Ocean Cut Passage – Panama Canal & Cabo

About this cruise

17 nights starts to feel like a proper adventure. You leave Fort Lauderdale on April 11, 2027 and the route takes you through Oranjestad, Panama Canal and Puntarenas, with additional stops along the Caribbean at a pace where there's never any need to rush. Disembarkation is in San Diego. You ease into this one, with a few sea days up front to find your rhythm before the 9 port calls start. The Caribbean route takes in Netherlands, Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico and United States, 7 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Cabo San Lucas, Where the desert kisses the sea. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Nieuw Amsterdam keeps you well fed. 9 places to eat, with 5 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. This one's for people who really want to switch off. No half measures. Block out the calendar. If you can, add a night in Fort Lauderdale before boarding. It's a good city to wander. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.