---
title: "Nieuw Amsterdam: 21 nights from Fort Lauderdale, 18 Oct 2026"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobblestone-coral-cartagena-willemstad~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261018-21
description: "21-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam from Fort Lauderdale on 18 Oct 2026, visiting Half Moon Cay, Oranjestad, Cartagena."
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/f815f6a191ec8841.jpg
robots: noindex
---

# Cobblestone & Coral – Cartagena & Willemstad

![Route map: 21 nights round trip from Fort Lauderdale on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/f815f6a191ec8841.jpg)

## About this cruise

A 21-night round trip from Fort Lauderdale, sailing on the afternoon of 18 October. It makes 12 port calls, starting with Half Moon Cay, Oranjestad and Cartagena. The stops are in eight countries, and calls last 4 to 11 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 29°C (84°F) at every stop. You're back in Fort Lauderdale on the morning of 8 November. Nieuw Amsterdam (2010) carries up to 2,106 guests on 12 decks and has 9 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/nieuw-amsterdam.md)
- **Duration:** 21 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-10-18
- **Return:** 2026-11-08
- **From:** [Fort Lauderdale, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md)
- **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | Sun, Oct 18, 2026 |  | 4:00 PM | Embark | 24–28°C |
| 2 | [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) | BS | Mon, Oct 19 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 26–28°C |
| 3 | Sea day |  | Tue, Oct 20 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 4 | Sea day |  | Wed, Oct 21 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 5 | [Oranjestad](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/oranjestad.md) | NL | Thu, Oct 22 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 27–30°C |
| 6 | Sea day |  | Fri, Oct 23 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 7 | [Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md) | CO | Sat, Oct 24 | 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Port day | 25–29°C |
| 8 | [Panama Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-canal.md) | PA | Sun, Oct 25 | 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | Multi-port | 25–29°C |
| 8 | [Colon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/colon.md) | PA | Sun, Oct 25 | 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Multi-port | 25–29°C |
| 9 | [Puerto Limon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-limon.md) | CR | Mon, Oct 26 | 7:30 AM | 4:30 PM | Port day | 23–28°C |
| 10 | Sea day |  | Tue, Oct 27 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 11 | [Grand Cayman Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/grand-cayman-island.md) | KY | Wed, Oct 28 | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port day | 27–29°C |
| 12 | Sea day |  | Thu, Oct 29 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 13 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | Fri, Oct 30 | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port day | 24–28°C |
| 14 | Sea day |  | Sat, Oct 31 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 15 | Sea day |  | Sun, Nov 1 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 16 | [Cabo Rojo-Pedernales](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cabo-rojo-pedernales.md) | DO | Mon, Nov 2 | 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Port day | 25–30°C |
| 17 | [Willemstad](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/willemstad.md) | NL | Tue, Nov 3 | 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Port day | 26–29°C |
| 18 | [Oranjestad](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/oranjestad.md) | NL | Wed, Nov 4 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 27–30°C |
| 19 | Sea day |  | Thu, Nov 5 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 20 | Sea day |  | Fri, Nov 6 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 21 | [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) | BS | Sat, Nov 7 | 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Port day | 26–28°C |
| 22 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | Sun, Nov 8 | 7:00 AM |  | Disembark | 24–28°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 4 of this ship's 9 restaurants cost extra.

All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges.

### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €3,598 | €1,799 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261018-21.md?pid=4982051c-7b3a-4149-9f5b-06cd0142c3b5) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,278 | €2,139 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261018-21.md?pid=e7f134e6-b895-4605-9fbd-a0750ef7f798) |

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 |
|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-11 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-12 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-13 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-14 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-15 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-16 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-17 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-18 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-19 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-20 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-21 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-22 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-23 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-24 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-25 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-26 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-27 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-28 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-29 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-09-30 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-10-01 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-10-02 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-10-03 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-10-04 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-10-05 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-10-06 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-10-07 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-10-08 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-10-09 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-10-10 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-10-11 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-10-12 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-10-13 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-10-14 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-10-15 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-10-16 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-10-17 | €3,598 | €4,278 |
| 2026-10-18 | €3,598 | €4,278 |

## About the ship

- **Year Built:** 2010
- **Passengers:** 2,106
- **Crew:** 929
- **Gross Tonnage:** 86,700 GT
- **Decks:** 12
- **Length:** 285 m
- **Beam:** 32m
- **Dining (total):** 9
- **Dining (included):** 5
- **Dining (surcharge):** 4

## 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: 24–28°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: English
- 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: 7.9h · Weather: 26–28°C

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

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

*Aruba*

> Aruba's cheerful Dutch-Caribbean capital

Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 27–30°C

Short call: 9h here on this sailing, ships usually stay 12h. Want more time ashore? [See other cruises calling at Oranjestad](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=oranjestad).

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

### [Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md)

*Colombia*

> Colonial splendour behind fortress walls

Avg dock time: 8.5h · Weather: 25–29°C

- Currency: Colombian Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Bogota

### [Panama Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-canal.md)

*Panama*

> The shortcut that changed the world

Avg dock time: 7.1h · Weather: 25–29°C

Short call: 1h here on this sailing, ships usually stay 7h. Want more time ashore? [See other cruises calling at Panama Canal](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=panama_canal).

- Currency: PAB
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Panama

### [Colon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/colon.md)

*Panama*

> Where the canal connects two oceans

Avg dock time: 7.6h · Weather: 25–29°C

Short call: 4h here on this sailing, ships usually stay 8h. Want more time ashore? [See other cruises calling at Colon](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=colon).

- Currency: PAB
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Panama

### [Puerto Limon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-limon.md)

*Costa Rica*

> Costa Rica's Caribbean gateway to the jungle

Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 23–28°C

- Currency: CRC
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica

### [Grand Cayman Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/grand-cayman-island.md)

*Cayman Islands*

> Seven Mile Beach and stingray encounters

Avg dock time: 8.4h · Weather: 27–29°C

- Currency: Cayman Islands Dollar
- Timezone: America/Cayman

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

*Dominican Republic*

> Dominican Republic's unspoiled southwestern coast

Avg dock time: 7.9h · Weather: 25–30°C

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

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

*Curaçao*

> UNESCO colour against Caribbean blue

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 26–29°C

- Currency: Netherlands Antillean Guilder
- Languages: Dutch
- Timezone: America/Curacao

## Adjacent sailings on Nieuw Amsterdam

|  | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous sailing | [Two Oceans Transit – Panama Canal & Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/cruises/two-oceans-transit-panama-canal-cartagena~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20260927-21.md) · Already sailed | Sep 27 – Oct 18, 2026 | 21 nights | Vancouver | from €2,059 pp (€2,059) |
| Next sailing | [Galleon Trace – Cartagena, Colon & Limon](https://cruisello.com/cruises/galleon-trace-cartagena-colon-limon~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261108-12.md) | Nov 8 – 20, 2026 | 12 nights | Fort Lauderdale | from €1,179 pp (€1,179) |

## Explore more

- [More Nieuw Amsterdam cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/nieuw-amsterdam.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)