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title: "Zaandam: 41 nights from Fort Lauderdale, 3 Jan 2027"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/cape-of-storms-fire-ice-to-tierra-del-fuego~HAL-ZAANDAM-20270103-41
description: "41-night Holland America Line cruise on Zaandam from Fort Lauderdale on 3 Jan 2027, visiting Grand Cayman Island, Panama Canal, Panama City."
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/31e716cc1e77ef9a.jpg
---

# Cape of Storms – Fire & Ice to Tierra del Fuego

![Route map: 41 nights one way from Fort Lauderdale on Zaandam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/31e716cc1e77ef9a.jpg)

## About this cruise

A 41-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Buenos Aires, sailing on the evening of 3 January. It makes 20 port calls, starting with Grand Cayman Island, the Panama Canal and Panama City. The stops are in eight countries, and calls last 2 to 16 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 10°C in Cape Horn to 30°C in Manta (50 to 86°F). The cruise ends in Buenos Aires on the morning of 13 February. Zaandam (2000) carries up to 1,432 guests on 10 decks and has 6 restaurants, 4 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Zaandam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/zaandam.md)
- **Duration:** 41 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-01-03
- **Return:** 2027-02-13
- **From:** [Fort Lauderdale, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md)
- **To:** [Buenos Aires, Argentina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buenos-aires.md)
- **Price:** from €8,999 pp

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | Sun, Jan 3, 2027 |  | 7:00 PM | Embark | 18–24°C |
| 2 | Sea day |  | Mon, Jan 4 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 3 | [Grand Cayman Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/grand-cayman-island.md) | KY | Tue, Jan 5 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 25–27°C |
| 4 | Sea day |  | Wed, Jan 6 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 5 | [Panama Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-canal.md) | PA | Thu, Jan 7 | 5:00 AM | 5:00 AM | Multi-port | 25–28°C |
| 5 | [Panama City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-city.md) | PA | Thu, Jan 7 | 8:00 PM | 11:59 PM | Multi-port | 25–30°C |
| 6 | Sea day |  | Fri, Jan 8 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 7 | Sea day |  | Sat, Jan 9 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 8 | [Manta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/manta.md) | EC | Sun, Jan 10 | 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Port day | 24–30°C |
| 9 | Sea day |  | Mon, Jan 11 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 10 | [Salaverry (Trujillo)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/salaverry-trujillo.md) | PE | Tue, Jan 12 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 20–25°C |
| 11 | [Callao (Lima)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/callao-lima.md) | PE | Wed, Jan 13 | 10:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Port day | 21–26°C |
| 12 | Sea day |  | Thu, Jan 14 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 13 | [Pisco](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/pisco.md) | PE | Fri, Jan 15 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 21–27°C |
| 14 | Sea day |  | Sat, Jan 16 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 15 | Sea day |  | Sun, Jan 17 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 16 | [Coquimbo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/coquimbo.md) | CL | Mon, Jan 18 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 17–24°C |
| 17 | [San Antonio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/san-antonio.md) | CL | Tue, Jan 19 | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 15–22°C |
| 18 | Sea day |  | Wed, Jan 20 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 19 | [Robinson Crusoe Island Chile](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/robinson-crusoe-island-chile.md) | CL | Thu, Jan 21 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 17–20°C |
| 20 | Sea day |  | Fri, Jan 22 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 21 | [Puerto Montt](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/puerto-montt.md) | CL | Sat, Jan 23 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 12–19°C |
| 22 | [Puerto Chacabuco](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/puerto-chacabuco.md) | CL | Sun, Jan 24 | 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Port day | 10–17°C |
| 23 | Sea day |  | Mon, Jan 25 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 24 | [Pio XI Glacier](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/pio-xi-glacier.md) | CL | Tue, Jan 26 | 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Port day | 7–11°C |
| 25 | Sea day |  | Wed, Jan 27 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 26 | [Punta Arenas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/punta-arenas.md) | CL | Thu, Jan 28 | 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Port day | 8–13°C |
| 27 | [Cape Horn](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/cape-horn.md) | CL | Fri, Jan 29 |  |  | Port day | 7–10°C |
| 28 | [Ushuaia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/ushuaia.md) | AR | Sat, Jan 30 | 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 6–13°C |
| 29 | Sea day |  | Sun, Jan 31 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 30 | Sea day |  | Mon, Feb 1 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 31 | Sea day |  | Tue, Feb 2 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 32 | Sea day |  | Wed, Feb 3 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 33 | Sea day |  | Thu, Feb 4 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 34 | Sea day |  | Fri, Feb 5 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 35 | [Port Stanley](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/port-stanley.md) | FK | Sat, Feb 6 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 9–14°C |
| 36 | Sea day |  | Sun, Feb 7 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 37 | [Puerto Madryn](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/puerto-madryn.md) | AR | Mon, Feb 8 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 17–29°C |
| 38 | Sea day |  | Tue, Feb 9 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 39 | [Punta del Este](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/punta-del-este.md) | UY | Wed, Feb 10 | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 20–25°C |
| 40 | [Montevideo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/montevideo.md) | UY | Thu, Feb 11 | 8:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Port day | 21–26°C |
| 41 | Sea day |  | Fri, Feb 12 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 42 | [Buenos Aires](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buenos-aires.md) | AR | Sat, Feb 13 | 8:00 AM |  | Disembark | 21–28°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 2 of this ship's 6 restaurants cost extra.

All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges.

**Suite** (2 guests): Currently unavailable

**Deluxe** (2 guests): Currently unavailable

### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €13,349 | €13,349 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270103-41.md?pid=7072b7fe-9872-485c-9e7d-51908c94a76b) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €15,109 | €15,109 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270103-41.md?pid=8d9ea870-54cf-4aa7-be4f-f90abfebc366) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €17,998 | €8,999 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270103-41.md?pid=2a74ab5a-7617-4282-b745-fd3a1a226874) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €20,198 | €10,099 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270103-41.md?pid=8773c383-2ffa-4ff2-bc4b-2f0d543840cb) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €26,997 | €8,999 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270103-41.md?pid=8dd6f229-3cb1-4ce7-af8c-3f3883b559d6) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €29,197 | €9,732 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270103-41.md?pid=e41c6d6c-51e5-41b2-a9f9-97929fab6cd1) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €35,996 | €8,999 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270103-41.md?pid=8edf2229-2d09-4584-859d-672d5e18e75f) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €38,196 | €9,549 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270103-41.md?pid=25f938a9-aa62-4c6c-90c9-3457a6f80a0c) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

## View on official site

- [hollandamerica.com](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270103-41?via=markdown&site=EU&guests=2) (EUR)

Holland America Line opens its site for the country you're in, whichever link you click. You'll only see a fare from its own region, or with a VPN set to it. [Other ways to book](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270103-41.md?pid=)

## What's included in this price

### In this price

- **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 2 of this ship's 6 restaurants cost extra if you want them.
- **Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

### On top of this price

- **Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

### Available on board

Alcohol · Soft drinks · Wi-Fi · Excursions

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Suite | Deluxe |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-11 | €17,998 | €20,198 | €40,258 | €63,998 |
| 2026-10-15 | – | – | – | €70,058 |
| 2026-10-16 | – | €21,138 | – | €70,058 |
| 2026-10-17 | – | €20,198 | – | €70,058 |
| 2026-10-18 | – | €20,198 | – | €70,058 |
| 2026-10-19 | – | €20,198 | – | €70,058 |
| 2026-10-20 | – | €20,198 | – | €63,998 |
| 2026-10-21 | – | €20,198 | – | – |
| 2026-10-22 | – | €20,198 | €35,378 | – |
| 2026-10-23 | – | €20,198 | €35,378 | – |
| 2026-10-24 | – | €20,198 | – | – |
| 2026-10-25 | – | €20,198 | – | – |
| 2026-10-26 | – | €20,198 | – | – |
| 2026-10-27 | – | €20,198 | – | – |
| 2026-10-28 | – | €20,198 | – | – |
| 2026-10-29 | – | €20,198 | – | – |
| 2026-10-30 | – | €20,198 | – | – |
| 2026-10-31 | – | €20,198 | – | – |
| 2026-11-01 | – | €20,198 | – | – |
| 2026-11-02 | – | €20,198 | – | – |
| 2026-11-03 | – | €20,198 | – | – |
| 2026-11-04 | – | €20,198 | – | – |
| 2026-11-05 | – | €20,198 | – | – |
| 2026-11-06 | – | €20,198 | – | – |

## About the ship

- **Year Built:** 2000
- **Passengers:** 1,432
- **Crew:** 647
- **Gross Tonnage:** 61,396 GT
- **Decks:** 10
- **Length:** 238 m
- **Beam:** 32m
- **Dining (total):** 6
- **Dining (included):** 4
- **Dining (surcharge):** 2

## Port Details

### [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md)

*United States*

> Florida's sunny cruise capital

Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 18–24°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: English
- Timezone: America/New_York

### [Grand Cayman Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/grand-cayman-island.md)

*Cayman Islands*

> Seven Mile Beach and stingray encounters

Avg dock time: 8.4h · Weather: 25–27°C

- Currency: Cayman Islands Dollar
- Timezone: America/Cayman

### [Panama Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-canal.md)

*Panama*

> The shortcut that changed the world

Avg dock time: 7.1h · Weather: 25–28°C

- Currency: PAB
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Panama

### [Panama City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-city.md)

*Panama*

> A modern skyline bridging two oceans

Avg dock time: 12.1h · Weather: 25–30°C

Short call: 4h here on this sailing, ships usually stay 12h. Want more time ashore? [See other cruises calling at Panama City](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=panama_city).

- Currency: PAB
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Panama

### [Manta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/manta.md)

*Ecuador*

> Ecuador's tuna capital with a surfer's soul

Avg dock time: 12.2h · Weather: 24–30°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Guayaquil

### [Salaverry (Trujillo)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/salaverry-trujillo.md)

*Peru*

> Adobe cities of the ancient Moche empire

Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 20–25°C

- Currency: Peruvian Sol
- Languages: Spanish, Quechua
- Timezone: America/Lima

### [Callao (Lima)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/callao-lima.md)

*Peru*

> Gateway to the culinary capital of the Americas

Avg dock time: 14.4h · Weather: 21–26°C

- Currency: Peruvian Sol
- Languages: Spanish, Quechua
- Timezone: America/Lima

### [Pisco](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/pisco.md)

*Peru*

> Ballestas Islands sea lions and the pisco sour

Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 21–27°C

- Currency: Peruvian Sol
- Languages: Spanish, Quechua
- Timezone: America/Lima

### [Coquimbo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/coquimbo.md)

*Chile*

> Star-gazing capital of the southern hemisphere

Avg dock time: 8.1h · Weather: 17–24°C

- Currency: Chilean Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Santiago

### [San Antonio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/san-antonio.md)

*Chile*

> Chile's Pacific gateway to vineyards and valleys

Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 15–22°C

- Currency: Chilean Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Santiago

### [Robinson Crusoe Island Chile](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/robinson-crusoe-island-chile.md)

*Chile*

> Alexander Selkirk's island, 670 km off Chile

Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 17–20°C

- Currency: Chilean Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Santiago

### [Puerto Montt](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/puerto-montt.md)

*Chile*

> Gateway to Chile's lake district and fjords

Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 12–19°C

- Currency: Chilean Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Santiago

### [Puerto Chacabuco](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/puerto-chacabuco.md)

*Chile*

> Gateway to Patagonia's untamed fjords

Avg dock time: 8.8h · Weather: 10–17°C

- Currency: Chilean Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Coyhaique

### [Pio XI Glacier](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/pio-xi-glacier.md)

*Chile*

> The Patagonian glacier that crossed a fjord

Avg dock time: 1.6h · Weather: 7–11°C

- Currency: Chilean Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Punta_Arenas

### [Punta Arenas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/punta-arenas.md)

*Chile*

> Wind-swept gateway to the Strait of Magellan

Avg dock time: 10.1h · Weather: 8–13°C

- Currency: Chilean Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Punta_Arenas

### [Cape Horn](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/cape-horn.md)

*Chile*

> The edge of the world, where oceans collide

Avg dock time: 1h · Weather: 7–10°C

- Currency: Chilean Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Punta_Arenas

### [Ushuaia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/ushuaia.md)

*Argentina*

> The end of the world, the beginning of everything

Avg dock time: 11.9h · Weather: 6–13°C

- Currency: Argentine Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Argentina/Ushuaia

### [Port Stanley](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/port-stanley.md)

*Falkland Islands*

> A British outpost in the windswept South Atlantic

Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 9–14°C

- Currency: FKP
- Timezone: Atlantic/Stanley

### [Puerto Madryn](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/puerto-madryn.md)

*Argentina*

> Patagonian whales breaching at your feet

Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 17–29°C

- Currency: Argentine Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Argentina/Catamarca

### [Punta del Este](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/punta-del-este.md)

*Uruguay*

> South America's glamorous Riviera

Avg dock time: 8.6h · Weather: 20–25°C

- Currency: Uruguayan Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Montevideo

### [Montevideo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/montevideo.md)

*Uruguay*

> Mate-sipping elegance on the Río de la Plata

Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 21–26°C

- Currency: Uruguayan Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Montevideo

### [Buenos Aires](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buenos-aires.md)

*Argentina*

> Tango, steak, and endless boulevards

Avg dock time: 12.2h · Weather: 21–28°C

- Currency: Argentine Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires

## Check the flight prices

This cruise does not return to Fort Lauderdale. It ends in Buenos Aires, so your flight home leaves from there.

## Adjacent sailings on Zaandam

|  | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous sailing | [Jungle Locks – Panama Canal & Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/cruises/jungle-locks-panama-canal-cartagena~HAL-ZAANDAM-20261219-15.md) | Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | 15 nights | San Diego | from €2,029 pp (€2,029) |
| Next sailing | [La Plata’s Long Current – Rio to Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/cruises/la-plata-s-long-current-rio-to-fort-lauderdale~HAL-ZAANDAM-20270213-29.md) | Feb 13 – Mar 14, 2027 | 29 nights | Buenos Aires | from €5,799 pp (€5,799) |

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