Cruise itinerary
28-Night Americas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
28 nights · Americas · 16 ports of call
28-night Americas cruise aboard Zuiderdam, departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida and calling at Half Moon Cay, Sint Maarten, Fort-de-France, Scarborough, Macapa and Santarém and 9 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Zuiderdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 28 nights
- Region
- 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 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
- Day2
Half Moon Cay
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day3At sea
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Sint Maarten
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day6
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
- Day7
Scarborough
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Macapa
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 11:00
- Day12
Santarém
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day13
Boca de Valeria
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 14:00
- Day14
Manaus
Arrive 10:00
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
- Day15
Manaus
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
- Day16
Parintins
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day17
Alter do Chão
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day18At sea
- Day19At sea
- Day20
Devil's Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day21At sea
- Day22At sea
- Day23
Bridgetown
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day24
Roseau
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Dominica, a green volcanic island in the eastern Caribbean known as the Nature Isle. The town sits below forested peaks, with the botanic gardens, sulphur springs and the trail to Trafalgar Falls a short drive inland.
- Trafalgar Falls
- Botanic Gardens
- Boiling Lake
- Day25
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
- Day26
San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Puerto Rico and a major Caribbean homeport. Old San Juan's pastel colonial streets sit behind the massive El Morro and San Cristóbal forts, with rum distilleries and the beaches of Condado close to the cruise piers.
- Old San Juan
- El Morro fort
- Condado beaches
- Day27At sea
- Day28At sea
- Day29
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
- 6 Jan 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
28-Night Americas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 28-night Americas cruise calls at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Half Moon Cay, Sint Maarten, Fort-de-France, Scarborough, Macapa, Santarém, Boca de Valeria, Manaus, Parintins, Alter do Chão, Devil's Island, Bridgetown, Roseau, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and San Juan (Puerto Rico).
How many days are spent at sea?
11 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?
28 nights aboard Zuiderdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 6 Jan 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.