17-Night Cruise on Nieuw AmsterdamPanama Canal - Weather

Departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 11, 2027, the Holland America Line (HAL) ship Nieuw Amsterdam runs this 17-night Panama Canal sailing. It's a classic Mexican Riviera cruise. Travelers sailing in April can generally expect warm, dry, and reliably sunny Pacific-coast weather. Ports of call include Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Oranjestad, Aruba, Panama Canal, with 7 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Apr 11, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 17-night Panama Canal cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Apr 12, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 18 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Apr 13, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 18 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Apr 14, 2027 — Oranjestad, Aruba

   Oranjestad, Aruba is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 17-night Panama Canal cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Apr 15, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 5 of 18 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal itinerary.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Apr 16, 2027 — Panama Canal

   Panama Canal is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 17-night Panama Canal cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 86°F.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Apr 17, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 7 of 18 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal itinerary.

8. Day 8 — Sunday, Apr 18, 2027 — Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica

   Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 17-night Panama Canal cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 84°F.

9. Day 9 — Monday, Apr 19, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 9 of 18 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal itinerary.

10. Day 10 — Tuesday, Apr 20, 2027 — Acajutia, El Salvador

    Acajutia, El Salvador is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 17-night Panama Canal cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 84°F.

11. Day 11 — Wednesday, Apr 21, 2027 — Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

    Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 17-night Panama Canal cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 86°F.

12. Day 12 — Thursday, Apr 22, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 12 of 18 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal itinerary.

13. Day 13 — Friday, Apr 23, 2027 — Acajutia, El Salvador

    Acajutia, El Salvador is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 17-night Panama Canal cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 84°F.

14. Day 14 — Saturday, Apr 24, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 14 of 18 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal itinerary.

15. Day 15 — Sunday, Apr 25, 2027 — Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is a scheduled port of call on day 15 of the 17-night Panama Canal cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 84°F.

16. Day 16 — Monday, Apr 26, 2027 — Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

    Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is a scheduled port of call on day 16 of the 17-night Panama Canal cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam.

17. Day 17 — Tuesday, Apr 27, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 17 of 18 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal itinerary.

18. Day 18 — Wednesday, Apr 28, 2027 — San Diego, California

    San Diego, California is a scheduled port of call on day 18 of the 17-night Panama Canal cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam.