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Rotterdam at sea

Holland America Line

Rotterdam

15-Night Panama Canal Full Transit

  • Extended Voyage
  • One Way
  • Onboard Credit
Sailing date
Sunday, 21 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

    Sunday, 21 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

    Monday, 22 March 2027

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

  3. 3

    At Sea

    Tuesday, 23 March 2027

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

  4. 4

    Cartagena

    Colombia

    Wednesday, 24 March 2027 · Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00

  5. 5

    Panama Canal transit

    Panama

    Thursday, 25 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

    Friday, 26 March 2027 · Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00

  7. 7

    At Sea

    Saturday, 27 March 2027

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

  8. 8

    Puntarenas

    Costa Rica

    Sunday, 28 March 2027 · Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00

  9. 9

    At Sea

    Monday, 29 March 2027

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

  10. 10

    At Sea

    Tuesday, 30 March 2027

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

  11. 11

    Cabo San Lucas (Pacific)

    Mexico

    Wednesday, 31 March 2027 · Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00

  12. 12

    At Sea

    Thursday, 1 April 2027

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

  13. 13

    At Sea

    Friday, 2 April 2027

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

  14. 14

    At Sea

    Saturday, 3 April 2027

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

  15. 15

    At Sea

    Sunday, 4 April 2027

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

  16. 16

    Los Angeles (San Pedro)

    United States Disembark

    Monday, 5 April 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. 165 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

$2,028

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Ocean View

approx. 206 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

$2,511

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Balcony

approx. 211 sq ft · sleeps up to 4

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

From

$3,291

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Suite

approx. 455 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

$5,207

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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.
  • Touris.net is an independent cruise agency. We arrange bookings with the operator; the operator's own terms and conditions of carriage apply.

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