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Nieuw Amsterdam
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Panama Canal Holiday: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles

  • 27th December 2026
  • 12 Nights
  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Line

Inside price from

$3,599*/per person

Balcony price from

$5,619*/per person

Outside price from

$4,059*/per person

Suite price from

$9,639*/per person

* based on twinshare stateroom

Displayed prices exclude Travel Expert Service Fee (as applicable). Fees are calculated at checkout.

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Your itinerary

  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Half Moon Cay
  • Oranjestad
  • Cartagena, Colombia
  • Enter Panama Canal at Cristobal
  • Cruising Panama Canal And Gatun Lake
  • Gatun Lake
  • Cruising Gatun Lake And Panama Canal
  • Exit Panama Canal Cristobal
  • Colon
  • Puerto Limon
  • George Town, Cayman Islands
  • Fort Lauderdale
Day 1

27th Dec '26

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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16:00

Day 2

28th Dec '26

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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8:00

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17:00

Day 3

29th Dec '26

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30th Dec '26

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Day 5

31st Dec '26

Oranjestad
Located off the coasts of Venezuela and Colombia, the windswept Dutch island of Aruba feels like another world. When you take a cruise to Aruba, you can relax in the shade of a swaying Divi Divi tree on a pristine beach or explore untamed coastal cliffs in an exotic landscape filled with cacti. Just one day on an Aruba cruise can lead to a lifetime full of stories. More
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Day 6

1st Jan '27

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Day 7

2nd Jan '27

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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7:00

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14:00

Day 8

3rd Jan '27

Enter Panama Canal at Cristobal
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Day 8

3rd Jan '27

Cruising Panama Canal And Gatun Lake
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Day 8

3rd Jan '27

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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11:00

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11:00

Day 8

3rd Jan '27

Cruising Gatun Lake And Panama Canal
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3rd Jan '27

Exit Panama Canal Cristobal
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Day 8

3rd Jan '27

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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17:00

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21:00

Day 9

4th Jan '27

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

5th Jan '27

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Day 11

6th Jan '27

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

7th Jan '27

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Day 13

8th Jan '27

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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16:00

Your ship - The Nieuw Amsterdam

Nieuw Amsterdam
Morimoto
pinnacle-grill-restaurant
grand-dutch-cafe
The
Kids
Cocktail
Beer
Carefully
Cellar
Library
Pool
Shops
Fitness
Relaxation
Hydrotherapy
Thermal
MedSpa
Salon
Massages
Activities
Deal
Table
Slot
Complimentary
Fitness
Tai
Sport
Pickleball
Fitness
Party
Mahjong
Board
Bingo
Game
Trivia
explorer-s-lounge
crows-nest-bar
piano-bar
The
entertainment-shows
Billboard
Description Food and Drink Entertainment Relaxation Fitness Recreational Technology Other
The second of Holland America’s Signature Class ships, Nieuw Amsterdam, celebrates historic New York City with an inspired design and art collection. While on board, rejuvenate in the tranquil...a & Salon, play pickleball at sea, or enjoy a tantalizing meal at fine dining restaurants. When you’re in the mood for music, Billboard Onboard fills the room with chart-topping hits. More Less
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  • Morimoto by sea
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  • New york pizza
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Staterooms

outside

These large staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Marin ... er’s Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The view is fully obstructed. The configurations of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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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. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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suite

Approximately 273-456 sq. ft. including verandah These large, comfortable suites feature a spaciou ... s sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner’s Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one sofa bed for one person. The bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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balcony

These staterooms feature spa amenities such as yoga mats and access to spa treatments from the Gree ... nhouse Spa & Salon. Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include 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. The configuration of staterooms may vary from images shown.

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