MS Koningsdam - 4/10/2026
The April 10, 2026 cruise on the MS Koningsdam departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. On this 17 Night Panama Canal (Ft. Lauderdale To San Diego) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 11 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Koningsdam sets sail on Friday, Apr 10th and returns on Monday, Apr 27th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Koningsdam cruise ship departing April 10, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,999 ($118 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,126 ($126 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 6%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
MS Koningsdam - April 10, 2026 - 17 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 10th | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida |
| 2 | Apr 11th | At Sea |
| 3 | Apr 12th | At Sea |
| 4 | Apr 13th | Cartagena, Colombia |
| 5 | Apr 14th | Panama Canal Transit |
| 5 | Apr 14th | Fuerte Amador, Panama |
| 6 | Apr 10th | Fuerte Amador, Panama |
| 7 | Apr 16th | At Sea |
| 8 | Apr 17th | Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica |
| 9 | Apr 18th | At Sea |
| 10 | Apr 19th | Acajutla, El Salvador |
| 11 | Apr 20th | Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala |
| 12 | Apr 21st | Puerto Chiapas (tapachula), Mexico |
| 13 | Apr 22nd | At Sea |
| 14 | Apr 23rd | Manzanillo, Mexico |
| 15 | Apr 24th | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |
| 16 | Apr 25th | At Sea |
| 17 | Apr 26th | At Sea |
| 18 | Apr 27th | San Diego, California |
The MS Koningsdam sails on April 10, 2026 for a 17 Night Panama Canal (Ft. Lauderdale To San Diego). The ship will depart the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of San Diego, California on Apr 27th at 8:00 AM. During the 19-day journey, the MS Koningsdam will visit 10 additional ports and will spend 7 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
Based on my comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.
Cruise Ship
MS Koningsdam
MS KONINGSDAM SIZE
The MS Koningsdam has a construction date of 2016 and a total size of 99,863 gross tons. The ship measures 983 feet (300 meters) in length. MS Koningsdam is included in Holland America’s Pinnacle Class Class. At full capacity, the MS Koningsdam holds 3,686 passengers. That includes 2,650 cruise vacationers and 1,036 staff members. The MS Koningsdam total number of staterooms is 1,331.
MS Koningsdam Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:99,863 GT
- Length:983 ft (300 m)
- Beam:115 ft (35 m)
- Draft:26 ft (8 m)
- Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
- Year Built:2016
- Years Served:2016 - Present
- Capacity:2,650
- Crew Members:1,036
- Total on Board:3,686
- Total Staterooms:1,331
- Flagged Country:Netherlands
- Ship Cost:550 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see MS Koningsdam age and stats vs all Holland America ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for MS Koningsdam Deck Plans.
Cruise Ports
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, offers docking at Port Everglades. Travelers explore Las Olas Boulevard and Everglades tours. Excursions include airboat rides. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canals and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Fort Lauderdale’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic waterways and natural adventures, making Fort Lauderdale an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Cartagena, Colombia, offers docking at Cartagena Port. Travelers explore San Felipe Castle and Old Town’s colorful streets. Excursions include Rosario Islands snorkeling. Local markets sell arepas. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial walls and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Colombian favorite. Souvenirs, like emerald crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Spanish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cartagena’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Colombian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic islands, making Cartagena an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Panama Canal Transit, Panama, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Gatun Locks and Centennial Bridge from the ship. Excursions include canal history tours. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for canal cruising. Photography captures engineering marvels and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con pollo, a Panamanian favorite. Souvenirs, like molas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover canal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while binoculars enhance lock viewing. Panama Canal’s industrial allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of engineering feats and scenic waterways, making the Panama Canal an engaging destination. (126 words)
Fuerte Amador, Panama, offers docking at Fuerte Amador Port. Travelers explore Amador Causeway and Biomuseo. Excursions include Panama Canal tours. Local markets sell sancocho. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures modern architecture and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Panamanian favorite. Souvenirs, like molas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover canal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance causeway walks. Fuerte Amador’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Panamanian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of urban landmarks and scenic waterways, making Fuerte Amador an engaging destination for exploration.
Fuerte Amador, Panama, offers docking at Fuerte Amador Port. Travelers explore Amador Causeway and Biomuseo. Excursions include Panama Canal tours. Local markets sell sancocho. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures modern architecture and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Panamanian favorite. Souvenirs, like molas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover canal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance causeway walks. Fuerte Amador’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Panamanian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of urban landmarks and scenic waterways, making Fuerte Amador an engaging destination for exploration.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, offers docking at Puerto Caldera Port. Travelers explore Carara National Park and Jacó Beach. Excursions include zip-lining in Monteverde. Local markets sell gallo pinto. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures scarlet macaws and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes casado, a Costa Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like coffee crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bribri history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance rainforest hikes. Puerto Caldera’s natural charm offers a vibrant Costa Rican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of wildlife and scenic beaches, making Puerto Caldera an engaging destination. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Acajutla, El Salvador's principal Pacific seaport, handles cruise ships at its industrial dock, 5 kilometers from town center. Passengers transfer via shuttle or taxi, arriving at a basic terminal with restrooms and a craft market. The port exports coffee and sugar, with excursions focusing on nearby sites. Joya de Ceren, 30 minutes away, reveals a preserved Mayan village buried by volcanic ash in 600 AD, offering guided walks through ancient homes and gardens. Izalco Volcano, 45 minutes drive, provides hikes to its crater rim for views of the "Lighthouse of the Pacific." Beaches like El Zonte, 20 minutes north, offer surfing lessons and black-sand shores. Cultural tours visit Suchitoto, 90 minutes east, for colonial architecture and indigo dyeing workshops. Dining features pupusas and grilled fish at beachside pupuserias. Souvenirs include woven baskets and coffee beans from local vendors. Dry season December to April brings calmer seas; taxis run 5-10 USD per ride. Organized tours ensure timely returns; no ATMs at the dock, so carry dollars.
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, offers docking at Puerto Quetzal Port. Travelers explore Antigua’s colonial streets and Pacaya Volcano. Excursions include coffee plantation tours. Local markets sell tamales. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cobblestone plazas and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes pepián, a Guatemalan favorite. Souvenirs, like textile crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance volcano hikes. Puerto Quetzal’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Guatemalan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of colonial heritage and scenic volcanoes, making Puerto Quetzal an engaging destination. (126 words)
Puerto Chiapas (Tapachula), Mexico, offers docking at Puerto Chiapas Port. Travelers explore Izapa Ruins and Tapachula’s cathedral. Excursions visit coffee plantations. Local markets sell tamales. The peak season, November to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Mayan ruins and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes mole poblano, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like woven crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Chiapas history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Puerto Chiapas’ cultural allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient sites and coastal beauty, making Puerto Chiapas an engaging destination for exploration.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Manzanillo, Mexico, offers docking at Manzanillo Port. Travelers explore Playa La Audiencia and Jardín Álvaro Obregón. Excursions include snorkeling at Carrizalillo Bay. Local markets sell ceviche. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures sandy beaches and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes birria, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like pottery crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Colima history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Manzanillo’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural plazas, making Manzanillo an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, offers docking at Puerto Vallarta Port. Travelers explore Malecón and Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Excursions include snorkeling at Los Arcos. Local markets sell pozole. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful boardwalks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes birria, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like huichol crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Jalisco history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Puerto Vallarta’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and marine adventures, making Puerto Vallarta an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
San Diego, California, offers docking at San Diego Port. Travelers explore Balboa Park and Gaslamp Quarter. Excursions visit La Jolla’s sea lions. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Spanish architecture and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes carne asada, a Californian favorite. Souvenirs, like surf-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kumeyaay history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance park walks. San Diego’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural parks and scenic coasts, making San Diego an engaging destination. (126 words)