Topaz & Sapphire Shores – San Juan & St. Thomas
About this cruise
A trip this long changes your rhythm entirely, and that's very much the point. 14 nights from Fort Lauderdale on January 8, 2028, visiting Grand Turk Island, San Juan, St. Thomas, Half Moon Cay, Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) and Nassau. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Crossing 5 borders through the Caribbean: Turks & Caicos Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Bahamas and Dominican Republic. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 8 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Rotterdam takes the food seriously, with 12 restaurants to choose from. 6 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. One of the underrated parts of a longer cruise: you actually get to know people. The couple from dinner, the group at trivia, the bartender who remembers your drink. Suits retirees, remote workers, or anyone who doesn't need to be anywhere else for a while. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Fort Lauderdale has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. 14 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.
Prices
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What's included in this price
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.
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.
Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.
