BC Canada Cruise from Vancouver to Port Everglades — 22 Days

21 nights · BC Canada · Departs Vancouver (Canada) · Visiting San Francisco, San Diego, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, Puerto Chiapas, Puerto Quetzal, Acajutla, Panama Canal, Cartagena Colombia, Half Moon Cay, Fort Lauderdale · Aboard Holland America on the ms Nieuw Amsterdam

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Cruise lineHolland America
Shipms Nieuw Amsterdam
Duration21 nights
Port calls12
From fare$2,794 per person
Year built2010
Guests2527
Cabins1053
Crew929
Length285 m
Beam32 m
Cruising speed24.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    Vancouver, Canada

    Vancouver puts mountains, ocean and a working harbour within easy reach of the city centre. From the cruise terminal at Canada Place, walk to Gastown’s brick lanes, the waterfront and the shops of Robson Street. Stanley Park offers seawall views and towering cedars, while Granville Island brings a lively public market and artisan studios. Beyond downtown, ferries cross to North Vancouver, where the Capilano Suspension Bridge and mountain trails reveal the region’s wilder side.

  2. Day 4

    San Francisco, USA

    San Francisco rewards visitors who look beyond the postcard. Ride a cable car over steep streets, then explore Chinatown, North Beach, or the Ferry Building’s stalls. The Golden Gate Bridge frames the bay, while Alcatraz offers a stark look at the city’s past. For a quieter hour, walk the waterfront or cross to Sausalito by ferry. Few ports make a day ashore feel so varied—and so distinctly Californian.

  3. Day 6

    San Diego, USA

    San Diego makes an easy first impression: a working harbor, sunlit waterfront and Pacific air. From the cruise terminal, the USS Midway Museum and lively Embarcadero are close at hand. Balboa Park brings world-class museums, gardens and the San Diego Zoo together in one grand setting. In the Gaslamp Quarter, Victorian façades frame restaurants and bars. Nearby neighborhoods reveal Mexican heritage and coastal ease.

  4. Day 9

    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Puerto Vallarta sits between the Sierra Madre mountains and Banderas Bay. That setting brings jungle-clad slopes, broad beaches and memorable Pacific views. Begin in the historic center, where cobbled streets lead to the landmark Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Follow the Malecón, a seafront promenade lined with sculptures, cafés and galleries. For a taste of the coast, settle in for fresh seafood and watch the bay.

  5. Day 11

    Huatulco, Mexico

    On Oaxaca’s Pacific coast, Huatulco offers nine bays, forested hills and clear water. The protected national park shelters coral reefs, mangroves and dry tropical forest. Boat trips and snorkeling reveal the coast’s richer side. Start in Santa Cruz, where cruise ships dock, then visit La Crucecita for its church, market and cafés. For a quieter day, choose a beach reached by boat.

  6. Day 12

    Puerto Chiapas, Mexico

    Puerto Chiapas opens onto Mexico’s Pacific south, close to Tapachula and the Guatemalan border. In the fertile Soconusco region, coffee farms and tropical orchards flourish in volcanic soil. The archaeological site of Izapa offers a quieter encounter with Mexico’s ancient past, among carved stone monuments. For a broader view, Tapachula brings lively markets and everyday southern Mexican life.

  7. Day 13

    Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

    Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala’s Pacific gateway, a working port backed by volcanic highlands. Most visitors head inland to Antigua, where cobbled streets, pastel façades and church ruins preserve a distinctive colonial setting. The drive takes roughly 90 minutes, depending on traffic. Closer to the coast, excursions visit fishing villages and black-sand beaches. Choose Antigua for architecture and history, or stay coastal for a closer look at everyday life in Guatemala.

  8. Day 14

    Acajutla

    Acajutla is El Salvador’s principal Pacific port, a working harbor opening onto a country of volcanoes, coffee and colonial towns. From here, the western highlands lead to coffee country, the Ruta de las Flores and towns such as Juayúa. Tazumal, near Chalchuapa, is among the country’s best-known Maya archaeological sites. Closer to the coast, beaches and seafood offer a quieter counterpoint to inland excursions.

  9. Day 17

    Panama Canal, Panama

    Few journeys change your sense of scale like a passage through the Panama Canal. This 50-mile waterway links the Atlantic and Pacific, lifting ships through locks and across Gatun Lake. Watch the gates close, water rise, and a vast vessel move within inches of concrete walls. On deck, the engineering is the spectacle; beyond it, rainforest edges the route. Bring binoculars, and stay outside for the crossing.

  10. Day 18

    Cartagena Colombia, Colombia

    A short ride from Cartagena’s cruise port brings you to its UNESCO-listed historic centre and handsome colonial streets. Inside the old walls, flower-draped balconies, shaded plazas and broad stone lanes lead to cafés, churches and lively markets. Visit Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, the great fortress built to defend the harbor, then explore colorful Getsemaní. Come early, before the midday heat settles over the plazas, and save time for a cool drink beside the Caribbean.

  11. Day 21

    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    Half Moon Cay is Carnival Corporation’s private island on Little San Salvador in the southern Bahamas. Ships anchor offshore, and tenders bring guests to a long sweep of pale sand beside clear, shallow water. Horseback riding, nature trails, stingray encounters, and private cabanas offer alternatives to a day on the beach. Check your tender schedule before exploring; the island is designed for a relaxed day ashore, not independent town wandering.

  12. Day 22

    Fort Lauderdale, USA

    Port Everglades puts Fort Lauderdale within easy reach of the city’s waterways, beaches and cultural attractions. A short drive brings you to Las Olas Boulevard, where galleries, restaurants and boutiques line a walkable stretch. Visit the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens for a glimpse of old Florida, or head west toward the Everglades. Fort Lauderdale’s broad Atlantic beaches offer an easy counterpoint to the city’s lively dining scene.

ms Nieuw Amsterdam Cruises

Published August 2, 2026
Last updated October 11, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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