Holland America ms Nieuw Amsterdam

About this ship

The ms Nieuw Amsterdam, a Signature-class cruise ship, accommodates approximately 2,106 passengers and is renowned for its exceptional dining options and elegant design. A distinctive feature is the Culinary Arts Center, offering immersive cooking demonstrations and classes that enhance the onboard experience for food enthusiasts.

Panama Canal and Southern Caribbean – ABC Islands • 21 nights • Departs Oct. 18, 2026

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Day 1

Sunday Oct. 18, 2026

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Port Guide

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Other ships at location: Celebrity Reflection

5,152 total passengers

Day 2

Monday Oct. 19, 2026

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

Port Guide

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Other ships at location: Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Elation

8,031 total passengers

Day 3

Sea Day

Tuesday Oct. 20, 2026

At Sea: Half Moon Cay, Bahamas → Oranjestad, Aruba

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Day 4

Sea Day

Wednesday Oct. 21, 2026

At Sea: Half Moon Cay, Bahamas → Oranjestad, Aruba

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Day 5

Thursday Oct. 22, 2026

Oranjestad, Aruba

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Other ships at location: Princess Caribbean Princess

5,186 total passengers

Day 6

Sea Day

Friday Oct. 23, 2026

At Sea: Oranjestad, Aruba → Cartagena, Colombia

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Day 7

Saturday Oct. 24, 2026

Cartagena, Colombia

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Other ships at location: none

2,106 total passengers

Day 8

Sunday Oct. 25, 2026

Panama Canal, Panama

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2,106 total passengers

Day 9

Sunday Oct. 25, 2026

Colón, Panama

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2,106 total passengers

Day 10

Monday Oct. 26, 2026

Puerto Limón, Costa Rica

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Other ships at location: none

2,106 total passengers

Day 11

Sea Day

Tuesday Oct. 27, 2026

At Sea: Puerto Limón, Costa Rica → George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

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Day 12

Wednesday Oct. 28, 2026

George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

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2,106 total passengers

Day 13

Sea Day

Thursday Oct. 29, 2026

At Sea: George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands → Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

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Day 14

Friday Oct. 30, 2026

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

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Other ships at location: Princess Caribbean Princess

5,186 total passengers

Day 15

Sea Day

Saturday Oct. 31, 2026

At Sea: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida → Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic

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Day 16

Sea Day

Sunday Nov. 1, 2026

At Sea: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida → Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic

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Day 17

Monday Nov. 2, 2026

Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic

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Other ships at location: none

2,106 total passengers

Day 18

Tuesday Nov. 3, 2026

Willemstad, Curaçao, Curaçao

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2,106 total passengers

Day 19

Wednesday Nov. 4, 2026

Oranjestad, Aruba

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Other ships at location: none

2,106 total passengers

Day 20

Sea Day

Thursday Nov. 5, 2026

At Sea: Oranjestad, Aruba → Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

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Day 21

Sea Day

Friday Nov. 6, 2026

At Sea: Oranjestad, Aruba → Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

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Day 22

Saturday Nov. 7, 2026

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

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Other ships at location: none

2,106 total passengers

Day 23

Sunday Nov. 8, 2026

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

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Other ships at location: none

2,106 total passengers

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