Ocean Cut Passage – Panama Canal & Cartagena

About this cruise

Block out 15 nights from December 18, 2027 and let this sailing from San Diego do its thing. The route covers Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, with additional stops along the Mexican Riviera & Central America and there's plenty of room to breathe between each stop. You get off in Miami, which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. Ports up front, sea days at the end. By the time you're back in San Diego, you'll feel properly rested rather than rushed. It's a proper Mexican Riviera & Central America tour: 5 countries, from Mexico to United States. Don't rush through Puntarenas, which is known as Costa Rica's Pacific coast of cloud forests and volcanoes. Around 8 hours per port on average, so pick your priorities beforehand. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Zaandam has 6 dining spots on board, most of them included. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. And a December cruise to warmer water? Hard to argue with that when it's cold at home. All told, 8 ports across 15 nights covers a lot.