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 elegant design and diverse culinary experiences. A standout feature is the Culinary Arts Center, where guests can enjoy cooking demonstrations and hands-on classes, making it ideal for food enthusiasts and those seeking a refined cruising experience.

Panama Canal and Southern Caribbean Discovery • 21 nights • Departs Nov. 8, 2026

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Day 1

Sunday Nov. 8, 2026

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Port Guide

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Other ships at location: Royal Caribbean Legend Of The Seas, Princess Regal Princess, Princess Coral Princess

9,468 total passengers

Day 2

Monday Nov. 9, 2026

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

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Other ships at location: Carnival Mardi Gras

7,388 total passengers

Day 3

Sea Day

Tuesday Nov. 10, 2026

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

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Day 4

Sea Day

Wednesday Nov. 11, 2026

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

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Day 5

Thursday Nov. 12, 2026

Oranjestad, Aruba

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Other ships at location: none

2,106 total passengers

Day 6

Sea Day

Friday Nov. 13, 2026

At Sea: Oranjestad, Aruba → Cartagena, Colombia

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Day 7

Saturday Nov. 14, 2026

Cartagena, Colombia

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2,106 total passengers

Day 8

Sunday Nov. 15, 2026

Panama Canal, Panama

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2,106 total passengers

Day 9

Sunday Nov. 15, 2026

Colón, Panama

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2,106 total passengers

Day 10

Monday Nov. 16, 2026

Puerto Limón, Costa Rica

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2,106 total passengers

Day 11

Sea Day

Tuesday Nov. 17, 2026

At Sea: Puerto Limón, Costa Rica → Ocho Rios, Jamaica

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Day 12

Wednesday Nov. 18, 2026

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

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2,106 total passengers

Day 13

Sea Day

Thursday Nov. 19, 2026

At Sea: Ocho Rios, Jamaica → Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

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Day 14

Friday Nov. 20, 2026

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

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2,106 total passengers

Day 15

Sea Day

Saturday Nov. 21, 2026

At Sea: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida → Kralendijk, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Netherlands

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Day 16

Sea Day

Sunday Nov. 22, 2026

At Sea: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida → Kralendijk, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Netherlands

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Day 17

Monday Nov. 23, 2026

Kralendijk, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Netherlands

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2,106 total passengers

Day 18

Tuesday Nov. 24, 2026

Willemstad, Curaçao, Curaçao

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2,106 total passengers

Day 19

Wednesday Nov. 25, 2026

Willemstad, Curaçao, Curaçao

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Other ships at location: none

2,106 total passengers

Day 20

Sea Day

Thursday Nov. 26, 2026

At Sea: Willemstad, Curaçao, Curaçao → Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

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Day 21

Sea Day

Friday Nov. 27, 2026

At Sea: Willemstad, Curaçao, Curaçao → Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

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Day 22

Saturday Nov. 28, 2026

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

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Other ships at location: none

2,106 total passengers

Day 23

Sunday Nov. 29, 2026

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

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2,106 total passengers

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