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title: "Rotterdam: 21 nights from Fort Lauderdale, 22 Dec 2026"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/tidebound-odyssey-caribbean-cayman~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21
description: "21-night Holland America Line cruise on Rotterdam from Fort Lauderdale on 22 Dec 2026, visiting Philipsburg, Basseterre, Roseau. Compare prices on Cruisello."
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/aece9fc4ed5c2c80.jpg
---

# Tidebound Odyssey – Caribbean & Cayman

![Route map: 21 nights round trip from Fort Lauderdale on Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/aece9fc4ed5c2c80.jpg)

## About this cruise

A 21-night round trip from Fort Lauderdale, sailing on the afternoon of 22 December. It makes 14 port calls, starting with Philipsburg, Basseterre and Roseau. The stops are in 12 countries, and calls last 7 to 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 24°C in Half Moon Cay to 29°C in Falmouth Jamaica (75 to 84°F). You're back in Fort Lauderdale on the morning of 12 January. On Christmas Day the ship is at Philipsburg. New Year's Eve is spent at sea. On New Year's Day the ship is at Half Moon Cay. Rotterdam (2021) carries up to 2,668 guests on 13 decks and has 12 restaurants, 6 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/rotterdam.md)
- **Duration:** 21 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-12-22
- **Return:** 2027-01-12
- **From:** [Fort Lauderdale, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md)
- **Price:** from €2,779 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 | Tue, Dec 22, 2026 |  | 4:00 PM | Embark | 20–25°C |
| 2 | Sea day |  | Wed, Dec 23 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 3 | Sea day |  | Thu, Dec 24 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 4 | [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md) | NL | Fri, Dec 25 | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 25–27°C |
| 5 | [Basseterre](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/basseterre.md) | KN | Sat, Dec 26 | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port day | 25–27°C |
| 6 | [Roseau](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/roseau.md) | DM | Sun, Dec 27 | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 25–27°C |
| 7 | [Castries](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/castries.md) | LC | Mon, Dec 28 | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 25–28°C |
| 8 | [St. John's](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-john-s.md) | AG | Tue, Dec 29 | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 25–27°C |
| 9 | [St. Thomas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-thomas.md) | VI | Wed, Dec 30 | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Port day | 23–29°C |
| 10 | Sea day |  | Thu, Dec 31 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 11 | [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) | BS | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Port day | 22–24°C |
| 12 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port day | 20–25°C |
| 13 | [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) | BS | Sun, Jan 3, 2027 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 22–24°C |
| 14 | Sea day |  | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 15 | [Falmouth Jamaica](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/falmouth-jamaica.md) | JM | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 23–29°C |
| 16 | [Grand Cayman Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/grand-cayman-island.md) | KY | Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 25–27°C |
| 17 | Sea day |  | Thu, Jan 7, 2027 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 18 | [Belize City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/belize-city.md) | BZ | Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 23–27°C |
| 19 | [Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cozumel.md) | MX | Sat, Jan 9, 2027 | 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | Port day | 24–26°C |
| 20 | Sea day |  | Sun, Jan 10, 2027 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 21 | [Key West](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/key-west.md) | US | Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 19–24°C |
| 22 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | 7:00 AM |  | Disembark | 20–25°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 6 of this ship's 12 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 | €4,883 | €4,883 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21.md?pid=aa6c7a6b-d574-4c9a-950a-f87a0c0895f0) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,603 | €5,603 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21.md?pid=e5ce335a-3c3d-444c-9871-39ce0030c880) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €7,623 | €7,623 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21.md?pid=6c92d0a3-7406-447d-8217-5e8e5017d4c5) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €11,703 | €11,703 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21.md?pid=0073da75-7c01-4e76-a013-25d85c03f0c8) |

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 | €5,558 | €2,779 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21.md?pid=589bdf67-1559-459e-9ef5-63be40504cd2) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,278 | €3,139 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21.md?pid=861bd344-9f9e-4d0d-aaa1-cf15fb28745d) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €8,298 | €4,149 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21.md?pid=11926a0d-e633-4e68-b4ae-d5cd5ea68920) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €12,378 | €6,189 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21.md?pid=5f0fe225-cb12-485f-8fe7-5d9144e66723) |

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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,987 | €2,329 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21.md?pid=67d4f1e6-ebdd-4ade-ac5c-5b9c925ecd58) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €9,567 | €3,189 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21.md?pid=4330d415-7948-496e-aad6-addcf95b6339) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €13,157 | €4,386 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21.md?pid=e5be5c74-85ad-416a-9a1f-39ba20d0d49b) |

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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Balcony | Verandah | €9,966 | €2,492 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21.md?pid=c9952c68-7dc5-4a80-923a-1feaadf7a9c8) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €13,606 | €3,402 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21.md?pid=355c0cdf-d929-4074-a858-178d1528f647) |

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-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21?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-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21.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. 6 of this ship's 12 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-11 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-12 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-13 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-14 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-15 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-16 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-17 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-18 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-19 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-20 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-21 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-22 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-23 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-24 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-25 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-26 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-27 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-28 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-29 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-09-30 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €12,378 |
| 2026-10-01 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-02 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-03 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-04 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-05 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-06 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-07 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-08 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-09 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-10 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-11 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-12 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-13 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-14 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-15 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-16 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-17 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-18 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-19 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-20 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-21 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-22 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-23 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-24 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-25 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-26 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-27 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-28 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-29 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | €18,898 |
| 2026-10-30 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | – |
| 2026-10-31 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | – |
| 2026-11-01 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | – |
| 2026-11-02 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | – |
| 2026-11-03 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | – |
| 2026-11-04 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | – |
| 2026-11-05 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | – |
| 2026-11-06 | €5,558 | €6,278 | €8,298 | – |

## About the ship

- **Year Built:** 2021
- **Passengers:** 2,668
- **Crew:** 1,025
- **Gross Tonnage:** 99,935 GT
- **Decks:** 13
- **Length:** 300 m
- **Beam:** 35m
- **Dining (total):** 12
- **Dining (included):** 6
- **Dining (surcharge):** 6

## 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

### [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md)

*Sint Maarten*

> Two nations, one island, infinite beaches

Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 25–27°C

- Currency: Netherlands Antillean Guilder
- Languages: Dutch
- Timezone: America/Lower_Princes

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

*Saint Kitts and Nevis*

> Volcanic peaks over a Caribbean harbour

Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 25–27°C

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

### [Roseau](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/roseau.md)

*Dominica*

> Dominica's nature isle, wild and unspoiled

Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 25–27°C

- Currency: East Caribbean Dollar
- Languages: English
- Timezone: America/Dominica

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

*Saint Lucia*

> The Pitons' twin peaks on the horizon

Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 25–28°C

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

### [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: 9.5h · Weather: 25–27°C

- Currency: East Caribbean Dollar
- Languages: English
- Timezone: America/Antigua

### [St. Thomas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-thomas.md)

*US Virgin Islands*

> Duty-free shopping in the US Virgin Islands

Avg dock time: 8.7h · Weather: 23–29°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Timezone: America/St_Thomas

### [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: 22–24°C

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

### [Falmouth Jamaica](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/falmouth-jamaica.md)

*Jamaica*

> Jamaica's Georgian town on the north coast

Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 23–29°C

- Currency: Jamaican Dollar
- Languages: English
- Timezone: America/Jamaica

### [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

### [Belize City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/belize-city.md)

*Belize*

> Gateway to the world's second-largest barrier reef

Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 23–27°C

- Currency: BZD
- Languages: English
- Timezone: America/Belize

### [Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cozumel.md)

*Mexico*

> Mexico's Caribbean island of Mayan mystery

Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 24–26°C

- Currency: Mexican Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Cancun

### [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: 19–24°C

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

[Rotterdam sails this route on 3 more dates. Compare all dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/rotterdam/21-nights-from-fort-lauderdale-basseterre-belize-city-castries.md)

## Adjacent sailings on Rotterdam

|  | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous sailing | [Dual Tropic Arc – Dominica, Roatan & Belize](https://cruisello.com/cruises/dual-tropic-arc-dominica-roatan-belize~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261201-21.md) | Dec 1 – 22, 2026 | 21 nights | Fort Lauderdale | from €2,209 pp (€2,209) |
| Next sailing | [Indigo Archipelago – Dominica & Martinique](https://cruisello.com/cruises/indigo-archipelago-dominica-martinique~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270112-11.md) | Jan 12 – 23, 2027 | 11 nights | Fort Lauderdale | from €1,269 pp (€1,269) |

## Make it a longer trip

### Switch ships

- [Dec 22, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21,RCL-ALLURE-20270114-4&guests=2) · 25 nights (+4) · Fort Lauderdale → Miami · 2 days in Fort Lauderdale, then Allure Of The Seas · from €3,122 pp · €7 less per night
- [Dec 22, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21,RCL-OASIS-20270115-3&guests=2) · 24 nights (+3) · Fort Lauderdale → Fort Lauderdale · 3 days in Fort Lauderdale, then Oasis Of The Seas · from €3,290 pp · €5 more per night
- [Dec 22, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-ROTTERDAM-20261222-21,NCL-JOY-20270115-3&guests=2) · 24 nights (+3) · Fort Lauderdale → Miami · 3 days in Fort Lauderdale, then Norwegian Joy · from €3,039 pp · €6 less per night

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

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