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title: "Nieuw Amsterdam: 7 nights from Fort Lauderdale, 20 Dec 2026"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sargassum-shimmer-turquoise-lagoons~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7
description: "7-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam from Fort Lauderdale on 20 Dec 2026, visiting Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk Island."
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/d0ac9a65605576e9.jpg
---

# Sargassum Shimmer – Turquoise Lagoons

![Route map: 7 nights round trip from Fort Lauderdale on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/d0ac9a65605576e9.jpg)

## About this cruise

A 7-night round trip from Fort Lauderdale, sailing on the afternoon of 20 December. It calls at Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk Island, Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) and Key West, with two days at sea along the way. The stops are in the Bahamas, the Turks & Caicos Islands, the Dominican Republic and the United States, and each call lasts 9 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 25°C in Half Moon Cay to 28°C in Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) (77 to 82°F). You're back in Fort Lauderdale on the morning of 27 December. Christmas Day is spent at sea. 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:** 7 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-12-20
- **Return:** 2026-12-27
- **From:** [Fort Lauderdale, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md)
- **Price:** from €969 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, Dec 20, 2026 |  | 4:00 PM | Embark | 20–25°C |
| 2 | [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) | BS | Mon, Dec 21 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 23–25°C |
| 3 | Sea day |  | Tue, Dec 22 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 4 | [Grand Turk Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/grand-turk-island.md) | TC | Wed, Dec 23 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 24–28°C |
| 5 | [Puerto Plata (Amber Cove)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-plata-amber-cove.md) | DO | Thu, Dec 24 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 24–28°C |
| 6 | Sea day |  | Fri, Dec 25 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 7 | [Key West](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/key-west.md) | US | Sat, Dec 26 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 21–25°C |
| 8 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | Sun, Dec 27 | 7:00 AM |  | Disembark | 20–25°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 | €1,635 | €1,635 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7.md?pid=6fcb1021-43d0-448c-9c82-9ad2b7c52dc3) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €1,995 | €1,995 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7.md?pid=5aa4fcd5-332b-4de2-9bee-c575b91c5660) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €2,555 | €2,555 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7.md?pid=2b9c420e-194a-4751-803c-8a9ba2d6761d) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €4,875 | €4,875 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7.md?pid=63e53af2-7fc6-4788-a1a8-8baf08278a79) |

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 | €1,938 | €969 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7.md?pid=3800cc13-d144-4ba3-a78b-823ff630c9c2) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,298 | €1,149 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7.md?pid=c2ada57d-5ece-4161-9e8d-de220d7d4b25) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €2,858 | €1,429 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7.md?pid=d12f7501-abc8-4122-bf2c-9084b7eb528a) |
| Suite | Signature Suite | €5,178 | €2,589 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7.md?pid=e5676e6e-2464-4953-8715-af84c2c137da) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €7,238 | €3,619 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7.md?pid=16ecb17b-0e17-41c4-a1c1-86177ccab950) |

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 | €2,367 | €789 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7.md?pid=193ac319-6f40-472f-8538-bcfe8ba22b14) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,717 | €906 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7.md?pid=aad9ee94-821f-4eca-9f89-e06efc871177) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €3,187 | €1,062 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7.md?pid=93477b28-ce94-4ddb-926c-607ca9a3e571) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €5,557 | €1,852 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7.md?pid=6c0e80b0-0205-4dde-8775-80be3c85c266) |

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 | €2,866 | €717 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7.md?pid=120f8b8e-1b58-48dd-bb89-71d2df908160) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,136 | €784 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7.md?pid=b21ccc9f-12d1-4818-8cf2-dcab34079e4e) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €3,586 | €897 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7.md?pid=cd74f922-e5f0-4600-a947-dea38f12c763) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €6,006 | €1,502 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7.md?pid=07995765-aba0-48f9-a8f8-e83f1c0c69c6) |

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-20261220-7?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-20261220-7.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 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | – | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-12 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | – | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-13 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | – | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-14 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | – | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-15 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,938 | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-16 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-17 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-18 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-19 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-20 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-21 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | – | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-22 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | – | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-23 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-24 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-25 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-26 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-27 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-28 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-29 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-09-30 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-01 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,558 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-02 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-03 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-04 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-05 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-06 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-07 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-08 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-09 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-10 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-11 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-12 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-13 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-14 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-15 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-16 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-17 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-18 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-19 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-20 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €8,018 |
| 2026-10-21 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-22 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-23 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €8,798 |
| 2026-10-24 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-25 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-26 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-27 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-28 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-29 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-30 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-10-31 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-11-01 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-11-02 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-11-03 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-11-04 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-11-05 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |
| 2026-11-06 | €1,938 | €2,298 | €2,858 | €5,178 | €7,238 |

## 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: 20–25°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: 23–25°C

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

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

*Turks and Caicos Islands*

> Where the shelf drops into the deep blue

Avg dock time: 8.6h · Weather: 24–28°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Timezone: America/Grand_Turk

### [Puerto Plata (Amber Cove)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-plata-amber-cove.md)

*Dominican Republic*

> Dominican amber and Atlantic waves

Avg dock time: 8.2h · Weather: 24–28°C

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

### [Key West](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/key-west.md)

*United States*

> The southernmost city in the contiguous US

Avg dock time: 8.7h · Weather: 21–25°C

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

## Adjacent sailings on Nieuw Amsterdam

|  | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous sailing | [Indigo Horizon – Martinique & St. John's](https://cruisello.com/cruises/indigo-horizon-martinique-st-john-s~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261129-21.md) | Nov 29 – Dec 20, 2026 | 21 nights | Fort Lauderdale | from €1,759 pp (€1,759) |
| Next sailing | [Jade Passage – Caribbean’s Veins](https://cruisello.com/cruises/jade-passage-caribbean-s-veins~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261227-12.md) · [Plan both as one trip](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7,HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261227-12&guests=2) | Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 | 12 nights | Fort Lauderdale | from €1,549 pp (€1,549) |

## Make it a longer trip

### Stay aboard Nieuw Amsterdam

- [Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7,HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261227-12&guests=2) · 19 nights (+12) · Fort Lauderdale → Fort Lauderdale · from €2,518 pp · €6 less per night
- [Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7,HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261227-21&guests=2) · 28 nights (+21) · Fort Lauderdale → Fort Lauderdale · from €3,538 pp · €12 less per night

### Switch ships

- [Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7,MSC-SEASIDE-20261228-7&guests=2) · 14 nights (+7) · Fort Lauderdale → Miami · 1 day in Fort Lauderdale, then MSC Seaside · from €2,041 pp · €7 more per night
- [Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7,RCL-ADVENTURE-20261227-6&guests=2) · 13 nights (+6) · Fort Lauderdale → Fort Lauderdale · Change to Adventure Of The Seas in Fort Lauderdale · from €2,202 pp · €31 more per night
- [Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261220-7,CCL-CELEBRATION-20261227-7&guests=2) · 14 nights (+7) · Fort Lauderdale → Miami · Change to Carnival Celebration in Fort Lauderdale

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

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