--- title: "Rotterdam: 11 nights from Fort Lauderdale, 1 Dec 2026" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/caribbean-caress-dominica-antigua-st-lucia~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11 description: "11-night Holland America Line cruise on Rotterdam from Fort Lauderdale on 1 Dec 2026, visiting Philipsburg, St. John's, Roseau. Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/109e0be411646b0d.jpg --- # Caribbean Caress – Dominica, Antigua & St. Lucia ![Route map: 11 nights round trip from Fort Lauderdale on Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/109e0be411646b0d.jpg) ## About this cruise An 11-night round trip from Fort Lauderdale, sailing on the afternoon of 1 December. After two days at sea it calls at Philipsburg, St. John's, Roseau, Castries, Basseterre and St. Thomas on six consecutive port days. After another day at sea it calls at Half Moon Cay. The stops are in seven countries, and calls last 7 to 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 25°C in Half Moon Cay to 29°C in St. Thomas (77 to 84°F). You're back in Fort Lauderdale on the morning of 12 December. Rotterdam (2021) carries up to 2,668 guests on 13 decks and has 12 restaurants, 6 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - **Ship:** [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/rotterdam.md) - **Duration:** 11 nights - **Departure:** 2026-12-01 - **Return:** 2026-12-12 - **From:** [Fort Lauderdale, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) - **Price:** from €989 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | | 4:00 PM | Embark | 20–25°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Wed, Dec 2 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | Sea day | | Thu, Dec 3 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md) | NL | Fri, Dec 4 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 25–27°C | | 5 | [St. John's](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-john-s.md) | AG | Sat, Dec 5 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port day | 25–27°C | | 6 | [Roseau](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/roseau.md) | DM | Sun, Dec 6 | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 25–27°C | | 7 | [Castries](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/castries.md) | LC | Mon, Dec 7 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 25–28°C | | 8 | [Basseterre](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/basseterre.md) | KN | Tue, Dec 8 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 25–27°C | | 9 | [St. Thomas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-thomas.md) | VI | Wed, Dec 9 | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Port day | 23–29°C | | 10 | Sea day | | Thu, Dec 10 | | | Sea day | | | 11 | [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) | BS | Fri, Dec 11 | 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Port day | 23–25°C | | 12 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | Sat, Dec 12 | 7:00 AM | | Disembark | 20–25°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 6 of this ship's 12 restaurants cost extra. All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €1,635 | €1,635 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11.md?pid=3f149993-4afc-48c7-a698-092e9da62f4f) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €1,865 | €1,865 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11.md?pid=8adb13b3-efd3-4c9c-9981-d447e550c787) | | Balcony | Verandah | €2,555 | €2,555 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11.md?pid=3cb255f4-000e-4f64-b6b9-bf8cbfae25df) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €4,975 | €4,975 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11.md?pid=337ff786-1b30-4303-b5c4-d4e3b53e6d36) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €1,978 | €989 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11.md?pid=c6bb83c2-b827-423d-907e-153c7681895f) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,678 | €1,339 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11.md?pid=5ae8419f-829f-4158-9793-b4fd63057a28) | | Balcony | Verandah | €3,358 | €1,679 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11.md?pid=f5e6b3e8-83d1-42fd-990a-8f1f1e13e280) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €5,318 | €2,659 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11.md?pid=a1ce89c6-6299-4318-9102-1b42f4ee1dc4) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,907 | €969 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11.md?pid=7ee4e186-cb04-40e3-8f45-05fed18beb48) | | Balcony | Verandah | €3,747 | €1,249 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11.md?pid=a28db4d2-941f-4922-8158-95509d594998) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €5,817 | €1,939 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11.md?pid=6ce15bf2-704f-499c-bd15-b3e70d09e9ed) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,426 | €857 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11.md?pid=97433c0d-e9e5-447c-90e5-2db44e7b9375) | | Balcony | Verandah | €4,046 | €1,012 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11.md?pid=c8fb4999-dad2-45a4-a044-86aefe0add90) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €6,166 | €1,542 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11.md?pid=908a4a0b-8e27-4599-9466-bfe4db3509fc) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board. ## View on official site - [hollandamerica.com](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11?via=markdown&site=EU&guests=2) (EUR) Holland America Line opens its site for the country you're in, whichever link you click. You'll only see a fare from its own region, or with a VPN set to it. [Other ways to book](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11.md?pid=) ## What's included in this price ### In this price - **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 6 of this ship's 12 restaurants cost extra if you want them. - **Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra. ### On top of this price - **Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board. ### Available on board Alcohol · Soft drinks · Wi-Fi · Excursions ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-11 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €5,318 | | 2026-09-12 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €5,318 | | 2026-09-13 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €5,318 | | 2026-09-14 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €5,318 | | 2026-09-15 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-09-16 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-09-17 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-09-18 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-09-19 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-09-20 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-09-21 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-09-22 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,678 | | 2026-09-23 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,678 | | 2026-09-24 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,678 | | 2026-09-25 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,678 | | 2026-09-26 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,678 | | 2026-09-27 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,678 | | 2026-09-28 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,678 | | 2026-09-29 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-09-30 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-01 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-02 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-10-03 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-04 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-05 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-06 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-07 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-08 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-09 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-10 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-11 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-12 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-13 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-14 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-15 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-16 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-17 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-18 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-19 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-20 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-21 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-22 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | €8,298 | | 2026-10-23 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-10-24 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-10-25 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-10-26 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-10-27 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-10-28 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-10-29 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-10-30 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-10-31 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-11-01 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-11-02 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-11-03 | €1,978 | €2,438 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-11-04 | €1,978 | €2,598 | €2,898 | €8,678 | | 2026-11-05 | €1,978 | €2,598 | €2,898 | – | | 2026-11-06 | €1,978 | €2,678 | €3,358 | – | ## About the ship - **Year Built:** 2021 - **Passengers:** 2,668 - **Crew:** 1,025 - **Gross Tonnage:** 99,935 GT - **Decks:** 13 - **Length:** 300 m - **Beam:** 35m - **Dining (total):** 12 - **Dining (included):** 6 - **Dining (surcharge):** 6 ## Port Details ### [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) *United States* > Florida's sunny cruise capital Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 20–25°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/New_York ### [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md) *Sint Maarten* > Two nations, one island, infinite beaches Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 25–27°C - Currency: Netherlands Antillean Guilder - Languages: Dutch - Timezone: America/Lower_Princes ### [St. John's](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-john-s.md) *Antigua and Barbuda* > Antigua's harbour of three hundred sixty-five beaches Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 25–27°C - Currency: East Caribbean Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/Antigua ### [Roseau](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/roseau.md) *Dominica* > Dominica's nature isle, wild and unspoiled Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 25–27°C - Currency: East Caribbean Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/Dominica ### [Castries](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/castries.md) *Saint Lucia* > The Pitons' twin peaks on the horizon Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 25–28°C - Currency: East Caribbean Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/St_Lucia ### [Basseterre](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/basseterre.md) *Saint Kitts and Nevis* > Volcanic peaks over a Caribbean harbour Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 25–27°C - Currency: East Caribbean Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/St_Kitts ### [St. Thomas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-thomas.md) *US Virgin Islands* > Duty-free shopping in the US Virgin Islands Avg dock time: 8.7h · Weather: 23–29°C - Currency: US Dollar - Timezone: America/St_Thomas ### [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) *Bahamas* > A private crescent of Bahamian perfection Avg dock time: 7.9h · Weather: 23–25°C - Currency: Bahamian Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/Nassau [Rotterdam sails this route on 2 more dates. Compare all dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/rotterdam/11-nights-from-fort-lauderdale-basseterre-castries-half-moon-cay.md) ## Adjacent sailings on Rotterdam | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Verdant Reach – Saint Lucia & Roatan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/verdant-reach-saint-lucia-roatan~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261110-21.md) | Nov 10 – Dec 1, 2026 | 21 nights | Fort Lauderdale | from €1,809 pp (€1,809) | | Next sailing | [Emerald Horizon Voyage – Roatan, Belize & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/emerald-horizon-voyage-roatan-belize-cozumel~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261212-10.md) · [Plan both as one trip](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11,HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261212-10&guests=2) | Dec 12 – 22, 2026 | 10 nights | Fort Lauderdale | from €889 pp (€889) | ## Make it a longer trip ### Stay aboard Rotterdam - [Dec 1 – 22, 2026](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11,HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261212-10&guests=2) · 21 nights (+10) · Fort Lauderdale → Fort Lauderdale · from €1,878 pp · Same price per night ### Switch ships - [Dec 1 – 19, 2026](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11,PCL-ST-20261212-7&guests=2) · 18 nights (+7) · Fort Lauderdale → Fort Lauderdale · Change to Star Princess in Fort Lauderdale · from €1,458 pp · €9 less per night - [Dec 1 – 19, 2026](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11,NCL-LUNA-20261212-7&guests=2) · 18 nights (+7) · Fort Lauderdale → Miami · Change to Norwegian Luna in Fort Lauderdale · from €1,449 pp · €9 less per night - [Dec 1 – 17, 2026](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-11,RCL-FREEDOM-20261212-5&guests=2) · 16 nights (+5) · Fort Lauderdale → Miami · Change to Freedom Of The Seas in Fort Lauderdale · from €1,346 pp · €6 less per night [See all back-to-back cruises](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises.md) ## Explore more - [More Rotterdam cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/rotterdam.md) - [Visit Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Cruises from Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=fort-lauderdale) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)