16 nightsFrom Fort Lauderdale12 ports of call
16-Day Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Amber Cove & Bahamas
Holland America Line · Nieuw Amsterdam
Overview
A 16-night voyage aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, departing Fort Lauderdale on 11 Dec 2026 and returning to the same port, calling at 12 destinations along the way.
Fort LauderdalePhilipsburg, Sint MaartenSt John's, AntiguaRoadtown, TortolaSan Juan, Puerto RicoHalf Moon CayFort LauderdaleHalf Moon CayGrand TurkAmber Cove, Dominican RepublicKey WestFort Lauderdale
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Itinerary
16 nights · 17 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Fort LauderdaleEmbark
11 Dec 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 ·At Sea
12 Dec 2026 - 3
Day 3 ·At Sea
13 Dec 2026 - 4
Day 4 ·Philipsburg, St Maarten
14 Dec 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 21:00Philipsburg is the capital of Sint Maarten, the Dutch side of the Caribbean island Saint Martin. Beachfront bars line the boardwalk along Great Bay. Voorstraat, or Front Street, has duty-free shops and casinos. The St. Maarten Zoo is home to parrots, monkeys and a playground. Sint Maarten Museum displays artifacts from the indigenous Arawak people. The ruins of 17th-century Fort Amsterdam stand on a nearby peninsula. - 5
Day 5 ·St John's, Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda
15 Dec 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 21:00Antigua 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. - 6
Day 6 ·Road Town, Tortola
16 Dec 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00An 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. - 7
Day 7 ·San Juan
17 Dec 2026Arrive 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. - 8
Day 8 ·At Sea
18 Dec 2026 - 9
Day 9 ·Relaxaway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
19 Dec 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. - 10
Day 10 ·Fort Lauderdale
20 Dec 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. - 11
Day 11 ·Relaxaway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
21 Dec 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. - 12
Day 12 ·At Sea
22 Dec 2026 - 13
Day 13 ·Grand Turk, Turks And Caicos
23 Dec 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Named for the fez-like scarlet blossoms of the cactus that grows here, Grand Turk is a pristine place of simple pleasures. Float dreamily over vibrant coral reefs, dine on conch fritters, set your watch to "island time." - 14
Day 14 ·Amber Cove, Dominican
24 Dec 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Located on the Dominican Republic's north coast, the port of Amber Cove, near Puerto Plata, is a new phenomenon. Built in 2015, the area was fashioned as an homage to the country’s colonial architecture and features restaurants, bars and shops, as well as an activity center, a pool and cabanas. But it’s the neighboring region, known as the Amber Coast for its plethora of the semiprecious stone, that’s this port’s true draw. Along with golden-sand beaches and dramatic cliffs, there's the city of Puerto Plata, one of the Caribbean’s oldest, founded in the early 1500s. Another nearby option is Santiago de los Caballeros, known locally as simply Santiago, about an hour's drive from the port. The second-largest city in the Dominican Republic, it is home to excellent museums, historic buildings and cigar and rum makers. - 15
Day 15 ·At Sea
25 Dec 2026 - 16
Day 16 ·Key West
26 Dec 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00One of the first things you’ll notice on your Key West cruise is the colorful gingerbread wooden houses and the amazing sunsets, and the constant crowing of roosters. Hundreds of the noisy birds—along with their quieter-clucking mates—roam the streets at all hours, and are nearly as synonymous with Key West cruises as its six-toed cats, the famous furry residents of Ernest Hemingway’s mansion in the Old Town district. They’re all part of the quirky charm of the United States' southernmost point, whose compact 11 square kilometers (4.2 square miles) pack in everything from gorgeous historic architecture and spectacular fishing and sailing to a raucous party scene along famed Duval Street. All of which is truly enjoyed by vacationers who cruise to Key West, Florida. - 17
Day 17 ·Fort LauderdaleDisembark
27 Dec 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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