

Cruise itinerary
27-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
27 nights · Caribbean · 12 ports of call
27-night Caribbean cruise aboard Volendam, departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida and calling at Philipsburg, Fort-de-France, Bridgetown, Macapa, Santarém and Boca da Valeria and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Volendam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 27 nights
- Region
- Caribbean
- Departs
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Returns
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Volendam sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Depart 17:00
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

Philipsburg
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
The Dutch-side capital of St. Maarten, set behind the long curve of Great Bay. Front Street is wall-to-wall duty-free; a short water taxi or drive reaches the French side's Marigot market and the famous low-flying jets over Maho Beach.
- Great Bay Beach
- Front Street duty-free
- Maho Beach plane-spotting
- 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
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Macapa
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 11:00
- Day11At sea
- Day12

Santarém
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day13
Boca da Valeria
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00
- Day14

Manaus
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
The largest city of the Brazilian Amazon, rising deep in the rainforest where the dark Rio Negro meets the sandy Solimões. Grown rich on the rubber boom, it is known for its opulent opera house and as the gateway to jungle lodges and the Meeting of the Waters.
- Amazonas Opera House
- Meeting of the Waters
- Adolpho Lisboa Market
- Day15At sea
- Day16

Parintins
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day17

Santarém
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day18At sea
- Day19At sea
- Day20

Belem
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day21At sea
- Day22
Iles du Salut
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day23At sea
- Day24At sea
- Day25

Willemstad
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day26At sea
- Day27At sea
- Day28

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
- 25 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
27-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 27-night Caribbean cruise calls at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Philipsburg, Fort-de-France, Bridgetown, Macapa, Santarém, Boca da Valeria, Manaus, Parintins, Belem, Iles du Salut and Willemstad.
How many days are spent at sea?
14 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?
27 nights aboard Volendam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 25 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.