--- title: "Equatorial Traverse – Rio, Salvador & San Juan" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/equatorial-traverse-rio-salvador-san-juan~HAL-ZAANDAM-20270213-29 description: "29-night Holland America Line cruise on Zaandam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/87b020b332cda5db.jpg --- # Equatorial Traverse – Rio, Salvador & San Juan ![Route map: 29 nights one way from Buenos Aires on Zaandam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/87b020b332cda5db.jpg) 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. ## 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:** 29 nights - **Departure:** 2027-02-13 - **Return:** 2027-03-14 - **From:** [Buenos Aires, Argentina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buenos-aires.md) - **To:** [Fort Lauderdale, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Buenos Aires](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buenos-aires.md) | AR | | | 21–28°C | | 2 | [Buenos Aires](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buenos-aires.md) | AR | | | 21–28°C | | 3 | [Buenos Aires](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buenos-aires.md) | AR | | 15:00 | 21–28°C | | 6 | [Santos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/santos.md) | BR | 08:00 | 20:00 | 24–29°C | | 7 | [Ilha Grande](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/ilha-grande.md) | BR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 25–28°C | | 8 | [Rio de Janeiro](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/rio-de-janeiro.md) | BR | 06:00 | | 24–31°C | | 9 | [Rio de Janeiro](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/rio-de-janeiro.md) | BR | | 17:00 | 24–31°C | | 12 | [Salvador](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/salvador.md) | BR | 08:00 | 23:00 | 25–29°C | | 14 | [Recife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/recife.md) | BR | 08:00 | 23:00 | 25–30°C | | 16 | [Fortaleza](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/fortaleza.md) | BR | 07:00 | 17:00 | 25–29°C | | 19 | [Belem](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/belem.md) | BR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 24–29°C | | 21 | [Iles du Salut](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/iles-du-salut.md) | FR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 25–28°C | | 24 | [Bridgetown](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/bridgetown.md) | BB | 08:00 | 18:00 | 25–27°C | | 25 | [Castries](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/castries.md) | LC | 07:00 | 17:00 | 24–29°C | | 26 | [Basseterre](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/basseterre.md) | KN | 08:00 | 17:00 | 24–27°C | | 27 | [San Juan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/san-juan.md) | PR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 22–29°C | | 30 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | 07:00 | | 20–26°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. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €8,799 | €8,799 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270213-29.md?pid=e6c42660-f0f7-48cd-bd0b-be4947110f4f) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €10,399 | €10,399 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270213-29.md?pid=a19e3b46-e087-472d-b608-f1f572907e8f) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €22,069 | €22,069 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270213-29.md?pid=d74ce8e0-285a-4ca6-8324-152305dd3ed2) | 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 | €11,598 | €5,799 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270213-29.md?pid=b3a1f2b1-749d-4ea4-b2ba-820e2e30c23b) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €13,598 | €6,799 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270213-29.md?pid=236f8658-f166-43c9-87b3-3fa949677ff4) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €23,998 | €11,999 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270213-29.md?pid=a811edc7-db93-41ca-a3b0-3d909f061416) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €43,998 | €21,999 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270213-29.md?pid=d95d5b6b-728c-4f97-9d0a-22d04b6b9083) | 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 | €17,397 | €5,799 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270213-29.md?pid=b52a4bc1-5e3d-4d6e-b0c7-c6e2542ff221) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €19,397 | €6,466 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270213-29.md?pid=41fcee97-2d7a-469e-b876-f414f7ef4b38) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €29,797 | €9,932 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270213-29.md?pid=bcb6d396-690c-4681-93fa-b0c8e34ff96a) | 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 | €23,196 | €5,799 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270213-29.md?pid=9945978d-1caf-4ebd-ae5a-d0a5c1f11d3f) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €25,196 | €6,299 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270213-29.md?pid=89dfa467-ae8d-4118-8cba-326b7bca64f3) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €35,596 | €8,899 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270213-29.md?pid=72a46423-364b-4431-b6e9-90b7f946ff22) | 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. ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Suite | Deluxe | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-11 | €11,598 | €13,598 | €23,998 | €43,998 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2000 - **Passengers:** 1,432 - **Crew:** 647 - **Gross Tonnage:** 61,396 GT - **Decks:** 10 - **Length:** 237.7m - **Beam:** 32m - **Dining (total):** 6 - **Dining (included):** 4 - **Dining (surcharge):** 2 ## Port Details ### [Buenos Aires](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buenos-aires.md) *Argentina* > Tango, steak, and endless boulevards Avg dock time: 12.8h · Weather: 21–28°C - Currency: Argentine Peso - Languages: es - Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires ### [Santos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/santos.md) *Brazil* > Brazil's coffee port and Pelé's hometown Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 24–29°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: pt - Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo ### [Ilha Grande](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/ilha-grande.md) *Brazil* > A car-free island draped in Atlantic rainforest Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 25–28°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: pt - Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo ### [Rio de Janeiro](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/rio-de-janeiro.md) *Brazil* > Samba, Sugarloaf, and Copacabana's curve Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 24–31°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: pt - Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo ### [Salvador](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/salvador.md) *Brazil* > Afro-Brazilian rhythm in a colonial setting Avg dock time: 8.7h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: pt - Timezone: America/Bahia ### [Recife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/recife.md) *Brazil* > The Venice of Brazil, coral-reef capital Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 25–30°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: pt - Timezone: America/Recife ### [Fortaleza](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/fortaleza.md) *Brazil* > Sun-drenched dunes and forró rhythms on Brazil's northeast coast Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: pt - Timezone: America/Fortaleza ### [Belem](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/belem.md) *Brazil* Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 24–29°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: pt - Timezone: America/Belem ### [Iles du Salut](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/iles-du-salut.md) *French Guiana* Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 25–28°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr - Timezone: America/Cayenne ### [Bridgetown](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/bridgetown.md) *Barbados* > Rum, reggae, and a coral-fringed coast Avg dock time: 11.1h · Weather: 25–27°C - Currency: Barbadian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/Barbados ### [Castries](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/castries.md) *Saint Lucia* > The Pitons' twin peaks on the horizon Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 24–29°C - Currency: East Caribbean Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/St_Lucia ### [Basseterre](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/basseterre.md) *Saint Kitts and Nevis* > Volcanic peaks over a Caribbean harbour Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 24–27°C - Currency: East Caribbean Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/St_Kitts ### [San Juan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/san-juan.md) *Puerto Rico* > Where Old World charm meets Caribbean vibes Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 22–29°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: es - Timezone: America/Puerto_Rico ### [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) *United States* > Florida's sunny cruise capital Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 20–26°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/New_York ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Strait & Fjord Odyssey – Lima, Cape Horn & Falklands](https://cruisello.com/cruises/strait-fjord-odyssey-lima-cape-horn-falklands~HAL-ZAANDAM-20270103-41.md) | 2027-01-03 | 2027-02-13 | 41 | €8,999 | | Next | [Navigator's Cut – Panama Canal & Huatulco](https://cruisello.com/cruises/navigator-s-cut-panama-canal-huatulco~HAL-ZAANDAM-20270314-14.md) | 2027-03-14 | 2027-03-28 | 14 | €1,759 | ## Browse - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Zaandam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/zaandam.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)