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title: "Nieuw Amsterdam: 12 nights from Fort Lauderdale, 21 Mar 2027"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sargasso-drift-caribbean-s-veins~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12
description: "12-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam from Fort Lauderdale on 21 Mar 2027, visiting Half Moon Cay, Oranjestad, Cartagena."
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/5a49464a46d4ef69.jpg
---

# Sargasso Drift – Caribbean’s Veins

![Route map: 12 nights round trip from Fort Lauderdale on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/5a49464a46d4ef69.jpg)

## About this cruise

A 12-night round trip from Fort Lauderdale, sailing on the afternoon of 21 March. It calls at Half Moon Cay, Oranjestad, Cartagena, the Panama Canal, Colon, Puerto Limon and Grand Cayman Island, with five days at sea along the way. The stops are in six countries, and calls last 4 to 9 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 25°C in Half Moon Cay to 32°C in Cartagena (77 to 90°F). You're back in Fort Lauderdale on the morning of 2 April. 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:** 12 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-03-21
- **Return:** 2027-04-02
- **From:** [Fort Lauderdale, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md)
- **Price:** from €1,499 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 | Sun, Mar 21, 2027 |  | 4:00 PM | Embark | 20–26°C |
| 2 | [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) | BS | Mon, Mar 22 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 22–25°C |
| 3 | Sea day |  | Tue, Mar 23 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 4 | Sea day |  | Wed, Mar 24 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 5 | [Oranjestad](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/oranjestad.md) | NL | Thu, Mar 25 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 26–28°C |
| 6 | Sea day |  | Fri, Mar 26 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 7 | [Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md) | CO | Sat, Mar 27 | 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Port day | 26–32°C |
| 8 | [Panama Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-canal.md) | PA | Sun, Mar 28 | 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | Multi-port | 25–29°C |
| 8 | [Colon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/colon.md) | PA | Sun, Mar 28 | 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Multi-port | 25–29°C |
| 9 | [Puerto Limon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-limon.md) | CR | Mon, Mar 29 | 7:30 AM | 4:30 PM | Port day | 22–28°C |
| 10 | Sea day |  | Tue, Mar 30 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 11 | [Grand Cayman Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/grand-cayman-island.md) | KY | Wed, Mar 31 | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port day | 25–27°C |
| 12 | Sea day |  | Thu, Apr 1 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 13 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | Fri, Apr 2 | 7:00 AM |  | Disembark | 20–26°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.

### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €2,412 | €2,412 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12.md?pid=bda5d248-5d17-4b53-ac79-3111458b203d) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,632 | €3,632 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12.md?pid=a4672e94-f4c1-4bb1-84fd-c4a4488b2c0f) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €4,372 | €4,372 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12.md?pid=cc3809cc-cf94-4a16-9f4b-6999f3d3a666) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €8,652 | €8,652 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12.md?pid=4b4262a2-2d94-4cdd-bc5f-01f58880f0c5) |

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 | €2,998 | €1,499 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12.md?pid=ea80181b-2170-4eb7-bb11-c96c74bb727f) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,218 | €2,109 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12.md?pid=c3635613-1890-46cf-b8e7-58e7f75f62fc) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €4,958 | €2,479 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12.md?pid=538e9eed-3ce9-42aa-82ad-3b28ec3518d0) |
| Suite | Signature Suite | €9,238 | €4,619 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12.md?pid=f23a7f44-6f3a-4951-8c66-9b4a5f507c6c) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €11,838 | €5,919 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12.md?pid=9c16b2b3-f546-4007-a2d4-87a9b87f52f1) |

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 | €3,867 | €1,289 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12.md?pid=55783e5e-c13d-472d-b246-82e2fa104045) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,997 | €1,666 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12.md?pid=03d0eaf3-ec49-415f-81d2-4f43dc11d35d) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €5,737 | €1,912 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12.md?pid=ef85bc29-dea4-40cf-a332-fd244634bebe) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €10,017 | €3,339 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12.md?pid=f56de682-2d15-42dc-b205-01ec2e55de02) |

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 | €4,736 | €1,184 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12.md?pid=e328ed5e-b0f5-4955-8291-45bde74538da) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,776 | €1,444 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12.md?pid=c6d0e8f3-cef7-40ca-9ea9-51000778336b) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €6,516 | €1,629 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12.md?pid=a7ebe112-e424-4167-a370-d331008c8ffd) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €10,796 | €2,699 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12.md?pid=c93bd9cc-50fb-41d3-9643-2c44dfff44e5) |

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-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12?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-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12.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. 4 of this ship's 9 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 | Deluxe |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-11 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-12 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-13 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-14 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-15 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-16 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-17 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-18 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-19 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-20 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-21 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-22 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-23 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-24 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-25 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-26 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-27 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-28 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-29 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-09-30 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-01 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-02 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-03 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-04 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-05 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-06 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-07 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-08 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-09 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-10 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-11 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-12 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-13 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-14 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-15 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-16 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-17 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-18 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-19 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-20 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-21 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-22 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-23 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-24 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-25 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-26 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-27 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-28 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-29 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-30 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-10-31 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-11-01 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-11-02 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-11-03 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-11-04 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-11-05 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |
| 2026-11-06 | €2,998 | €4,218 | €4,958 | €9,238 | €11,838 |

## 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: 20–26°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: 22–25°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: 26–28°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: 26–32°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: 22–28°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: 25–27°C

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

[Nieuw Amsterdam sails this route on 4 more dates. Compare all dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/nieuw-amsterdam/12-nights-from-fort-lauderdale-cartagena-colon-grand-cayman-island.md)

## Adjacent sailings on Nieuw Amsterdam

|  | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous sailing | [Tidepool Odyssey – Caribbean & Bahamas](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tidepool-odyssey-caribbean-bahamas~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270228-21.md) | Feb 28 – Mar 21, 2027 | 21 nights | Fort Lauderdale | from €2,429 pp (€2,429) |
| Next sailing | [Cobalt Shallows – Curaçao & Bonaire](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-shallows-curacao-bonaire~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270402-9.md) · [Plan both as one trip](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12,HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270402-9&guests=2) | Apr 2 – 11, 2027 | 9 nights | Fort Lauderdale | from €1,069 pp (€1,069) |

## Make it a longer trip

### Stay aboard Nieuw Amsterdam

- [Mar 21 – Apr 11, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12,HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270402-9&guests=2) · 21 nights (+9) · Fort Lauderdale → Fort Lauderdale · from €2,568 pp · €3 less per night

### Switch ships

- [Mar 21 – Apr 5, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12,RCL-BRILLIANCE-20270402-3&guests=2) · 15 nights (+3) · Fort Lauderdale → Fort Lauderdale · Change to Brilliance Of The Seas in Fort Lauderdale · from €1,808 pp · €4 less per night
- [Mar 21 – Apr 5, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12,RCL-OASIS-20270402-3&guests=2) · 15 nights (+3) · Fort Lauderdale → Fort Lauderdale · Change to Oasis Of The Seas in Fort Lauderdale · from €1,907 pp · €2 more per night
- [Mar 21 – Apr 8, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20270321-12,RCL-FREEDOM-20270403-5&guests=2) · 17 nights (+5) · Fort Lauderdale → Miami · 1 day in Fort Lauderdale, then Freedom Of The Seas · from €1,859 pp · €16 less per night

[See all back-to-back cruises](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises.md)

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