Welcome to the Spa Verandah aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam from Holland America Line, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 379ft² (35m²)
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Signature Suite

Welcome to the Signature Suite aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam from Holland America Line, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 3 persons
Size 456ft² (42m²)
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Neptune Suite

Welcome to the Neptune Suite aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam from Holland America Line, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 590ft² (55m²)
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Neptune Spa Suite

Welcome to the Neptune Spa Suite aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam from Holland America Line, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 3 persons
Size 590ft² (55m²)
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Pinnacle Suite

Welcome to the Pinnacle Suite aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam from Holland America Line, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 4 persons
Size

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About the Ship

The second of our Signature-class ships, Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates historic New York City with its inspired design and an art collection valued at more than $3 million.

Nieuw amsterdam

Nieuw amsterdam Information

Launched 2010
Length 935 ft (285m)
Guest Capacity 2106
Cabins 1053
Crew Members 929

Deck Plans

Deck 1 - Main

  • World Stage
  • Atrium
  • Guest Services
  • Ocean-View Staterooms (Large)
  • Interior Staterooms (Large or Standard)

Deck 2 - Lower Promenade

  • World Stage
  • Casino 
  • Billboard Onboard
  • Gallery Bar
  • B.B. King’s Blues Club
  • Pinnacle Grill
  • Pinnacle Bar
  • Art Gallery
  • Lincoln Centre Stage
  • Explorer’s Lounge
  • The Dining Room

Deck 3 - Promenade

  • World Stage
  • Hudson
  • Tasman Room
  • Half Moon
  • The Shops
  • Stuyvesant
  • Ocean Bar
  • Photo Shop
  • The Dining Room

Deck 4 - Upper Promenade

  • Neptune Suites
  • Verandah Staterooms
  • Ocean-View Staterooms (Large)
  • Interior Staterooms (Large or Standard)

Deck 5 - Verandah
  • Neptune Suites
  • Signature Suites
  • Verandah Staterooms
  • Interior Staterooms (Large and Standard)
Deck 6 - Upper Verandah

  • Neptune Suites
  • Signature Suites
  • Verandah Staterooms
  • Oceanview Staterooms (Large)
  • Interior Staterooms (Large and Staterooms)

Deck 7 - Rotterdam

  • Neptune Lounge
  • Pinnacle Suites
  • Neptune Suites
  • Signature Suites
  • Verandah Staterooms
  • Interior Staterooms (Large and Standard)

Deck 8 - Navigation

  • Bridge
  • Neptune Suites
  • Verandah Staterooms
  • Interior Staterooms (Large and Standard)

Deck 9 - Lido

  • Fitness Centre
  • Greenhouse Spa & Salon
  • Hydro Pool
  • Lido Pool
  • Lido Bar
  • Dive-In
  • Canaletto
  • Lido Market
  • New York Pizza
  • Sea View Bar
  • Sea View Pool

Deck 10 - Panorama

  • Sliding Dome Cover
  • Club Hal
  • Neptune Spa Suites
  • Verandah Spa Staterooms
  • Ocean View Spa Staterooms (Large)
  • Interior Spa Staterooms (Large)

Deck 11 - Observation
  • Sports Court
  • Tamarind
  • Tamarind Bar
  • Nami Sushi
  • The Retreat
  • Explorations Central & Café/Crow’s Nest
  • Verandah Spa Staterooms
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