--- title: "Zaandam: 29 nights from Buenos Aires, 13 Feb 2027" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/la-plata-s-long-current-rio-to-fort-lauderdale~HAL-ZAANDAM-20270213-29 description: "29-night Holland America Line cruise on Zaandam from Buenos Aires on 13 Feb 2027, visiting Santos, Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro. Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/3968e7d4abf964af.jpg --- # La Plata’s Long Current – Rio to Fort Lauderdale ![Route map: 29 nights one way from Buenos Aires on Zaandam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/3968e7d4abf964af.jpg) ## About this cruise A 29-night cruise from Buenos Aires to Fort Lauderdale, sailing on the evening 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 18 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) - **Price:** from €5,799 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Buenos Aires](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buenos-aires.md) | AR | Sat, Feb 13, 2027 | | 11:59 PM | Embark | 21–28°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Sun, Feb 14 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | Sea day | | Mon, Feb 15 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | Sea day | | Tue, Feb 16 | | | Sea day | | | 5 | Sea day | | Wed, Feb 17 | | | Sea day | | | 6 | [Santos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/santos.md) | BR | Thu, Feb 18 | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Port day | 24–29°C | | 7 | [Ilha Grande](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/ilha-grande.md) | BR | Fri, Feb 19 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 25–28°C | | 8 | [Rio de Janeiro](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/rio-de-janeiro.md) | BR | Sat, Feb 20 | 6:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Port day | 24–31°C | | 9 | Sea day | | Sun, Feb 21 | | | Sea day | | | 10 | Sea day | | Mon, Feb 22 | | | Sea day | | | 11 | Sea day | | Tue, Feb 23 | | | Sea day | | | 12 | [Salvador](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/salvador.md) | BR | Wed, Feb 24 | 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Port day | 25–29°C | | 13 | Sea day | | Thu, Feb 25 | | | Sea day | | | 14 | [Recife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/recife.md) | BR | Fri, Feb 26 | 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Port day | 25–30°C | | 15 | Sea day | | Sat, Feb 27 | | | Sea day | | | 16 | [Fortaleza](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/fortaleza.md) | BR | Sun, Feb 28 | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 25–29°C | | 17 | Sea day | | Mon, Mar 1 | | | Sea day | | | 18 | Sea day | | Tue, Mar 2 | | | Sea day | | | 19 | [Belem](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/belem.md) | BR | Wed, Mar 3 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 24–29°C | | 20 | Sea day | | Thu, Mar 4 | | | Sea day | | | 21 | [Iles du Salut](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/iles-du-salut.md) | FR | Fri, Mar 5 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 25–28°C | | 22 | Sea day | | Sat, Mar 6 | | | Sea day | | | 23 | Sea day | | Sun, Mar 7 | | | Sea day | | | 24 | [Bridgetown](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/bridgetown.md) | BB | Mon, Mar 8 | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 25–27°C | | 25 | [Castries](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/castries.md) | LC | Tue, Mar 9 | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 24–29°C | | 26 | [Basseterre](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/basseterre.md) | KN | Wed, Mar 10 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 24–27°C | | 27 | [San Juan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/san-juan.md) | PR | Thu, Mar 11 | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 22–29°C | | 28 | Sea day | | Fri, Mar 12 | | | Sea day | | | 29 | Sea day | | Sat, Mar 13 | | | Sea day | | | 30 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | Sun, Mar 14 | 7:00 AM | | Disembark | 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. All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges. ### 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. ## View on official site - [hollandamerica.com](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/HAL-ZAANDAM-20270213-29?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-20270213-29.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 | €11,598 | €13,598 | €23,998 | €43,998 | | 2026-10-24 | – | – | – | €48,538 | | 2026-10-25 | – | – | – | €48,538 | | 2026-10-26 | – | – | – | €48,538 | | 2026-10-27 | – | – | – | €48,538 | | 2026-10-28 | – | – | – | €48,538 | | 2026-10-29 | – | – | – | €48,538 | | 2026-10-30 | – | – | – | €48,538 | | 2026-10-31 | – | – | – | €43,998 | | 2026-11-01 | – | – | – | €43,998 | | 2026-11-02 | – | – | – | €43,998 | | 2026-11-03 | – | – | – | €43,998 | | 2026-11-04 | – | – | – | €43,998 | | 2026-11-05 | – | – | – | €43,998 | | 2026-11-06 | – | – | – | €43,998 | ## 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 ### [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 ### [Santos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/santos.md) *Brazil* > Brazil's coffee port and Pelé's hometown Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 24–29°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: Portuguese - 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: 9.8h · Weather: 25–28°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: Portuguese - 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: 10h · Weather: 24–31°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: Portuguese - Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo ### [Salvador](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/salvador.md) *Brazil* > Afro-Brazilian rhythm in a colonial setting Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: Portuguese - Timezone: America/Bahia ### [Recife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/recife.md) *Brazil* > The Venice of Brazil, coral-reef capital Avg dock time: 8.1h · Weather: 25–30°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: Portuguese - Timezone: America/Recife ### [Fortaleza](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/fortaleza.md) *Brazil* > Dunes and forró music on Brazil's northeast coast Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: Portuguese - Timezone: America/Fortaleza ### [Belem](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/belem.md) *Brazil* > Ver-o-Peso market and tacacá at the Amazon's mouth Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 24–29°C - Currency: Brazilian Real - Languages: Portuguese - Timezone: America/Belem ### [Iles du Salut](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/iles-du-salut.md) *French Guiana* > Devil's Island and a French penal colony Avg dock time: 7.5h · Weather: 25–28°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: French - Timezone: America/Cayenne ### [Bridgetown](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/bridgetown.md) *Barbados* > Rum, reggae, and a coral-fringed coast Avg dock time: 11h · Weather: 25–27°C - Currency: Barbadian Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/Barbados ### [Castries](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/castries.md) *Saint Lucia* > The Pitons' twin peaks on the horizon Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 24–29°C - Currency: East Caribbean Dollar - Languages: English - 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: 9.5h · Weather: 24–27°C - Currency: East Caribbean Dollar - Languages: English - 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: 9.7h · Weather: 22–29°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: Spanish - 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: 9.4h · Weather: 20–26°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/New_York ## Check the flight prices This cruise does not return to Buenos Aires. It ends in Fort Lauderdale, so your flight home leaves from there. ## Adjacent sailings on Zaandam | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous 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) | | Next sailing | [Navigator's Cut – Panama Canal & Huatulco](https://cruisello.com/cruises/navigator-s-cut-panama-canal-huatulco~HAL-ZAANDAM-20270314-14.md) | Mar 14 – 28, 2027 | 14 nights | Fort Lauderdale | from €1,759 pp (€1,759) | ## Explore more - [More Zaandam cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/zaandam.md) - [Visit Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Cruises from Buenos Aires](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=buenos-aires) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)