21-Night Cruise on Nieuw AmsterdamSouthern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands - Weather

The Nieuw Amsterdam sails a 21-night Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands 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 10 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 21-night Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands 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 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands itinerary.

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

   Day 3 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands 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 21-night Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands 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 21-night Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands 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 21-night Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands 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 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands itinerary.

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

   Day 8 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands 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 21-night Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands 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 21-night Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

11. Day 11 — Monday, Nov 9, 2026 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 21-night Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

12. Day 12 — Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026 — At Sea

    Day 12 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands itinerary.

13. Day 13 — Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 — At Sea

    Day 13 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands itinerary.

14. Day 14 — Thursday, Nov 12, 2026 — Oranjestad, Aruba

    Oranjestad, Aruba is a scheduled port of call on day 14 of the 21-night Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.

15. Day 15 — Friday, Nov 13, 2026 — At Sea

    Day 15 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands itinerary.

16. Day 16 — Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 — Cartagena, Colombia

    Cartagena, Colombia is a scheduled port of call on day 16 of the 21-night Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam.

17. Day 17 — Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 — Panama Canal

    Panama Canal is a scheduled port of call on day 17 of the 21-night Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam.

18. Day 18 — Monday, Nov 16, 2026 — Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is a scheduled port of call on day 18 of the 21-night Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam.

19. Day 19 — Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026 — At Sea

    Day 19 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands itinerary.

20. Day 20 — Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026 — Ocho Rios, Jamaica

    Ocho Rios, Jamaica is a scheduled port of call on day 20 of the 21-night Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam.

21. Day 21 — Thursday, Nov 19, 2026 — At Sea

    Day 21 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands itinerary.

22. Day 22 — Friday, Nov 20, 2026 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 22 of the 21-night Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam.