Cruise · Holland America Line · 9 nights

9-day eastern Caribbean: U.S. and British Virgin Islands

Cruise aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam, a Holland America Line Signature-class ship
Enjoy enrichment programmes, live music, and refined dining onboard
Experience the natural beauty and island charm of the Caribbean

$1,989 pp twin share

9 nights

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Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Antigua

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Cruise Snapshot

9 Nights

Discover the stunning beaches, colonial history, and vibrant culture of the U.S. and British Virgin Islands on this 9-night Caribbean cruise

Explore the picturesque islands of Antigua, St. Thomas, and Tortola
Immerse in the lively culture and colonial heritage of San Juan
Relax on the pristine beaches and sail the scenic Sir Francis Drake Channel

Trip Details

Departs: 29 January 2027
Returns: 7 February 2027
Embarks
Operator: Holland America Line

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

Calling at Antigua, St. Thomas, Tortola, San Juan and RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, with 3 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 Neptune Suite.

$1,989

pp twin share

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When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs

29 January 2027

Returns

7 February 2027

Duration

9 nights

From pp twin share

$1,989 pp

29 Jan 2027 - 07 Feb 2027
from $1,619 pp twin share *

Additional Pricing Information

Interior from $1,619 pp twin share
Ocean View from $1,929 pp twin share
Verandah from $2,399 pp twin share
Signature Suite from $5,029 pp twin share
Neptune Suite from $6,739 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

Details · Holland America Line

Nieuw Amsterdam

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

Decks · top first

Nieuw Amsterdam · Deck plans

Deck 12 — Sun Deck

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
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
At Sea
3
At Sea
4
Antigua
Arrives 09:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.
The largest of the British Leeward Islands, Antigua (pronounced an-tee-ga) boasts one of the Caribbean's most spectacular coastlines with secluded coves and sun drenched beaches. The island's rolling hills are dotted with stone sugar mills, relics from the bygone era when sugar was king. Historic Nelson's Dockyard, where Admiral Horatio Nelson quartered his fleet in 1784, attests to Antigua's long and colorful nautical history during colonial times. And St. John's, the island's bustling capital, offers visitors a wealth of boutiques, restaurants and pubs.
5
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 11:00 pm.
The US Virgin Islands are America's paradise, offering an easygoing blend of island ways and American practicality. St. Thomas, capital of the island group, offers every imaginable sport: snorkeling, golfing, hiking, and sailing. Just a few miles away lay St. John and Virgin Islands National Park. Stunning mountain scenery, crystalline waters, and white-sand beaches with palms swaying in the breeze - the US Virgin Islands are truly a slice of paradise. The harbor is easily one of the Caribbean's most scenic. The United States purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark for $25 million in gold. St. Thomas has a reputation as a duty free-mecca for shopping.
6
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.
Once known as a hideaway for pirates and freebooters, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are today a lure for sun worshippers and yachtsmen alike. Constant trade winds along the Sir Francis Drake Channel make for ideal sailing conditions, while the secluded beaches, incredible vistas, and friendly inhabitants make the islands a wonderful place to visit. Tortola, the largest island in the BVI, is home to Road Town, the islands' capital. Browse the many small shops, enjoy a drink at a harbor café, or simply relax on the spectacular beach at Cane Garden Bay. The island's mountainous terrain makes for fabulous views. On a clear day, you can glimpse the U.S. Virgin Islands. For a real treat, take a ferry across the channel to Virgin Gorda, home of the famous Baths. At this unique beach, gigantic boulders create secluded coves and form picturesque grottos.
7
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.
The oldest city under the American flag, San Juan vibrates to a lively salsa beat. There's an unmistakable zest in the air here. Perhaps it's the stunning natural setting: the verdant peaks, tropical forests, and gleaming white-sand beaches. Or maybe it's Puerto Rico's mix of cultures, the blend and occasional clash of four centuries of Spanish heritage overlaid with a century spent as America's only Commonwealth. Whatever the reason, San Juan is one of the most enticing ports in the Caribbean, and it only gets lovelier with age.
8
At Sea
9
RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 03:00 pm.
10
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."