--- title: "Whale’s Path – Lima & Panama Canal" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/whale-s-path-lima-panama-canal~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280321-17 description: "17-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/5aa0d298c33efe48.jpg --- # Whale’s Path – Lima & Panama Canal ![Route map: 17 nights one way from San Antonio on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/5aa0d298c33efe48.jpg) A 17-night cruise from San Antonio to Fort Lauderdale, sailing on the evening of 21 March. It calls at Coquimbo, Pisco, Callao (Lima) (until midnight), Salaverry (Trujillo), Manta, Panama City, the Panama Canal and Grand Cayman Island, with eight days at sea along the way. The stops are in six countries, and calls last 7 to 19 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 23°C in Coquimbo to 31°C in the Panama Canal (73 to 88°F). The cruise ends in Fort Lauderdale on the morning of 7 April. Nieuw Amsterdam (2010) carries up to 2,106 guests on 12 decks and has 9 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - **Ship:** [Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/nieuw-amsterdam.md) - **Duration:** 17 nights - **Departure:** 2028-03-21 - **Return:** 2028-04-07 - **From:** [San Antonio, Chile](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/san-antonio.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 | [San Antonio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/san-antonio.md) | CL | | 17:00 | 14–21°C | | 2 | [Coquimbo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/coquimbo.md) | CL | 08:00 | 16:00 | 17–23°C | | 5 | [Pisco](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/pisco.md) | PE | 08:00 | 18:00 | 22–29°C | | 6 | [Callao (Lima)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/callao-lima.md) | PE | 06:00 | 23:59 | 22–27°C | | 8 | [Salaverry (Trujillo)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/salaverry-trujillo.md) | PE | 08:00 | 17:00 | 22–26°C | | 10 | [Manta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/manta.md) | EC | 05:00 | 23:59 | 25–29°C | | 13 | [Panama City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-city.md) | PA | 08:00 | 23:59 | 25–31°C | | 14 | [Panama Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-canal.md) | PA | | | 25–31°C | | 16 | [Grand Cayman Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/grand-cayman-island.md) | KY | 08:00 | 15:00 | 26–28°C | | 18 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | 07:00 | | 22–27°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 4 of this ship's 9 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €4,430 | €4,430 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280321-17.md?pid=9aba2ad7-03b0-4f63-8b50-6dfdd7d24ad8) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,730 | €4,730 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280321-17.md?pid=f624c86e-4eb0-4875-98c9-787e4d7f18e7) | | Balcony | Verandah | €6,030 | €6,030 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280321-17.md?pid=97dd287b-026c-4e3a-99c1-5d966b8996b2) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €9,030 | €9,030 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280321-17.md?pid=6ccd5534-e5a5-49fa-b787-7a4a4a0a2a59) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **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 | €5,398 | €2,699 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280321-17.md?pid=8dcb978c-508e-45ff-a574-cdd5ea79f4bb) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,698 | €2,849 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280321-17.md?pid=7c423dfa-fa33-4f1f-80c9-38993636d866) | | Balcony | Verandah | €6,998 | €3,499 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280321-17.md?pid=b29f89bc-078e-452d-8846-27d7d2e5072e) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €9,998 | €4,999 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280321-17.md?pid=d8e5119a-7742-4409-ac16-074abdb23a0b) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €15,098 | €7,549 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280321-17.md?pid=c8ad05ca-9d12-4728-882d-cd9a307fecfd) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **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 | €7,457 | €2,486 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280321-17.md?pid=35b90684-69f3-4b22-908b-581ea849f10b) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €7,757 | €2,586 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280321-17.md?pid=e9b31e4d-bedc-401f-b0c4-c7d85fea28a2) | | Balcony | Verandah | €9,147 | €3,049 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280321-17.md?pid=b83cac75-2a3a-446d-9852-75a753c81c7f) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €12,247 | €4,082 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280321-17.md?pid=e447018b-08d6-46a9-a000-b426c5819c29) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **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 | €9,516 | €2,379 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280321-17.md?pid=9c321131-c47c-44c9-b3fb-abe4b101747d) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €9,816 | €2,454 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280321-17.md?pid=499dae0b-b97d-4832-9aa5-f8b69d2508d7) | | Balcony | Verandah | €11,296 | €2,824 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280321-17.md?pid=0a0cafd5-1388-49f0-bbbf-9c5c05e8062c) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €14,496 | €3,624 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280321-17.md?pid=1a513f8b-0704-472d-b5a3-bcfe916eef14) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **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 | Balcony | Suite | Deluxe | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-11 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-12 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-13 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-14 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-15 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-16 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-17 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-18 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-19 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-20 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-21 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-22 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-23 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-24 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-25 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-26 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-27 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-28 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-29 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-09-30 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-10-01 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-10-02 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-10-03 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | | 2026-10-04 | €5,398 | €5,698 | €6,998 | €9,998 | €15,098 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2010 - **Passengers:** 2,106 - **Crew:** 929 - **Gross Tonnage:** 86,700 GT - **Decks:** 12 - **Length:** 285m - **Beam:** 32m - **Dining (total):** 9 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 4 ## Port Details ### [San Antonio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/san-antonio.md) *Chile* > Chile's Pacific gateway to vineyards and valleys Avg dock time: 11.5h · Weather: 14–21°C - Currency: Chilean Peso - Languages: es - Timezone: America/Santiago ### [Coquimbo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/coquimbo.md) *Chile* > Star-gazing capital of the southern hemisphere Avg dock time: 8.3h · Weather: 17–23°C - Currency: Chilean Peso - Languages: es - Timezone: America/Santiago ### [Pisco](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/pisco.md) *Peru* Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 22–29°C - Currency: Peruvian Sol - Languages: ay, qu, es - Timezone: America/Lima ### [Callao (Lima)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/callao-lima.md) *Peru* > Gateway to the culinary capital of the Americas Avg dock time: 15h · Weather: 22–27°C - Currency: Peruvian Sol - Languages: ay, qu, es - Timezone: America/Lima ### [Salaverry (Trujillo)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/salaverry-trujillo.md) *Peru* > Adobe cities of the ancient Moche empire Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 22–26°C - Currency: Peruvian Sol - Languages: ay, qu, es - Timezone: America/Lima ### [Manta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/manta.md) *Ecuador* > Ecuador's tuna capital with a surfer's soul Avg dock time: 13.4h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: es - Timezone: America/Guayaquil ### [Panama City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-city.md) *Panama* > A modern skyline bridging two oceans Avg dock time: 11.2h · Weather: 25–31°C - Currency: PAB - Languages: es - Timezone: America/Panama ### [Panama Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-canal.md) *Panama* > The shortcut that changed the world Avg dock time: 6h · Weather: 25–31°C - Currency: PAB - Languages: es - Timezone: America/Panama ### [Grand Cayman Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/grand-cayman-island.md) *Cayman Islands* > Seven Mile Beach and stingray encounters Avg dock time: 8.4h · Weather: 26–28°C - Currency: Cayman Islands Dollar - Timezone: America/Cayman ### [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: 22–27°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 | [Frostfire Passage – Horn & Patagonia](https://cruisello.com/cruises/frostfire-passage-horn-patagonia~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280306-15.md) | 2028-03-06 | 2028-03-21 | 15 | €2,399 | | Next | [Ocean Discovery – Fort Lauderdale, Tangier & Malaga](https://cruisello.com/cruises/ocean-discovery-fort-lauderdale-tangier-malaga~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280407-13.md) | 2028-04-07 | 2028-04-20 | 13 | €889 | ## Browse - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - 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