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When it comes to pleasure, relaxation and reconnecting in the warm sunshine, nothing is better than a Caribbean cruise with Holland America Line.

Why Cruise with Holland America Line

Top reasons to cruise the Caribbean with Holland America:

Award-Winning Private Island

Every Caribbean cruise includes a day at Half Moon Cay, so you can see for yourself why it’s been awarded “Best Private Island,” by readers of Porthole Cruise Magazine for 20 consecutive years.  

Perfectly Sized Ships

Our ships never feel crowded but have everything you need at your fingertips. Breathe in expansive views, explore enriching activities, and relax in easy elegance. 

Island-Inspired Cuisine

Taste the islands on board with fresh local ingredients, Caribbean flavors, and time-honored techniques from our world-class chefs.

Flexible Itineraries

Our Caribbean cruises fit every schedule with convenient weekend departures and many options, from breezy 7-day getaways to extraordinary 21-day explorations.

The True Caribbean Awaits

Our Caribbean cruises take you deep into these featured regions, where you’ll experience island magic through dining, music and nightlife.

Eastern Caribbean Cruises

Snorkel in Grand Turk’s clear blue waters among schools of jewel-toned fish. Sip the perfect blend of rum, mango and magic on Half Moon Cay.

Southern Caribbean Cruises

Discover a breathtaking under-water nature park in Bonaire. Tour Willemsted, Curaçao, and get some great shots of its signature gingerbread rooflines.

Tropical Caribbean

Sit under swaying palms or snorkel with colorful fish on tropical Caribbean cruises to Key West and more. Sun, sand, and relaxation await.

Western Caribbean Cruises

Don your snorkeling gear and explore a shipwreck and coral reef. Visit Key West and tour the home of long-time resident, Ernest Hemingway.

Caribbean Cruises, Every Year From October to April

Venture beyond the known on 7- to 21-day cruises. New for the 2023-2024 season, a 9-day Southern Caribbean itinerary that departs on a Friday and cruises the ABC islands with a late-night call in Curaçao. 

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Explore Top Caribbean Excursions

Explore the islands from the top of the twin Pitons to the bottom of the sea with hundreds of unique shore excursions. 

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Convenient caribbean cruise departure port.

Cruise conveniently with weekend departures from Ft. Lauderdale, the “Venice of America.” There’s plenty to do before or after your cruise from this welcoming city. 

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Featured caribbean cruise destinations.

Every Caribbean cruise stops at our exclusive slice of paradise, Half Moon Cay, celebrating 26 years with us in the 2023-2024 season.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

Oranjestad, Aruba

The Dutch island of Aruba feels like another world and offers experiences unlike anywhere else. Relax in the shade of a fofoti tree on a white-sand beach or explore coastal cliffs in a cactus-filled landscape that that has both wild donkeys and lounging iguanas. 

San Juan, Puerto Rico

From relaxing beaches and breathtaking colors, to old cobblestone streets full of hidden gems, incredible flavors and beautiful live music, San Juan always has more to show you.

Castries, St. Lucia

Take a journey into the rainforest and immerse yourself in the untouched wilderness of this paradise island. Touch, hear, taste and feel the true power of Mother Nature.

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The Best Way to Explore Caribbean Islands

There are more than 7,000 unique islands in the Caribbean. We’re excited to show you this sun-kissed corner of the world again this year, but with more amenities, family-friendly itineraries, and onboard events than ever before. 

Caribbean Countries

Our newest ships, back for another caribbean season.

Immerse into the steel-drum rhythms of the islands on Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam, our two newest ships. Enjoy electrifying music at Music Walk® entertainment venues and exquisite dining, along with youth activities, themed parties and more. Welcome to Pinnacle Class.

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Holland America’s 2024-25 Caribbean Schedule Features Extended Cruises

Sarah Bretz, Contributor

• March 30, 2023

Holland America has announced details on its 2024-2025 winter Caribbean schedule, which includes three longer itineraries that are 14 and 21 days long. Also new for this season is the addition of Boston as a Caribbean departure port in addition to Fort Lauderdale, plus the return of calls to Bermuda.

The cruise line’s winter Caribbean voyages will sail from October 2024 through March 2025 and feature five to 21-day options to the eastern, western, and southern Caribbean. They will take place aboard Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam, Volendam, and Zuiderdam. The majority of sailings will be from Port Everglades, while two itineraries will depart from Boston.

Longer Cruises

New is a unique 21-day Perfect Caribbean Escape cruise roundtrip from Boston aboard Zuiderdam. Departing October 19, 2024, this extended adventure includes a partial Panama Canal transit and a call to Bermuda. Other stops include Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, Curaçao, Aruba, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Port Canaveral, and Bimini.

Following that voyage, the ship will offer a new 14-day Southern Caribbean itinerary from Boston to Fort Lauderdale departing November 9th. Port calls include Bermuda, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Barbados, Curaçao, and Half Moon Cay.

These departures can be combined to form a 35-day Collectors’ Voyage.

Another new 21-day Caribbean exploration will sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale aboard Volendam. Departing January 4, 2025, this Ultimate Caribbean voyage calls on Half Moon Cay, Amber Cove, Puerto Rico, Tortola, St. Maarten, Antigua, Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vincent, Grenada, Bonaire, Aruba, Jamaica, and Grand Cayman.

Western Caribbean

Holland America’s western Caribbean itineraries include six, seven, and 10-day options. The seven-day voyage calls at Cozumel, Half Moon Cay, Ocho Rios, and Grand Cayman. The 10-day voyages are a combination of ports that include Montego Bay or Falmouth, Roatán, Belize City, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Half Moon Cay, and Bimini.

Eastern Caribbean

Holland America’s seven-day eastern Caribbean itinerary visits Grand Turk, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico, and Half Moon Cay. A longer 11-day Eastern Caribbean Wayfarer itinerary calls on St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Lucia, Dominica, St. Kitts, St. Thomas, and Half Moon Cay.

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Southern Caribbean

In addition to the new Boston to Fort Lauderdale cruise, the southern Caribbean itineraries range from nine to 14 days. The nine-day hits up the ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao) before visiting Half Moon Cay. The 10-day adds Grand Turk and Amber Cove.

The 14-day Southern Caribbean Holiday sailing, Departing December 21, 2024, explores St. Thomas, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Barbados, Grenada, Guadeloupe, St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, and Half Moon Cay.

Tropical Caribbean

Those looking for a shorter getaway can take the five-day itinerary that visits Half Moon Cay and Amber Cove. The popular seven-day Tropical Caribbean sailing returns with calls to Grand Turk, Amber Cove, and Half Moon Cay.

Partial Panama Canal

Those looking to sail the Panama Canal without a coast-to-coast transit can embark on the 12-day Panama Canal Sunfarer itinerary. In addition to venturing around the Panama Canal’s Gatun Lake and a partial transit, the itinerary includes visits to Curaçao, Cartagena, Colon, Puerto Limon, and Half Moon Cay.

Early Booking Bonus

Bookings for these voyages are now open. For a limited time, those who book these new 2024-2025 Caribbean cruises with the Have It All premium package will receive the standard package amenities (shore excursions, specialty dining, a Signature Beverage Package, and Surf wifi) plus the added perks of prepaid gratuities and upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium wifi.

Guests can also take advantage of Holland America’s Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus. Mariner Society loyalty members can enjoy up to $400 in onboard credit per cabin when select voyages open for sale. They must book these cruises by June 27, 2023 to receive the bonus.

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Holland America Line Eastern Caribbean Cruises

Find your paradise in the Eastern Caribbean with a Holland America Line cruise. Lounge under a palm tree on a calm beach with those who mean the most to you, working on your tan and letting yourself fill with joy. Try something unique in San Juan and kayak through a Bioluminescent Bay. Show off your rugged side with a jeep ride down the coast of St. Thomas. There’s something for everyone in the tropical islands, so start planning your Holland America Line Eastern Caribbean cruise--an unbelievable vacation.

Things to Do on an Eastern Caribbean Cruise with Holland America Line

Be inspired by the breathtaking views of the Eastern Caribbean, courtesy of your premium cruise aboard Holland America. In St. Thomas you can lounge on Magens Bay Beach. In San Juan, travel to the El Yunque Rainforest and in St. Lucia go horseback riding.

• Barbados Concorde Experience and Island Drive (Bridgetown, Barbados) Learn about supersonic flight and then board a real Concorde airplane where everything has been restored. The Barbados Concorde Experience is a fun adventure for the whole family. After you’re done here you’ll take a tour of the island, driving by villages and stopping for a drink at a local rum shop before you head back to the ship.  

• Magens Bay Beach Getaway (St. Thomas, U.S. V.I) Magens Bay has been described as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The smooth sand is perfect for sun bathing and the crystal clear waters allow for maximum adventure. Before you get to spend your afternoon here, you’ll get a panoramic view of the Caribbean from Drake’s Seat a vantage point used by Sir Francis Drake.  

• El Yunque Rain Forest Day Hike (San Juan, Puerto Rico) Hike through this famed rainforest where you’ll discover a variety of plants and flowers. El Yunque is the only tropical rain forest in the National Park System of the United States. In this park you’ll find mountains, waterfalls and even rock etchings called petroglyphs.  

• Art Around the Island (Philipsburg, St. Maarten) Visit the homes and studios of St. Maarten’s artists. You’ll visit with Marie Moine who makes earthenware, and then you’ll visit Francis Eck, an abstract painter who uses the island as his inspiration. You’ll also visit Antoine Chapon, a watercolor artist, in his home that overlooks the bay. After a few more stops you’ll conclude the tour at the Maximilian’s Art in the Garden Gallery, where you’ll find a variety of artwork in a beautiful natural setting.  

• Antigua Canopy Zip Line (St. John’s, Antigua) Soar through the Antigua rainforest like a bird as you zip from tree to tree on a series of zip lines. This forest is particularly lush with beautiful flora and fauna. There are vines, mosses and lichens. Along your journey you can venture into the tree house for a peaceful view of the landscape.  

• Horseback Riding Adventure (Castries, St. Lucia) Go back in time and ride through this beautiful island on horseback. You’ll meet your horse and saddle up at the Hoof Print Horse Ranch and then you’ll mosey along by a rum distillery, a sugar cane plantation and then to the beach. If the weather permits, you and your horse can get in the water for a little swim.  

Top 10 Holland America Line Eastern Caribbean Cruises

• Nieuw Amsterdam 7-day Eastern Caribbean Departing From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida (Oct 2024 - Apr 2025)
• Eurodam 4-day Private Island & Bahamas Escape Departing From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida (Nov 2024)
• Nieuw Amsterdam 7-day Tropical Caribbean Departing From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida (Nov 2024 - Mar 2025)
• Rotterdam 9-day Eastern Caribbean Departing From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida (Nov 2024 - Jan 2025)
• Nieuw Amsterdam 14-day Eastern / Western Caribbean Departing From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida (Nov 2024 - Mar 2025)
• Nieuw Statendam 7-day Tropical Caribbean Departing From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida (Dec 2024 - Mar 2025)
• Zuiderdam 7-day Eastern Caribbean Departing From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida (Dec 2024)
• Nieuw Statendam 7-day Eastern Caribbean Departing From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida (Dec 2024 - Mar 2025)
• Nieuw Statendam 14-day Eastern / Western Caribbean Departing From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida (Dec 2024 - Mar 2025)
• Eurodam 5-day Tropical Caribbean Departing From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida (Dec 2024)

Holland America Line Eastern Caribbean Departure Ports

Learn more about each of the possible departure ports for an Eastern Caribbean cruise with Holland America. Your Holland America Eastern Caribbean cruise could embark from any of the following cities:

Boston is home to great sports, great food and loads of history with the Freedom Trail and Harvard.

With incredible weather, delicious fare and some stupendous attractions, you will find that Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades is one of the most attractive ports in the entire US.

In Miami, you’ll enjoy a small taste of the tropical weather many of you will experience during your cruise, and you’ll see why Miami is one of the most popular places to live in America.

Photo Gallery for Holland America Line Eastern Caribbean Cruises

Browse our photo gallery of Eastern Caribbean cruising photos from Holland America. Keep in mind, this is just a sample of the sights waiting for you on a Holland America Eastern Caribbean cruise vacation.

Downtown marina of Bridgetown, Barbados

Horseback riding excursion

Magens Bay Beach in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

Puerto Rican landscape from El Yunque Peak

View of St Maarten

Tropical Landscape of Antigua

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Holland America Line Adds New Destinations And Longer Itineraries For 2024 – 2025 Caribbean Season

Holland America Line officially opened bookings for the brand’s 2024-2025 Caribbean season! Get ready for new destinations such as Boston and longer itineraries with up to 14 and 21 days at sea!

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• The brand welcomes three new voyages that are 14 and 21 days. 
• Boston, Massachusetts, is joining as a new Caribbean departure port and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
• The available itineraries will sail from October 2024 through March 2025.
• Guests can expect sailing options of five- to 21 days to the eastern, western, and southern regions, including sailings that spend a day discovering the Panama Canal.
• Six Holland America Line ships, including two Pinnacle Class ships, will head to the Caribbean.
• The majority of the itineraries will be roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. 
• Most voyages will visit Holland America Line’s private island, Half Moon Cay.
• On specific itineraries, guests can have an evening departure from Puerto Rico, Curaçao, St. Maarten, and Aruba, giving them more time in port and the chance to experience the vibrant Caribbean nightlife.
• Guests can cruise to the Caribbean aboard Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam, Volendam, and Zuiderdam.

“Holland America Line is meeting the desire of our guests who want more immersive experiences, and we’re excited to offer new itineraries and a new departure option for this Caribbean season,” said Gus Antorcha, Holland America Line’s president. “With sailings covering the entire region and combinable itineraries up to 35 days, our Caribbean cruises extend to lesser-visited islands and are among the most diverse in the industry.”

New Cruise features

A new 21-Day “ Perfect Caribbean Escape ” cruise roundtrip from Boston aboard  Zuiderdam , departing on October 19, 2024. After Bermuda, the ship will travel to Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, Turks, and Caicos; Curaçao; Aruba; Cartagena, Colombia; Colon, Panama; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Port Canaveral, Florida; and Bimini, Bahamas.

After the 21-day roundtrip Boston cruise,  Zuiderdam  will offer a new 14-day “ Southern Caribbean ” itinerary from Boston to Fort Lauderdale departing November 9, 2024.  

The ship then heads to St. Thomas, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Barbados, Curaçao, and Half Moon Cay.

The 21- and 14-day departures can be combined to form a 35-Day Collectors’ Voyage for the ultimate Caribbean experience.

Another new 21-day Caribbean exploration sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale aboard  Volendam  departing January 4, 2025. The “ Ultimate Caribbean ” journey explores the area, with calls at Half Moon Cay; Amber Cove, Dominican Republic; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Tortola; St. Maarten; Antigua; Dominica; St. Lucia; Barbados; St. Vincent; Grenada; Bonaire; Aruba; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; and Grand Cayman.

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Western Caribbean:

• Holland America Line’s  western Caribbean itineraries  include six-, seven- and 10-day options.
• The seven-day cruise calls at Cozumel, Mexico; Half Moon Cay, Ocho Rios, and Grand Cayman.
• The three 10-day itineraries span the region and are a combination of ports that include Montego Bay or Falmouth, Jamaica; Mahogany Bay, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; Grandy Cayman, Cozumel, Half Moon Cay, and Bimini.

Eastern Caribbean :

• The seven-day  eastern Caribbean  itinerary includes Grand Turk, St. Thomas, San Juan, and Half Moon Cay.
• A more extended 11-day “Eastern Caribbean Wayfarer” itinerary calls at St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Lucia, Dominica, St. Kitts, St. Thomas, and Half Moon Cay.

Southern Caribbean:

• In addition to the new Boston to Fort Lauderdale cruise, the  southern Caribbean itineraries  range from nine to 14 days.
• The nine-day cruise makes its way to the ABC Islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao before visiting Half Moon Cay, while the 10-day itinerary also adds Grand Turk and Amber Cove.
• The 14-day “Southern Caribbean Holiday” cruise departing December 21, 2024, explores St. Thomas, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Barbados, Grenada, Guadeloupe, St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, and Half Moon Cay.

Tropical Caribbean :

• Guests looking for a shorter getaway can embark on the five-day itinerary that visits Half Moon Cay and Amber Cove.
• The popular seven-day  Tropical Caribbean  returns with calls at Grand Turk, Amber Cove, and Half Moon Cay.

Partial Panama Canal:  

• Guests looking to visit the Panama Canal without a coast-to-coast transit can embark on the 12-day “ Panama Canal Sunfarer ” itinerary.
• In addition to venturing around Panama Canal’s Gatun Lake and a partial transit, the itinerary includes Curaçao, Cartagena, Colon, Puerto Limon, and Half Moon Cay.

Combine Back-to-Back Cruises for Longer Collectors’ Voyages:

• Many of the cruises can be extended into Collectors’ Voyages to create the ultimate Caribbean exploration with more economical fares than booking the cruises individually.
• These trips range from 14 to 35 days, enabling guests to span more than one Caribbean region and enjoy the ultimate island-hopping journey.

Early Booking Bonus Offers

• When booking a 2024-2025 Caribbean cruise with the  Have It All  premium package, guests can expect the standard package amenities of shore excursions, specialty dining, a Signature Beverage Package, and Surf Wi-Fi are included — plus the added perk of free prepaid Crew Appreciation, along with free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi.
• Guests also can take advantage of Holland America Line’s Exclusive Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus. Members can enjoy up to $400 onboard credit per stateroom when select cruises open for sale. To receive the Exclusive Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus, guests must book these cruises by June 27, 2023.

Will you be sailing with Holland America Line for their Caribbean season? Let us know in the comments!

We've got sunshine on the mind as we're launching our 2024-2025 Caribbean Season. Learn more about all the ways you can have a perfect day in Half Moon Cay in our blog >> https://t.co/jdTwAwtW0U pic.twitter.com/2SLyHxhnm0 — Holland America Line (@HALcruises) March 30, 2023

Julie Bouchner

Julie Bouchner is the Digital Editorial Manager for Porthole Cruise and Travel. She has a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Syracuse University. When she is not writing, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, baking, and playing with her Siberian Husky named Ellie.

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Holland America Line Announces 2025-26 Caribbean Season

• April 2, 2024

Holland America Line announced its 2025-26 Caribbean season, featuring nearly 30 different itineraries sailing between October 2025 and April 2026, according to a press release.

New for the season is the addition of Miami, Florida, as a homeport, as well as the return of the Koningsdam, deploying all three Pinnacle Class ships in the Caribbean. Port Everglades serves as the company’s main homeport.

Travelers can explore the eastern, western and southern regions of the Caribbean, as well as a partial Panama Canal transit.

  “This will be the first time all three of our Pinnacle-Class ships are in the Caribbean together, allowing for even more opportunities for guests to experience all we have to offer,” said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer for Holland America Line. “With demand for Caribbean cruises remaining strong, we’ve planned a robust season allowing guests to choose the islands they want to visit and the ideal length for their vacation.”

Highlights of the 2025-26 Caribbean include:

• All itineraries include a visit to Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line’s private island in the Bahamas.
• Late-evening departures from Puerto Rico, Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire on select itineraries.
• Cuisine onboard highlights local flavors with regional favorites including yellowtail snapper and plantains
• 10 sailings in December exploring the waters of the Caribbean on cruises from seven to 14 days.

Travelers can extend their Caribbean sailing into Collectors’ Voyages for an even longer adventure. Ranging from 14 to 21 days, these longer journeys combine nonrepeating, back-to-back itineraries spanning more than one Caribbean region.

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Holland America Unveils $1 Deposit Offer in Tandem With 151st Anniversary

I n commemoration of Holland America Line’s 151st anniversary on April 18, travelers can make deposits on summer 2024 and spring and summer 2025 bookings for just $1 – if they do so on that date.

For summer 2024 and spring 2025 bookings, the $1 deal offer includes up to 45 percent off cruise-only fares, up to $300 onboard credit per stateroom and free sailings for third and fourth guests on select itineraries

For summer 2025 bookings, travelers capitalizing on the offer will receive the Have It All early booking bonus, which includes a low-price guarantee, up to $300 in shore excursion credits, up to three nights of Specialty Dining, complimentary Elite Beverage Package upgrade, free premium WiFi upgrade and crew tips.

The offer applies to numerous regions such as Alaska (cruises and cruisetours), Europe, Canada/New England, Caribbean, Australia/New Zealand, and Mexico/South America & Antarctica,” Holland America said.

Sample 2024 itineraries include a seven-day “Inside Passage in Alaska” cruise, departing on July 20, 2024, with fares starting at $644; an 11-Day “Ancient Kingdoms & Turkish Delight” sailing, departing on Aug. 7, 2024, with fares starting at $939; a seven-day “Malta & Aegean Jewels” cruise, departing on Sept. 1, with fares starting at $779; a 10-day “Western Caribbean Explorer” voyage, departing on Jan. 8, 2025, with fares starting at $999; and a nine-day “Southern Caribbean Seafarer” sailing, departing on Feb. 14, 2025, with fares starting $1,199.

Holland America is also celebrating its 151st anniversary with another sale that runs through April 30 .