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Cruise · Holland America Line · 7 nights

7-day eastern Caribbean holiday: Amber Cove & Bahamas

  • Sail aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam, a Holland America Line Signature-class ship
  • Enjoy refined dining, live music, and enrichment programs onboard
  • Discover the region's natural wonders and colonial heritage
From
$1,899 pp twin share
7 nights
Cruise Snapshot
7 Nights

Discover the eastern Caribbean's natural beauty and colonial charm on a 7-night cruise aboard the elegant Nieuw Amsterdam

  • Explore the Bahamas' pristine Half Moon Cay
  • Immerse in the historic charm of Grand Turk
  • Unwind in the Dominican Republic's Amber Cove

Trip Details

Departs
20 December 2026
Returns
27 December 2026
Embarks
Operator
Holland America Line

7-night Caribbean cruise from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida aboard Nieuw Amsterdam.

Calling at RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, Amber Cove and Key West, with 2 days at sea.

Nieuw Amsterdam is a Holland America Line Signature-class ship that entered service in 2010, carrying around 2,100 guests. Her art collection celebrates New York City — the original Nieuw Amsterdam — alongside the line's hallmarks of spacious staterooms, the Greenhouse Spa and refined dining.

Stateroom categories range from Interior to Pinnacle Suite.

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
20 December 2026
Returns 27 December 2026
Returns
27 December 2026
Duration
7 nights
From pp twin share
$1,899 pp
  • 20 Dec 2026 - 27 Dec 2026
    from $1,609 pp twin share *
Additional Pricing Information
  • Interior from $1,609 pp twin share
  • Ocean View from $1,919 pp twin share
  • Verandah from $2,379 pp twin share
  • Signature Suite from $4,319 pp twin share
  • Neptune Suite from $6,029 pp twin share
  • Pinnacle Suite from $11,919 pp twin share

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Life in transit

Nieuw Amsterdam

Nieuw Amsterdam
Details · Holland America Line
Nieuw Amsterdam

Nieuw Amsterdam is a Holland America Line Signature-class ship that entered service in 2010, carrying around 2,100 guests. Her art collection celebrates New York City — the original Nieuw Amsterdam — alongside the line's hallmarks of spacious staterooms, the Greenhouse Spa and refined dining.

Guests
2,106
Crew
929
Gross tonnage
86,700
Speed
23.9 knots
Length
285.3 m
Launched
2009
Deck plans
12
Nieuw Amsterdam · Deck plans

Deck 12 — Sun Deck

Nieuw Amsterdam — Deck 12 — Sun Deck deck plan

Source: Holland America Line, captured 5 August 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

    Departs 04:00 pm.

    According to the popular 1960 beach movie, Fort Lauderdale is "where the boys are." The city's reputation as America's Spring Break capital, however, has been replaced with the more favorable image of a prime family tourist destination, attracting more than 10 million visitors annually. The most popular beach resort in Florida is even more rightly famed as the "Yachting Capital of the World," with more than 40,000 registered crafts calling its waters home. The city also prides itself on being the "Venice of America" with more than 300 miles of navigable waterways. Fort Lauderdale boasts world-class theaters, museums, sightseeing, and shopping. The city sits 24 miles north of Miami and is named after a series of forts built by the United States during the second Seminole War. The forts took their name from Major William Lauderdale, who was the commander of the detachment of soldiers who built the first fort. Look hard and you might find remnants of three of them today. More people seem to be interested in taking a water tour aboard the "Carrie B."

  2. 2

    RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

  3. 3

    At Sea

  4. 4

    Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

    Grand Turk, the capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands, is a small island bursting with turn-of-the-century Caribbean charm, retaining the look and feel of the Caribbean 40 years ago. Grand Turk was founded by Bermudan salt rakers some three centuries ago and its Bermudan-British-colonial architecture surrounded by colorful local dwellings make the island a treasure to visit. It is recognized as being one of the first places in the New World where Christopher Columbus landed and also gained worldwide attention when John Glenn splashed down near Grand Turk on his historic first mission to space. Grand Turk is six miles long and just over a mile wide with a population of only 6,000. It is blessed with miles of uncrowded, beautiful beaches and is close to several uninhabited cays such as Gibb's Cay, home of the stingray encounter. While there are many landside attractions to explore such as the Old Prison, Lighthouse Park, and the re-created salt salina, the real beauty of the island lies underwater. Grand Turk is world-famous for its healthy and beautiful coral reefs that surround the island, stretching almost from the coastline to the 7,000-foot vertical wall just offshore.

  5. 5

    Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

  6. 6

    At Sea

  7. 7

    Key West, Florida, US

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

  8. 8

    Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

    Arrives 07:00 am.

    According to the popular 1960 beach movie, Fort Lauderdale is "where the boys are." The city's reputation as America's Spring Break capital, however, has been replaced with the more favorable image of a prime family tourist destination, attracting more than 10 million visitors annually. The most popular beach resort in Florida is even more rightly famed as the "Yachting Capital of the World," with more than 40,000 registered crafts calling its waters home. The city also prides itself on being the "Venice of America" with more than 300 miles of navigable waterways. Fort Lauderdale boasts world-class theaters, museums, sightseeing, and shopping. The city sits 24 miles north of Miami and is named after a series of forts built by the United States during the second Seminole War. The forts took their name from Major William Lauderdale, who was the commander of the detachment of soldiers who built the first fort. Look hard and you might find remnants of three of them today. More people seem to be interested in taking a water tour aboard the "Carrie B."

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • Dining in the main Dining Room and casual venues
  • Live music venues and nightly entertainment
  • Fitness centre and swimming pools
  • Enrichment programme and port talks
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Nieuw Amsterdam is a Holland America Line Signature-class ship that entered service in 2010, carrying around 2,100 guests. Her art collection celebrates New York City — the original Nieuw Amsterdam — alongside the line's hallmarks of spacious staterooms, the Greenhouse Spa and refined dining.

Stateroom categories available on this sailing: Pinnacle Suite, Neptune Suite, Signature Suite, Verandah, Ocean View and Interior.

From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 8 days and 7 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 20 Dec 2026 and 27 Dec 2026, subject to live availability.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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