--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 7bba830d-2d1f-4be1-b5c5-05946e75cde6 slug: 2230416 voyage_code: X711 cruise_line: Holland America Line ship: Zaandam departure_date: return_date: nights: 70 embarkation_port: Fort Lauderdale disembarkation_port: Fort Lauderdale starting_price_usd: 15884.0 bookable: true last_updated: 2026-05-05T01:35:01Z --- # Ft. Lauderdale to Ft. Lauderdale > Holland America Line · Zaandam · Jan 3 – Mar 14, 2027   (70 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Holland America Line | | **Ship** | Zaandam | | **Duration** | 70 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Fort Lauderdale | | **Disembarkation Port** | Fort Lauderdale | | **Starting Price** | 15,884 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | X711 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Fort Lauderdale **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM 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. ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Georgetown, Cayman Islands **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Crystalline waters, snorkeling with tame stingrays, civilian submarines: This duty-free port has it all, plus Seven Mile Beach and a charming turtle farm. Sample shore excursions: Stingray City Cruise & Island Drive; Reef & Wreck Snorkel by Boat; Scuba Adventure; Nautilus One Semi-submarine. ### Day 4: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 5: Enter Panama Canal at Cristobal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Transit Panama Canal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Exit Panama Canal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Fuerte Amador, Panama City **Arrives:** 08:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Located west of Panama City at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, Fuerte Amador is a gateway to exploring the many faces of this unique Central American country. The impressive engineering of the canal itself is a wonder to behold; a quick trip to the Miraflores Locks' visitor center with its panoramic observation decks offers the chance to watch behemoth barges thread their way through the legendary manmade waterway. Just minutes from the cruise port, the recently opened Biomuseo is a Fr... ### Day 6: Fuerte Amador, Panama City **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Located west of Panama City at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, Fuerte Amador is a gateway to exploring the many faces of this unique Central American country. The impressive engineering of the canal itself is a wonder to behold; a quick trip to the Miraflores Locks' visitor center with its panoramic observation decks offers the chance to watch behemoth barges thread their way through the legendary manmade waterway. Just minutes from the cruise port, the recently opened Biomuseo is a Fr... ### Day 7: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 8: Manta **Arrives:** 05:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Just outside this tranquil coast town lie the villages where the famous Panama hats are woven. Farther afield: colonial Quito, so perfectly preserved the entire Old Town has been designated a World Heritage Site. Sample shore excursions: A Day in Quito; Manta & Montecristi. ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: Salaverry(Trujillo) **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM To the north is the "Lordiest City" of Trujillo, founded in 1535 and still rich in ornate colonial detail. At its edge, far older and long abandoned by the Chimu Indians, sits the eerie adobe metropolis of Chan Chan. Sample shore excursions: Trujillo and the Temples; Ch n Ch n Citadel/Dragon Huaca/Totora Caballitos. ### Day 11: Callao (Lima) **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Peru's bone-dry capital (only Cairo is drier as far as national capitals go), Lima is a booming energetic metropolis built on ancient foundations millennia in the making. At first she is no looker, but scratch that parched surface below the high-rise offices and dust-settled dwellings and Lima's charms begin to shine: Strikingly preserved pre-Columbian ruins sit defiantly among modern skyscrapers, a cultural potpourri of world-class museums, sun-toasted beaches beautifully illuminated by nightly... ### Day 12: Callao (Lima) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Peru's bone-dry capital (only Cairo is drier as far as national capitals go), Lima is a booming energetic metropolis built on ancient foundations millennia in the making. At first she is no looker, but scratch that parched surface below the high-rise offices and dust-settled dwellings and Lima's charms begin to shine: Strikingly preserved pre-Columbian ruins sit defiantly among modern skyscrapers, a cultural potpourri of world-class museums, sun-toasted beaches beautifully illuminated by nightly... ### Day 13: General San Martin **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM General San Martin was named for José de San Martín who, nearly 200 years ago, liberated Peru from Spanish rule. This thriving harbor is your gateway to the Nazca Lines geoglyphs, the ancient spires of Macchu Picchu, and the port of Pisco. Visit the Paracas National Reserve, a refuge for seals, penguins, flamingos and more. Sample shore excursions: Ballestas Island Wildlife Sanctuary Cruise; The Route of Pisco; Tambo Colorado & Paracas Museum. ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 16: Coquimbo (La Serena) **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Coquimbo may be relatively small for a capital city (it's the seat of the Chilean province Elqui), but between its location along the Pan-American Highway and its status as an important port, Coquimbo receives quite a few domestic and international visitors. Many of them use the city as a jumping-off point from which to explore the attractions of the surrounding Elqui Valley. Reached by the Ruta de Estrellas (Route of the Stars), the valley's vineyards yield to a desert landscape that is home to... ### Day 17: San Antonio (Santiago), Chile **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM This large, modern port serves Chile’s capital, Santiago, a city with Spanish colonial charm and a vivacious spirit. Encircled by the Andes and the Coastal Range, Santiago is centered around the Plaza de Armas, with several of the city’s landmarks: the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral the Palacio de la Real Audencia from 1808, the City Hall and the National Museum of History. North of San Antonio lie the picturesque old port and university town of Valparaíso and the colorful seaside reso... ### Day 18: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 19: Isla Robinson Crusoe **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Originally named Juan Fernández Island, it was here that the sailor Alexander Selkirk was marooned in 1704 and lived in solitude for over four years inspiring Daniel Defoe to write the classic novel, Robinson Crusoe. To reflect the literary lore associated with the island, the Chilean government named the location Robinson Crusoe Island in 1966. Today the island is a World Biosphere Reserve and home to the Magellanic Penguin and Juan Fernández Firecrown, an endangered red hummingbird. ### Day 20: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 21: Puerto Montt **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Gateway to the scenic Lake District, a series of fragrant eucalyptus and pine forests, icy lakes, Bavarian hamlets and luminous snowcapped volcanoes. Sample shore excursions: Alerce Mountain Lodge & Lake of Reflections; Petrohué Rapids & Frutillar. ### Day 22: Puerto Chacabuco **Arrives:** 11:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Here in the heart of the Chilean archipelago, discover stunning scenery: dense rain forests, bright-blue lakes and snow-covered mountain peaks. Sample shore excursions: Sights of Patagonia; Lake Elizalde Adventure. ### Day 23: Chilean Fjords **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 24: Pio XI **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 24: Scenic cruising Sarmiento Channel **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 25: Strait of Magellan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 25: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 26: Punta Arenas, Chile **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM If Punta Arenas exudes an "edge of the world" air, it's not without reason. This windblown city near Chile's southernmost tip sits on the Strait of Magellan, which itself is positioned squarely between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The city has played—and continues to play—an important role in geographic, political and economic affairs in South America's so-called Southern Cone, which is formed by Chile and neighboring Argentina. Too many travelers rush through Punta Arenas, treating it a... ### Day 26: Scenic Cruising Cockburn and Beagle Channels **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 26: Scenic Cruising Beagle and Cockburn Channels **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 27: Scenic Cruising Glacier Alley **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 27: Scenic Cruising Cape Horn **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 28: Ushuaia, Argentina **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Dramatic, fantastical, otherworldly—this is the end of the world, for real. Positioned at the southernmost tip of Argentina, this memorable port town is cradled between the pristine—and towering—Martial Mountains and accessed by the picturesque Beagle Channel (which was named for Darwin’s famed vessel). Ushuaia is the capital of the Tierra del Fuego region, which is best described as a spectacular collection of superlative natural wonders. It’s a veritable kaleidoscope of glittering gl... ### Day 29: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 30: Antarctic Experience **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 31: Antarctic Experience **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 32: Antarctic Experience **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 33: Antarctic Experience **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 34: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 35: Port Stanley, Falkland Islands **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 36: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 37: Puerto Madryn **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Situated in rugged Argentine Patagonia, Puerto Madryn was founded by Welsh immigrants in 1865. Enjoy a famous Welsh "tea" in the village of Gaiman; journey back in time 300 million years at the Paleontology Museum of Egidio Feruglio in Trelew; and see colonies of sea elephants, sea lions and seals in their natural habitat at Punta Norte. Sample shore excursions: Punta Tombo Penguin Adventure; Peninsula Valdes Natural Reserve; Puerto Madryn Private Touring. ### Day 38: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 39: Punta del Este **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Known as the St. Tropez of Uruguay for its miles of beautiful, pristine beaches, sports activities, shopping, and temperate climate, Punta del Este offers something for everyone. Choose a gentle bayside beach or dramatic Atlantic beach with perfect surfing waves; explore the colonial and modern architecture of downtown and shop for local treasures; and visit Casa del Pueblo – a modern art museum that was once the home of celebrated Uruguayan artist Carlos Paez Vilaro. ### Day 40: Montevideo **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Friendly and genteel, Montevideo honors colonial customs: long lunches, siestas, high tea. Nearby: Colonia del Sacramento, the oldest city in Uruguay (ca. 1680) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sample shore excursions: Colonia del Sacramento; A Gaucho's Life. ### Day 41: Montevideo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Friendly and genteel, Montevideo honors colonial customs: long lunches, siestas, high tea. Nearby: Colonia del Sacramento, the oldest city in Uruguay (ca. 1680) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sample shore excursions: Colonia del Sacramento; A Gaucho's Life. ### Day 42: Buenos Aires **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM In the early 20th century, Buenos Aires, Argentina, gained immense wealth when it began shipping its pampas-raised beef around the world. It quickly entered the club of great world cities, and a slew of attractions and architectural jewels soon arose. Since that time, the capital has experienced huge swings in economic and political fortune. But Buenos Aires continues to fascinate and entertain sightseeing visitors, both for its chaotic energy and for its sheer urban beauty. Thankfully, the Bell... ### Day 43: Buenos Aires **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM In the early 20th century, Buenos Aires, Argentina, gained immense wealth when it began shipping its pampas-raised beef around the world. It quickly entered the club of great world cities, and a slew of attractions and architectural jewels soon arose. Since that time, the capital has experienced huge swings in economic and political fortune. But Buenos Aires continues to fascinate and entertain sightseeing visitors, both for its chaotic energy and for its sheer urban beauty. Thankfully, the Bell... ### Day 44: Buenos Aires **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 03:00 PM In the early 20th century, Buenos Aires, Argentina, gained immense wealth when it began shipping its pampas-raised beef around the world. It quickly entered the club of great world cities, and a slew of attractions and architectural jewels soon arose. Since that time, the capital has experienced huge swings in economic and political fortune. But Buenos Aires continues to fascinate and entertain sightseeing visitors, both for its chaotic energy and for its sheer urban beauty. Thankfully, the Bell... ### Day 45: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 46: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 47: Santos **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Tropical, with the friendly air of a beach town, Santos percolates as the largest coffee port in Brazil. Inland, Sao Paulo, the "Manhattan of Brazil," gleams with soaring steel-and-glass skycrapers, urban parks, galleries and museums. ### Day 48: Ilha Grande **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Noted for its scenic beauty, luxuriant vegetation, and rugged landscape, Ilha Grande is part of Brazil's pristine Atlantic rainforest. One of the richest ecosystems in the world, and a hotspot for biodiversity and conservation, Ilha Grande holds some of the largest remaining populations of many endangered species. Explore coastal villages, relax on uncrowded beaches, or venture into the rainforest in search of brown howler monkeys, maned sloths, and red-browed Amazon parrots. ### Day 49: Rio de Janeiro **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Some cities need no introduction, and even fewer cities live up to their reputation the way Rio de Janeiro does, in both the best sense—how visitors experience sheer exhilaration being there—and the harsh reality of its social and economic strains. Situated in arguably the world’s most dramatic urban setting, it has apartment complexes that hang on huge granite peaks which rise smack in the middle of the city, and adding to the drama, its stunning beaches seem to stretch forever. A quic... ### Day 50: Rio de Janeiro **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Some cities need no introduction, and even fewer cities live up to their reputation the way Rio de Janeiro does, in both the best sense—how visitors experience sheer exhilaration being there—and the harsh reality of its social and economic strains. Situated in arguably the world’s most dramatic urban setting, it has apartment complexes that hang on huge granite peaks which rise smack in the middle of the city, and adding to the drama, its stunning beaches seem to stretch forever. A quic... ### Day 51: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 52: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 53: Salvador da Bahia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM Portugal's former New World colonial capital is storybook Brazil—a city both cinematic and gritty, its colorful cobblestoned streets lined with astonishing gilded churches and photogenic architecture dancing to its own Afro-Brazilian drum. It is a microcosm of Brazil: a kaleidoscopic mélange of African roots and culture, European tradition and indigenous pedigree, with a vivacious soul that bewitches visitors right away. Under Portuguese royal orders to establish a capital in Brazil, Tomé... ### Day 54: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 55: Recife **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM With Recife's receding tide comes a most unusual bathing beach, dotted with a myriad of inviting pools and a surreal seascape of reef rocks. Hence the name Recife, which means reef. Discover nearby Olinda, a colonial gem beautifully preserved in pastel shades of stucco ### Day 56: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 57: Fortaleza **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Jangadeiros (fishermen aboard log rafts with triangular sails) skim this port's green waters as they have for centuries; in the city, artisans hand-craft gossamer pieces of heirloom lace. Sample shore excursion: Highlights of Fortaleza. ### Day 58: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 59: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 60: Icoaraci (Belem), Brazil **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Founded in 1616 as one of the first settlements along Brazil's Amazon River, Belém, the capital of the Brazilian state of Pará, once prospered as one of South America's spotlight playgrounds for the rich and cultured. This urban oasis in the jungle experienced unprecedented growth and fortune during the rubber boom at the turn of the 19th century thanks to a Brazilian monopoly on latex. It was during this golden era that the City of Mango Trees constructed one of its most important landmarks, ... ### Day 61: Crossing the Equator **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 62: Devil's Island **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Devil's Island, part of a three-island chain called Îles du Salut, in French Guiana, was home to one of the most infamous—and impregnable—prisons of the 19th and 20th centuries. Opened in 1852, it received worldwide renown in the mid-1890s when French military captain Alfred Dreyfus was sentenced to life imprisonment after being wrongly convicted of selling military secrets to Germany. Although Dreyfus's sentence was commuted after five years, more than 80,000 political prisoners and harden... ### Day 63: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 64: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 65: Bridgetown **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Barbadians, or Bajans in local parlance, consider their island nation the most British of the Caribbean: Queen Elizabeth II is still head of state, and English products are stocked in many of its stores and restaurants. Barbados is known as the birthplace of international pop star Rihanna, but it has also produced some of the biggest Caribbean calypso and soca music stars. The summer Crop Over festival is a huge carnival event. With live music and crafts for sale, the popular Friday fish fry at ... ### Day 66: Castries **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Stunning mountain peaks, lush rainforest, and perfectly turquoise water. Discover this Caribbean gem on a Cruise to St. Lucia. This Caribbean island offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the raw power of Mother Nature at her finest. On a Cruise to St. Lucia, visit the only drive-in volcano in the world, explore the natural wonders of the wild or simply relax with a good book on an even better beach. St Lucia truly has it all. Book a Caribbean cruise and discover St. Lucia's sandy wh... ### Day 67: Basseterre **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM St. Kitts and Nevis are a pair of islands that form a single Eastern Caribbean nation. Ripe with historical sites, the larger St. Kitts passed hands among the Spanish, French and English, with the latter establishing the strongest foothold. The architecture and layout of its capital city, Basseterre, are all typically British. And the island's sprawling, colonial-era plantations are a reminder of the tumultuous history of the tobacco, rum, sugar and slave trades that were here for generations. B... ### Day 68: San Juan **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Massive El Morro Fortress guards Old San Juan, while the benevolent Indian spirit Yuquiyu keeps watch over the entire island from the highest peak in the rain forest. By night there are roulette wheels to spin and fiery flamenco shows to catch. Sample shore excursions: Old San Juan Historic Walking Tour; El Yunque Rain Forest Drive; World Heritage Fortress & Art Museum. ### Day 69: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 70: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 71: Fort Lauderdale **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $15,884 | | Ocean View | $17,684 | | Suite | $31,284 | ## Ship Information ### Zaandam Designed to carry fewer guests while offering greater space, Zaandam is elegant and comfortable. Her décor is inspired by music and features musical instruments including signed guitars from Queen, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones and a Baroque-style pipe organ. While on-board, enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table. Rejuvenate at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Indulge at any of our fine dining venues. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 1,432 | | Crew | 615 | | Gross Tonnage | 61,396.0 | | Length | 781.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 716 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Entertainment - **Table Games**: Cards, dice, blackjack and other table games offer an opportunity to say “yes” to excitement. Sharpen your skills with a quick hands-on lesson from ou... - **World Stage**: World Stage, the largest theater on board is home to a variety of performances day and night. Our exclusive EXC® Talk lecture series features captivat... - **Island Magic**: A steelband like you’ve never heard before. The sounds of Trinidad & Tobago meet classic and popular favorites. On select Caribbean cruises. - **Paradise Lotto**: Enter our Paradise Lotto drawing and you could walk away with a jackpot prize worth over $300,000. Purchase your tickets with the casino cashier. - **Cantaré**: Vocal quartet Cantaré amazes audiences with their harmonies. On select cruises. ### Technology - **Holland America Line Navigator**: Personalize your cruise experience once you’re on the ship with our free mobile-friendly tool. Plan your daily activities, browse and purchase shore e... ### Recreational - **Pickleball At Sea**: Play the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. with Holland America Line, the exclusive cruise line partner of the Professional Pickleball Association. Al... ### Food and Drink - **24-Hour Room Service**: Each day onboard offers delicious 24-hour room service options, world-class entertainment and enriching activities at Holland America Line. - **Pinnacle Grill**: Pinnacle Grill offers an elegant dining experience, combining impeccable service with a menu that highlights the best of land and sea. Each course is ... - **Morimoto by Sea (Pop-Up)**: Chef Masaharu Morimoto, our Global Fresh Fish Ambassador brings his innovative style to Morimoto by Sea, a pop-up dining experience that will take ove... - **Canaletto**: In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. Culinary Ambassador Ethan Stowell’s expertly crafted... - **The Dining Room**: For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. For dinner, choose from classics ... ### Other - **Onboard Shopping**: Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds a... - **Wonder Photo Shop**: This new partnership with Fujifilm makes it easy for you and your family to create mounted 3-D photos, keepsake boxes, metal panel prints and more*. I... - **Kids Club**: Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-... ### Fitness - **Fitness**: Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilat... ## Ports of Call ### Fort Lauderdale *Coordinates: 26.0966, -80.1241* 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. ### Georgetown, Cayman Islands *Coordinates: 19.3022, -81.3857* Crystalline waters, snorkeling with tame stingrays, civilian submarines: This duty-free port has it all, plus Seven Mile Beach and a charming turtle farm. Sample shore excursions: Stingray City Cruise & Island Drive; Reef & Wreck Snorkel by Boat; Scuba Adventure; Nautilus One Semi-submarine. ### Enter Panama Canal at Cristobal ### Transit Panama Canal ### Exit Panama Canal ### Fuerte Amador, Panama City *Coordinates: 8.91667, -79.5833* Located west of Panama City at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, Fuerte Amador is a gateway to exploring the many faces of this unique Central American country. The impressive engineering of the canal itself is a wonder to behold; a quick trip to the Miraflores Locks' visitor center with its panoramic observation decks offers the chance to watch behemoth barges thread their way through the... ### Manta *Coordinates: -0.967653, -80.7089* Just outside this tranquil coast town lie the villages where the famous Panama hats are woven. Farther afield: colonial Quito, so perfectly preserved the entire Old Town has been designated a World Heritage Site. Sample shore excursions: A Day in Quito; Manta & Montecristi. ### Salaverry(Trujillo) *Coordinates: -8.1459, -79.0529* To the north is the "Lordiest City" of Trujillo, founded in 1535 and still rich in ornate colonial detail. At its edge, far older and long abandoned by the Chimu Indians, sits the eerie adobe metropolis of Chan Chan. Sample shore excursions: Trujillo and the Temples; Ch n Ch n Citadel/Dragon Huaca/Totora Caballitos. ### Callao (Lima) *Coordinates: -12.0508, -77.126* Peru's bone-dry capital (only Cairo is drier as far as national capitals go), Lima is a booming energetic metropolis built on ancient foundations millennia in the making. At first she is no looker, but scratch that parched surface below the high-rise offices and dust-settled dwellings and Lima's charms begin to shine: Strikingly preserved pre-Columbian ruins sit defiantly among modern skyscrapers,... ### General San Martin *Coordinates: -16.3979, -71.5262* General San Martin was named for José de San Martín who, nearly 200 years ago, liberated Peru from Spanish rule. This thriving harbor is your gateway to the Nazca Lines geoglyphs, the ancient spires of Macchu Picchu, and the port of Pisco. Visit the Paracas National Reserve, a refuge for seals, penguins, flamingos and more. Sample shore excursions: Ballestas Island Wildlife Sanctuary Cruise; The... ### Coquimbo (La Serena) *Coordinates: -29.9711, -71.3072* Coquimbo may be relatively small for a capital city (it's the seat of the Chilean province Elqui), but between its location along the Pan-American Highway and its status as an important port, Coquimbo receives quite a few domestic and international visitors. Many of them use the city as a jumping-off point from which to explore the attractions of the surrounding Elqui Valley. Reached by the Ruta d... ### San Antonio (Santiago), Chile *Coordinates: -33.5923, -71.6055* This large, modern port serves Chile’s capital, Santiago, a city with Spanish colonial charm and a vivacious spirit. Encircled by the Andes and the Coastal Range, Santiago is centered around the Plaza de Armas, with several of the city’s landmarks: the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral the Palacio de la Real Audencia from 1808, the City Hall and the National Museum of History. North of San A... ### Isla Robinson Crusoe *Coordinates: -33.5449, -70.6174* Originally named Juan Fernández Island, it was here that the sailor Alexander Selkirk was marooned in 1704 and lived in solitude for over four years inspiring Daniel Defoe to write the classic novel, Robinson Crusoe. To reflect the literary lore associated with the island, the Chilean government named the location Robinson Crusoe Island in 1966. Today the island is a World Biosphere Reserve and h... ### Puerto Montt *Coordinates: -41.4717, -72.9369* Gateway to the scenic Lake District, a series of fragrant eucalyptus and pine forests, icy lakes, Bavarian hamlets and luminous snowcapped volcanoes. Sample shore excursions: Alerce Mountain Lodge & Lake of Reflections; Petrohué Rapids & Frutillar. ### Puerto Chacabuco Here in the heart of the Chilean archipelago, discover stunning scenery: dense rain forests, bright-blue lakes and snow-covered mountain peaks. Sample shore excursions: Sights of Patagonia; Lake Elizalde Adventure. ### Chilean Fjords *Coordinates: -47.6167, -74.7917* ### Pio XI *Coordinates: -33.3993, -70.5816* ### Scenic cruising Sarmiento Channel ### Strait of Magellan *Coordinates: -53.5888, -70.7598* ### Punta Arenas, Chile *Coordinates: -53.1545, -70.9165* If Punta Arenas exudes an "edge of the world" air, it's not without reason. This windblown city near Chile's southernmost tip sits on the Strait of Magellan, which itself is positioned squarely between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The city has played—and continues to play—an important role in geographic, political and economic affairs in South America's so-called Southern Cone, which is fo... ### Scenic Cruising Cockburn and Beagle Channels ### Scenic Cruising Beagle and Cockburn Channels ### Scenic Cruising Glacier Alley ### Scenic Cruising Cape Horn ### Ushuaia, Argentina *Coordinates: -54.7833, -68.2833* Dramatic, fantastical, otherworldly—this is the end of the world, for real. Positioned at the southernmost tip of Argentina, this memorable port town is cradled between the pristine—and towering—Martial Mountains and accessed by the picturesque Beagle Channel (which was named for Darwin’s famed vessel). Ushuaia is the capital of the Tierra del Fuego region, which is best described as a spe... ### Antarctic Experience *Coordinates: -82.8628, 135.0* ### Port Stanley, Falkland Islands *Coordinates: -51.701, -57.8492* ### Puerto Madryn *Coordinates: -42.7667, -65.0333* Situated in rugged Argentine Patagonia, Puerto Madryn was founded by Welsh immigrants in 1865. Enjoy a famous Welsh "tea" in the village of Gaiman; journey back in time 300 million years at the Paleontology Museum of Egidio Feruglio in Trelew; and see colonies of sea elephants, sea lions and seals in their natural habitat at Punta Norte. Sample shore excursions: Punta Tombo Penguin Adventure; Peni... ### Punta del Este *Coordinates: -34.9751, -54.943* Known as the St. Tropez of Uruguay for its miles of beautiful, pristine beaches, sports activities, shopping, and temperate climate, Punta del Este offers something for everyone. Choose a gentle bayside beach or dramatic Atlantic beach with perfect surfing waves; explore the colonial and modern architecture of downtown and shop for local treasures; and visit Casa del Pueblo – a modern art museum... ### Montevideo *Coordinates: -34.8941, -56.0675* Friendly and genteel, Montevideo honors colonial customs: long lunches, siestas, high tea. Nearby: Colonia del Sacramento, the oldest city in Uruguay (ca. 1680) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sample shore excursions: Colonia del Sacramento; A Gaucho's Life. ### Buenos Aires *Coordinates: -34.6118, -58.4173* In the early 20th century, Buenos Aires, Argentina, gained immense wealth when it began shipping its pampas-raised beef around the world. It quickly entered the club of great world cities, and a slew of attractions and architectural jewels soon arose. Since that time, the capital has experienced huge swings in economic and political fortune. But Buenos Aires continues to fascinate and entertain si... ### Santos *Coordinates: -23.9618, -46.3322* Tropical, with the friendly air of a beach town, Santos percolates as the largest coffee port in Brazil. Inland, Sao Paulo, the "Manhattan of Brazil," gleams with soaring steel-and-glass skycrapers, urban parks, galleries and museums. ### Ilha Grande *Coordinates: -23.1521, -44.2289* Noted for its scenic beauty, luxuriant vegetation, and rugged landscape, Ilha Grande is part of Brazil's pristine Atlantic rainforest. One of the richest ecosystems in the world, and a hotspot for biodiversity and conservation, Ilha Grande holds some of the largest remaining populations of many endangered species. Explore coastal villages, relax on uncrowded beaches, or venture into the rainforest... ### Rio de Janeiro *Coordinates: -22.9035, -43.2096* Some cities need no introduction, and even fewer cities live up to their reputation the way Rio de Janeiro does, in both the best sense—how visitors experience sheer exhilaration being there—and the harsh reality of its social and economic strains. Situated in arguably the world’s most dramatic urban setting, it has apartment complexes that hang on huge granite peaks which rise smack in the ... ### Salvador da Bahia *Coordinates: -12.9704, -38.5124* Portugal's former New World colonial capital is storybook Brazil—a city both cinematic and gritty, its colorful cobblestoned streets lined with astonishing gilded churches and photogenic architecture dancing to its own Afro-Brazilian drum. It is a microcosm of Brazil: a kaleidoscopic mélange of African roots and culture, European tradition and indigenous pedigree, with a vivacious soul that bew... ### Recife *Coordinates: -8.05428, -34.8813* With Recife's receding tide comes a most unusual bathing beach, dotted with a myriad of inviting pools and a surreal seascape of reef rocks. Hence the name Recife, which means reef. Discover nearby Olinda, a colonial gem beautifully preserved in pastel shades of stucco ### Fortaleza *Coordinates: -3.71839, -38.5434* Jangadeiros (fishermen aboard log rafts with triangular sails) skim this port's green waters as they have for centuries; in the city, artisans hand-craft gossamer pieces of heirloom lace. Sample shore excursion: Highlights of Fortaleza. ### Icoaraci (Belem), Brazil *Coordinates: -3.78011, -49.6679* Founded in 1616 as one of the first settlements along Brazil's Amazon River, Belém, the capital of the Brazilian state of Pará, once prospered as one of South America's spotlight playgrounds for the rich and cultured. This urban oasis in the jungle experienced unprecedented growth and fortune during the rubber boom at the turn of the 19th century thanks to a Brazilian monopoly on latex. It was d... ### Crossing the Equator ### Devil's Island *Coordinates: 5.28333, -52.5833* Devil's Island, part of a three-island chain called Îles du Salut, in French Guiana, was home to one of the most infamous—and impregnable—prisons of the 19th and 20th centuries. Opened in 1852, it received worldwide renown in the mid-1890s when French military captain Alfred Dreyfus was sentenced to life imprisonment after being wrongly convicted of selling military secrets to Germany. Althou... ### Bridgetown *Coordinates: 13.1132, -59.5988* Barbadians, or Bajans in local parlance, consider their island nation the most British of the Caribbean: Queen Elizabeth II is still head of state, and English products are stocked in many of its stores and restaurants. Barbados is known as the birthplace of international pop star Rihanna, but it has also produced some of the biggest Caribbean calypso and soca music stars. The summer Crop Over fes... ### Castries *Coordinates: 13.9956, -61.0064* Stunning mountain peaks, lush rainforest, and perfectly turquoise water. Discover this Caribbean gem on a Cruise to St. Lucia. This Caribbean island offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the raw power of Mother Nature at her finest. On a Cruise to St. Lucia, visit the only drive-in volcano in the world, explore the natural wonders of the wild or simply relax with a good book on an eve... ### Basseterre *Coordinates: 17.1554, -62.5796* St. Kitts and Nevis are a pair of islands that form a single Eastern Caribbean nation. Ripe with historical sites, the larger St. Kitts passed hands among the Spanish, French and English, with the latter establishing the strongest foothold. The architecture and layout of its capital city, Basseterre, are all typically British. And the island's sprawling, colonial-era plantations are a reminder of ... ### San Juan *Coordinates: 18.4665, -66.1183* Massive El Morro Fortress guards Old San Juan, while the benevolent Indian spirit Yuquiyu keeps watch over the entire island from the highest peak in the rain forest. By night there are roulette wheels to spin and fiery flamenco shows to catch. 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