--- title: "Sunbleached Arc – Tortola, San Juan & Amber Cove" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunbleached-arc-tortola-san-juan-amber-cove~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261211-16 description: "16-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/c384d35b18da3364.jpg --- # Sunbleached Arc – Tortola, San Juan & Amber Cove ![Route map: 16 nights round trip from Fort Lauderdale on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/c384d35b18da3364.jpg) A 16-night round trip from Fort Lauderdale, sailing on the afternoon of 11 December. It makes 10 port calls, starting with Philipsburg, St. John's and Tortola. The stops are in eight countries, and calls last 7 to 13 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 25°C in Half Moon Cay to 29°C in San Juan (77 to 84°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:** 16 nights - **Departure:** 2026-12-11 - **Return:** 2026-12-27 - **From:** [Fort Lauderdale, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | | 16:00 | 20–25°C | | 4 | [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md) | NL | 08:00 | 21:00 | 25–27°C | | 5 | [St. John's](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-john-s.md) | AG | 08:00 | 21:00 | 25–27°C | | 6 | [Tortola](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/tortola.md) | VG | 08:00 | 17:00 | 23–29°C | | 7 | [San Juan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/san-juan.md) | PR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 23–29°C | | 9 | [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) | BS | 08:00 | 15:00 | 23–25°C | | 10 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | 07:00 | 16:00 | 20–25°C | | 11 | [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) | BS | 08:00 | 17:00 | 23–25°C | | 13 | [Grand Turk Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/grand-turk-island.md) | TC | 08:00 | 17:00 | 24–28°C | | 14 | [Puerto Plata (Amber Cove)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-plata-amber-cove.md) | DO | 08:00 | 17:00 | 24–28°C | | 16 | [Key West](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/key-west.md) | US | 08:00 | 17:00 | 21–25°C | | 17 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | 07:00 | | 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. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €2,705 | €2,705 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261211-16.md?pid=d61cc22b-84fc-48a6-950d-8a870b2cb444) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,305 | €3,305 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261211-16.md?pid=294ead6f-311b-42a6-813f-dbe69dc5f816) | | Balcony | Verandah | €4,465 | €4,465 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261211-16.md?pid=f85b1549-b022-44f0-8b30-d5ee317ffd0c) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **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 | €3,298 | €1,649 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261211-16.md?pid=1c377845-1c39-470f-a188-baf6ad07d0c3) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,898 | €1,949 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261211-16.md?pid=667a1fc4-4434-4ccd-bb6d-4ee0e274795c) | | Balcony | Verandah | €5,058 | €2,529 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261211-16.md?pid=57fc15a2-b695-4390-b06f-dc7f56216a74) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €13,698 | €6,849 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261211-16.md?pid=8f75f024-7318-4f44-bcb7-1a5505c84456) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **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 | €3,637 | €1,212 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261211-16.md?pid=96fe4054-2bf7-4a99-a37b-9af4223c3d97) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,237 | €1,412 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261211-16.md?pid=81402bb6-b878-4e7d-a08f-89c48aa3438f) | | Balcony | Verandah | €5,297 | €1,766 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261211-16.md?pid=3689c698-3fd8-4f81-8161-1622ce27a191) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **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 | €4,136 | €1,034 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261211-16.md?pid=5b698e10-cfc3-4dd9-8c49-3a7c43bb6036) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,736 | €1,184 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261211-16.md?pid=a4808803-7c01-489d-85af-f767133ec5b8) | | Balcony | Verandah | €5,696 | €1,424 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261211-16.md?pid=5850c86b-05a1-44a1-b8d1-fe16fb0db55d) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **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 | Balcony | Suite | Deluxe | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-11 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-09-12 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-09-13 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-09-14 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-09-15 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-09-16 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-09-17 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-09-18 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-09-19 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-09-20 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-09-21 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-09-22 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | €9,818 | €13,698 | | 2026-09-23 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-09-24 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-09-25 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-09-26 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-09-27 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-09-28 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-09-29 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-09-30 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-10-01 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | – | | 2026-10-02 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | €13,698 | | 2026-10-03 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | €13,698 | | 2026-10-04 | €3,298 | €3,898 | €5,058 | – | €13,698 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2010 - **Passengers:** 2,106 - **Crew:** 929 - **Gross Tonnage:** 86,700 GT - **Decks:** 12 - **Length:** 285m - **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: 9.3h · Weather: 20–25°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/New_York ### [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md) *Sint Maarten* > Two nations, one island, infinite beaches Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 25–27°C - Currency: Netherlands Antillean Guilder - Languages: nl, en - Timezone: America/Lower_Princes ### [St. John's](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-john-s.md) *Antigua and Barbuda* > Antigua's harbour of three hundred sixty-five beaches Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 25–27°C - Currency: East Caribbean Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/Antigua ### [Tortola](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/tortola.md) *British Virgin Islands* > BVI's mountainous sailing paradise Avg dock time: 8.4h · Weather: 23–29°C - Currency: US Dollar - Timezone: America/Tortola ### [San Juan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/san-juan.md) *Puerto Rico* > Where Old World charm meets Caribbean vibes Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 23–29°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: es - Timezone: America/Puerto_Rico ### [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) *Bahamas* > A private crescent of Bahamian perfection Avg dock time: 8h · Weather: 23–25°C - Currency: Bahamian Dollar - Languages: en - 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: 8.7h · 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: 8.4h · Weather: 24–28°C - Currency: DOP - Languages: es - Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo ### [Key West](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/key-west.md) *United States* > America's southernmost slice of paradise Avg dock time: 8.6h · Weather: 21–25°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/New_York ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Tideborn Odyssey – Caribbean’s Longest Loop](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tideborn-odyssey-caribbean-s-longest-loop~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261120-21.md) | 2026-11-20 | 2026-12-11 | 21 | €1,779 | | Next | [Jade Passage – Caribbean’s Veins](https://cruisello.com/cruises/jade-passage-caribbean-s-veins~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20261227-12.md) | 2026-12-27 | 2027-01-08 | 12 | €1,549 | ## Browse - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/nieuw-amsterdam.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)