14-Night Cruise on ZaandamPanama Canal - Weather

Departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on January 16, 2028, the Holland America Line (HAL) ship Zaandam runs this 14-night Panama Canal sailing. It's a classic Mexican Riviera cruise. Travelers sailing in January can generally expect warm, dry, and reliably sunny Pacific-coast weather. Ports of call include Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Cartagena, Colombia, Panama Canal, with 6 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Jan 16, 2028 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 14-night Panama Canal cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Jan 17, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Zaandam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Jan 18, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Zaandam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Jan 19, 2028 — Cartagena, Colombia

   Cartagena, Colombia is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 14-night Panama Canal cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 94°F.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Jan 20, 2028 — Panama Canal

   Panama Canal is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 14-night Panama Canal cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 85°F.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Jan 21, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 6 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Zaandam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal itinerary.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Jan 22, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 7 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Zaandam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal itinerary.

8. Day 8 — Sunday, Jan 23, 2028 — Acajutia, El Salvador

   Acajutia, El Salvador is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 14-night Panama Canal cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: clear with highs near 83°F.

9. Day 9 — Monday, Jan 24, 2028 — Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

   Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 14-night Panama Canal cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: clear with highs near 84°F.

10. Day 10 — Tuesday, Jan 25, 2028 — Huatulco, Mexico

    Huatulco, Mexico is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 14-night Panama Canal cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: clear with highs near 81°F.

11. Day 11 — Wednesday, Jan 26, 2028 — Acajutia, El Salvador

    Acajutia, El Salvador is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 14-night Panama Canal cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: clear with highs near 83°F.

12. Day 12 — Thursday, Jan 27, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 12 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Zaandam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal itinerary.

13. Day 13 — Friday, Jan 28, 2028 — Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

    Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 14-night Panama Canal cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

14. Day 14 — Saturday, Jan 29, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 14 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Zaandam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal itinerary.

15. Day 15 — Sunday, Jan 30, 2028 — San Diego, California

    San Diego, California is a scheduled port of call on day 15 of the 14-night Panama Canal cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 62°F.