9-Day Southern Caribbean
Holland America Line · Nieuw Amsterdam
Depart
Oct 30, 2026
Return
Nov 8, 2026
Port
Fort Lauderdale
Nights
9 nights
At a glance
- Built
- 2010
- Tonnage
- 86700
- Cabins
- 1053
- Crew
- 929
The second of Holland America’s Signature Class ships, Nieuw Amsterdam, celebrates historic New York City with an inspired design and art collection. While on board, rejuvenate in the tranquil Spa & Salon, play pickleball at sea, or enjoy a tantalizing meal at fine dining restaurants. When you’re in the mood for music, Billboard Onboard fills the room with chart-topping hits.
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On board
New York Pizza
Pinnacle Grill
Tamarind Dining
Itinerary
Cruise from Fort Lauderdale and back
Day 1Cruise departs from Fort LauderdaleOct 30, 2026 • Departs at: 4 pm
There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Ft. Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or adventure to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.
Day 2At SeaOct 31, 2026
Day 3At SeaNov 1, 2026
Day 4Cabo Rojo, Dominican RepublicNov 2, 2026 • Arrives at: 8 am • Departs at: 3 pm
Day 5WillemstadNov 3, 2026 • Arrives at: 12 pm • Departs at: 11 pm
Amsterdam-like canals, gabled Dutch colonial buildings, an exotic floating market. This bustling duty-free port has it all. Plus the world-famous Curaçao Liqueur Distillery and an intriguing coral reef teeming with parrotfish and queen angelfish. Sample shore excursions: Curaçao Dolphin Encounter; Curaçao See & Sea Tour; Highlights of Curaçao with Folkloric Show; Canoe Safari; Willemstad Trolley Train.
Day 6Oranjestad, ArubaNov 4, 2026 • Arrives at: 8 am • Departs at: 5 pm
Located off the coasts of Venezuela and Colombia, the windswept Dutch island of Aruba feels like another world. When you take a cruise to Aruba, you can relax in the shade of a swaying Divi Divi tree on a pristine beach or explore untamed coastal cliffs in an exotic landscape filled with cacti. Just one day on an Aruba cruise can lead to a lifetime full of stories.
Day 7At SeaNov 5, 2026
Day 8At SeaNov 6, 2026
Day 9Relaxaway Half Moon Cay, BahamasNov 7, 2026 • Arrives at: 8 am • Departs at: 3 pm
The Caribbean is full of tropical wonders and natural beauty. But there’s nothing like Half Moon Cay, our pristine private island paradise in the Bahamas. Cruise to the Bahamas with Holland America Line and discover the most stunning, highest-rated private-island experience in the region, Half Moon Cay. This island has won Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Best Private Island award 17 consecutive years, and was also named the best in Travel Weekly's Readers' Choice Awards. As soon as your toes touch that powdery white sand and your eyes settle on the perfect blue-crystal clear water, you’ll understand why this island is one of the most sought out destinations. Whether you are planning a romantic getaway or a family vacation, book a Bahamas cruise and explore Half Moon Cay's beautiful beaches, exciting cruise excursions, exclusive beach cabanas and more.
Day 10Cruise returns to Fort LauderdaleNov 8, 2026 • Arrives at: 7 am
There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Ft. Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or adventure to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.
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