Cruise itinerary
12-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
12 nights · Caribbean · 8 ports of call
12-night Caribbean cruise aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida and calling at Sint Maarten, Fort-de-France, Bridgetown, Scarborough, Castries and Basseterre, Saint Kitts and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Nieuw Amsterdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Caribbean · Americas · South America
- Departs
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Returns
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Depart 16:00
A South Florida port often called the yachting capital, fringed by canals and the long sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Port Everglades is among the world's busiest cruise gateways, with Las Olas Boulevard's shops and cafés minutes from the piers.
- Port Everglades
- Las Olas Boulevard
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Sint Maarten
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day5
Fort-de-France
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Martinique in the French Caribbean, set on a wide bay beneath green volcanic hills. Fort-de-France is known for the ornate Schoelcher Library, the Savane gardens by the waterfront, and views toward the Mont Pelée volcano.
- Schoelcher Library
- La Savane park
- Fort Saint-Louis
- Day6
Bridgetown
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Barbados on the island's southwest coast, a long-standing Caribbean cruise port. Its colonial centre and Garrison Savannah are UNESCO-listed, with the white sand of Carlisle Bay and turtle-filled waters close to the harbour.
- Carlisle Bay
- Garrison Savannah
- Rum distilleries
- Day7
Scarborough
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day8
Castries
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of St. Lucia, tucked into a sheltered harbour on the island's northwest coast. Beyond the market town rise the rainforested interior and the iconic twin Piton peaks further south along the volcanic coastline.
- The Pitons
- Central market
- Pigeon Island
- Day9
Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of St. Kitts, set below the green slopes of a volcanic Caribbean island. Its colonial centre circles The Circus and Independence Square, while the hilltop fortress of Brimstone Hill and a scenic railway lie out along the coast.
- Brimstone Hill Fortress
- The Circus
- Scenic railway
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Key West, Florida
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The southernmost city in the continental United States, an island town at the end of the Florida Keys. Pastel conch houses line Duval Street, Ernest Hemingway's home is a landmark, and crowds gather at Mallory Square for the nightly sunset.
- Duval Street
- Hemingway House
- Mallory Square sunset
- Day13
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Arrive 07:00
A South Florida port often called the yachting capital, fringed by canals and the long sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Port Everglades is among the world's busiest cruise gateways, with Las Olas Boulevard's shops and cafés minutes from the piers.
- Port Everglades
- Las Olas Boulevard
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
Upcoming departures
- 29 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Caribbean cruise calls at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Sint Maarten, Fort-de-France, Bridgetown, Scarborough, Castries, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Key West, Florida.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Nieuw Amsterdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 29 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.