Equatorial Traverse – Rio, Salvador & San Juan

•29 nights•ZaandamBuenos Aires🇦🇷Fort Lauderdale🇺🇸
From ≈ $6,529 per personconverted from EUR

About this cruise

A 29-night cruise from Buenos Aires to Fort Lauderdale, sailing on the afternoon of 13 February. It makes 12 port calls, starting with Santos, Ilha Grande and Rio de Janeiro. The stops are in seven countries, and calls last 9 to 15 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 26°C in Fort Lauderdale to 31°C in Rio de Janeiro (79 to 88°F). The cruise ends in Fort Lauderdale on the morning of 14 March. Zaandam (2000) carries up to 1,432 guests on 10 decks and has 6 restaurants, 4 of them included in the fare.

Prices

Prices only available in EUR. Amounts shown are converted estimates.
Inside
≈ $6,529EUR
€5,799 p.p.Total: €11,598 (≈ $13,057)
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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.

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

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

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About the Ship

Zaandam

1,432Guests
10Decks
2000Year Built
238 metersLong
6 Dining Venues4 included · 2 extra
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Itinerary

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Day 1 – Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
Overnight Stay
Day 2Sun, Feb 14
Day 3Mon, Feb 15Depart: 3:00 PM
Day 4 – Sea day
Sea day
Day 5 – Sea day
Sea day

Santos, Brazil

Day 6 – Santos 🇧🇷
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 8:00 PM

Ilha Grande, Brazil

Day 7 – Ilha Grande 🇧🇷
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Day 8 – Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
Overnight Stay
Arrive: 6:00 AM
Day 9Sun, Feb 21Depart: 5:00 PM
Day 10 – Sea day
Sea day
Day 11 – Sea day
Sea day

Salvador, Brazil

Day 12 – Salvador 🇧🇷
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 11:00 PM
Day 13 – Sea day
Sea day

Recife, Brazil

Day 14 – Recife 🇧🇷
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 11:00 PM
Day 15 – Sea day
Sea day

Fortaleza, Brazil

Day 16 – Fortaleza 🇧🇷
Port day
Arrive: 7:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM
Day 17 – Sea day
Sea day
Day 18 – Sea day
Sea day

Belem, Brazil

Day 19 – Belem 🇧🇷
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM
Day 20 – Sea day
Sea day

Iles du Salut, France

Day 21 – Iles du Salut 🇫🇷
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM
Day 22 – Sea day
Sea day
Day 23 – Sea day
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Bridgetown, Barbados

Day 24 – Bridgetown 🇧🇧
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 6:00 PM

Castries, Saint Lucia

Day 25 – Castries 🇱🇨
Port day
Arrive: 7:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Day 26 – Basseterre 🇰🇳
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Day 27 – San Juan 🇵🇷
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 6:00 PM
Day 28 – Sea day
Sea day
Day 29 – Sea day
Sea day

Fort Lauderdale, United States

Day 30 – Fort Lauderdale 🇺🇸
Disembark
Arrive: 7:00 AM

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