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title: "Zaandam: 15 nights from San Diego, 19 Dec 2026"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/jungle-locks-panama-canal-cartagena~HAL-ZAANDAM-20261219-15
description: "15-night Holland America Line cruise on Zaandam from San Diego on 19 Dec 2026, visiting Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco. Compare prices on Cruisello."
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/31b220f84d1bc31b.jpg
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# Jungle Locks – Panama Canal & Cartagena

![Route map: 15 nights one way from San Diego on Zaandam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/31b220f84d1bc31b.jpg)

## About this cruise

A 15-night cruise from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale, sailing on the evening of 19 December. It calls at Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, Puerto Quetzal, Puntarenas, the Panama Canal and Cartagena, with seven days at sea along the way. The stops are in six countries, and calls last 6 to 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 24°C in Fort Lauderdale to 30°C in Cartagena (75 to 86°F). The cruise ends in Fort Lauderdale on the morning of 3 January. Christmas Day is spent at sea. On New Year's Eve the ship is at Cartagena. New Year's Day is spent at sea. 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:** 15 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-12-19
- **Return:** 2027-01-03
- **From:** [San Diego, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-diego.md)
- **To:** [Fort Lauderdale, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md)
- **Price:** from €2,029 pp

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [San Diego](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-diego.md) | US | Sat, Dec 19, 2026 |  | 5:00 PM | Embark | 10–18°C |
| 2 | Sea day |  | Sun, Dec 20 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 3 | [Cabo San Lucas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/cabo-san-lucas.md) | MX | Mon, Dec 21 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Port day | 20–27°C |
| 4 | [Puerto Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-vallarta.md) | MX | Tue, Dec 22 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 19–28°C |
| 5 | Sea day |  | Wed, Dec 23 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 6 | [Huatulco](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/huatulco.md) | MX | Thu, Dec 24 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 22–29°C |
| 7 | Sea day |  | Fri, Dec 25 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 8 | [Puerto Quetzal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-quetzal.md) | GT | Sat, Dec 26 | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 23–29°C |
| 9 | Sea day |  | Sun, Dec 27 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 10 | [Puntarenas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puntarenas.md) | CR | Mon, Dec 28 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 23–29°C |
| 11 | Sea day |  | Tue, Dec 29 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 12 | [Panama Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-canal.md) | PA | Wed, Dec 30 |  |  | Port day | 25–28°C |
| 13 | [Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md) | CO | Thu, Dec 31 | 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 26–30°C |
| 14 | Sea day |  | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 15 | Sea day |  | Sat, Jan 2, 2027 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 16 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | Sun, Jan 3, 2027 | 7:00 AM |  | Disembark | 18–24°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.

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

### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,058 | €2,029 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20261219-15.md?pid=8bb3ee2a-d8b4-4963-9fb4-e16bdb5711af) |

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-20261219-15?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-20261219-15.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 |
|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-11 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-12 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-13 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-14 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-15 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-16 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-17 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-18 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-19 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-20 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-21 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-22 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-23 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-24 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-25 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-26 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-27 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-28 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-29 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-09-30 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-01 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-02 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-03 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-04 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-05 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-06 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-07 | €3,878 | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-08 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-09 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-10 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-11 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-12 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-13 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-14 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-15 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-16 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-17 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-18 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-19 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-20 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-21 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-22 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-23 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-24 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-25 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-26 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-27 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-28 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-29 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-30 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-10-31 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-11-01 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-11-02 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-11-03 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-11-04 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-11-05 | – | €4,058 |
| 2026-11-06 | – | €4,058 |

## 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

### [San Diego](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-diego.md)

*United States*

> America's finest city, bathed in sunshine

Avg dock time: 11h · Weather: 10–18°C

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

### [Cabo San Lucas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/cabo-san-lucas.md)

*Mexico*

> Where the desert kisses the sea

Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 20–27°C

Short call: 6h here on this sailing, ships usually stay 9h. Want more time ashore? [See other cruises calling at Cabo San Lucas](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=cabo_san_lucas).

- Currency: Mexican Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Mazatlan

### [Puerto Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-vallarta.md)

*Mexico*

> Cobblestone streets, Pacific sunsets

Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 19–28°C

- Currency: Mexican Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City

### [Huatulco](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/huatulco.md)

*Mexico*

> Nine bays of Pacific perfection

Avg dock time: 8.1h · Weather: 22–29°C

- Currency: Mexican Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City

### [Puerto Quetzal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-quetzal.md)

*Guatemala*

> Guatemala's Pacific gateway to Mayan wonders

Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 23–29°C

- Currency: GTQ
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Guatemala

### [Puntarenas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puntarenas.md)

*Costa Rica*

> Costa Rica's Pacific gateway to cloud forests

Avg dock time: 10.7h · Weather: 23–29°C

- Currency: CRC
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica

### [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

### [Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md)

*Colombia*

> Colonial splendour behind fortress walls

Avg dock time: 8.5h · Weather: 26–30°C

Short call: 6h here on this sailing, ships usually stay 9h. Want more time ashore? [See other cruises calling at Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=cartagena).

- Currency: Colombian Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Bogota

### [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

## Check the flight prices

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

## Adjacent sailings on Zaandam

|  | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous sailing | [Pacific Horizon – Hawaii & Sea of Cortez](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pacific-horizon-hawaii-sea-of-cortez~HAL-ZAANDAM-20261119-30.md) | Nov 19 – Dec 19, 2026 | 30 nights | San Diego | from €2,569 pp (€2,569) |
| Next sailing | [Cape of Storms – Fire & Ice to Tierra del Fuego](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cape-of-storms-fire-ice-to-tierra-del-fuego~HAL-ZAANDAM-20270103-41.md) | Jan 3 – Feb 13, 2027 | 41 nights | Fort Lauderdale | from €8,999 pp (€8,999) |

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