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17-DAY PANAMA CANAL

Ship: Koningsdam   
Departure: Friday, April 10, 2026
Nights: 17 nights
Returns: San Diego
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
17
Nights
Days at Sea
7
Sea Days
Ports
11
Ports
Countries Visted
7
Countries
  • Itinerary

    17-DAY PANAMA CANAL

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Friday, April 10, 2026 Fort Lauderdale, USA Embark 3:00 PM
    View of Fort Lauderdale, USA

    Fort Lauderdale is a city on the Atlantic coast of the U.S. in the state of Florida. As well as being a major yachting centre, it has a large and intricate canal system that results in its also being known as the ‘Venice of America’. Read more about Fort Lauderdale, USA

    2 Saturday, April 11, 2026 At Sea
    3 Sunday, April 12, 2026 At Sea
    4 Monday, April 13, 2026 Cartagena, Colombia 7:00 AM 1:00 PM
    View of Cartagena, Colombia

    Cartagena is a large beach resort city on the northern coast of Colombia in the Caribbean Coast Region. While in recent years many new skyscrapers have been constructed, Cartagena's colonial walled city with its amazing architecture, such as The Vaults that were originally built as dungeons and from the top of which the Caribbean Sea is visible. There is also the Castillo de San Felipe, a fortress built in 1657 by the Spanish for protection against pirates. Read more about Cartagena, Colombia

    5 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Panama Canal, Panama 6:00 AM 6:00 AM
    View of Panama Canal, Panama

    Named one of the seven modern wonders of the world by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Panama Canal is a 77 km ship canal in Panama that joins the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. Built from 1903 to 1914, nearly 850,000 vessels have passed through the canal. Interestingly, the 8-10 hour journey from the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Atlantic Ocean in the east is one from SE to NW. Read more about Panama Canal, Panama

    5 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Panama Canal, Panama
    View of Panama Canal, Panama

    Named one of the seven modern wonders of the world by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Panama Canal is a 77 km ship canal in Panama that joins the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. Built from 1903 to 1914, nearly 850,000 vessels have passed through the canal. Interestingly, the 8-10 hour journey from the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Atlantic Ocean in the east is one from SE to NW. Read more about Panama Canal, Panama

    5 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Panama Canal, Panama 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
    View of Panama Canal, Panama

    Named one of the seven modern wonders of the world by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Panama Canal is a 77 km ship canal in Panama that joins the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. Built from 1903 to 1914, nearly 850,000 vessels have passed through the canal. Interestingly, the 8-10 hour journey from the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Atlantic Ocean in the east is one from SE to NW. Read more about Panama Canal, Panama

    5 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Fuerte Amador, Panama 8:00 PM
    View of Fuerte Amador, Panama

    Fuerte Amador (Fort Amador, located at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, is part of an artificial peninsula jutting out into the Pacific from Balboa, which connects four small islands to the mainland. On the west side of Fuerte Amador is the Pacific entrance to the Canal, and on the east side is Panama Bay facing Panama City. The surrounding ocean is always filled with vessels patiently awaiting their turn to transverse the Canal, while on the skyline a few kilometres to the north are the skyscrapers of Panama City. Read more about Fuerte Amador, Panama

    6 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Fuerte Amador, Panama 5:00 PM
    View of Fuerte Amador, Panama

    Fuerte Amador (Fort Amador, located at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, is part of an artificial peninsula jutting out into the Pacific from Balboa, which connects four small islands to the mainland. On the west side of Fuerte Amador is the Pacific entrance to the Canal, and on the east side is Panama Bay facing Panama City. The surrounding ocean is always filled with vessels patiently awaiting their turn to transverse the Canal, while on the skyline a few kilometres to the north are the skyscrapers of Panama City. Read more about Fuerte Amador, Panama

    7 Thursday, April 16, 2026 At Sea
    8 Friday, April 17, 2026 Puntarenas, Costa Rica 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Puntarenas, Costa Rica

    Puntarenas is the capital and largest city in the province Puntarenas, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, and is one of the country’s most important tourist regions. Its coasts are decked with plenty of islands, inlets, beaches and beautiful natural treasures, many of which lie within protected zones, and it is also home to some of the country’s highest mountain peaks. Of great interest is a small ‘old town’ where the buildings are of both historical and architectural interest. Read more about Puntarenas, Costa Rica

    9 Saturday, April 18, 2026 At Sea
    10 Sunday, April 19, 2026 Acajutla, El Salvador 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Acajutla, El Salvador

    Acajutla is the main seaport on the Pacific coast of El Salvador, in Central America. Visitors are greeted with a warm reception and a great traditional cuisine. It’s a small town with incredible landscapes and fantastic sea and surf, such as Los Cabanos beach in the Port of Acajutla. Read more about Acajutla, El Salvador

    11 Monday, April 20, 2026 Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala 6:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

    Puerto Quetzal is a city on the Pacific Ocean in the south of Guatemala in Central America. While the city offers family fun, upscale restaurants and markets, it mainly serves as a tourist's gateway to the inland attractions of the unique ecosystems and remains from the Maya civilisation. Many visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Antigua, about two hours away, and on the trip are amazed by the green tropical vegetation of the beautiful tropical lowlands, as well as the views of active volcanoes. Read more about Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

    12 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Puerto Chiapas, Mexico 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
    View of Puerto Chiapas, Mexico

    Puerto Chiapas lies on the Pacific coast in southern Mexico. Built in 1975, it has served to promote tourism in this area. It is a small port town that handles the export of agricultural products grown in the region, an area of rich green lowlands and foothills. Read more about Puerto Chiapas, Mexico

    13 Wednesday, April 22, 2026 At Sea
    14 Thursday, April 23, 2026 Santiago (Manzanillo), Mexico 10:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Santiago (Manzanillo), Mexico

    Mountain vistas just beyond Santiago’s tall buildings are one of the special pleasures of this beautiful, sprawling, Mexican capital. The city of Santiago straddles the Río Tuxla, and offers many 19th century structures such as a museum with artefacts dating to the Olmecs. Centro is the downtown area and the oldest part of Santiago. Read more about Santiago (Manzanillo), Mexico

    15 Friday, April 24, 2026 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Puerto Vallarta is located on the Western Pacific coast of Mexico, and renowned for its beaches and its vibrant centre of art. Surrounded by the impressive mountains of the Sierra Madre and the sparkling waters of Banderas Bay, it is always waiting to offer visitors the very best choices. Initially made popular by Movie stars such as Liz Taylor and others as a great place to have a holiday home, visitors soon followed. Read more about Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    16 Saturday, April 25, 2026 At Sea
    17 Sunday, April 26, 2026 At Sea
    18 Monday, April 27, 2026 San Diego, USA 8:00 AM Disembark
    View of San Diego, USA

    San Diego is a coastal Southern Californian city located in the SW corner of the United States. Founded in 1769, it is the oldest town in California and has an enchanting natural beauty and a pleasant, mild, climate with plenty of sunshine, which defines the city. Though it’s big, and growing fast, San Diego manages to ‘hang on to’ a resort feel, even amid the skyscrapers and brick facades of its revamped downtown. Read more about San Diego, USA

  • Ship

    Koningsdam Overview

    Koningsdam

    4.4
    (from 28 verified customers)

    MS Koningsdam is the first of three Pinnacle Class (99,500 GT) ships, the largest in the HAL fleet. Taking her maiden voyage in 2016 she can hold up to 2650 passengers.

  • Inclusions

    Koningsdam Inclusions

    • B.B. King's Blues Club
    • BBC Earth In Concert
    • Billboard Onboard
    • Lincoln Center Stage
    • Rolling Stone Rock Room
  • Cabins

    Koningsdam Cabins

    Suite

    Suite

    Suite on the Koningsdam Suite on the Koningsdam

    Cabin Types

    PS, SB, SC, SA, SQ, SS, SY, BC, AS, A, B

    Average Cabin Size – 25.8 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 7.7 m2

    Verandah

    Verandah

    Verandah  on the Koningsdam Verandah  on the Koningsdam

    Cabin Types

    VQ, VS, V, VA, VB, VC, VE, VF, VD, VH

    Average Cabin Size – 23.2 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 6.9 m2

    Features: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 228ndash;420 sq. ft. including verandah.Opt for the serenity of a Spa Suite or Stateroom, featuring modern spa amenities such as yoga mats, an iPodreg; docking station, and a countertop water feature in-room. Also conveniently located near the Greenhouse Spa and Salon, where you may easily book spa treatments and salon services.

    Oceanview

    Oceanview

    Oceanview on the Koningsdam Oceanview on the Koningsdam

    Cabin Types

    FB, FA, OO, CQ, C, D, E, F

    Average Cabin Size – 18.9 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Features:2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons amp; 1 upper bed. 2 bathrooms mdash; one with bathtub, shower, sink amp; toilet, one with shower amp; sink. Approximately 222ndash;231 sq. ft.

    Interior

    Interior

    Interior on the Koningsdam Interior on the Koningsdam

    Cabin Types

    IQ, I, J, K, L, N

    Average Cabin Size – 18.4 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Features: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Approximately 143ndash;225 sq. ft.Opt for the serenity of a Spa Suite or Stateroom, featuring modern spa amenities such as yoga mats, an iPodreg; docking station, and a countertop water feature in-room. Also conveniently located near the Greenhouse Spa and Salon, where you may easily book spa treatments and salon services.

  • Deck Plans

    Koningsdam Deck Plans

    Legend

    • Triple (two lower beds, one sofa bed)
    • Quad (two lower beds, one sofa bed, one upper)
    • Shower only
    • Connecting rooms
    • Partial sea view
    • Staterooms have solid steel verandah railings (instead of clear Plexiglass railing)
    • Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 murphy bed)
    • Wheelchair accessible staterooms
    • Double (2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, no murphy bed)
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Triple (2 lower beds, 1 upper)
  • Promotions

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Cabin Availability

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Interior

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Oceanview

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  • 17-DAY PANAMA CANAL

    Cruiseline: Holland America Line Ship: Koningsdam Departure: Friday, April 10, 2026 Nights: 17 nights Departs: Fort Lauderdale Returns: San Diego

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