21 nightsFrom Fort Lauderdale15 ports of call
21-Day Panama Canal & Eastern Caribbean: U.s. Virgin Islands
Holland America Line · Nieuw Amsterdam
Overview
A 21-night voyage aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, departing Fort Lauderdale on 17 Jan 2027 and returning to the same port, calling at 15 destinations along the way.
Fort LauderdaleHalf Moon CayOranjestad, ArubaCartagena, ColombiaGatun LakeColon, PanamaPuerto LimonGeorge Town, Cayman IslandsFort LauderdaleSt John's, AntiguaSt. Thomas (US Virgin Islands)Roadtown, TortolaSan Juan, Puerto RicoHalf Moon CayFort Lauderdale
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Itinerary
21 nights · 27 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Fort LauderdaleEmbark
17 Jan 2027Depart 16:00There 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. - 2
Day 2 ·Relaxaway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
18 Jan 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00The 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. - 3
Day 3 ·At Sea
19 Jan 2027 - 4
Day 4 ·At Sea
20 Jan 2027 - 5
Day 5 ·Oranjestad, Aruba
21 Jan 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Located 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. - 6
Day 6 ·At Sea
22 Jan 2027 - 7
Day 7 ·Cartagena, Colombia
23 Jan 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 14:00Its official name is Cartagena de Indias—or "Cartagena of the Indies"—but call it Cartagena for short. The formal name hints at this Colombian city's colonial relationship with Spain; it was founded in 1533 and named after the mother country's Cartagena. Colombia declared independence in 1810, but there's plenty about its fifth-largest city that evokes old Spain, including the impressive fort of Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, and the wall that encloses the old town, one of the few intact structures of its kind in the Americas. Both were considered important enough to inscribe on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1984. They may be historical artifacts, but the fortress and wall aren't merely tourist attractions; they are central to daily life here. Take a stroll and you'll see couples sitting atop the wall, locked in passionate embraces; parents watching their children walk it like a balance beam; and friends chatting while enjoying the Caribbean breeze. Along with history, there's cultural and culinary intrigue here, too. This colorful city was a muse of the late Nobel Prize–winning writer Gabriel García Márquez, and is increasingly being recognized outside Colombia for its cuisine, which takes many cues from Caribbean ingredients. (Don't leave without trying the coconut rice.) - 8
Day 8 ·Enter Panama Canal at Cristobal
24 Jan 2027Arrive 06:00Depart 07:00 - 8
Day 8 ·Cruising Panama Canal And Gatun Lake
24 Jan 2027 - 8
Day 8 ·Gatun Lake
24 Jan 2027Arrive 11:00Depart 11:00At the center of one of the world’s greatest engineering projects is a place where nature has been given a space to flourish—the vast Gatún Lake. The lake includes some 33 kilometers (20 miles) of the 77-kilometer (48-mile) route that ships follow through the Panama Canal. While a passenger gazing at its forested shores may assume they are looking at a landscape that predates the canal, the lake is as much a manmade creation as the various locks. It was formed in 1912, with the damming of the Chagres River, and the islands that dot the lake were once the peaks of hills.
The surface of the lake sits at an elevation of between 25 and 27 meters (82 and 87 feet) above sea level. At its Caribbean end, the Gatún Locks raise ships traveling towards the Pacific to the level of the lake; at its other end, the Pedro Miguel and then the Miraflores Locks lower them back to sea level. In addition to opportunities to see the infrastructure of the canal, created at the expense of millions of dollars and thousands of lives, Gatún Lake is fascinating for its remarkable biodiversity. More than 100 species each of mammals and reptiles, as well as some 500 different birds, thrive in the nature reserves in and near the lake. - 8
Day 8 ·Cruising Gatun Lake And Panama Canal
24 Jan 2027 - 9
Day 9 ·Exit Panama Canal Cristobal
24 Jan 2027Arrive 14:00Depart 15:00 - 9
Day 9 ·Colon
24 Jan 2027Arrive 17:00Depart 21:00Colon lies on the stunning Caribbean coast of Panama, where unparalleled beaches and lush tropical scenery are de rigueur. In nearby Portobello, discover the ruins of Spanish forts, watch the colorful yachts sailing in the bay or hunt for treasures in the local markets. Travel to the Gatun Locks for a bird's eye view of the immense ships passing through the Panama Canal. - 9
Day 9 ·Puerto Limon
25 Jan 2027Arrive 07:30Depart 16:30Surrounded by nearly half of all the animal species on earth and 8,000 species of plants, marvel as you take the chance to tour tropical flower farms or ride a Mawamba boat through the jungle canals near Puerto Limon. Explore the capital city of San Jose, where museums beckon and markets burst with luscious local tastes—mangoes, bananas, pineapples, papayas. - 10
Day 10 ·At Sea
26 Jan 2027 - 11
Day 11 ·George town, Cayman Islands
27 Jan 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00Crystalline waters, snorkeling with tame stingrays, civilian submarines: This duty-free port has it all, plus Seven Mile Beach and a charming turtle farm. Sample shore excursions: Stingray City Cruise & Island Drive; Reef & Wreck Snorkel by Boat; Scuba Adventure; Nautilus One Semi-submarine. - 12
Day 12 ·At Sea
28 Jan 2027 - 13
Day 13 ·Fort Lauderdale
29 Jan 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00There 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. - 14
Day 14 ·At Sea
30 Jan 2027 - 15
Day 15 ·At Sea
31 Jan 2027 - 16
Day 16 ·St John's, Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda
1 Feb 2027Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00Antigua is a Caribbean paradise, with sun-drenched beaches and lush rainforests. Explore the capital city of St. John’s, where the baroque towers of St. John’s Cathedral stand guard. Visit the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda and see Arawak and colonial antiquities. Glimpse rarely-seen species in the rainforest canopy. Nearby, Barbuda is home to one of the region's most significant bird sanctuaries. Sample shore excursions: Kayak & Snorkel Adventure; Five Star Bird Island. - 17
Day 17 ·St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
2 Feb 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 23:00The lovely, European-influenced port of Charlotte Amalie wins the prize for Caribbean shopping thrills. Cameras, jewelry, watches, perfumes are all here. So are beautiful beaches, undersea gardens and tales of Blackbeard. Sample shore excursions: Sea Trekking Helmet Dive & Coral World; Champagne Catamaran Sail & Snorkel to St. John; St. Thomas Ocean Racing; Ultimate Island Experience. - 18
Day 18 ·Road Town, Tortola
3 Feb 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00An enticing mix of pink and blue buildings, yachts, rum cocktails and pirate lore. Play on a soft-sand beach or sail away to islands of buccaneer legend. Sample shore excursions: The North Shore & Pusser s Landing; Wreck of the Rhone Two-tank Certified Dive; Virgin Gorda & The Baths; Swim with the Dolphins. - 19
Day 19 ·San Juan
4 Feb 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Massive El Morro Fortress guards Old San Juan, while the benevolent Indian spirit Yuquiyu keeps watch over the entire island from the highest peak in the rain forest. By night there are roulette wheels to spin and fiery flamenco shows to catch. Sample shore excursions: Old San Juan Historic Walking Tour; El Yunque Rain Forest Drive; World Heritage Fortress & Art Museum. - 20
Day 20 ·At Sea
5 Feb 2027 - 21
Day 21 ·Relaxaway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
6 Feb 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 15:00The 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. - 22
Day 22 ·Fort LauderdaleDisembark
7 Feb 2027Arrive 07:00There 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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