21 Night Panama Canal & Eastern Caribbean: U.S. Virgin Islands Cruise aboard the Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam

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Join the Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam and prepare yourself for twenty-one nights of exciting sailing around the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale and back!

While aboard this sailing you will stop in favorite destinations like Port Everglades and San Juan as well as once-in-a-lifetime destinations like Puerto Limon and Colon. This route is an uncommon one for the Nieuw Amsterdam, But January is the most popular month to sail it.

We include all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in our price, so there are no surprises. Coming in at less than $130 a day, this is a strong value.


The Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam

More than 2,100 travelers can travel on this highly-rated Signature class cruise ship, based in Fort Lauderdale and refurbished only three years ago in 2023.

The Nieuw Amsterdam Holland America wows guests with seven jacuzzis, a casino, a spa, and a gym.

Ship class
Signature
Built
2010
Refurbished
2023
Guests
2,106
Crew
929
Length
935 ft
Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam
Gym

Your Itinerary

This sailing includes twelve port days and eight sea days. High points include visits to rare ports like Puerto Limon and Colon plus a long stop in St. Thomas.

Map of this cruise's route
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Sun17January 17thSunday
4:00pm
Mon18January 18thMonday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Tue19January 19thTuesday
At Sea
Wed20January 20thWednesday
At Sea
Thu21January 21stThursday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Fri22January 22ndFriday
At Sea
Sat23January 23rdSaturday
7:00am – 2:00pm
Gatun Lake, Panama (Cruising)
Panama Canal (Cruising)
Sun24January 24thSunday
5:00pm – 9:00pm
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Mon25January 25thMonday
7:30am – 4:30pm
Tue26January 26thTuesday
At Sea
Wed27January 27thWednesday
7:00am – 4:00pm
Thu28January 28thThursday
At Sea
Fri29January 29thFriday
7:00am – 4:00pm
Sat30January 30thSaturday
At Sea
Sun31January 31stSunday
At Sea
Mon1February 1stMonday
9:00am – 6:00pm
Tue2February 2ndTuesday
8:00am – 11:00pm
8:00am – 11:00pm
Wed3February 3rdWednesday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Thu4February 4thThursday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Fri5February 5thFriday
At Sea
Sat6February 6thSaturday
8:00am – 3:00pm
Sun7February 7thSunday
7:00am
Day 5Oranjestad
Day 7Cartagena, Colombia
Day 8Colon
Day 9Puerto Limon
Day 11Georgetown
Day 16St. John's, Antigua

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on April 7th of last year, The price of a cabin on this cruise has ranged between $2,609 and $3,524 including taxes and port charges. At only $90 more expensive than the all time low of $2,609 right now is a great time to reserve your stateroom

  • Inside

    $2,699

    $129/day

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  • Outside

    $2,829

    $135/day

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  • Balcony

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  • Suite

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Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.


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Alternate Sailings

The Nieuw Amsterdam sails this route two times next year, but doesn't sail it this year. No other ship sails this exact same route.

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