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Western Caribbean Explorer & Panama Canal 24 Ft. L

Holland America Line

Join Holland America Line for a 24-night cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale, visiting Half Moon Cay, Falmouth,Jamaica, Mahogany Bay, Belize, Cozumel, Key West, Cartagena, Colombia, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Puerto Quetzal, Santa Cruz, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and San Diego, California. Enjoy luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities.

Departure date

02 April 2025

Cabins

Inside from

5,650pp

Outside from

6,219pp

Balcony from

7,307pp

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Quote Reference number: 338901-2065521

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Your Holiday Summary

Departure - Arrival
02 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2025
Duration
25 days, 24 nights
Sailing
11 sea days
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
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Travelling Itinerary

Day 1
Fort Lauderdale

Departure: at 15:00

Welcome aboard! Today marks the beginning of your unforgettable cruise holiday. Take time to explore the ship, unwind, and soak in the excitement of what’s to come. Your holiday starts now.

Day 2
Half Moon Cay

Arrival: at 10:00
Departure: at 17:00

The Caribbean is full of tropical wonders and natural beauty. But there’s nothing like Half Moon Cay, our pristine private island paradise in the Bahamas. Cruise to the Bahamas with Holland America Line and discover the most stunning, highest-rated private-island experience in the region, Half Moon Cay. This island has won Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Best Private Island award 17 consecutive years, and was also named the best in Travel Weekly's Readers' Choice Awards. As soon as your toes touch that powdery white sand and your eyes settle on the perfect blue-crystal clear water, you’ll understand why this island is one of the most sought out destinations. Whether you are planning a romantic getaway or a family vacation, book a Bahamas cruise and explore Half Moon Cay's beautiful beaches, exciting cruise excursions, exclusive beach cabanas and more.

Day 3
At Sea

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Day 4
Falmouth, Jamaica

Arrival: at 08:00
Departure: at 17:00

Noted for being one of the Caribbean's best-preserved Georgian towns, Falmouth boasts a rich 18th and early 19th century history. Explore Saint Peter's Anglican Church, built in 1795; shop for local crafts at the Albert George Shopping and Historical Centre, and visit Greenwood Great House; built in 1760, this house was once owned by poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning's family and today is home to the finest antique museum in the Caribbean.

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Day 6
Mahogany Bay, Roatan

Arrival: at 08:00
Departure: at 17:00

Located just 40 miles northeast of mainland Honduras, Roatán Island is a Western Caribbean paradise. Enjoy the ease of Mahogany Bay’s new state of the art cruise ship terminal; relax on a soft sand beach; and explore the Carambola Botanical Gardens and nature trails in search of iguana, parrot, and archaeological sites dating back to Mayan times. Sample shore excursions: Roatán West Side Island Tour; Submarine Boat Ride & West End Village.

Day 7
Belize City

Arrival: at 08:00
Departure: at 17:00

Set on a peninsula that juts out into the Caribbean Sea, Belize City may no longer be the capital of Belize (that is Belmopan, since 1970), but it is the country’s largest metropolis. Established in the 17th century as a British trading post for lumber, the city, then known as Belize Town, was an important source of mahogany and logwood. Though the Spanish and English fought over the Central American territory, it became a British colony in 1862, and remained so until it gained independence in 1981. Many of the traditional colonial structures have survived, including the Government House and St. John’s Cathedral, as well as stately houses of the period.Haulover Creek, a tributary of the Belize River, divides the city into north and south sides; the famous Swing Bridge, a manually operated bridge from the 1920s, and much of the local boat traffic are found on this waterway. The north is where many of the cultural attractions are located, including the Museum of Belize and the Fort Street Tourism Village, a harborfront shopping and dining area catering to cruise-goers. Albert Street, on the south side, is considered the main downtown commercial area; it’s lined with stores, gift and souvenir shops, banks and restaurants.

Day 8
Cozumel

Arrival: at 09:00
Departure: at 18:00

A cruise to Cozumel will take you , anto an island in the Caribbean off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. Cozumel is a popular destination as , drawsit draws many scuba divers, snorkelers and seekers of sand and sun who are attracted by the reliably sunny and tropical climate. The island and its environs also offer all other manner of on- and around-the-water attractions, many of which are quite unique, such as underwater sculpture gardens, a submarine excursion to see a shipwreck and a sailboat-racing experience that's second only to the America's Cup. For visitors who are intrigued by Mexico's Maya culture, there are several archaeological sites in and around Cozumel, including the UNESCO-inscribed Chichén Itzá and, on Cozumel itself, San Gervasio, once a site where women made offerings to the goddess of fertility and childbirth. When you're done sightseeing on your cruise to Cozumel, there's shopping for traditional Mexican crafts, jewelry and leather goods, including custom-made sandals, and excellent food (the seafood, of course, is stellar).

Day 9
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Day 10
Key West

Arrival: at 08:00
Departure: at 16:00

One of the first things you’ll notice on your Key West cruise is the colorful gingerbread wooden houses and the amazing sunsets, and the constant crowing of roosters. Hundreds of the noisy birds—along with their quieter-clucking mates—roam the streets at all hours, and are nearly as synonymous with Key West cruises as its six-toed cats, the famous furry residents of Ernest Hemingway’s mansion in the Old Town district. They’re all part of the quirky charm of the United States' southernmost point, whose compact 11 square kilometers (4.2 square miles) pack in everything from gorgeous historic architecture and spectacular fishing and sailing to a raucous party scene along famed Duval Street. All of which is truly enjoyed by vacationers who cruise to Key West, Florida.

Day 11
Fort Lauderdale

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 15:00

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.

Day 12
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Day 13
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Day 14
Cartagena, Colombia

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 13:00

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.)

Day 15
Enter Panama Canal at Cristobal

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Cruising Panama Canal

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Exit Panama Canal Balboa

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Day 16
At Sea

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Day 17
Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Arrival: at 08:00
Departure: at 18:00

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.

Day 18
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Day 19
Puerto Quetzal

Arrival: at 08:00
Departure: at 15:00

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.

Day 20
Huatulco

Arrival: at 12:00
Departure: at 18:00

Everything you ever wanted in a seaside resort: warm sun, sandy beaches and nine beautiful bays rimmed in every shade of blue. Nearby: low-growth caducifolia jungles teeming with birdlife and the nesting grounds of endangered sea turtles. Sample shore excursions: Five Bays by Catamaran; Horseback Riding; Bird-watching Eco Tour; ATV Jungle Adventure.

Day 21
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Day 22
Puerto Vallarta

Arrival: at 09:00
Departure: at 17:00

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.

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At Sea

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Day 24
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Day 25
San Diego, California

Arrival: at 07:00

As your cruise comes to an end, why not extend the magic? Our team can arrange extra hotel nights for you so you can continue exploring and make even more unforgettable memories before heading home.

Eurodam

Holland America Line’s first Signature-class ship, Eurodam has recently received many exciting updates. Guests on this graceful ship can enjoy the full Music Walk experience, including Lincoln Center Stage, B.B. King’s Blues Club and Billboard Onboard. Explore onboard at BBC Earth Experiences and Microsoft Studio. Enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table programming.

General characteristics

Ship name: Eurodam
Length: 285.29 m (936 ft)
Capacity: 2,104 passengers
Total cabins: 1,052
Tonnage: 86,273 GT

Eurodam

What’s on Board

Recreational
Relaxation
Entertainment
Food and Drink
Fitness
Technology
Other
Decks
recreational

Recreational

  • Card Room
  • Club HAL
  • Indoor Pool
  • Kids Club
  • Library
  • The Loft
relaxation

Relaxation

  • Beauty Salon
  • Greenhouse Spa & Salon
  • Hair Salon
  • Hot Tubs
  • Hydro Massage Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Lido Pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Steam Room
  • Swimming Pool
  • The Retreat
  • Thermal Suite
entertainment

Entertainment

  • Crow's Nest
  • Dance Floor
  • Neptune Lounge
  • Queen's Show Lounge
  • Show Lounges
  • Theatre
food-and-drink

Food and Drink

  • Atrium Bar
  • Cabanas
  • Canaletto Restaurant
  • Dining Room
  • Explorations Cafe
  • Explorers' Lounge
  • Lido Bar
  • Lido Casual Restaurant
  • Lounge Bar
  • Piano Bar
  • Pinnacle Grill
  • Pizzeria
  • Sports Bar
  • Tamarind Restaurant and Silk Den Lounge
  • Terrace Grill
  • The Verandah
fitness

Fitness

  • Aerobics/Yoga
  • Basketball
  • Fitness Center
  • Gym
  • Pickleball
technology

Technology

  • Digital Workshop
  • Internet Access Lounge

Decks

Main Deck Main
Lower Promenade Deck Lower Promenade
Promenade Deck Promenade
Upper Promenade Deck Upper Promenade
Verandah Deck Verandah
Upper Verandah Deck Upper Verandah
Rotterdam Deck Rotterdam
Navigation Deck Navigation
Lido Deck Lido
Observation Deck Observation
Panorama Deck Panorama
technology

Other

  • Art Gallery
  • Atrium
  • Boutique
  • Concierge
  • Culinary Arts Center
  • Future Cruise Sales
  • Medical Centre
  • Photo Gallery
  • Shops
  • Shore Excursion Office

Staff Tips

  • Astrid Bell

    Explore the ship, plan your nights and learn where the restaurants are. It still amazes me how huge cruise ships are. It’s crazy! I think it’s a great idea to take a tour of the ship or go out exploring on your own, to learn where everything is.

    Astrid BellCruise Product Manager
  • Amanda O'Brien

    For the first day of your cruise, pack a small carry-on bag with your travel documents, a change of clothes, swimsuit, exercise clothes and any medications you may need. That way you don't have to wait for your checked bags to arrive in your stateroom.

    Amanda O'BrienPersonal Travel Planner
  • Kristin Skinner

    Get to know the staff early in the cruise. They can give you some wonderful inside information regarding the ports of call, excursions, activities, and so on.

    Kristin SkinnerPersonal Travel Planner
  • Astrid Bell

    It’s always worth having a small amount of local currency for immediate expenses on arrival at your destination and for any purchases you make at your ports of call. We also recommend you carry a major credit or charge card (American Express®, MasterCard® or Visa®), or sufficient funds in U.S.$ travellers cheques which can be cashed on board.

    Astrid BellCruise Product Manager
  • Tracy Crowley

    There will be a laundry service on board all ships; the service is not “self service” and prices vary by garment type

    Tracy CrowleyPersonal Travel Planner

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