Ocean Discovery – Half Moon Cay, Ocho Rios & Grand Cayman Island
About this cruise
Somewhere around day five the ship stops being transport and starts being home. This 14-night sailing from Fort Lauderdale on December 20, 2026 visits Half Moon Cay, Ocho Rios and Grand Cayman Island, with additional stops along the Caribbean. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. Crossing 6 borders through the Caribbean: Bahamas, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Mexico, Turks & Caicos Islands and Dominican Republic. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 8 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Nieuw Statendam takes the food seriously, with 12 restaurants to choose from. 6 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. By night three you start recognising faces; by night ten you're swapping numbers. That's the magic of a longer sailing. A proper voyage for people who like to take their time and hate rushing through destinations. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Fort Lauderdale has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 14-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.
Prices
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What's included in this price
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.
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.
Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.
