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| 1 | Friday, December 11, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale, USA | Embark | 4:00 PM |
Fort Lauderdale is a city on the Atlantic coast of the U.S. in the state of Florida. As well as being a major yachting centre, it has a large and intricate canal system that results in its also being known as the ‘Venice of America’. Read more about Fort Lauderdale, USA |
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| 2 | Saturday, December 12, 2026 | At Sea | ||
| 3 | Sunday, December 13, 2026 | At Sea | ||
| 4 | Monday, December 14, 2026 | St Martin (Philipsburg), Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
The island is shared in two parts as: the northern part Saint-Martin (a French overseas collectivity) and southern part Sint Maarten (of the Kingdom of the Netherlands): hence its name St-Martin / St Maarten. It lies in the NE Caribbean, located 300 km E of Puerto Rico. This tiny island is an extremely popular holiday and duty-free shopping destination famous for its variety of 37 palm-treed beaches that include salt-water ponds. Read more about St Martin (Philipsburg), Sint Maarten (Dutch part) |
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| 5 | Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | St John's, Antigua and Barbuda | 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
St John’s, the capital of the nation of Antigua and Barbuda (two islands) in the Caribbean, sits on the NW coast of the tropical island of Antigua that is home to magnificent beaches. St John's was hit significantly by Hurricane Irma (Sep 2017) but tourist infrastructure remained intact. St John’s reflects its British heritage with such edifices as Fort Barrington overlooking the shoreline, and 17th C Fort James. Read more about St John's, Antigua and Barbuda |
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| 6 | Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | Tortola, Virgin Islands (British) | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
Tortola is the largest and most populated of the British Virgin Islands, a group of islands that forms part of the archipelago of the Virgin Islands. Its capital is Road Town, situated on a pleasant harbour. Interestingly, Columbus noted the island during his second voyage. Read more about Tortola, Virgin Islands (British) |
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| 7 | Thursday, December 17, 2026 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
San Juan, the capital and most populous city of Puerto Rico, is the oldest city on US territory. It is the Caribbean commercial hub, best known for its beautifully restored historic district of Old San Juan. It is situated on a rocky peninsula girded by thick walls jutting into the crashing Atlantic surf. Read more about San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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| 8 | Friday, December 18, 2026 | At Sea | ||
| 9 | Saturday, December 19, 2026 | Relaxaway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas | ||
| 10 | Sunday, December 20, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale, USA | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
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Fort Lauderdale is a city on the Atlantic coast of the U.S. in the state of Florida. As well as being a major yachting centre, it has a large and intricate canal system that results in its also being known as the ‘Venice of America’. Read more about Fort Lauderdale, USA |
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| 11 | Monday, December 21, 2026 | Relaxaway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas | ||
| 12 | Tuesday, December 22, 2026 | At Sea | ||
| 13 | Wednesday, December 23, 2026 | Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
The British Overseas Territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands lies SE of Florida. The capital, Cockburn (‘Co’burn’) Town, is located on the largest island in the Turks Islands archipelago, Grand Turk Island. It is known for tourism as well as being an offshore financial centre. Read more about Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands |
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| 14 | Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Amber Cove, Dominican Republic | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
Amber Cove, located near Puerto Plata (aka Silver Port), on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, is a new $85 million port purposely developed for cruise passengers by Carnival Corp. It opened in mid 2015, and it will be the first time since the 1980s that a cruise ship has stopped at what is known as the Amber Coast, so called for its abundance of the translucent, burnt-orange stone. Cruise guests experience the natural beauty and wonder what makes the Dominican Republic such an attractive tourist destination. Read more about Amber Cove, Dominican Republic |
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| 15 | Friday, December 25, 2026 | At Sea | ||
| 16 | Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Key West, USA | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
Key West is a city on an island of the same name that lies off the coast of Florida USA. One of the biggest attractions on the island is a concrete replica of a buoy at the corner of South and Whitehead Streets, which claims to be the southernmost point in the continental 48 states. Although Key West today has been revitalised for the tourists, the town has retained some of its sense of individualism and isolation, especially away from the main streets. Read more about Key West, USA |
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| 17 | Sunday, December 27, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale, USA | 7:00 AM | Disembark |
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Fort Lauderdale is a city on the Atlantic coast of the U.S. in the state of Florida. As well as being a major yachting centre, it has a large and intricate canal system that results in its also being known as the ‘Venice of America’. Read more about Fort Lauderdale, USA |
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Taking her maiden voyage in 2010, the Nieuw Amsterdam can carry up to 2106 passengers with a 86,700 GT. Hallmarks of HAL include spacious staterooms and public areas, rich timber furnishings set with museum-quality paintings and antiques, discreet personal service, and artful itineraries that allow for overnights in key cities.
PS, SA, SB, SC, SQ, SS, SY, SZ
Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath and shower and additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 1,357 sq. ft. with verandah Include all the suite amenities, plus: .A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
VQ, V, VA, VB, VC, VD, VE, VF, VH
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 213-379 sq. ft. including verandah. Stateroom amenities include: .Our signature Mariner's Dreamtrade; bed featuring finely woven cotton linens .Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage .100% Egyptian cotton towels .Premium massage showerheads .5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers .Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure .Complimentary fresh fruit on request .Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages .Flat-panel TV and DVD player .Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
CQ, C, D, DD, E, F, G, H, HH
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 169-267 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: .Our signature Mariner's Dreamtrade; bed featuring finely woven cotton linens .Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage .100% Egyptian cotton towels .Premium massage showerheads .5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers .Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure .Complimentary fresh fruit on request .Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages .Flat-panel TV and DVD player .Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
IQ, I, J, K, L, M, MM, N
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Approximately 141-284 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: .Our signature Mariner's Dreamtrade; bed featuring finely woven cotton linens .Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage .100% Egyptian cotton towels .Premium massage showerheads .5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers .Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure .Complimentary fresh fruit on request .Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages .Flat-panel TV and DVD player .Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
Triple (two lower beds, one sofa bed)
Quad (two lower beds, one sofa bed, one upper)
Shower only
Connecting rooms
Partial sea view
Fully obstructed view
Single sink vanity
Double (no sofa bed), Single sink vanity and bathtub only
Staterooms have solid steel verandah railings (instead of clear Plexiglass railing)
Wheelchair accessible staterooms
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Holland America - Non Refundable Deposit
Get the rate of the day with no added extras. Includes:• Cruise Only fare• Non-refundable depositOther prices available, offering your choice of: • Wi-Fi, Beverage package, Shore excursion credit & Specialty dining. Ask your Clean Cruising consultant for more details!
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Cruiseline: Holland America Line Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam Departure: Friday, December 11, 2026 Nights: 16 nights Departs: Fort Lauderdale Returns: Fort Lauderdale
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