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Rotterdam
Rolling Stone Rock Room
Lincoln Center Stage
B.B.King’s Blues Club
BBC Earth in Concert
Billboard Onboard
Greenhouse Spa & Salon
World Stage
Casino Action
Explorations Central
Club Hal
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bottom-right
Restaurant
Jewellery show
Rotterdam

Panama Canal Discovery

  • 7th December 2025
  • 12 Nights
  • Rotterdam
Holland America Line

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Your itinerary

  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Half Moon Cay
  • Willemstad
  • Cartagena, Colombia
  • Gatun Lake
  • Transit Panama Canal
  • Colon
  • Puerto Limon
  • George Town, Cayman Islands
  • Fort Lauderdale
Day 1

7th Dec '25

Fort Lauderdale
There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Ft. Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or adventure to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion. More
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15:00

Day 2

8th Dec '25

Half Moon Cay
The Caribbean is full of tropical wonders and natural beauty. But there’s nothing like Half Moon Cay, our pristine private island paradise in the Bahamas. Cruise to the Bahamas with Holland America Line and discover the most stunning, highest-rated private-island experience in the region, Half Moon Cay. This island has won Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Best Private Island award 17 consecutive years, and was also named the best in Travel Weekly’s Readers’ Choice Awards. As soon as your toes touch that powdery white sand and your eyes settle on the perfect blue-crystal clear water, you’ll understand why this island is one of the most sought out destinations. Whether you are planning a romantic getaway or a family vacation, book a Bahamas cruise and explore Half Moon Cay’s beautiful beaches, exciting cruise excursions, exclusive beach cabanas and more. More
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17:00

Day 3

9th Dec '25

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Day 4

10th Dec '25

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Day 5

11th Dec '25

Willemstad
Amsterdam-like canals, gabled Dutch colonial buildings, an exotic floating market. This bustling duty-free port has it all. Plus the world-famous Curaçao Liqueur Distillery and an intriguing coral reef teeming with parrotfish and queen angelfish. Sample shore excursions: Curaçao Dolphin Encounter; Curaçao See & Sea Tour; Highlights of Curaçao with Folkloric Show; Canoe Safari; Willemstad Trolley Train. More
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23:00

Day 6

12th Dec '25

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Day 7

13th Dec '25

Cartagena, Colombia
Its official name is Cartagena de Indias—or “Cartagena of the Indies”—but call it Cartagena for short. The formal name hints at this Colombian city’s colonial relationship with Spain; it was founded in 1533 and named after the mother country’s Cartagena. Colombia declared independence in 1810, but there’s plenty about its fifth-largest city that evokes old Spain, including the impressive fort of Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, and the wall that encloses the old town, one of the few intact structures of its kind in the Americas. Both were considered important enough to inscribe on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites in 1984. They may be historical artifacts, but the fortress and wall aren’t merely tourist attractions; they are central to daily life here. Take a stroll and you’ll see couples sitting atop the wall, locked in passionate embraces; parents watching their children walk it like a balance beam; and friends chatting while enjoying the Caribbean breeze. Along with history, there’s cultural and culinary intrigue here, too. This colorful city was a muse of the late Nobel Prize–winning writer Gabriel García Márquez, and is increasingly being recognized outside Colombia for its cuisine, which takes many cues from Caribbean ingredients. (Don’t leave without trying the coconut rice.) More
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14:00

Day 8

14th Dec '25

Gatun Lake
At the center of one of the world’s greatest engineering projects is a place where nature has been given a space to flourish—the vast Gatún Lake. The lake includes some 33 kilometers (20 miles) of the 77-kilometer (48-mile) route that ships follow through the Panama Canal. While a passenger gazing at its forested shores may assume they are looking at a landscape that predates the canal, the lake is as much a manmade creation as the various locks. It was formed in 1912, with the damming of the Chagres River, and the islands that dot the lake were once the peaks of hills. The surface of the lake sits at an elevation of between 25 and 27 meters (82 and 87 feet) above sea level. At its Caribbean end, the Gatún Locks raise ships traveling towards the Pacific to the level of the lake; at its other end, the Pedro Miguel and then the Miraflores Locks lower them back to sea level. In addition to opportunities to see the infrastructure of the canal, created at the expense of millions of dollars and thousands of lives, Gatún Lake is fascinating for its remarkable biodiversity. More than 100 species each of mammals and reptiles, as well as some 500 different birds, thrive in the nature reserves in and near the lake. More
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Day 8

14th Dec '25

Transit Panama Canal
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Day 8

14th Dec '25

Colon
Colon lies on the stunning Caribbean coast of Panama, where unparalleled beaches and lush tropical scenery are de rigueur. In nearby Portobello, discover the ruins of Spanish forts, watch the colorful yachts sailing in the bay or hunt for treasures in the local markets. Travel to the Gatun Locks for a bird’s eye view of the immense ships passing through the Panama Canal. More
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Day 9

15th Dec '25

Puerto Limon
Surrounded by nearly half of all the animal species on earth and 8,000 species of plants, marvel as you take the chance to tour tropical flower farms or ride a Mawamba boat through the jungle canals near Puerto Limon. Explore the capital city of San Jose, where museums beckon and markets burst with luscious local tastes—mangoes, bananas, pineapples, papayas. More
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16:30

Day 10

16th Dec '25

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Day 11

17th Dec '25

George Town, Cayman Islands
Crystalline waters, snorkeling with tame stingrays, civilian submarines: This duty-free port has it all, plus Seven Mile Beach and a charming turtle farm. Sample shore excursions: Stingray City Cruise & Island Drive; Reef & Wreck Snorkel by Boat; Scuba Adventure; Nautilus One Semi-submarine. More
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Day 12

18th Dec '25

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Day 13

19th Dec '25

Fort Lauderdale
There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Ft. Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or adventure to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion. More
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7:00

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15:00

Your ship - The Rotterdam

Rolling Stone Rock Room
Lincoln Center Stage
B.B.King’s Blues Club
BBC Earth in Concert
Billboard Onboard
Greenhouse Spa & Salon
World Stage
Casino Action
Explorations Central
Club Hal
row-center
bottom-right
Restaurant
Jewellery show
Rotterdam

In honor of some of the most memorable ships in Holland America Line’s history, our third Pinnacle-class ship (and new flagship) will be named Rotterdam. This new addition to our fleet will fill your journey with a rhythm all its own, putting music front and center, creating the soundtrack to the discoveries you make every day. At the heart of it all is Music Walk: an exclusive collection of five venues featuring live music and electrifying performances from accomplished musicians, dancers and artists every night. Rotterdam hits all the right notes: exquisite dining experiences, enhanced staterooms and suites, the finest service at sea and craftsmanship that reflects nearly 150 years of seafaring expertise. The result is a ship that moves you — from the start of your first day to the end of each perfect night.

Crow’s Nest
Entertainment Team
Live Bands
Neptune Lounge
Night Club
Theatre

Card Room
Club HAL
Table Tennis
The Loft and The Oasis

24-hour Room Service
Bar
Canaletto Restaurant
Cocktail Bar
Dining Room
Explorations Cafe
Explorers’ Lounge
Lido Casual Restaurant
Pinnacle Grill
Queens Room
Rotterdam Dining Room
Terrace Grill
The Atrium
The Verandah

Beauty Salon
Greenhouse Spa & Salon
Lido Pool
Massage
Sauna
Spa
Thermal Suite
Whirlpool

Art Gallery
Boutique
Culinary Arts Center
Future Cruise Sales
Hair Salon
Laundry Service
Medical Centre
Photo Gallery
Reception
Shops
Shore Excursion Office

Aerobics
Basketball
Fitness Center
Gym
Tennis Court

Description

In honor of some of the most memorable ships in Holland America Line’s history, our third Pinnacle-class ship (and new flagship) will be named Rotterdam. This new addition to our fleet will fill your journey with a rhythm all its own, putting music front and center, creating the soundtrack to the discoveries you make every day. At the heart of it all is Music Walk: an exclusive collection of five venues featuring live music and electrifying performances from accomplished musicians, dancers and artists every night. Rotterdam hits all the right notes: exquisite dining experiences, enhanced staterooms and suites, the finest service at sea and craftsmanship that reflects nearly 150 years of seafaring expertise. The result is a ship that moves you — from the start of your first day to the end of each perfect night.

Entertainment

Crow’s Nest
Entertainment Team
Live Bands
Neptune Lounge
Night Club
Theatre

Recreational

Card Room
Club HAL
Table Tennis
The Loft and The Oasis

Food and Drink

24-hour Room Service
Bar
Canaletto Restaurant
Cocktail Bar
Dining Room
Explorations Cafe
Explorers’ Lounge
Lido Casual Restaurant
Pinnacle Grill
Queens Room
Rotterdam Dining Room
Terrace Grill
The Atrium
The Verandah

Relaxation

Beauty Salon
Greenhouse Spa & Salon
Lido Pool
Massage
Sauna
Spa
Thermal Suite
Whirlpool

Other

Art Gallery
Boutique
Culinary Arts Center
Future Cruise Sales
Hair Salon
Laundry Service
Medical Centre
Photo Gallery
Reception
Shops
Shore Excursion Office

Fitness

Aerobics
Basketball
Fitness Center
Gym
Tennis Court

Staterooms

suite

With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortabl ... e suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner’s Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a shower, mini-bar and refrigerator.

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balcony

Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms in ... clude a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner’s Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads.

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outside

Perfect for guests traveling solo, these staterooms feature one queen-size Signature Mariner’ ... s Dream bed with plush Euro-top mattress, plus a shower with premium massage head an array of modern amenities.

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inside

Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner’s Dream bed with plush ... Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.

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