21 nightsFrom Fort Lauderdale13 ports of call
21-Day Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Discovery
Holland America Line · Nieuw Amsterdam
Overview
A 21-night voyage aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, departing Fort Lauderdale on 8 Nov 2026 and returning to the same port, calling at 13 destinations along the way.
Fort LauderdaleHalf Moon CayOranjestad, ArubaCartagena, ColombiaGatun LakeColon, PanamaPuerto LimonOcho RiosFort LauderdaleKralendijk,BonaireWillemstad, CuracaoHalf Moon CayFort Lauderdale
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Itinerary
21 nights · 27 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Fort LauderdaleEmbark
8 Nov 2026Depart 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
9 Nov 2026Arrive 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
10 Nov 2026 - 4
Day 4 ·At Sea
11 Nov 2026 - 5
Day 5 ·Oranjestad, Aruba
12 Nov 2026Arrive 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
13 Nov 2026 - 7
Day 7 ·Cartagena, Colombia
14 Nov 2026Arrive 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
15 Nov 2026Arrive 06:00Depart 07:00 - 8
Day 8 ·Cruising Panama Canal And Gatun Lake
15 Nov 2026 - 8
Day 8 ·Gatun Lake
15 Nov 2026Arrive 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
15 Nov 2026 - 9
Day 9 ·Exit Panama Canal Cristobal
15 Nov 2026Arrive 14:00Depart 15:00 - 9
Day 9 ·Colon
15 Nov 2026Arrive 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
16 Nov 2026Arrive 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
17 Nov 2026 - 11
Day 11 ·Ocho Rios
18 Nov 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 16:00On the island that gives sway to reggae, drift dreamily down a tranquil river on a bamboo raft, sip a planter's punch on the porch of a restored Great House, climb the natural stone steps up Dunn's River Falls. Sample shore excursions: Dolphin Cove and Dunn's River Falls; Mountain to Sea by Bicycle; Catamaran Sail & Beach Tour; Firefly - Home of Noel Coward. - 12
Day 12 ·At Sea
19 Nov 2026 - 13
Day 13 ·Fort Lauderdale
20 Nov 2026Arrive 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
21 Nov 2026 - 15
Day 15 ·At Sea
22 Nov 2026 - 16
Day 16 ·Kralendijk
23 Nov 2026Arrive 10:00Depart 21:00Preservation rules on Bonaire, long known to divers and snorkelers for its pristine, unspoiled reefs and Lac Bay, rated one of the top dive spots in the world. Take in the blush of thousands of pink flamingos at the sanctuary at Pekel Meer, home of the largest colony of flamingos in the Western Hemisphere. Discover the treasures of the quaint capital of Kralendijk. Sample shore excursions: Samur Sail & Snorkel Adventure; Sportfishing; Nature Bike Tour; Mangrove Boating Eco Adventure. - 17
Day 17 ·Willemstad
24 Nov 2026Arrive 08:00Amsterdam-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. - 18
Day 18 ·Willemstad
25 Nov 2026Depart 17:00Amsterdam-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. - 19
Day 19 ·At Sea
26 Nov 2026 - 20
Day 20 ·At Sea
27 Nov 2026 - 21
Day 21 ·Relaxaway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
28 Nov 2026Arrive 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
29 Nov 2026Arrive 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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