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12-DAY PANAMA CANAL DISCOVERY: COSTA RICA & GREATER ANTILLES

Ship: Rotterdam   
Departure: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Nights: 12 nights
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Duration
12
Nights
Days at Sea
5
Sea Days
Ports
9
Ports
Countries Visted
7
Countries
  • Itinerary

    12-DAY PANAMA CANAL DISCOVERY: COSTA RICA & GREATER ANTILLES

    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 Sunday, October 26, 2025 Fort Lauderdale, USA Embark 4:00 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 Monday, October 27, 2025 Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    Half Moon Cay is a protected bay located on a private island about 1160 km south of Nassau, in the archipelago of the Bahamas. Visiting ships anchor in the cay and tender passengers to the pier. This exceptional cruise destination offers miles of crescent-shaped beaches dotted with coconut palms and surrounded by pristine blue waters. Read more about Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    3 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 At Sea
    4 Wednesday, October 29, 2025 At Sea
    5 Thursday, October 30, 2025 Willemstad, Curaçao, Curaçao 8:00 AM 11:00 PM
    6 Friday, October 31, 2025 At Sea
    7 Saturday, November 1, 2025 Cartagena, Colombia 7:00 AM 2:00 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

    8 Sunday, November 2, 2025 Panama Canal, Panama 6:00 AM 7:00 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

    8 Sunday, November 2, 2025 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

    8 Sunday, November 2, 2025 Gatun Lake, Panama 11:00 AM 11:00 AM
    View of Gatun Lake, Panama

    Gatun Lake is a large artificial lake situated in the Republic of Panama that forms a major part of the Panama Canal. The lake was created between 1907 and 1913 by the building of the Gatun Dam across the Chagres River. At the time it was created, Gatun Lake was the largest man-made lake in the world, and the dam was the largest earthen dam. Read more about Gatun Lake, Panama

    8 Sunday, November 2, 2025 Gatun Lake, Panama
    View of Gatun Lake, Panama

    Gatun Lake is a large artificial lake situated in the Republic of Panama that forms a major part of the Panama Canal. The lake was created between 1907 and 1913 by the building of the Gatun Dam across the Chagres River. At the time it was created, Gatun Lake was the largest man-made lake in the world, and the dam was the largest earthen dam. Read more about Gatun Lake, Panama

    8 Sunday, November 2, 2025 Panama Canal, Panama 2:00 PM 3:00 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

    8 Sunday, November 2, 2025 Cristobal, Panama 5:00 PM 9:00 PM
    View of Cristobal, Panama

    Cristóbal lies at the northern entrance to the Panama Canal. It is part of the province of Colón, a port city at the entrance to Limon Bay, at the Atlantic (Caribbean) entrance of the canal. (Interestingly, Cristóbal Colón is the Spanish translation for Christopher Columbus.) The port, Old Cristóbal, was first built by the Panama Railroad Company in the 1850s, and dredged material became landfill for the present Cristóbal. Read more about Cristobal, Panama

    9 Monday, November 3, 2025 Puerto Limon, Costa Rica 7:30 AM 4:30 PM
    View of Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

    Puerto Limon - aka Limon - is the capital of Limón Province in Costa Rica. It is the country's main Caribbean port, and most of its citizens are of African descent. Originally from Jamaica, these workers were brought to the area in the late 19th century to build the railroad line from San José to Limón. Read more about Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

    10 Tuesday, November 4, 2025 At Sea
    11 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
    View of George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

    George Town is located on the island of Grand Cayman, the largest of the three islands in the Cayman Islands of the British West Indies. It is the largest city and capital of the Cayman Islands. All three - Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman - are coral outcrops surrounded by healthy coral reefs and dramatic walls close to shore, creating ideal conditions for the best diving and snorkelling found in the Caribbean. Read more about George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

    12 Thursday, November 6, 2025 At Sea
    13 Friday, November 7, 2025 Fort Lauderdale, USA 7:00 AM Disembark
    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

  • Ship

    Rotterdam Overview

    Rotterdam

    4.1
    (from 7 verified customers)

    MS Rotterdam focuses on cruising northern Europe, North-East America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific coast of the Americas. In honor of some of the most memorable ships in Holland America Lines history, their 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.

  • Cabins

    Rotterdam Cabins

    Suite

    Suite

    Suite on the Rotterdam

    Cabin Types

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

    Size approx.: 1,290 sq. ft. One king size bed, One sofa bed for two guests. Private balcony with whirlpool, floor-to-ceiling windows. Oversize whirlpool bath/shower amp; shower stall, guest toilet. Large sitting area. Lounge access. No-host mini-bar. Living room, dressing room. Dining room, pantry. Refrigerator. Whirlpool bath amp; verandah whirlpool. Microwave. Sleeps up to 4 guests.Amenities: Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo. Premium bathrobes, slippers. Hair dryers, makeup mirrors. Fresh fruit upon request. Safe. Ice service. Shoeshine. TV with On Demand movies, programming. Fresh flowers. One-Touch concierge service. Whirlpool bath (suite dependent). In-suite coffee, espresso. Complimentary laundry. Pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres served in suite. Welcome glass of sparkling wine. Priority boarding for tender ports, priority dining/seating requests, special disembarkation service. High tea in suite on request. Binoculars. Exclusive tote bag.

    Balcony

    Balcony

    Balcony on the Rotterdam

    Cabin Types

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

    Size approx.: 228ndash;405 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed. Private balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, sitting area. Shower. Sleeps up to 3 guestsAmenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo. Luxurious bathrobes. Hair dryers, makeup mirrors. Fresh fruit upon request. Safe. Ice service. Shoeshine. TV with On Demand movies, programming. Steps away from Greenhouse Spa amp; Salonreg;. Yoga mat.

    Oceanview

    Oceanview

    Oceanview on the Rotterdam

    Cabin Types

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

    Size approx.: 222ndash;231 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen bed. One upper bed. One sofa bed for Two guests. Signature Mariner's Dreamtrade; bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses. Sleeps up to 5 guests. Two bathrooms: One with bathtub. Shower, Sink amp; toilet. One with shower amp; sink.Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo. Luxurious bathrobes. Hair dryers, makeup mirrors. Fresh fruit upon request. Safe. Ice service. Shoeshine. TV with On Demand movies, programming.

    Inside

    Inside

    Inside on the Rotterdam

    Cabin Types

    IQ, I, J, K, L, N

    Size approx.: 143ndash;225 sq. ft. Two beds convertible to one queen bed. Shower. Sleeps up to 2 guests.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, programming. Steps away from Greenhouse Spa amp; Salonreg;. Yoga mat.

  • Deck Plans

    Rotterdam Deck Plans

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  • 12-DAY PANAMA CANAL DISCOVERY: COSTA RICA & GREATER ANTILLES

    Cruiseline: Holland America Line Ship: Rotterdam Departure: Sunday, October 26, 2025 Nights: 12 nights Departs: Fort Lauderdale Returns: Fort Lauderdale

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