12-Night Cruise on Nieuw AmsterdamPanama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles - Weather

Departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on November 8, 2026, the Holland America Line (HAL) ship Nieuw Amsterdam runs this 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles sailing. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in November can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Oranjestad, Aruba, with 5 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Nov 9, 2026 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

   Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 4 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles itinerary.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Nov 12, 2026 — Oranjestad, Aruba

   Oranjestad, Aruba is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Nov 13, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 6 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles itinerary.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 — Cartagena, Colombia

   Cartagena, Colombia is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 88°F.

8. Day 8 — Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 — Panama Canal

   Panama Canal is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 83°F.

9. Day 9 — Monday, Nov 16, 2026 — Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

   Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

10. Day 10 — Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026 — At Sea

    Day 10 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles itinerary.

11. Day 11 — Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026 — Ocho Rios, Jamaica

    Ocho Rios, Jamaica is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

12. Day 12 — Thursday, Nov 19, 2026 — At Sea

    Day 12 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles itinerary.

13. Day 13 — Friday, Nov 20, 2026 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.