MS Zaandam - December 19, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
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MS Zaandam - December 19, 2026

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.

15nights

December 19, 2026

Dec 19th - Jan 3rd

MS Zaandam

MS Zaandam

Holland America Cruise Line

MS Zaandam - December 19, 2026

15 Night Panama Canal Holiday

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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$2,864
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$3,164
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suite
$5,064
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MS Zaandam Size Infographic

MS Zaandam

62 k
tonnage
778 ft
length
2000
year built
716
cabins
1,432
passengers
615
crew

MS ZAANDAM SIZE

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.

MS Zaandam Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:61,396 GT
  • Length:778 ft (237 m)
  • Beam:106 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:27 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
  • Year Built:2000
  • Years Served:2000 - Present
  • Capacity:1,432
  • Crew Members:615
  • Total on Board:2,047
  • Total Staterooms:716
  • Flagged Country:Netherlands
  • Ship Cost:300 Million
  • Status:active

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.

Itinerary

MS Zaandam - December 19, 2026 - 15 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 18thSan Diego, California
2Dec 19thAt Sea
3Dec 21stCabo San Lucas, Mexico
4Dec 22ndPuerto Vallarta, Mexico
5Dec 22ndAt Sea
6Dec 24thHuatulco, Mexico
7Dec 24thAt Sea
8Dec 26thPuerto Quetzal, Guatemala
9Dec 26thAt Sea
10Dec 28thPuntarenas, Costa Rica
11Dec 28thAt Sea
12Dec 30thPanama Canal Transit
13Dec 31stCartagena, Colombia
14Dec 31stAt Sea
15Jan 1stAt Sea
16Jan 3rdFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
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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.

Day1
DEC 192026
D:4:00 PM

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.

Day2
DEC 202026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
DEC 212026
A:8:00 AMD:2:00 PM

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.

Day4
DEC 222026
A:8:00 AMD:4:00 PM

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.

Day5
DEC 232026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day6
DEC 242026
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

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.

Day7
DEC 252026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day8
DEC 262026
A:6:00 AMD:4:00 PM

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.

Day9
DEC 272026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day10
DEC 282026
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

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.

Day11
DEC 292026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day12
DEC 302026
A:5:00 AMD:5:00 PM

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.

Day13
DEC 312026
A:11:00 AMD:5:00 PM

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.

Day14
JAN 12027
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day15
JAN 22027
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day16
JAN 32027
United States
A:6:00 AM

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.