Holland America Line · Nieuw Amsterdam
12-Day Panama Canal Holiday: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles
Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 8, 202712 nightsRound trip from Fort Lauderdale
- Length
- 12 nights
- Departs
- Dec 27, 2026, Fort Lauderdale
- Returns
- Jan 8, 2027, Fort Lauderdale
- Ports of call
- 7
- Days at sea
- 5
- Ship
- Nieuw Amsterdam
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Offers on this sailing
- Have It All - Our Premium Cruise Package
- Holiday Cruises
- Save on Sunshine
Highlights
- Enter Panama Canal Cristobal
- Cruising Panama Canal and Gatun Lake
- Gatun Lake
- Cruising Gatun Lake and Panama Canal
- Exit Panama Canal Cristobal
Itinerary
- Day 1Dec 27
- Day 2Dec 28
- Day 3Dec 29
At sea
- Day 4Dec 30
At sea
- Day 5Dec 31
Oranjestad, Aruba
Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM
- Day 6Jan 1
At sea
- Day 7Jan 2
Cartagena, Colombia
Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 2:00 PM
- Day 8Jan 3
Enter Panama Canal Cristobal
Arrive 6:00 AMDepart 7:00 AM
Scenic cruising
- Day 8Jan 3
Cruising Panama Canal and Gatun Lake
Scenic cruising
- Day 8Jan 3
Gatun Lake, Panama
Arrive 11:00 AMDepart 11:00 AM
Scenic cruising
- Day 8Jan 3
Cruising Gatun Lake and Panama Canal
Scenic cruising
- Day 8Jan 3
Exit Panama Canal Cristobal
Arrive 2:00 PMDepart 3:00 PM
Scenic cruising
- Day 8Jan 3
Colon, Panama
Arrive 5:00 PMDepart 9:00 PM
- Day 9Jan 4
Puerto Limon (San Jose), Costa Rica
Arrive 7:30 AMDepart 4:30 PM
- Day 10Jan 5
At sea
- Day 11Jan 6
- Day 12Jan 7
At sea
- Day 13Jan 8
Nieuw Amsterdam
- Guests
- 2,106
- Year built
- 2010
Dining and venues
- Dining Room
- Canaletto
- Morimoto By Sea
- Morimoto By Sea Sushi
- Pinnacle Grill
- Tamarind
- Lido Market
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Dive-In
- New York Pizza & Deli
- Crow’s Nest Café
- Crow’s Nest Bar
- Lido Bar
- Pinnacle Bar
- Ocean Bar
- Tamarind Bar
- Sea View Bar
- Art Studio
- Casino
- Game Room
- Kids Club
- High Score!
- Library
- Meeting Rooms
- Pickleball
- Sport Court
- The Shops
- Effy Fine Jewelry
- Art Gallery
- Photo Gallery
- Portrait Studio
- Lido Pool
- Sea View Pool
- Hydropool
- Hot Tubs
- Spa & Salon
- Retreat Cabanas
- Fitness Center
- Neptune Lounge
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Staterooms and suites
Casino
Entertainment
Spa and salon
Deck plans
Staterooms
Per person, double occupancy
Inside
Inside (143–225 sq ft)
These comfortable 143–225 sq. ft. staterooms feature ample storage space and two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads and a host of amenities.
$1,599
$2,379
Ocean View
Ocean View
With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.
$1,699
$2,479
Signature Suite
Signature (393–400 sq ft)
These elegant 393–400 sq. ft. suites feature a sitting area with floor-to-ceiling glass doors overlooking a private verandah. Signature Suites accommodate up to four guests with two beds that convert to a queen- or king-size bed — our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed, and a Murphy, Pullman, or sofa bed, depending on configuration.
$4,999
$5,779
Neptune Suite
Neptune Suite (465–502 sq ft)
Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a spacious private verandah, expansive sitting areas, and comfortable sleeping accommodations with Mariner’s Dream™ beds, our 465–502 sq. ft. suite sleeps up to four guests and boasts a deep soaking tub and an independent, full-size shower stall, dual-sink vanities, premium bathrobes, pillow menus, fresh flowers, and binoculars.
$6,299
$7,079
Taxes and fees included.
Dates and prices
12 nights, 12-Day Panama Canal Holiday: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles
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