Cruise itinerary
11-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
11 nights · Caribbean · 8 ports of call
11-night Caribbean cruise aboard Rotterdam, departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida and calling at Sint Maarten, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Roseau, Castries, Antigua and Saint Thomas and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Rotterdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 11 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 18:00
- Day5
Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day6
Roseau
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day7
Castries
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day8
Antigua
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day9
Saint Thomas
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
An island in the U.S. Virgin Islands known for its deep harbour at Charlotte Amalie and its red-roofed hillsides. It offers duty-free shopping along the waterfront, the beach at Magens Bay, and a short ferry hop to quieter St. John.
- Magens Bay
- Charlotte Amalie
- Ferry to St. John
- Day10At sea
- Day11
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
- Day12
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
- 22 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Caribbean cruise calls at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Sint Maarten, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Roseau, Castries, Antigua, Saint Thomas and Half Moon Cay.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 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?
11 nights aboard Rotterdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 22 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.