Panama Canal Holiday

28 December 2025
12 nights
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Rotterdam

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Day 1
28 Dec ‘25

Fort Lauderdale

There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Ft. Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or adventure to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.More

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Depart
15:00

Day 2
29 Dec ‘25

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

The Caribbean is full of tropical wonders and natural beauty. But there’s nothing like Half Moon Cay, our pristine private island paradise in the Bahamas. Cruise to the Bahamas with Holland America Line and discover the most stunning, highest-rated private-island experience in the region, Half Moon Cay. This island has won Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Best Private Island award 17 consecutive years, and was also named the best in Travel Weekly's Readers' Choice Awards. As soon as your toes touch that powdery white sand and your eyes settle on the perfect blue-crystal clear water, you’ll understand why this island is one of the most sought out destinations. Whether you are planning a romantic getaway or a family vacation, book a Bahamas cruise and explore Half Moon Cay's beautiful beaches, exciting cruise excursions, exclusive beach cabanas and more.More

Arrive
09:00

Depart
17:00

Day 3
30 Dec ‘25

At Sea

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Depart
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Day 4
31 Dec ‘25

At Sea

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Depart
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Day 5
1 Jan ‘26

Willemstad

Amsterdam-like canals, gabled Dutch colonial buildings, an exotic floating market. This bustling duty-free port has it all. Plus the world-famous Curaçao Liqueur Distillery and an intriguing coral reef teeming with parrotfish and queen angelfish. Sample shore excursions: Curaçao Dolphin Encounter; Curaçao See & Sea Tour; Highlights of Curaçao with Folkloric Show; Canoe Safari; Willemstad Trolley Train.More

Arrive
08:00

Depart
23:00

Day 6
2 Jan ‘26

At Sea

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Day 7
3 Jan ‘26

Cartagena, Colombia

Its official name is Cartagena de Indias—or "Cartagena of the Indies"—but call it Cartagena for short. The formal name hints at this Colombian city's colonial relationship with Spain; it was founded in 1533 and named after the mother country's Cartagena. Colombia declared independence in 1810, but there's plenty about its fifth-largest city that evokes old Spain, including the impressive fort of Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, and the wall that encloses the old town, one of the few intact structures of its kind in the Americas. Both were considered important enough to inscribe on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1984. They may be historical artifacts, but the fortress and wall aren't merely tourist attractions; they are central to daily life here. Take a stroll and you'll see couples sitting atop the wall, locked in passionate embraces; parents watching their children walk it like a balance beam; and friends chatting while enjoying the Caribbean breeze. Along with history, there's cultural and culinary intrigue here, too. This colorful city was a muse of the late Nobel Prize–winning writer Gabriel García Márquez, and is increasingly being recognized outside Colombia for its cuisine, which takes many cues from Caribbean ingredients. (Don't leave without trying the coconut rice.)More

Arrive
07:00

Depart
14:00

Day 8
4 Jan ‘26

Gatun Lake

At the center of one of the world’s greatest engineering projects is a place where nature has been given a space to flourish—the vast Gatún Lake. The lake includes some 33 kilometers (20 miles) of the 77-kilometer (48-mile) route that ships follow through the Panama Canal. While a passenger gazing at its forested shores may assume they are looking at a landscape that predates the canal, the lake is as much a manmade creation as the various locks. It was formed in 1912, with the damming of the Chagres River, and the islands that dot the lake were once the peaks of hills.The surface of the lake sits at an elevation of between 25 and 27 meters (82 and 87 feet) above sea level. At its Caribbean end, the Gatún Locks raise ships traveling towards the Pacific to the level of the lake; at its other end, the Pedro Miguel and then the Miraflores Locks lower them back to sea level. In addition to opportunities to see the infrastructure of the canal, created at the expense of millions of dollars and thousands of lives, Gatún Lake is fascinating for its remarkable biodiversity. More than 100 species each of mammals and reptiles, as well as some 500 different birds, thrive in the nature reserves in and near the lake.More

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Day 8
4 Jan ‘26

Transit Panama Canal

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Depart
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Day 8
4 Jan ‘26

Colon

Colon lies on the stunning Caribbean coast of Panama, where unparalleled beaches and lush tropical scenery are de rigueur. In nearby Portobello, discover the ruins of Spanish forts, watch the colorful yachts sailing in the bay or hunt for treasures in the local markets. Travel to the Gatun Locks for a bird's eye view of the immense ships passing through the Panama Canal.More

Arrive
05:00

Depart
21:00

Day 9
5 Jan ‘26

Puerto Limon

Surrounded by nearly half of all the animal species on earth and 8,000 species of plants, marvel as you take the chance to tour tropical flower farms or ride a Mawamba boat through the jungle canals near Puerto Limon. Explore the capital city of San Jose, where museums beckon and markets burst with luscious local tastes—mangoes, bananas, pineapples, papayas.More

Arrive
07:30

Depart
16:30

Day 10
6 Jan ‘26

At Sea

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Depart
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Day 11
7 Jan ‘26

Falmouth, Jamaica

Noted for being one of the Caribbean's best-preserved Georgian towns, Falmouth boasts a rich 18th and early 19th century history. Explore Saint Peter's Anglican Church, built in 1795; shop for local crafts at the Albert George Shopping and Historical Centre, and visit Greenwood Great House; built in 1760, this house was once owned by poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning's family and today is home to the finest antique museum in the Caribbean.More

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07:00

Depart
16:00

Day 12
8 Jan ‘26

At Sea

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Day 13
9 Jan ‘26

Fort Lauderdale

Arrive
07:00

Depart
15:00

Your ship - the Rotterdam

In honor of some of the most memorable ships in Holland America Line's history, our third Pinnacle-class ship (and new flagship) will be named Rotterdam. This new addition to our fleet will fill your journey with a rhythm all its own, putting music front and center, creating the soundtrack to the discoveries you make every day. At the heart of it all is Music Walk: an exclusive collection of five venues featuring live music and electrifying performances from accomplished musicians, dancers and artists every night. Rotterdam hits all the right notes: exquisite dining experiences, enhanced staterooms and suites, the finest service at sea and craftsmanship that reflects nearly 150 years of seafaring expertise. The result is a ship that moves you — from the start of your first day to the end of each perfect night.

Aerobics

Basketball

Fitness Center

Gym

Tennis Court

Beauty Salon

Greenhouse Spa & Salon

Lido Pool

Massage

Sauna

Spa

Thermal Suite

Whirlpool

Card Room

Club HAL

Table Tennis

The Loft and The Oasis

Art Gallery

Boutique

Culinary Arts Center

Future Cruise Sales

Hair Salon

Laundry Service

Medical Centre

Photo Gallery

Reception

Shops

Shore Excursion Office

24-hour Room Service

Bar

Canaletto Restaurant

Cocktail Bar

Explorations Cafe

Explorers' Lounge

Lido Casual Restaurant

Pinnacle Grill

Queens Room

Rotterdam Dining Room

Terrace Grill

The Atrium

The Verandah

Crow's Nest

Entertainment Team

Live Bands

Neptune Lounge

Night Club

Theatre

Staterooms

Inside

Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-…Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. Amenities Daily housekeeping Complimentary 24-hour room service Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo Luxurious bathrobes Generous storage Fresh fruit upon request Safe Shoeshine TV with On Demand movies, programmingMoreLess info

Outside

These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Sign…ature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view.MoreLess info

Balcony

Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms inc…lude a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads. The view is partially obstructed.MoreLess info

Suite

With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable…suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a shower, mini-bar and refrigerator.MoreLess info