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Rotterdam at sea

Holland America Line

Rotterdam

15-Night Panama Canal Full Transit

  • Extended Voyage
  • One Way
Sailing date
Saturday, 6 March 2027
Duration
15 nights
Departs from
Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)
Arrives
Los Angeles (San Pedro)

About this cruise

The complete transit, which takes most of a day and is best watched from the bow or an aft balcony. Fifteen nights covers both approach oceans and lands you on the opposite coast of North America.

  • Full ocean-to-ocean transit through the Agua Clara and Cocoli locks
  • Cartagena's walled colonial old city
  • Costa Rican rainforest and wildlife from Puntarenas

15 nights

Total duration

7

Ports and scenic days

9

Days at sea

Panama Canal

Region

Full itinerary

Day by day, with scheduled port times. Times are local and may be adjusted by the operator.

  1. 1

    Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)

    United States Embark

    Saturday, 6 March 2027 · Depart 17:00

    Embarkation. Boarding usually opens early afternoon; the ship sails in the early evening. Twelve minutes from Fort Lauderdale airport, which makes it the easiest same-day embarkation in Florida.

  2. 2

    At Sea

    Sunday, 7 March 2027

    A full day at sea. Ship activities, dining and entertainment run at their fullest.

  3. 3

    At Sea

    Monday, 8 March 2027

    A full day at sea. Ship activities, dining and entertainment run at their fullest.

  4. 4

    Cartagena

    Colombia

    Tuesday, 9 March 2027 · Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00

  5. 5

    Panama Canal transit

    Panama

    Wednesday, 10 March 2027 · Arrive 06:00 · Depart 15:00

    A full ocean-to-ocean transit through the Agua Clara and Cocoli locks takes most of a day on deck.

  6. 6

    Colon

    Panama

    Thursday, 11 March 2027 · Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00

  7. 7

    At Sea

    Friday, 12 March 2027

    A full day at sea. Ship activities, dining and entertainment run at their fullest.

  8. 8

    Puntarenas

    Costa Rica

    Saturday, 13 March 2027 · Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00

  9. 9

    At Sea

    Sunday, 14 March 2027

    A full day at sea. Ship activities, dining and entertainment run at their fullest.

  10. 10

    At Sea

    Monday, 15 March 2027

    A full day at sea. Ship activities, dining and entertainment run at their fullest.

  11. 11

    Cabo San Lucas (Pacific)

    Mexico

    Tuesday, 16 March 2027 · Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00

  12. 12

    At Sea

    Wednesday, 17 March 2027

    A full day at sea. Ship activities, dining and entertainment run at their fullest.

  13. 13

    At Sea

    Thursday, 18 March 2027

    A full day at sea. Ship activities, dining and entertainment run at their fullest.

  14. 14

    At Sea

    Friday, 19 March 2027

    A full day at sea. Ship activities, dining and entertainment run at their fullest.

  15. 15

    At Sea

    Saturday, 20 March 2027

    A full day at sea. Ship activities, dining and entertainment run at their fullest.

  16. 16

    Los Angeles (San Pedro)

    United States Disembark

    Sunday, 21 March 2027 · Arrive 07:00

    Disembarkation. Allow at least three hours between docking and a scheduled flight.

Cabin categories and pricing

Fares are per person based on two adults sharing. Ask your specialist about single supplements, third and fourth berths, and guaranteed-cabin rates.

Interior

approx. 182 sq ft · sleeps up to 4

No window. The most affordable way aboard and, for anyone who plans to be off the ship or on deck all day, entirely sufficient.

From

$2,095

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Ocean View

approx. 185 sq ft · sleeps up to 4

A sealed picture window or porthole. Natural light and a horizon to wake up to, without the balcony premium.

From

$2,643

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Balcony

approx. 215 sq ft · sleeps up to 4

Private veranda with seating. Worth the difference on scenic itineraries — fjords, glaciers and canal transits in particular.

From

$3,197

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Suite

approx. 410 sq ft · sleeps up to 6

Separate living area, a larger veranda and, on most lines, priority embarkation, a concierge and access to a private restaurant and sundeck.

From

$5,541

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About Rotterdam

The seventh ship to carry the name, and the fleet flagship. Longer voyages than the Pinnacle-class norm, with a guest mix that treats a 14-night itinerary as a starting point.

2021

Built

2,668

Guests

1,053

Crew

99,836

Tonnage

12

Decks

Rotterdam Rotterdam Rotterdam

Onboard amenities

  • Rolling Stone Rock Room
  • Grand Dutch Cafe
  • Club Orange dining
  • Explorations Central
  • World Stage
  • Main pool deck
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa & thermal suite
  • Shore excursion desk
  • Medical centre
  • Self-service laundrette

What is included

  • Accommodation in your chosen stateroom category
  • Main dining room and buffet meals throughout
  • Onboard entertainment, shows and daytime activities
  • Use of pools, whirlpools, fitness centre and sports facilities
  • Port taxes and government fees as quoted

Terms and important information

  • Fares shown are per person based on two adults sharing a stateroom, and exclude flights, transfers, travel insurance and shore excursions unless expressly stated.
  • Prices are indicative and subject to live availability at the time of quotation. Your Touris cruise specialist will confirm the exact fare before anything is payable.
  • A valid passport is required for all sailings. Some itineraries additionally require visas or an ESTA; entry requirements are the passenger's responsibility.
  • Gratuities are charged onboard by most cruise lines unless prepaid. We will confirm the applicable amount with your quotation.
  • Itineraries and ports of call may change at the operator's discretion for operational, weather or safety reasons.
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