Panama Canal – Ft. Lauderdale to Vancouver Koningsdam 2026-04-10

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Your itinerary

Fort Lauderdale
At Sea
At Sea
Cartagena, Colombia
Enter Panama Canal at Cristobal
Transit Panama Canal
Exit Panama Canal Balboa
Fuerte Amador, Panama City
Fuerte Amador, Panama City
At Sea
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
At Sea
Acajutla, El Salvador
Puerto Quetzal
Puerto Chiapas
At Sea
Manzanillo
Puerto Vallarta
At Sea
At Sea
San Diego, California
At Sea
San Francisco, California
At Sea
At Sea
Vancouver

Day 1

10th Apr '26

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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Day 2

11th Apr '26

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12th Apr '26

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13th Apr '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

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Day 5

14th Apr '26

Enter Panama Canal at Cristobal

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14th Apr '26

Transit Panama Canal

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14th Apr '26

Exit Panama Canal Balboa

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Day 5

14th Apr '26

Fuerte Amador, Panama City

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 Frank Gehry–designed natural-history museum dedicated to Panama’s ecological marvels. And Fuerte Amador sits within easy taxi distance of Panama City, the bustling, multicultural capital metropolis where visitors can wander a conquistador-era UNESCO World Heritage Site, sip coffee in street cafés and peruse modern malls. For a rural escape, it only takes an hour or two by car to trade the city for the tropical rain forests of Soberanía National Park, where an aerial tram carries passengers through treetops, or to meet Emberá tribespeople in their traditional village along the Chagres River. More

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Day 6

15th Apr '26

Fuerte Amador, Panama City

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Day 7

16th Apr '26

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Day 8

17th Apr '26

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Yet another chance to witness the wonders of eco-rich Costa Rica. Or tour to Sarchi, where the painting of oxcarts has evolved to high art. More

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Day 9

18th Apr '26

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Day 10

19th Apr '26

Acajutla, El Salvador

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Day 11

20th Apr '26

Puerto Quetzal

In the cultured little country of Guatemala modern Maya still weave their stories on backstrap looms, and the great stone temples of Tikal stand in silent testament to ancient Mayan ingenuity. Sample shore excursions: Casa Santa Domingo & Antigua; Lake Atitlan & Highlands; Finca Coffee Plantation Tour; Tikal Expedition by Air. More

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Day 12

21st Apr '26

Puerto Chiapas

The southernmost port on Mexico’s Pacific coast, Puerto Chiapas is named for the state in which it is located. It is relatively new, built in 1975, and is the primary hub from which the region’s agricultural goods, including coffee, are sent abroad. For travelers arriving by cruise ship, the town of Puerto Chiapas is a jumping-off point to explore surrounding areas, including Tapachula, the second-largest city in the state of Chiapas. In addition to visiting the coffee estates and banana and cacao plantations of the area, day trips include excursions to Maya sites such as Izapa. Although not as well known as some of the Maya sites of southern and eastern Mexico, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Chichén Itzá, Izapa is impressive nonetheless. In addition to its interesting location—it sits along a river and is aligned with a volcano (the sixth-tallest mountain in Mexico)—archaeologists have found numerous stelae and evidence that it was the largest Maya site in Chiapas. While in the area, don’t miss the opportunity to sample the cuisine of Chiapas, which is influenced heavily by the Maya. One typical dish is tasajo, a thinly sliced beef steak marinated in a sauce made with achiote (also known as annatto) and chili. More

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Day 13

22nd Apr '26

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Day 14

23rd Apr '26

Manzanillo

Like the movie that was filmed here, Manzanillo scores a perfect “10” for the beauty of its beaches and the charm of its town. Farther afield: the Pyramids of La Campana, dating back to the first century, and the charming colonial towns of Colima and Comala, where tropical gardens and the sounds of mariachi bands make for a muy tranquilo afternoon. Sample shore excursions: Colima & Comala with Lunch; Manzanillo City & Shopping; Magic Pueblas; Deep-sea fishing; Resort Getaway. More

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Day 15

24th Apr '26

Puerto Vallarta

Unique compared to Acapulco, Cancún, Zihuatanejo and several other coastal resort towns in Mexico—many of which were created by the government as planned communities—Puerto Vallarta (“PV” to locals), on the Pacific Ocean, retains quite a bit of its colonial-era charm. Its town square, Plaza de Armas, and the gorgeous parish church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, topped with an ornate crown and overlooking the port, serve as the loveliest representations of bygone ages. While on your Puerto Vallarta cruise, we take you alongside these echoes of the past are more modern attractions, including an ambitious public art project along the seaside walkway (the malecón) and trendy restaurants such as La Leche, serving contemporary Mexican cuisine. Round these out with plenty of fun-in-the-sun outdoor activities on and along Banderas Bay (whale-watching! snorkeling! jet-skiing!), excursions that reveal the best of Puerto Vallarta’s flora and fauna, and a side trip to one of Mexico’s pueblos mágicos (magical towns, a designation conferred by the government to recognize smaller towns that possess historical and cultural value), and you’d be hard-pressed to find a more pleasant place to spend part of your cruise to Puerto Vallarta. More

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Day 16

25th Apr '26

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26th Apr '26

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Day 18

27th Apr '26

San Diego, California

Easygoing San Diego embodies the Southern California surfer town fantasy, with its more than 300 days of sun, mild year-round temperatures and accessible, sporty pastimes and tourist attractions. Cruise to San Diego and hike the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve to get a glimpse of whale migrations, go sailing in the bay and, of course, surf the famous swells of Del Mar, Oceanside and La Jolla (among many other superb spots). Cruise from San Diego and explore the sixth-largest city in the United States. Discover San Diego’s distinctive neighborhoods on a San Diego shore excursion. Visit Old Town, North Park, Point Loma and Coronado are all within a few miles of the port, while the bustling Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy are within walking distance. And while there are lots of things to do for everyone on a San Diego Cruise—from visiting the country’s largest urban park to taking in the famous horse-racing season in Del Mar to riding the charming Old Town Trolley—definitely don’t pass up the chance to investigate San Diego’s quickly growing reputation as a culinary destination. Its inventive new restaurants and huge craft-brewing industry are something to be explored. More

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Day 19

28th Apr '26

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Day 20

29th Apr '26

San Francisco, California

With cable cars that “climb halfway to the stars,” this is everybody’s favorite city by the bay. Alcatraz, Nob Hill, Lombard Street, Fisherman’s Wharf of course you’ve heard of them all. Don’t miss this chance to really experience San Francisco. More

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30th Apr '26

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1st May '26

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Day 23

2nd May '26

Vancouver

Once a trading post and a rough-and-tumble sawmilling settlement, today modern Vancouver, Canada is many things. Cruise to Vancouver and visit this bustling seaport. This city is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts looking for active things to do in Vancouver an ethnically diverse metropolis, and Hollywood of the North. Hemmed in by mountains and sea, Vancouver seduces visitors with its combination of urban sophistication and laid-back attitude against a backdrop of glass towers and modern sights and plentiful green spaces. Enjoy enjoy local attractions, fun filled outdoor activities, and an innovative culinary scene on a Vancouver cruise excursion. Vancouver’s culinary and cocktail scene is on the rise—and its excellent restaurants and hopping bars have a distinctively local stamp on them. If you are looking for where to go in Vancouver for music, theater and the arts, they are thriving in the city’s many museums, galleries and performance venues. Beyond the downtown attractions in Vancouver, days of exploration and sightseeing await among the colorful suburbs, unspoiled islands and the vast, rugged wilderness. More

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Your ship - The Koningsdam

The first of Holland America Line’s Pinnacle-class ships, Koningsdam combines 21st- century elegance and nautical tradition. Inspired by music, her design features fluid lines, light-filled spaces and innovative, new dining and entertainment venues—from the dazzling, two-story World Stage to Music Walk, with Lincoln Center Stage, B.B. King’s Blues Club and Billboard Onboard. Truly a destination all her own, there’s much to explore on Koningsdam.

Koningsdam

Club

Billboard

World

Rolling

Onboard

Fitness

Holland

Casino

Pickleball

Pinnacle

Canaletto

Tamarind

Grand

Sel

Lido

Dive

New

Gelato

Club

Morimoto

Description
Food and Drink
Relaxation
Entertainment
Other
Fitness
Recreational

Explorations Cafe
Explorers’ Lounge
Lido Bar
Piano Bar
Pinnacle Grill

Greenhouse Spa & Salon
Lido Pool
Sun Deck
The Retreat

Crow’s Nest
Neptune Lounge
Queen’s Show Lounge

Art Gallery
Atrium
Culinary Arts Center
Photo Gallery

Fitness Center
Jogging Track
Pickleball
Sports Court

Club HAL
The Loft

Description

Food and Drink

Explorations Cafe
Explorers’ Lounge
Lido Bar
Piano Bar
Pinnacle Grill

Relaxation

Greenhouse Spa & Salon
Lido Pool
Sun Deck
The Retreat

Entertainment

Crow’s Nest
Neptune Lounge
Queen’s Show Lounge

Other

Art Gallery
Atrium
Culinary Arts Center
Photo Gallery

Fitness

Fitness Center
Jogging Track
Pickleball
Sports Court

Recreational

Club HAL
The Loft

Staterooms

suite

These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overl ... ooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size or king-size bed—our signature Mariner’s Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, one murphy bed for one person, and one sofa bed for one person. The bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

outside

Perfect for guests traveling solo, these staterooms feature one full-size Signature Mariner’s ... Dream bed with plush Euro-top mattress, plus a shower with premium massage head and an array of modern amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

balcony

Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms in ... clude a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner’s Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and shower with premium massage showerheads. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.