Eastern / Western Caribbean Cruise

Day 1 - Fort Lauderdale

Arrive: Sun 01 December 2024 / Depart: Sun 01 December 2024 at 16:00

There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Ft. Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or adventure to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

Arrive: Tue 03 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 03 December 2024 at 17:00

Located on the Dominican Republic's north coast, the port of Amber Cove, near Puerto Plata, is a new phenomenon. Built in 2015, the area was fashioned as an homage to the country’s colonial architecture and features restaurants, bars and shops, as well as an activity center, a pool and cabanas. But it’s the neighboring region, known as the Amber Coast for its plethora of the semiprecious stone, that’s this port’s true draw. Along with golden-sand beaches and dramatic cliffs, there's the city of Puerto Plata, one of the Caribbean’s oldest, founded in the early 1500s. Another nearby option is Santiago de los Caballeros, known locally as simply Santiago, about an hour's drive from the port. The second-largest city in the Dominican Republic, it is home to excellent museums, historic buildings and cigar and rum makers.

Day 4 - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Arrive: Wed 04 December 2024 at 13:00 / Depart: Wed 04 December 2024 at 22:30

Massive El Morro Fortress guards Old San Juan, while the benevolent Indian spirit Yuquiyu keeps watch over the entire island from the highest peak in the rain forest. By night there are roulette wheels to spin and fiery flamenco shows to catch. Sample shore excursions: Old San Juan Historic Walking Tour; El Yunque Rain Forest Drive; World Heritage Fortress & Art Museum.

Day 5 - St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands)

Arrive: Thu 05 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 05 December 2024 at 16:00

The lovely, European-influenced port of Charlotte Amalie wins the prize for Caribbean shopping thrills. Cameras, jewelry, watches, perfumes are all here. So are beautiful beaches, undersea gardens and tales of Blackbeard. Sample shore excursions: Sea Trekking Helmet Dive & Coral World; Champagne Catamaran Sail & Snorkel to St. John; St. Thomas Ocean Racing; Ultimate Island Experience.

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - Half Moon Cay

Arrive: Sat 07 December 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 07 December 2024 at 14:00

The Caribbean is full of tropical wonders and natural beauty. But there’s nothing like Half Moon Cay, our pristine private island paradise in the Bahamas. Cruise to the Bahamas with Holland America Line and discover the most stunning, highest-rated private-island experience in the region, Half Moon Cay. This island has won Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Best Private Island award 17 consecutive years, and was also named the best in Travel Weekly's Readers' Choice Awards. As soon as your toes touch that powdery white sand and your eyes settle on the perfect blue-crystal clear water, you’ll understand why this island is one of the most sought out destinations. Whether you are planning a romantic getaway or a family vacation, book a Bahamas cruise and explore Half Moon Cay's beautiful beaches, exciting cruise excursions, exclusive beach cabanas and more.

Day 8 - Fort Lauderdale

Arrive: Sun 08 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 08 December 2024

There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Ft. Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or adventure to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Cozumel

Arrive: Tue 10 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 10 December 2024 at 15:00

A cruise to Cozumel will take you , anto an island in the Caribbean off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. Cozumel is a popular destination as , drawsit draws many scuba divers, snorkelers and seekers of sand and sun who are attracted by the reliably sunny and tropical climate. The island and its environs also offer all other manner of on- and around-the-water attractions, many of which are quite unique, such as underwater sculpture gardens, a submarine excursion to see a shipwreck and a sailboat-racing experience that's second only to the America's Cup. For visitors who are intrigued by Mexico's Maya culture, there are several archaeological sites in and around Cozumel, including the UNESCO-inscribed Chichén Itzá and, on Cozumel itself, San Gervasio, once a site where women made offerings to the goddess of fertility and childbirth. When you're done sightseeing on your cruise to Cozumel, there's shopping for traditional Mexican crafts, jewelry and leather goods, including custom-made sandals, and excellent food (the seafood, of course, is stellar).

Day 11 - George Town, Cayman Islands

Arrive: Wed 11 December 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 11 December 2024 at 17:00

Crystalline waters, snorkeling with tame stingrays, civilian submarines: This duty-free port has it all, plus Seven Mile Beach and a charming turtle farm. Sample shore excursions: Stingray City Cruise & Island Drive; Reef & Wreck Snorkel by Boat; Scuba Adventure; Nautilus One Semi-submarine.

Day 12 - Montego Bay

Arrive: Thu 12 December 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 12 December 2024 at 17:00

Holland America Line's Montego Bay cruises takes you to the island of One Love. Jamaica is, after all, the home of the reggae musical genre and the Rasta religion with which it is so entwined. Along with being laid-back and "irie, mon," the western Caribbean island nation boasts plenty of natural beauty: pristine, reef-facing beaches; crystalline waters; and a lush, mountain and jungle interior. Just as internationally lauded are the island’s eco-friendly soft-adventure offerings, from snorkeling and horseback riding to zip lining and traversing waterfalls. Our cruises to Montego Bay, Jamaica are much more than just a beach destination, They also promises cultural attractions, which, along with its spicy cuisine, are as much of a draw as its powdery sand and sparkling sea. So, take a Montego Bay cruise with Holland America Line and discover the natural beauty this island has to offer.

Day 13 - At Sea

Day 14 - Half Moon Cay

Arrive: Sat 14 December 2024 / Depart: Sat 14 December 2024

The Caribbean is full of tropical wonders and natural beauty. But there’s nothing like Half Moon Cay, our pristine private island paradise in the Bahamas. Cruise to the Bahamas with Holland America Line and discover the most stunning, highest-rated private-island experience in the region, Half Moon Cay. This island has won Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Best Private Island award 17 consecutive years, and was also named the best in Travel Weekly's Readers' Choice Awards. As soon as your toes touch that powdery white sand and your eyes settle on the perfect blue-crystal clear water, you’ll understand why this island is one of the most sought out destinations. Whether you are planning a romantic getaway or a family vacation, book a Bahamas cruise and explore Half Moon Cay's beautiful beaches, exciting cruise excursions, exclusive beach cabanas and more.

Day 15 - Fort Lauderdale

Arrive: Sun 15 December 2024 at 06:30 / Depart: Sun 15 December 2024

There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Ft. Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or adventure to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.