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Discover the Inca legacy and transit the Panama Canal on this 16-night South America cruise from Florida to Chile
- Cruise the Panama Canal and cross the Equator
- Explore Peru's Inca heritage in Lima and Pisco
- Sail along the Chilean coast to Valparaiso
Trip Details
- Departs
- 18 November 2026
- Returns
- 4 December 2026
- Operator
- Holland America Line
16-night South America cruise from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile aboard Oosterdam.
Calling at Grand Cayman, Fuerte Amador, Crossing the Equator, Manta, Salaverry, Callao, General San Martin, Coquimbo and Valparaiso, with 5 days at sea.
Oosterdam is a Holland America Line Vista-class ship that entered service in 2003, carrying around 1,960 guests. She offers the line's hallmark mid-size cruising — teak promenade deck, extensive art collection and refined dining — with regular seasons in Australia and beyond.
Stateroom categories range from Interior to Neptune Suite.
Departures & Pricing
- 18 Nov 2026 - 04 Dec 2026
from $2,879 pp twin share *
- Interior from $2,879 pp twin share
- Ocean View from $2,949 pp twin share
- Verandah from $4,169 pp twin share
- Signature Suite from $6,309 pp twin share
- Neptune Suite from $8,749 pp twin share
* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.
Oosterdam
Oosterdam is a Holland America Line Vista-class ship that entered service in 2003, carrying around 1,960 guests. She offers the line's hallmark mid-size cruising — teak promenade deck, extensive art collection and refined dining — with regular seasons in Australia and beyond.
- Guests
- 1,964
- Crew
- 812
- Gross tonnage
- 82,305
- Speed
- 24 knots
- Length
- 285.24 m
- Launched
- 2003
- Deck plans
- 11
Deck 11 — Sports Deck
Source: Holland America Line, captured 5 August 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Itinerary
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Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Departs 05:00 pm.
According to the popular 1960 beach movie, Fort Lauderdale is "where the boys are." The city's reputation as America's Spring Break capital, however, has been replaced with the more favorable image of a prime family tourist destination, attracting more than 10 million visitors annually. The most popular beach resort in Florida is even more rightly famed as the "Yachting Capital of the World," with more than 40,000 registered crafts calling its waters home. The city also prides itself on being the "Venice of America" with more than 300 miles of navigable waterways. Fort Lauderdale boasts world-class theaters, museums, sightseeing, and shopping. The city sits 24 miles north of Miami and is named after a series of forts built by the United States during the second Seminole War. The forts took their name from Major William Lauderdale, who was the commander of the detachment of soldiers who built the first fort. Look hard and you might find remnants of three of them today. More people seem to be interested in taking a water tour aboard the "Carrie B."
- 2
At Sea
- 3
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Arrives 10:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.
When Columbus made his landfall in the Caymans in 1503, he found tortoises and sea turtles in such profusion that he promptly named the islands Las Tortugas. But the name that stuck for the islands was the Carib word "Caimanas." Fitting, since the caiman is a New World crocodilian and the islands were long the lair of pirates, buccaneers, and assorted freebooters. Despite their past, the Caymans are a Caribbean demi-paradise of white-sand beaches, coral gardens, and offshore waters harboring spectacular shipwrecks. Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman also boast the highest standard of living in the entire Caribbean. This union of natural beauty and cosmopolitan style makes Grand Cayman a spectacular port of call for today's adventurers. Note: Grand Cayman is an anchorage port. Passengers transfer to shore via ship's tender. In certain sea conditions, an alternate pier is used to transfer passengers ashore. This may cause tour durations to vary.
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At Sea
- 5
Enter Panama Canal Cristobal
Arrives 06:00 am, departs 06:00 am.
- 5
Cruising Panama Canal
- 5
Exit Panama Canal Balboa
Arrives 08:00 pm, departs 08:00 pm.
- 5
Fuerte Amador, Panama
Arrives 09:00 pm.
- 6
Fuerte Amador, Panama
Departs 04:00 pm.
- 7
Crossing the Equator
- 8
Manta, Ecuador
Arrives 04:00 am, departs 08:00 pm.
- 9
At Sea
- 10
Salaverry (Trujillo), Peru
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.
- 11
Callao (Lima), Peru
Arrives 10:00 am.
- 12
Callao (Lima), Peru
Departs 06:00 pm.
- 13
General San Martin (Pisco), Peru
Arrives 07:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.
- 14
At Sea
- 15
At Sea
- 16
Coquimbo (La Serena), Chile
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 04:00 pm.
- 17
Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile
Arrives 07:00 am.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- Dining in the main Dining Room and casual venues
- Live music venues and nightly entertainment
- Fitness centre and swimming pools
- Enrichment programme and port talks
Accommodation
Oosterdam is a Holland America Line Vista-class ship that entered service in 2003, carrying around 1,960 guests. She offers the line's hallmark mid-size cruising — teak promenade deck, extensive art collection and refined dining — with regular seasons in Australia and beyond.
Stateroom categories available on this sailing: Neptune Suite, Signature Suite, Verandah, Ocean View and Interior.
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