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Eastern Caribbean: St. Maarten, Antigua & Bahamas
Join Holland America Line for a 9-night cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale, visiting Philipsburg, St Maarten, St John's, Antigua, Roadtown, Tortola, San Juan, Puerto Rico and Half Moon Cay. Enjoy luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities.
Departure date
11 December 2026
Cabins
€1,845pp
€2,098pp
€2,401pp
€3,766pp
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Your Holiday Summary
Travelling Itinerary
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Welcome aboard! Today marks the beginning of your unforgettable cruise holiday. Take time to explore the ship, unwind, and soak in the excitement of what’s to come. Your holiday starts now.
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Philipsburg is the capital of Sint Maarten, the Dutch side of the Caribbean island Saint Martin. Beachfront bars line the boardwalk along Great Bay. Voorstraat, or Front Street, has duty-free shops and casinos. The St. Maarten Zoo is home to parrots, monkeys and a playground. Sint Maarten Museum displays artifacts from the indigenous Arawak people. The ruins of 17th-century Fort Amsterdam stand on a nearby peninsula.
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Antigua is a Caribbean paradise, with sun-drenched beaches and lush rainforests. Explore the capital city of St. John’s, where the baroque towers of St. John’s Cathedral stand guard. Visit the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda and see Arawak and colonial antiquities. Glimpse rarely-seen species in the rainforest canopy. Nearby, Barbuda is home to one of the region's most significant bird sanctuaries. Sample shore excursions: Kayak & Snorkel Adventure; Five Star Bird Island.
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An enticing mix of pink and blue buildings, yachts, rum cocktails and pirate lore. Play on a soft-sand beach or sail away to islands of buccaneer legend. Sample shore excursions: The North Shore & Pusser s Landing; Wreck of the Rhone Two-tank Certified Dive; Virgin Gorda & The Baths; Swim with the Dolphins.
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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.
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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.
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As your cruise comes to an end, why not extend the magic? Our team can arrange extra hotel nights for you so you can continue exploring and make even more unforgettable memories before heading home.
Nieuw Amsterdam
The second of Holland America’s Signature Class ships, Nieuw Amsterdam, celebrates historic New York City with an inspired design and art collection. While on board, rejuvenate in the tranquil Spa & Salon, play pickleball at sea, or enjoy a tantalizing meal at fine dining restaurants. When you’re in the mood for music, Billboard Onboard fills the room with chart-topping hits.
Ship name: Nieuw Amsterdam
Length: 285.29 m (936 ft)
Capacity: 2,106 passengers
Total
cabins: 1,053
Tonnage: 86,700 GT

What’s on Board

Recreational
- Club HAL
- Library
- The Loft

Relaxation
- Facial Treatments
- Greenhouse Spa & Salon
- Hot Stone Therapy
- Hydro Massage Pool
- Lido Pool
- Sauna
- Spa
- Steam Room
- The Retreat
- Thermal Suite
- Whirlpool

Food and Drink
- Asian Restaurant
- Atrium Bar
- Cabanas
- Canaletto Restaurant
- Explorations Cafe
- Italian Restaurant
- Kitchen
- Lido Bar
- Lido Casual Restaurant
- Main Dining Room
- Manhattan
- Piano Bar
- Pinnacle Grill
- Seafood Shack
- Sports Bar
- Tamarind Restaurant and Silk Den Lounge
- Terrace Grill
- The Verandah
- Veranda

Technology
- Digital Workshop
- Internet Cafe

Entertainment
- Crow's Nest
- Explorers Lounge
- Neptune Lounge
- Panorama Lounge
- Photo Gallery
- Show Lounges

Fitness
- Basketball
- Fitness Center
- Pickleball
Decks

Other
- Art Gallery
- Atrium
- Boutique
- Concierge
- Culinary Arts Center
- Observation Deck
- Shops