17-Day Eastern & Southern Caribbean Holiday: Abc Islands

Overview

A 17-night voyage aboard Rotterdam, departing Fort Lauderdale on 22 Dec 2027 and returning to the same port, calling at 12 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Fort LauderdaleEmbark

   22 Dec 2027

   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.
   
   
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   Day 2 ·At Sea

   23 Dec 2027
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   Day 3 ·Grand Turk, Turks And Caicos

   24 Dec 2027

   Arrive 07:00Depart 15:00

   Named 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."
   
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   Day 5 ·San Juan

   25 Dec 2027

   Arrive 13:00Depart 22:00

   Massive 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.
   
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   Day 5 ·St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.

   26 Dec 2027

   Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00

   The 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.
   
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   Day 6 ·At Sea

   27 Dec 2027
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   Day 7 ·Relaxaway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

   28 Dec 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 14:00

   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 8 ·Fort Lauderdale

   29 Dec 2027

   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.
   
   
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   Day 9 ·Relaxaway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

   30 Dec 2027

   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.
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    Day 10 ·At Sea

    31 Dec 2027
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    Day 11 ·Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic

    1 Jan 2028

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
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    Day 12 ·At Sea

    2 Jan 2028
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    Day 13 ·Willemstad

    3 Jan 2028

    Arrive 08:00Depart 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 14 ·Kralendijk

    4 Jan 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.
    
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    Day 15 ·Oranjestad, Aruba

    5 Jan 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.
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    Day 16 ·At Sea

    6 Jan 2028
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    Day 17 ·At Sea

    7 Jan 2028
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    Day 18 ·Fort LauderdaleDisembark

    8 Jan 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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