Refund schedule for guests with bookings made in US$, CA$, or AU$: Bookings Opened November 5, 2025, or Later, for Voyages Summer 2026 or Later (Including Europe March 2026 or Later, Alaska and Canada / New England April 2026 or Later): Cruise Length Days…

Daily Crew Appreciation Charges Non-suite staterooms: US $18. 00* per guest, per day Suites: US $20.

Women cannot have begun their 24th week of pregnancy at any time before or during the cruise. If you are pregnant or sailing with a guest who is pregnant they must provide a physician’s letter stating the expected due date, medical fitness to travel and the pregnancy is not high risk.

MinorAccompany policy

Holland America Line's youth activities program, Club HAL, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff.

Smoking is not permitted in staterooms and most other indoor areas. For those who smoke, there are selected areas where smoking is permitted and this information will be communicated to you onboard .

Nieuw Amsterdam

19-Night 19-Day Panama Canal Holiday: Amber Cove & Costa Rica Cruise from Ft Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Signature Class · Nieuw Amsterdam

Roundtrip from Ft Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Sails Sun, Dec 20, 202619 nightsCruiseOnly

Round tripfrom Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US · 15 ports

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$128 / night avg · taxes & fees included

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Today: $3,046Lowest tracked: $3,046

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14-day low

$3,046

14-day high

$3,544

14-day avg

$3,358

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Your 19-night itinerary

14 ports and 11 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US → RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas → Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos → Amber Cove, Dominican Republic → Key West, Florida, US → Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US → RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas → Oranjestad, Aruba → Cartagena, Colombia → Gatun Lake, Panama

Day 11
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USEmbark
Departs 4:00 PM
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Day 22
RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 33
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Day 44
Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 55
Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 66
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Day 77
Key West, Florida, US
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 88
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Return visit (first on day 1)
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Day 99
RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
Return visit (first on day 2)
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Day 1212
Oranjestad, Aruba
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 1414
Cartagena, Colombia
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 2:00 PM
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Day 1515
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Enter Panama Canal Cristobal
Day 1515
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Cruising Panama Canal and Gatun Lake
Day 1515
Gatun Lake, Panama
Arrives 6:00 AM · Departs 7:00 AM
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Day 1515
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Cruising Gatun Lake and Panama Canal
Day 1515
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Exit Panama Canal Cristobal
Day 1515
Colon, Panama
Arrives 6:00 AM · Departs 7:00 AM
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Day 1616
Puerto Limon (San Jose), Costa Rica
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Day 1717
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Georgetown, Cayman Islands
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Day 2020
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USDisembark
Arrives 5:00 PM · Departs 9:00 PM
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Cabins & suites

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Suite
$5,721$301 / night
Best value
Inside
$2,441$128 / night
Balcony
$3,251$171 / night
Ocean View
$2,576$136 / night

Ship experience

Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues

About this ship

The second of the Signature-class ships, ms Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates historic New York City, once called Nieuw Amsterdam, with its inspired design and an art collection valued at more than $3 million. While on board enjoy cooking classes and hands-on workshops from America’s Test Kitchen. Hone your video-editing skills at a Digital Workshop powered by Windows®. Dine in your choice of specialty restaurants. Or rejuvenate in the Greenhouse Spa & Salon.

Ports of call

Where you stop and how long you stay

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
Days 1, 8, 20
Port guide
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
Days 2, 9
Cruises visiting RelaxAway Half Moon Cay
RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos
Day 4
Cruises visiting Grand Turk
Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos
Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
Day 5
Cruises visiting Amber Cove
Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
Key West, Florida, US
Day 7
Cruises visiting Key West
Key West, Florida, US
Oranjestad, Aruba
Day 12
Cruises visiting Oranjestad
Oranjestad, Aruba
Cartagena, Colombia
Day 14
Cruises visiting Cartagena
Cartagena, Colombia
Gatun Lake, Panama
Day 15
Cruises visiting Gatun Lake
Gatun Lake, Panama
Colon, Panama
Day 15
Cruises visiting Colon
Colon, Panama
Puerto Limon (San Jose), Costa Rica
Day 16
Cruises visiting Puerto Limon (San Jose)
Puerto Limon (San Jose), Costa Rica
Georgetown, Cayman Islands
Day 18
Cruises visiting Georgetown
Georgetown, Cayman Islands

What's included & extra

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Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel
Dining
Entertainment & Nightlife
Onboard Activities

Extra cost

Morimoto by Sea — Morimoto by Sea, a pop-up dining experience that will take over Tamarind or Pinnacle Grill at least
Canaletto — In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. Th
Pinnacle Grill — Reserve a table in the intimate Pinnacle Grill for lunch or dinner and celebrate the day’s adventure
Bars & Lounges — The Cellar Master Package gives guests a premium wine tasting experience throughout the length of the cruise. The packag
Crow’s Nest — Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges onboard. The panoramic view takes center
Explorer's Lounge — The Explorer’s Lounge is an elegant and refined space to enjoy a glass of wine, a cocktail, or your
Tamarind Bar — Which is more delightful: the apple-pear saketini in your chilled glass or views of the sun going do
Ocean Bar — Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails. Cost: Additional Fee

Policies & FAQ

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 6
Beam: 106 ft (32.2 m)
Crew Nationality: International
Dining / Restaurants: 7
Elevator / Lift: 10
Fitness Center: Yes
Gross Tonnage: 86,700
Kids Friendly: Yes
Last Refurbished: December, 2023
Maiden Voyage: July, 2010
Maximum Speed: 23.9 knots
Non Smoking Dining: Yes
Non Smoking Ship: No
Number of Crew: 929
Number of Decks: 12
Number of Staterooms: 1,053
Number of Suites: 114
Officer's Nationality: Dutch
Passenger Capacity: 2,106
Registry: The Netherlands
Ship Class: Signature Class
Ship Length: 936 ft (285.3 m)
Spa: Yes
Swimming Pools: 3
Teen Club: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.