Cobblestone & Coral – Cartagena & Willemstad

About this cruise

A trip this long changes your rhythm entirely, and that's very much the point. 21 nights from Fort Lauderdale on October 18, 2026, visiting Half Moon Cay, Oranjestad and Cartagena, with additional stops along the Caribbean. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. The Caribbean route takes in Bahamas, Netherlands, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Cayman Islands and Dominican Republic, 7 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Port time is tight at about 8 hours each. Pick your favourites and save the rest for another trip. When you're not ashore, Nieuw Amsterdam keeps you well fed. 9 places to eat, with 5 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. Longer sailings have a different energy. People relax into it, stop rushing, and start actually talking to each other. Suits retirees, remote workers, or anyone who doesn't need to be anywhere else for a while. An October sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. Hard to ask for much more than that, honestly.