---
title: "Cobalt Shallows – Willemstad, Aruba & Castries"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-shallows-willemstad-aruba-castries~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270328-20
description: "20-night Holland America Line cruise on Zuiderdam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/56374174a6cdc5b4.jpg
---

# Cobalt Shallows – Willemstad, Aruba & Castries

![Route map: 20 nights round trip from Miami on Zuiderdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/56374174a6cdc5b4.jpg)

A 20-night round trip from Miami, sailing on the afternoon of 28 March. It makes 12 port calls, starting with Half Moon Cay, Cabo Rojo-Pedernales and Kralendijk. The stops are in eight countries, and calls last 7 to 16 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 25°C in Half Moon Cay to 30°C in St. Thomas (77 to 86°F). You're back in Miami on the morning of 17 April. Zuiderdam (2002) carries up to 1,970 guests on 11 decks and has 7 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Zuiderdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/zuiderdam.md)
- **Duration:** 20 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-03-28
- **Return:** 2027-04-17
- **From:** [Miami, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/miami.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Miami](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/miami.md) | US |  | 16:00 | 21–26°C |
| 2 | [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) | BS | 09:00 | 17:00 | 22–25°C |
| 4 | [Cabo Rojo-Pedernales](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cabo-rojo-pedernales.md) | DO | 08:00 | 17:00 | 24–30°C |
| 6 | [Kralendijk](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/kralendijk.md) | NL | 08:00 | 23:00 | 26–28°C |
| 7 | [Willemstad](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/willemstad.md) | NL | 07:00 | 23:00 | 26–28°C |
| 8 | [Oranjestad](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/oranjestad.md) | NL | 07:00 | 16:00 | 26–28°C |
| 11 | [Miami](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/miami.md) | US | 07:00 | 16:00 | 21–26°C |
| 14 | [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md) | NL | 08:00 | 17:00 | 25–27°C |
| 15 | [St. John's](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-john-s.md) | AG | 08:00 | 17:00 | 25–27°C |
| 16 | [Castries](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/castries.md) | LC | 08:00 | 17:00 | 25–30°C |
| 17 | [Basseterre](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/basseterre.md) | KN | 08:00 | 17:00 | 25–27°C |
| 18 | [St. Thomas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-thomas.md) | VI | 08:00 | 16:00 | 23–30°C |
| 20 | [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) | BS | 08:00 | 15:00 | 22–25°C |
| 21 | [Miami](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/miami.md) | US | 07:00 |  | 21–26°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 2 of this ship's 7 restaurants cost extra.

### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €4,673 | €4,673 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270328-20.md?pid=24828ebb-0a9f-4cd5-8893-0626be00fbc8) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,936 | €6,936 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270328-20.md?pid=53b7ce65-4491-4547-82fe-5b392639c172) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €7,018 | €7,018 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270328-20.md?pid=c80c534f-82b8-44e3-b1ca-c895d4609d6f) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €12,538 | €12,538 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270328-20.md?pid=8179ca46-2100-440e-9f08-d6dc9a770cff) |

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 | €4,998 | €2,499 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270328-20.md?pid=f040a95c-68e7-44c4-8fcc-c2afd94896c4) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €7,418 | €3,709 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270328-20.md?pid=165abab9-6e6e-41cd-97a5-e3d9b90e4ea9) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €7,418 | €3,709 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270328-20.md?pid=a68559a3-7a24-42c9-9930-b7b3523f5cc4) |
| Suite | Signature Suite | €12,938 | €6,469 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270328-20.md?pid=39472c0f-1256-4653-aa84-66d8df70a6c0) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €16,398 | €8,199 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270328-20.md?pid=f3a43b1e-0f1e-4aa5-9026-61866c0c160f) |

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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €6,517 | €2,172 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270328-20.md?pid=eefd7d28-d90e-4e7d-8ef9-b53179cd5833) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €8,587 | €2,862 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270328-20.md?pid=1b725979-93d1-4b2a-a17e-9153618e4f96) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €8,917 | €2,972 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270328-20.md?pid=545387ea-c746-4c4c-8cdf-2f94f0816149) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €14,287 | €4,762 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270328-20.md?pid=bc958073-01d0-4509-b928-cee7f1c97a37) |

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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €7,676 | €1,919 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270328-20.md?pid=7f9f686d-30d0-4aac-a59b-ae33e1a1c5fb) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €10,056 | €2,514 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270328-20.md?pid=9560d02c-1d6a-4e4b-b99c-a2b8fec8f29a) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €10,416 | €2,604 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270328-20.md?pid=c9651f44-43fd-4807-a348-9c2facef1505) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €19,096 | €4,774 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270328-20.md?pid=f6a235f5-5753-4ad4-8323-25626ac2efcd) |

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.

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | Deluxe |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-11 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-12 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-13 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-14 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-15 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-16 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-17 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-18 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-19 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-20 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-21 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-22 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-23 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-24 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-25 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-26 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-27 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-28 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-29 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-09-30 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-10-01 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-10-02 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-10-03 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-10-04 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |
| 2026-10-05 | €4,998 | €7,418 | €7,418 | €12,938 | €16,398 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2002
- **Passengers:** 1,970
- **Crew:** 817
- **Gross Tonnage:** 82,820 GT
- **Decks:** 11
- **Length:** 285m
- **Beam:** 32m
- **Dining (total):** 7
- **Dining (included):** 5
- **Dining (surcharge):** 2

## Port Details

### [Miami](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/miami.md)

*United States*

> Where Latin energy meets Art Deco cool

Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 21–26°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/New_York

### [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md)

*Bahamas*

> A private crescent of Bahamian perfection

Avg dock time: 8h · Weather: 22–25°C

- Currency: Bahamian Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/Nassau

### [Cabo Rojo-Pedernales](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cabo-rojo-pedernales.md)

*Dominican Republic*

> Dominican Republic's unspoiled southwestern coast

Avg dock time: 8.1h · Weather: 24–30°C

- Currency: DOP
- Languages: es
- Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo

### [Kralendijk](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/kralendijk.md)

*Caribbean Netherlands*

> Bonaire's colourful coral capital

Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 26–28°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Timezone: America/Kralendijk

### [Willemstad](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/willemstad.md)

*Curaçao*

> UNESCO colour against Caribbean blue

Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 26–28°C

- Currency: Netherlands Antillean Guilder
- Languages: nl, en
- Timezone: America/Curacao

### [Oranjestad](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/oranjestad.md)

*Aruba*

> Aruba's cheerful Dutch-Caribbean capital

Avg dock time: 11.7h · Weather: 26–28°C

- Currency: Aruban Florin
- Languages: nl
- Timezone: America/Aruba

### [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md)

*Sint Maarten*

> Two nations, one island, infinite beaches

Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 25–27°C

- Currency: Netherlands Antillean Guilder
- Languages: nl, en
- 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: 9.7h · Weather: 25–27°C

- Currency: East Caribbean Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/Antigua

### [Castries](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/castries.md)

*Saint Lucia*

> The Pitons' twin peaks on the horizon

Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 25–30°C

- Currency: East Caribbean Dollar
- Languages: en
- 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: 9.9h · Weather: 25–27°C

- Currency: East Caribbean Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/St_Kitts

### [St. Thomas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-thomas.md)

*US Virgin Islands*

> US Virgin Islands' duty-free harbour paradise

Avg dock time: 8.8h · Weather: 23–30°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Timezone: America/St_Thomas

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Sunstone Waters – Curaçao, Aruba & Key West](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunstone-waters-curacao-aruba-key-west~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270313-15.md) | 2027-03-13 | 2027-03-28 | 15 | €1,879 |
| Next | [Meridian Wake – Bermuda, Paris & Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruises/meridian-wake-bermuda-paris-amsterdam~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270417-14.md) | 2027-04-17 | 2027-05-01 | 14 | €999 |

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