The December 19, 2026 cruise on the MS Zaandam departs from San Diego, California. On this 15 Night Panama Canal Holiday (San Diego To Ft. Lauderdale) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 9 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Zaandam sets sail on Saturday, Dec 19th and returns on Sunday, Jan 3rd.
Dec 19th - Jan 3rd
Holland America Cruise Line
from San Diego, California
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Zaandam cruise ship departing December 19, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,864 ($191 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,873 ($192 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 0%.
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The MS Zaandam has a construction date of 2000 and a total size of 61,396 gross tons. The ship measures 778 feet (237 meters) in length. MS Zaandam is included in Holland America’s Rotterdam Class Class. At full capacity, the MS Zaandam holds 2,047 passengers. That includes 1,432 cruise vacationers and 615 staff members. The MS Zaandam total number of staterooms is 716.
To see how this compares, click through to see MS Zaandam 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 Zaandam Deck Plans.
MS Zaandam - December 19, 2026 - 15 Nights
Day | Date | Port |
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1 | Dec 18th | San Diego, California |
2 | Dec 19th | At Sea |
3 | Dec 21st | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico |
4 | Dec 22nd | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |
5 | Dec 22nd | At Sea |
6 | Dec 24th | Huatulco, Mexico |
7 | Dec 24th | At Sea |
8 | Dec 26th | Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala |
9 | Dec 26th | At Sea |
10 | Dec 28th | Puntarenas, Costa Rica |
11 | Dec 28th | At Sea |
12 | Dec 30th | Panama Canal Transit |
13 | Dec 31st | Cartagena, Colombia |
14 | Dec 31st | At Sea |
15 | Jan 1st | At Sea |
16 | Jan 3rd | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The MS Zaandam sails on December 19, 2026 for a 15 Night Panama Canal Holiday (San Diego To Ft. Lauderdale). The ship will depart the port of San Diego, California at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Jan 3rd at 6:00 AM. During the 16-day journey, the MS Zaandam will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 7 days at sea.
Famed as a year-round vacation resort, San Diego also carries huge economic clout as California's second largest city. With magnificent beaches and two world-class zoos, the city enjoys a dazzling Mediterranean climate and a rich multicultural heritage. The surrounding county embraces forested mountains, vast desert lands, and miles of sunny beaches. It just doesn't seem fair to the rest of us.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Sail past Los Arcos, the soaring rock archway at the extreme southern tip of Baja California that guards Cabo's perfect harbor. This idyllic bay once sheltered treasure ships from the Orient, and pirate brigs bent on those treasures. Now Cabo caters to an international vacation set, and has a strong artistic tradition famous for its black-coral jewelry.
Hollywood discovered this little fishing village back in the 1960's, and since then luxury resorts and bougainvillea-covered villas have flourished in the delightful seaside climate. Yet hints of past tranquility remain: cobbled courtyards where the locals hold their markets, and superb sport-fishing just offshore.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Huatulco is made up of the bays of Huatulco, which are lined with quaint villages. Huatulco is made up of three areas: La Crucecita, another town on the beach; Santa Cruz, a prime destination for beach-lovers; and Tangolunda, home to a number of upscale resorts. Recent reconstruction of Huatulco, lovely beaches, and waters full of interesting species hace created an environment very friendly to visitors.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
The festive strains of a marimba band are never far away in Puerto Quetzal, your gateway to Guatemala's authentic Amerindian culture. Enjoy an excursion to Antigua, the former colonial capital, celebrated for its European flavor and magnificent architecture.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Puntarenas is a paradise of sand beaches, pristine rainforests, and tranquil turquoise seas. Guests will find themselves in a watersport-lover's paradise, with fun-filled options ranging from water skiing to scuba diving readily available throughout the province. Puntarenas boasts mild weather and tropical sunshine, offering languid days to spend relaxing in the surf and sand.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Spend an unforgettable day cruising the Panama Canal, a fifty-one-mile waterway through the rainforest that is one of the world's engineering masterpieces. The ship glides down the canal with inches to spare, through locks that raise and lower it like a toy. Along the way it crosses enormous Gatun Lake, and the amazing Gaillard Cut, blasted out of a solid mountainside.
Once the port where the wealth of the New World flowed back to the Old, Cartagena also served as a notorious base for privateers and pirates. Today, you can stroll the tree-lined Spanish colonial artistry of old in the streets and see the works of the Gold Museum. The port is also a great place to find bargains on emeralds.
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!
Ft. Lauderdale has 23 miles of beaches, 300 miles of inland waterways and swimming pools galore, but immersing yourself in this city doesn't require a drop of water. Dive into a culture as deep as any ocean, a culture characterized by Seminoles and Broadway shows, golf and whimsical water taxis, fine cuisine and tasty jazz. And just like the horizon here, the list of attractions goes on and on.