MS Zaandam itinerary map for March 7, 2025 (15 nights)
MS Zaandam cruise ship

MS Zaandam — March 7, 202515-Night Panama Canal - Westbound on Holland America

This 15-night cruise aboard the MS Zaandam departs from Miami, Florida on Friday, March 7, 2025 and returns on Saturday, Mar 22nd. March weather across this route averages 91°/59°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.9 out of 10, averaged across 9 ports.

Cruise Length
15
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Miami
Florida
Port Stops
9
Sea Days
7

Cruise Price - MS Zaandam March 7, 2025

MS Zaandam · March 7, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Zaandam cruise ship departing March 7, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,574 ($105 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,450 ($97 per night), this represents a recent increase of 9%.

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Inside
$1,574
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Oceanview
$1,714
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Suite
$4,699

Price History – MS Zaandam March 7, 2025

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March 7, 2025
$1,574
9% vs avg: $1,450

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 15 Night Panama Canal - Westbound (Miami To San Diego)

MS Zaandam · March 7, 2025

The MS Zaandam sails on March 7, 2025 for a 15 Night Panama Canal - Westbound (Miami To San Diego). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 2:00 PM and will return to the port of San Diego, California on Mar 22nd at 7:00 AM. During the 16-day journey, the MS Zaandam will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 7 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

15 Night Panama Canal - Westbound (Miami To San Diego)

  • MAR07
    Miami, Florida
    Miami, Florida
    A: — - D: 2:00 PM
  • MAR08
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • MAR09
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR10
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR11
    Cartagena, Colombia
    Cartagena, Colombia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 1:00 PM
  • MAR12
    Panama Canal Transit
    Panama Canal Transit
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAR13
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR14
    Puntarenas, Costa Rica
    Puntarenas, Costa Rica
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • MAR15
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR16
    Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
    Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • MAR17
    Huatulco, Mexico
    Huatulco, Mexico
    A: 12:00 PM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAR18
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR19
    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAR20
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR21
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR22
    San Diego, California
    San Diego, California
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

March 7, 2025 · 15 Night Panama Canal - Westbound (Miami To San Diego)

Miami, Florida — Day 1 of MS Zaandam March 7, 2025 cruise
Day 1•Friday, Mar 7

Miami, Florida

Arrival: —•Departure: 2:00 PM

Miami, Florida, offers docking at PortMiami. Travelers explore South Beach and Wynwood Walls. Excursions visit Everglades National Park. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures art deco 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. Miami’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of vibrant nightlife and scenic wetlands, making Miami an engaging destination for exploring Florida’s southern coast.

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Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island) — Day 2 of MS Zaandam March 7, 2025 cruise
Day 2•Saturday, Mar 8

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island), offers docking at a private port. Travelers explore white-sand beaches and Stingray Cove. Excursions include horseback riding by the sea. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Half Moon Cay’s island allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of serene beaches and marine activities, making Half Moon Cay an engaging destination.

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Day 3 at sea — MS Zaandam March 7, 2025 itinerary
Day 3•Sunday, Mar 9

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Zaandam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Explorers Lounge & Photo Shop.

Day 4 at sea — MS Zaandam March 7, 2025 itinerary
Day 4•Monday, Mar 10

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Zaandam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Explorers Lounge & Photo Shop.

Cartagena, Colombia — Day 5 of MS Zaandam March 7, 2025 cruise
Day 5•Tuesday, Mar 11

Cartagena, Colombia

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 1:00 PM

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.

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Panama Canal Transit — Day 6 of MS Zaandam March 7, 2025 cruise
Day 6•Wednesday, Mar 12

Panama Canal Transit

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 7 at sea — MS Zaandam March 7, 2025 itinerary
Day 7•Thursday, Mar 13

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Zaandam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Explorers Lounge & Photo Shop.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — Day 8 of MS Zaandam March 7, 2025 cruise
Day 8•Friday, Mar 14

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Puntarenas, Costa Rica, offers docking at Puntarenas Port. Travelers explore Paseo de los Turistas and Carara National Park. 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 mangroves and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes casado, a Costa Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like coffee crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tico history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance rainforest hikes. Puntarenas’ natural charm offers a vibrant Costa Rican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of wildlife and scenic coasts, making Puntarenas an engaging destination.

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Day 9 at sea — MS Zaandam March 7, 2025 itinerary
Day 9•Saturday, Mar 15

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Zaandam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Explorers Lounge & Photo Shop.

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala — Day 10 of MS Zaandam March 7, 2025 cruise
Day 10•Sunday, Mar 16

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

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.

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Huatulco, Mexico — Day 11 of MS Zaandam March 7, 2025 cruise
Day 11•Monday, Mar 17

Huatulco, Mexico

Arrival: 12:00 PM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Huatulco, Mexico, offers docking at Huatulco Port. Travelers explore Santa Cruz Bay and La Crucecita. Excursions include snorkeling at Maguey Bay. Local markets sell mole. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures pristine beaches and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes tlayudas, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like alebrije crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Zapotec history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Huatulco’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic bays and cultural villages, making Huatulco an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 12 at sea — MS Zaandam March 7, 2025 itinerary
Day 12•Tuesday, Mar 18

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Zaandam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Explorers Lounge & Photo Shop.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico — Day 13 of MS Zaandam March 7, 2025 cruise
Day 13•Wednesday, Mar 19

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 14 at sea — MS Zaandam March 7, 2025 itinerary
Day 14•Thursday, Mar 20

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Zaandam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Explorers Lounge & Photo Shop.

Day 15 at sea — MS Zaandam March 7, 2025 itinerary
Day 15•Friday, Mar 21

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Zaandam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Explorers Lounge & Photo Shop.

San Diego, California — Day 16 of MS Zaandam March 7, 2025 cruise
Day 16•Saturday, Mar 22

San Diego, California

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

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.

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Weather Forecast

MS Zaandam - March 7, 2025 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Miami, Florida

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March

Typical Weather

85°F

Average High

52°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.07in

Daily average

2.2 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on 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.

Itinerary Safety Rank
69 / 100
safer than 69% of all cruises
69
7
/ 10
Miami, Florida
Miami
Travelers should remain vigilant and safeguard belongings in Miami, as certain neighborhoods may have higher crime rates, especially after dark.
9
/ 10
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
Half Moon Cay
Half Moon Cay ensures guest safety with strong security measures and controlled access, minimizing crime risks for a worry-free visit.
6
/ 10
Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena
Travelers in Cartagena should stay vigilant, avoid displaying valuables, and consider organized tours to minimize risks of petty crime.
8
/ 10
Panama Canal Transit
Panama Canal
Cruise travelers at the Panama Canal Transit should remain aware of their surroundings while enjoying a secure and managed experience.
6
/ 10
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Puntarenas
Travelers in Puntarenas should stay vigilant against petty crime and consider organized tours for added safety and enjoyment.
5
/ 10
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Puerto Quetzal
Travelers should remain vigilant in Puerto Quetzal due to crime risks and are advised to join organized tours for safety.
7
/ 10
Huatulco, Mexico
Huatulco
Huatulco is generally safe for cruise travelers, but staying vigilant and securing belongings is advised due to potential petty theft.
7
/ 10
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta
Travelers should remain vigilant and exercise caution against petty crime, especially outside tourist zones, while visiting Puerto Vallarta.
8
/ 10
San Diego, California
San Diego
San Diego is generally safe for tourists, but travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas and secure their belongings.

Cruise Ship

MS Zaandam

⚓ Tonnage

61,396

vs avg 84,029

🛠️ Year Built

2,000

vs avg 2,008

📏 Length (ft)

778

vs avg 922

👥 Passenger Count

1,432

vs avg 2,157

The MS Zaandam has a construction date of 2000 and a total size of 61,396 gross tons. The ship measures 778 feet in length. MS Zaandam is included in Holland America’s Rotterdam Class class. At full capacity, the MS Zaandam holds 1,432 passengers. That includes 817 cruise vacationers and 615 staff members. The MS Zaandam total number of staterooms is 716.

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MS Zaandam March 7, 2025 FAQ

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What's the weather like on the MS Zaandam March 7, 2025 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 15-night route, March averages 91°F highs and 59°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the March 7, 2025 MS Zaandam itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 6.9 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 9 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the MS Zaandam sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The MS Zaandam departs Miami, Florida on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM and returns on Saturday, Mar 22nd, 2025 at 7:00 AM. Total duration: 15 nights.

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