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21-Day Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands
21 nightsFrom Fort Lauderdale14 ports of call

21-Day Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands

Holland America Line · Oosterdam

Departs
4 Feb 2028
Returns
25 Feb 2028
Duration
21 nights
Disembark
Fort Lauderdale

Overview

A 21-night voyage aboard Oosterdam, departing Fort Lauderdale on 4 Feb 2028 and returning to the same port, calling at 14 destinations along the way.

Fort LauderdaleWillemstad, CuracaoKralendijk,BonaireOranjestad, ArubaHalf Moon CayFort LauderdaleHalf Moon CayOranjestad, ArubaCartagena, ColombiaGatun LakeColon, PanamaPuerto LimonGeorge Town, Cayman IslandsFort Lauderdale

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Itinerary

21 nights · 27 ports of call
  1. 1

    Day 1 ·Fort LauderdaleEmbark

    4 Feb 2028
    Depart 16:00
    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.

  2. 2

    Day 2 ·At Sea

    5 Feb 2028
  3. 3

    Day 3 ·At Sea

    6 Feb 2028
  4. 5

    Day 5 ·Willemstad

    7 Feb 2028
    Arrive 12:00Depart 23:00
    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.
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    Day 5 ·Kralendijk

    8 Feb 2028
    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
    Preservation 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.
  6. 6

    Day 6 ·Oranjestad, Aruba

    9 Feb 2028
    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
    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.
  7. 7

    Day 7 ·At Sea

    10 Feb 2028
  8. 8

    Day 8 ·At Sea

    11 Feb 2028
  9. 9

    Day 9 ·Relaxaway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    12 Feb 2028
    Arrive 08:00Depart 15:00
    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.
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    Day 10 ·Fort Lauderdale

    13 Feb 2028
    Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00
    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.

  11. 11

    Day 11 ·Relaxaway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    14 Feb 2028
    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
    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.
  12. 12

    Day 12 ·At Sea

    15 Feb 2028
  13. 13

    Day 13 ·At Sea

    16 Feb 2028
  14. 14

    Day 14 ·Oranjestad, Aruba

    17 Feb 2028
    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
    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.
  15. 15

    Day 15 ·At Sea

    18 Feb 2028
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    Day 16 ·Cartagena, Colombia

    19 Feb 2028
    Arrive 07:00Depart 14:00
    Its 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.)
  17. 17

    Day 17 ·Enter Panama Canal at Cristobal

    20 Feb 2028
    Arrive 06:00Depart 07:00
  18. 17

    Day 17 ·Cruising Panama Canal And Gatun Lake

    20 Feb 2028
  19. 17

    Day 17 ·Gatun Lake

    20 Feb 2028
    At 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.
  20. 17

    Day 17 ·Cruising Gatun Lake And Panama Canal

    20 Feb 2028
  21. 18

    Day 18 ·Exit Panama Canal Cristobal

    20 Feb 2028
    Arrive 14:00Depart 15:00
  22. 18

    Day 18 ·Colon

    20 Feb 2028
    Arrive 17:00Depart 21:00
    Colon 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.
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    Day 18 ·Puerto Limon

    21 Feb 2028
    Arrive 07:30Depart 16:30
    Surrounded 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.

  24. 19

    Day 19 ·At Sea

    22 Feb 2028
  25. 20

    Day 20 ·George town, Cayman Islands

    23 Feb 2028
    Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00
    Crystalline 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.
  26. 21

    Day 21 ·At Sea

    24 Feb 2028
  27. 22

    Day 22 ·Fort LauderdaleDisembark

    25 Feb 2028
    Arrive 07:00
    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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