---
title: "Sunken Galleon Trail – Cartagena & Martinique"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunken-galleon-trail-cartagena-martinique~HAL-VOLENDAM-20271211-24
description: "24-night Holland America Line cruise on Volendam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/e4c5abae846c7c0f.jpg
---

# Sunken Galleon Trail – Cartagena & Martinique

![Route map: 24 nights round trip from Fort Lauderdale on Volendam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/e4c5abae846c7c0f.jpg)

A 24-night round trip from Fort Lauderdale, sailing on the afternoon of 11 December. It makes 14 port calls, starting with Half Moon Cay, Willemstad and Cartagena. The stops are in 12 countries, and calls last 7 to 9 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 25°C in Half Moon Cay to 30°C in Cartagena (77 to 86°F). You're back in Fort Lauderdale on the morning of 4 January. Christmas Day is spent at sea. On New Year's Eve the ship is at Castries. On New Year's Day the ship is at Basseterre. Volendam (1999) carries up to 1,432 guests on 10 decks and has 6 restaurants, 4 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Volendam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/volendam.md)
- **Duration:** 24 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-12-11
- **Return:** 2028-01-04
- **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 |
| 2 | [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) | BS | 08:00 | 17:00 | 23–25°C |
| 5 | [Willemstad](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/willemstad.md) | NL | 08:00 | 17:00 | 26–28°C |
| 7 | [Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md) | CO | 07:00 | 14:00 | 26–30°C |
| 8 | [Panama Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-canal.md) | PA |  | 07:00 | 24–29°C |
| 8 | [Colon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/colon.md) | PA | 17:00 | 21:00 | 25–28°C |
| 9 | [Puerto Limon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-limon.md) | CR | 07:30 | 16:30 | 22–27°C |
| 11 | [Grand Cayman Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/grand-cayman-island.md) | KY | 07:00 | 16:00 | 26–27°C |
| 13 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | 07:00 | 16:00 | 20–25°C |
| 14 | [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) | BS | 08:00 | 17:00 | 23–25°C |
| 17 | [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md) | NL | 08:00 | 17:00 | 25–27°C |
| 18 | [Fort-de-France](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/fort-de-france.md) | MQ | 08:00 | 17:00 | 25–28°C |
| 19 | [Bridgetown](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/bridgetown.md) | BB | 08:00 | 17:00 | 26–27°C |
| 20 | [Scarborough](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/scarborough.md) | TT | 08:00 | 17:00 | 26–27°C |
| 21 | [Castries](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/castries.md) | LC | 08:00 | 17:00 | 25–28°C |
| 22 | [Basseterre](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/basseterre.md) | KN | 08:00 | 17:00 | 25–26°C |
| 25 | [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. 2 of this ship's 6 restaurants cost extra.

### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €7,088 | €7,088 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271211-24.md?pid=b0c01e1a-5878-4621-8666-0365ffb3f96d) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €8,548 | €8,548 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271211-24.md?pid=4fd28297-d0c1-443e-ae44-98300324ac00) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €13,088 | €13,088 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271211-24.md?pid=d363f2ff-47ab-4b92-a0b0-453e8f5077bb) |

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 | €7,978 | €3,989 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271211-24.md?pid=d313ed00-dd7f-4a33-967e-c64fab61d039) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €9,438 | €4,719 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271211-24.md?pid=61ce0251-69b7-4985-aa55-670f013c18b7) |
| Oceanview | Lanai | €13,518 | €6,759 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271211-24.md?pid=100bbff4-7f04-472b-a8d2-c3de95a6faac) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €13,978 | €6,989 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271211-24.md?pid=2f2c84fe-f861-4ea9-8354-a93fcb1c298e) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €26,178 | €13,089 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271211-24.md?pid=ccf99c77-76e4-417f-9db3-871a8d3f5bc1) |

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 | €9,597 | €3,199 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271211-24.md?pid=ba7d78ca-1cfe-4586-8020-55981cac2940) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €11,237 | €3,746 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271211-24.md?pid=e636327d-a1d6-4de5-9899-ba5ece7c7915) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €15,957 | €5,319 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271211-24.md?pid=472a59f2-35be-4a82-8e75-143a2bcad3cf) |

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 | €11,216 | €2,804 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271211-24.md?pid=517729c7-3092-4f5a-a1d2-f0ed161afb5f) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €13,036 | €3,259 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271211-24.md?pid=2986ccb9-9d12-4919-a0c3-ad090e5ca322) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €17,936 | €4,484 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271211-24.md?pid=31544b55-647e-4ce2-9069-bdebf680aa45) |

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.

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Suite | Deluxe |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-11 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-12 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-13 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-14 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-15 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-16 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-17 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-18 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-19 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-20 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-21 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-22 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-23 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-24 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-25 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-26 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-27 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-28 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-29 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-09-30 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-10-01 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-10-02 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-10-03 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-10-04 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-10-05 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |
| 2026-10-06 | €7,978 | €9,438 | €13,978 | €26,178 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 1999
- **Passengers:** 1,432
- **Crew:** 647
- **Gross Tonnage:** 61,214 GT
- **Decks:** 10
- **Length:** 237m
- **Beam:** 32m
- **Dining (total):** 6
- **Dining (included):** 4
- **Dining (surcharge):** 2

## 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

### [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

### [Willemstad](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/willemstad.md)

*Curaçao*

> UNESCO colour against Caribbean blue

Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 26–28°C

- Currency: Netherlands Antillean Guilder
- Languages: nl, en
- Timezone: America/Curacao

### [Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md)

*Colombia*

> Colonial splendour behind fortress walls

Avg dock time: 8.3h · Weather: 26–30°C

- Currency: Colombian Peso
- Languages: es
- Timezone: America/Bogota

### [Panama Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/panama-canal.md)

*Panama*

> The shortcut that changed the world

Avg dock time: 6h · Weather: 24–29°C

- Currency: PAB
- Languages: es
- Timezone: America/Panama

### [Colon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/colon.md)

*Panama*

> Where the canal connects two oceans

Avg dock time: 7.5h · Weather: 25–28°C

- Currency: PAB
- Languages: es
- 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: 9.8h · Weather: 22–27°C

- Currency: CRC
- Languages: es
- 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: 26–27°C

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

### [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

### [Fort-de-France](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/fort-de-france.md)

*Martinique*

> French flair in the heart of the Antilles

Avg dock time: 11.9h · Weather: 25–28°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr
- Timezone: America/Martinique

### [Bridgetown](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/bridgetown.md)

*Barbados*

> Rum, reggae, and a coral-fringed coast

Avg dock time: 11.1h · Weather: 26–27°C

- Currency: Barbadian Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/Barbados

### [Scarborough](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/scarborough.md)

*Trinidad and Tobago*

> Tobago's laid-back reef and rainforest haven

Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 26–27°C

- Currency: Trinidad & Tobago Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/Port_of_Spain

### [Castries](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/castries.md)

*Saint Lucia*

> The Pitons' twin peaks on the horizon

Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 25–28°C

- Currency: East Caribbean Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/St_Lucia

### [Basseterre](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/basseterre.md)

*Saint Kitts and Nevis*

> Volcanic peaks over a Caribbean harbour

Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 25–26°C

- Currency: East Caribbean Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/St_Kitts

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Ancient Odyssey – Istanbul, Alexandria & Rome](https://cruisello.com/cruises/ancient-odyssey-istanbul-alexandria-rome~HAL-VOLENDAM-20271011-47.md) | 2027-10-11 | 2027-11-27 | 47 | €7,649 |
| Next | 130 Night Cruise from Fort Lauderdale | 2028-01-04 | 2028-05-13 | 130 | itinerary not published yet |

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