Holland America ms Nieuw Amsterdam
About this ship
The ms Nieuw Amsterdam, a Signature-class cruise ship, accommodates approximately 2,106 passengers and is renowned for its elegant design and diverse culinary experiences. A standout feature is the Culinary Arts Center, where guests can enjoy cooking demonstrations and hands-on classes, making it ideal for food enthusiasts and those seeking a refined cruising experience.
Panama Canal • 16 nights • Departs Oct. 2, 2026
Cruise Weather Brief
Day 1
Friday Oct. 2, 2026
Day 2
Sea Day
Saturday Oct. 3, 2026
At Sea: San Diego, California → Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Day 3
Sea Day
Sunday Oct. 4, 2026
At Sea: San Diego, California → Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Day 4
Monday Oct. 5, 2026
Day 5
Sea Day
Tuesday Oct. 6, 2026
At Sea: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico → Huatulco, Mexico
Day 6
Wednesday Oct. 7, 2026
Huatulco, Mexico
Other ships at location:
none
2,106 total passengers
Day 7
Thursday Oct. 8, 2026
Puerto Chiapas, Mexico
Other ships at location:
none
2,106 total passengers
Day 8
Friday Oct. 9, 2026
Day 9
Saturday Oct. 10, 2026
Acajutla, El Salvador
Other ships at location:
none
2,106 total passengers
Day 10
Sea Day
Sunday Oct. 11, 2026
At Sea: Acajutla, El Salvador → Panama Canal, Panama
Day 11
Sea Day
Monday Oct. 12, 2026
At Sea: Acajutla, El Salvador → Panama Canal, Panama
Day 12
Tuesday Oct. 13, 2026
Light rain
Panama Canal, Panama
High 84°F
/ Low 74°F
Light rain
Feels like
High 96°F • Low 77°F
Wind
6 mph (gust 16 mph)
Humidity
82%
Probability of Precipitation
100%
Cloud cover
97%
Sunrise / Sunset
6:06 AM • 6:03 PM
Other ships at location:
none
2,106 total passengers
Day 13
Wednesday Oct. 14, 2026
Clear sky
Cartagena, Colombia
High 84°F
/ Low 78°F
Clear sky
Feels like
High 88°F • Low 92°F
Wind
15 mph (gust 19 mph)
Humidity
78%
Probability of Precipitation
100%
Cloud cover
3%
Sunrise / Sunset
5:50 AM • 5:45 PM
Other ships at location:
MSC Poesia
4,656 total passengers
Day 14
Sea Day
Thursday Oct. 15, 2026
At Sea: Cartagena, Colombia → Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
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Day 15
Sea Day
Friday Oct. 16, 2026
At Sea: Cartagena, Colombia → Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
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Day 16
Saturday Oct. 17, 2026
Light rain
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
High 84°F
/ Low 80°F
Light rain
Feels like
High 80°F • Low 85°F
Wind
17 mph (gust 22 mph)
Humidity
84%
Probability of Precipitation
100%
Cloud cover
100%
Sunrise / Sunset
7:02 AM • 6:35 PM
Other ships at location:
Carnival Conquest
5,080 total passengers
Day 17
Sunday Oct. 18, 2026
Light rain
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
High 79°F
/ Low 74°F
Light rain
Feels like
High 79°F • Low 79°F
Wind
15 mph (gust 29 mph)
Humidity
78%
Probability of Precipitation
100%
Cloud cover
100%
Sunrise / Sunset
7:20 AM • 6:50 PM
Other ships at location:
Celebrity Reflection
5,152 total passengers
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