9-Night Cruise on Nieuw AmsterdamSouthern Caribbean - Weather

The Nieuw Amsterdam sails a 9-night Southern Caribbean itinerary with Holland America Line (HAL), departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 30, 2026. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in October can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, Willemstad, Curacao, with 3 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Friday, Oct 30, 2026 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 9-night Southern Caribbean cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

2. Day 2 — Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 10 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Southern Caribbean itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 10 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Southern Caribbean itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Monday, Nov 2, 2026 — Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic

   Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 9-night Southern Caribbean cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 83°F.

5. Day 5 — Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 — Willemstad, Curacao

   Willemstad, Curacao is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 9-night Southern Caribbean cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 83°F.

6. Day 6 — Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 — Oranjestad, Aruba

   Oranjestad, Aruba is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 9-night Southern Caribbean cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 83°F.

7. Day 7 — Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 7 of 10 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Southern Caribbean itinerary.

8. Day 8 — Friday, Nov 6, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 8 of 10 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Southern Caribbean itinerary.

9. Day 9 — Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

   Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 9-night Southern Caribbean cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

10. Day 10 — Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 9-night Southern Caribbean cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.