MS Zuiderdam itinerary map for January 30, 2027
MS Zuiderdam

15 Night Panama Canal on Holland America MS Zuiderdam

January 30, 2027

MS Zuiderdam January 30, 2027

The MS Zuiderdam January 30, 2027 cruise departs from San Diego, California. On this 15 Night Panama Canal (San Diego To Miami) sailing, the MS Zuiderdam will visit a total of 10 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Saturday, Jan 30th and returns on Sunday, Feb 14th, 2027.

Cruise Length
15
Night Cruise
Departure Port
San Diego
California
Port Stops
10
Sea Days
6
Jump to section

Cruise Price

MS Zuiderdam · January 30, 2027

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Zuiderdam cruise ship departing January 30, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,294 ($87 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,592 ($173 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 50%.

Use the buttons below to toggle between cabin types.

inside cabin
$1,294
50% vs avg: $2,592
🔔
Get Price Drop Updates
Never spam · Opt out anytime
🛏️
Inside Cabin
$1,294
51% vs avg $2,616
See details
🌊
Oceanview Cabin
$1,394
52% vs avg $2,885
See details
🌅
Balcony Cabin
$2,394
36% vs avg $3,755
See details
👑
Suite Cabin
$3,994
21% vs avg $5,066
See details
Explore all MS Zuiderdam cruises

Cruise Itinerary Map

MS Zuiderdam · January 30, 2027

The MS Zuiderdam sails on January 30, 2027 for a 15 Night Panama Canal (San Diego To Miami). The ship will depart the port of San Diego, California at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Feb 14th at 6:00 AM. During the 17-day journey, the MS Zuiderdam will visit 9 additional ports and will spend 6 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

15 Night Panama Canal (San Diego To Miami)

  • JAN30
    San Diego, California
    San Diego, California
    A: — - D: 4:00 PM
  • JAN31
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • FEB01
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • FEB02
    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • FEB03
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • FEB04
    Huatulco, Mexico
    Huatulco, Mexico
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • FEB05
    Puerto Chiapas (tapachula), Mexico
    Puerto Chiapas (tapachula), Mexico
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • FEB06
    Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
    Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
    A: 5:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • FEB07
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • FEB08
    Fuerte Amador, Panama
    Fuerte Amador, Panama
    A: 4:00 PM - D: —
  • JAN30
    Fuerte Amador, Panama
    Fuerte Amador, Panama
    A: — - D: 3:00 AM
  • FEB09
    Panama Canal Transit
    Panama Canal Transit
    A: 4:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • FEB10
    Cartagena, Colombia
    Cartagena, Colombia
    A: 11:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • FEB11
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • FEB12
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • FEB13
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • FEB14
    Miami, Florida
    Miami, Florida
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
Loading map...

Cruise Ports

January 30, 2027 · 15 Night Panama Canal (San Diego To Miami)

San Diego, California
Day 1•Saturday, Jan 30

San Diego, California

Arrival: —•Departure: 4:00 PM

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
At Sea
Day 2•Sunday, Jan 31

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 3•Monday, Feb 1

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Day 4•Tuesday, Feb 2

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 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
At Sea
Day 5•Wednesday, Feb 3

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Huatulco, Mexico
Day 6•Thursday, Feb 4

Huatulco, Mexico

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 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
Puerto Chiapas (tapachula), Mexico
Day 7•Friday, Feb 5

Puerto Chiapas (tapachula), Mexico

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Day 8•Saturday, Feb 6

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

Arrival: 5:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
At Sea
Day 9•Sunday, Feb 7

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Fuerte Amador, Panama
Day 10•Monday, Feb 8

Fuerte Amador, Panama

Arrival: 4:00 PM•Departure: —

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Fuerte Amador, Panama
Day 11•Tuesday, Feb 9

Fuerte Amador, Panama

Arrival: —•Departure: 3:00 AM

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Panama Canal Transit
Day 11•Tuesday, Feb 9

Panama Canal Transit

Arrival: 4:00 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
Cartagena, Colombia
Day 12•Wednesday, Feb 10

Cartagena, Colombia

Arrival: 11:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
At Sea
Day 13•Thursday, Feb 11

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 14•Friday, Feb 12

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
Day 15•Saturday, Feb 13

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Miami, Florida
Day 16•Sunday, Feb 14

Miami, Florida

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: —

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

MS Zuiderdam - January 30, 2027 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

San Diego, California

🌤️

January

Typical Weather

82°F

Average High

31°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.05in

Daily average

1.6 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

Explore the most popular excursion options at each port.

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

See all San Diego Shore Tours

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
68 / 100
safer than 68% of all cruises
68
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.
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.
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.
5
/ 10
Puerto Chiapas (tapachula), Mexico
Puerto Chiapas
Puerto Chiapas has moderate safety risks for travelers, who should remain vigilant and secure belongings, especially outside tourist areas.
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
Fuerte Amador, Panama
Fuerte Amador
Fuerte Amador is generally safe for tourists, but visitors should remain cautious, especially at night and outside the terminal area.
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
Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena
Travelers in Cartagena should stay vigilant, avoid displaying valuables, and consider organized tours to minimize risks of petty crime.
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.
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.

Cruise Ship

MS Zuiderdam

⚓ Tonnage

82,305

vs avg 84,029

🛠️ Year Built

2,002

vs avg 2,008

📏 Length (ft)

955

vs avg 922

👥 Passenger Count

2,272

vs avg 2,157

The MS Zuiderdam has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 82,305 gross tons. The ship measures 955 feet in length. MS Zuiderdam is included in Holland America’s Vista Class class. At full capacity, the MS Zuiderdam holds 2,272 passengers. That includes 1,430 cruise vacationers and 842 staff members. The MS Zuiderdam total number of staterooms is 982.

Click above for more MS Zuiderdam stats, tips, imagery, and more.

  • 📊Size comparison chart against other ships
  • 🍸Bars, restaurants, and venue highlights
  • 🛠️Renovation and dry-dock schedule
  • ❓FAQ's about MS Zuiderdam

Also of interest:

MS Zuiderdam Deck PlansMS Zuiderdam Cabin SearchMS Zuiderdam Health Score

Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the MS Zuiderdam sailing on January 30, 2027?

This is a 15-night cruise itinerary departing from San Diego, California.

What ports does the MS Zuiderdam visit on the January 30, 2027 cruise?

This route includes san-diego-california, puerto-vallarta-mexico, huatulco-mexico, tapachula-mexico, puerto-quetzal-guatemala, fuerte-amador-panama, panama-canal-transit, cartagena-colombia, half-moon-cay-bahamas-private-island, miami-florida.

How many sea days are included on this MS Zuiderdam January 30, 2027 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 6 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the MS Zuiderdam sailing on January 30, 2027?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this MS Zuiderdam itinerary?

Yes — use the price tracking opt-in on this page to get updates when cabin prices change for this sailing.

Last Updated: Apr 6, 2026