12-night Panama Canal Discovery Cruise: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles From Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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A serene aerial shot of Gatun Lake in Panama, featuring a large body of water surrounded by lush, green, forested islands and distant hills under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam at sea.
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Sailing Oct 18, 2026 - Mar 21, 2027

from $1,379 per person* taxes and fees included

Your 12-night Caribbean Cruise at a Glance

Sailings aboard Nieuw Amsterdam depart from Fort Lauderdale, Florida with 9 stops in ports-of-call including Panama Canal, Colon (Panama), and Cristobal (Colon). The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on any of the 6 upcoming sailings in 2026 and 2027.

Fort Lauderdale is a popular destination offering scenic beaches, a network of canals, and a lively atmosphere with excellent shopping, dining options. Before you depart Fort Lauderdale, Florida, we can help you plan travel and accommodations for your Caribbean cruise.

Destination

Caribbean

Stops on your Caribbean voyage will include Gatun Lake (Panama) on day 8 and Colon (Panama) on day 9. We can help you with excursions and making the most of any itinerary.

Cruise Ship

Nieuw Amsterdam

Nieuw Amsterdam, built in 2010 and refurbished in 2019, carries 2,106 passengers with a crew of 929. Ask us about dining options like Lido Market and entertainment like Cantare!

Amazing food and superb service make Holland America one of the longest running cruise lines. We can help you maximize deals on Caribbean cruises aboard Nieuw Amsterdam or 10 of Holland America’s other ships.