Sat, Jan 17: Meet your Ambassadair Travel Director at the airport before boarding your flight to Miami, Florida. Transfer to your hotel in Dania Beach for one night stay. Discover the city’s vibrant nautical lifestyle and why it is known as the Venice of America.

Sun, Jan 18: Enjoy a leisurely morning before checking out of your hotel and transferring to Holland America Line’s ms Rotterdam, your home for the next 12 nights. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Mon, Jan 19: Relax ashore at Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line’s private island in the Bahamas. Renowned for its beauty and amenities, this is the day to partake in beach activities or aquatic sports; there are even options to rent your own beach cabana for the day. Sample optional shore excursions: Snorkel by Boat, Eco-Bike & Hike, Eco Cruise or Kayaking, Stingray Adventure, Beach Villa or Cabana rental. (B,L,D)

Tue, Jan 20: While spending the day at sea, take advantage of onboard activities, top-rated entertainment, gracious onboard service, spacious staterooms, and excellent award-winning cuisine. (B,L,D)

Wed, Jan 21: Indulge in another day at sea to relax or explore the ship. (B,L,D)

Thu, Jan 22: Willemstad, Curacao is one of the best walking cities in the world with a UNESCO city center featuring a blend of cultural influences and architectural styles. Walk along the waterfront with pastel pink, blue and yellow Dutch-inspired buildings or scuba in the waters among the coral reefs. Sample optional shore excursions: Curacao Beach Express, Curacao Country Drive, Curacao Dolphin Encounter, Curacao Land & Sea Island Tour, Ostrich Farm & Aloe Plantation and Caves and City Highlights. (B,L,D)

Fri, Jan 23: Indulge in another day at sea to relax or explore the ship. (B,L,D)

Sat, Jan 24: Enter the Panama Canal at Cristobal, Panama early in the morning. Watch the precise process of raising waters in the locks as you transit to the huge manmade Lake Gatun. The massive concrete locks were considered one of the greatest engineering works at the time of construction (1909-1913). A canal commentator will be on board to answer questions and offer insights into the history and construction of this engineering marvel. Cruise spectacular Lake Gatun before returning through the lock to Cristobal. Later in the afternoon, the ship docks at Colon, Panama for optional excursions to enhance the already exhilarating experience. Sample optional shore excursions: Rainforest & Gatun Lake & Locks Cruise, Monkey Watch & Canal Nature Cruise, Authentic Embera Native Village, Aerial Tram & Ecological Encounter, The Canal Experience from Gatun and New Locks & Former Canal Zone. (B,L,D)

Sun, Jan 25: From Puerto Limon, Costa Rica you will find national parks, refuges, and reserves in all directions, from the coast and jungled mountains to the volcanic parks on the road to San Jose. Closer to town, highlights include Playa Bonita Beach, a couple of miles from downtown, and the Tortuguero Canal, which encompasses more than 100 miles of waterways along the coast. Sample optional shore excursions:  Caribbean Train, Panoramic Puerto Limon Folkloric Performance, Countryside & Tortuguero Canals, Rain Forest Aerial Tram, Tayutic Hacienda, National Parks, Wildlife Refuge and Macaw Sanctuary. (B,L,D) 

Mon, Jan 26: Day at sea. Looking for something different to do on board? Pick up a few cooking skills in Holland America Line’s Culinary Arts Center, where state-of-the-art demonstrations and tasting events are held; some intimate hands-on cooking classes are offered, too. Or check out the “Music Walk” experience featuring the popular B.B. King’s Blues Club, which brings the best of Memphis out to sea. (B,L,D)

Tue, Jan 27: Falmouth, Jamaica is known for its well-preserved Georgian architecture and significance in the sugar, coffee, and rum trades. Explore the waterfront district, home to a National Heritage Site and the Green Park Great House, once owned by poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s great grandfather. Sample optional shore excursions; Horseback Ride & Swim Adventure, The Music Mansion Xperience, Zip-Line & River Tubing, Good Hope Express, Appleton Rum Tasting with Adventure Falls, Dolphin Cove, Dunn’s River Falls, Discover Falmouth and Cooking Jamaican Jerk. (B,L,D)

Wed, Jan 28: George Town is the heart of the Cayman Islands and offers clear waters and balmy breezes. Take a stroll on the iconic Seven Mile Beach, dive into stunning coral reefs, relax at Rum Point or indulge in the local cuisine at this culinary hotspot. Sample optional shore excursions; Nautilus One Semi-Submersible, Dolphin Encounter & Cayman Turtle Centre, Scuba Diving, Shipwrecks by Semi-Sub & National Museum, Heritage Discovery, A Taste of Cayman, Snorkeling, Crystal Cave Adventure, Stingray Sandbar and Seven Mile Beach by Helicopter. (B,L,D)

Thu, Jan 29: As you cruise towards Florida, relax and recharge on your last full day at sea – perhaps a massage in the tranquil Greenhouse Spa and Salon or a yoga or pilates class? On deck, enjoy two outdoor pools and relax with an enjoyable book. Discover the world’s wonders through a BBC Earth Experience, partake in a hands-on workshop, or browse the shopping arcade. (B,L,D)

Fri, Jan 30: Arrive in Fort Lauderdale and disembark after breakfast. Visit Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, see the 34 rooms in the Main House with original furnishings, stroll in the meticulously landscaped 10-acre gardens and visit the historic Vizcaya Village. Transfer to Miami Airport and fly home. (B,L)