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Eastern Caribbean / Southern Seafarer Holiday

Holland America Line

Join Holland America Line for a 16-night cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale, visiting San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), Half Moon Cay, Willemstad, Curacao, Oranjestad, Aruba and Kralendijk,Bonaire. Enjoy luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities.

Departure date

23 December 2024

Cabins

Outside from

3,804pp

Balcony from

4,715pp

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Quote Reference number: 334157-2051950

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Your Holiday Summary

Departure - Arrival
23 Dec 2024 - 08 Jan 2025
Duration
17 days, 16 nights
Sailing
6 sea days
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
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Travelling Itinerary

Day 1
Fort Lauderdale

Departure: at 15:00

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.

Day 2
At Sea

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Day 3
San Juan

Arrival: at 20:00
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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.

Day 4
San Juan

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Departure: at 22:00

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

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: 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
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Day 7
Half Moon Cay

Arrival: at 08:00
Departure: at 18:00

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

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 15:00

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 9
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Day 10
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Day 11
Willemstad

Arrival: at 12:00
Departure: at 23:00

Amsterdam-like canals, gabled Dutch colonial buildings, an exotic floating market. This bustling duty-free port has it all. Plus the world-famous Curaçao Liqueur Distillery and an intriguing coral reef teeming with parrotfish and queen angelfish. Sample shore excursions: Curaçao Dolphin Encounter; Curaçao See & Sea Tour; Highlights of Curaçao with Folkloric Show; Canoe Safari; Willemstad Trolley Train.

Day 12
Oranjestad

Arrival: at 08:00
Departure: at 21:00

Located off the coasts of Venezuela and Colombia, the windswept Dutch island of Aruba feels like another world. When you take a cruise to Aruba, you can relax in the shade of a swaying Divi Divi tree on a pristine beach or explore untamed coastal cliffs in an exotic landscape filled with cacti. Just one day on an Aruba cruise can lead to a lifetime full of stories.

Day 13
Kralendijk

Arrival: at 08:00
Departure: at 17:00

Preservation rules on Bonaire, long known to divers and snorkelers for its pristine, unspoiled reefs and Lac Bay, rated one of the top dive spots in the world. Take in the blush of thousands of pink flamingos at the sanctuary at Pekel Meer, home of the largest colony of flamingos in the Western Hemisphere. Discover the treasures of the quaint capital of Kralendijk. Sample shore excursions: Samur Sail & Snorkel Adventure; Sportfishing; Nature Bike Tour; Mangrove Boating Eco Adventure.

Day 14
At Sea

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Day 15
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Day 16
Half Moon Cay

Arrival: at 08:00
Departure: at 15:00

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 17
Fort Lauderdale

Arrival: at 07:00

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.

Eurodam

Holland America Line’s first Signature-class ship, Eurodam has recently received many exciting updates. Guests on this graceful ship can enjoy the full Music Walk experience, including Lincoln Center Stage, B.B. King’s Blues Club and Billboard Onboard. Explore onboard at BBC Earth Experiences and Microsoft Studio. Enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table programming.

General characteristics

Ship name: Eurodam
Length: 285.29 m (936 ft)
Capacity: 2,104 passengers
Total cabins: 1,052
Tonnage: 86,273 GT

Eurodam

What’s on Board

Recreational
Relaxation
Entertainment
Food and Drink
Fitness
Technology
Other
Decks
recreational

Recreational

  • Card Room
  • Club HAL
  • Indoor Pool
  • Kids Club
  • Library
  • The Loft
relaxation

Relaxation

  • Beauty Salon
  • Greenhouse Spa & Salon
  • Hair Salon
  • Hot Tubs
  • Hydro Massage Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Lido Pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Steam Room
  • Swimming Pool
  • The Retreat
  • Thermal Suite
entertainment

Entertainment

  • Crow's Nest
  • Dance Floor
  • Neptune Lounge
  • Queen's Show Lounge
  • Show Lounges
  • Theatre
food-and-drink

Food and Drink

  • Atrium Bar
  • Cabanas
  • Canaletto Restaurant
  • Dining Room
  • Explorations Cafe
  • Explorers' Lounge
  • Lido Bar
  • Lido Casual Restaurant
  • Lounge Bar
  • Piano Bar
  • Pinnacle Grill
  • Pizzeria
  • Sports Bar
  • Tamarind Restaurant and Silk Den Lounge
  • Terrace Grill
  • The Verandah
fitness

Fitness

  • Aerobics/Yoga
  • Basketball
  • Fitness Center
  • Gym
  • Pickleball
technology

Technology

  • Digital Workshop
  • Internet Access Lounge

Decks

Main Deck Main
Lower Promenade Deck Lower Promenade
Promenade Deck Promenade
Upper Promenade Deck Upper Promenade
Verandah Deck Verandah
Upper Verandah Deck Upper Verandah
Rotterdam Deck Rotterdam
Navigation Deck Navigation
Lido Deck Lido
Observation Deck Observation
Panorama Deck Panorama
technology

Other

  • Art Gallery
  • Atrium
  • Boutique
  • Concierge
  • Culinary Arts Center
  • Future Cruise Sales
  • Medical Centre
  • Photo Gallery
  • Shops
  • Shore Excursion Office