Cruise itinerary
21-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
21 nights · Caribbean · 11 ports of call
21-night Caribbean cruise aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida and calling at Bonaire, Curaçao, Half Moon Cay, Sint Maarten, Fort-de-France and Bridgetown and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Nieuw Amsterdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 21 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
Bonaire
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day5
Curaçao
Arrive 08:00
- Day6
Curaçao
Depart 17:00
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Half Moon Cay
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00
A private island in the Bahamas used by cruise lines as a beach day, set on a crescent of pale sand and shallow turquoise water. The day centres on swimming, watersports, a horseshoe lagoon and a barbecue lunch ashore.
- Crescent beach
- Stingray lagoon
- Watersports
- Day10
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Sint Maarten
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day14
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
- Day15
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
- Day16
Scarborough
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day17
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
- Day18
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
- Day19At sea
- Day20At sea
- Day21
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
- Day22
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
- 20 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
21-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 21-night Caribbean cruise calls at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Bonaire, Curaçao, Half Moon Cay, Sint Maarten, Fort-de-France, Bridgetown, Scarborough, Castries, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Key West, Florida.
How many days are spent at sea?
8 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?
21 nights aboard Nieuw Amsterdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 20 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.