21-Night Cruise on Nieuw AmsterdamPanama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday - Weather

Departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on December 27, 2026, the Holland America Line (HAL) ship Nieuw Amsterdam runs this 21-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday sailing. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Oranjestad, Aruba, with 10 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Dec 27, 2026 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Dec 28, 2026 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

   Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Dec 29, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 4 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday itinerary.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 — Oranjestad, Aruba

   Oranjestad, Aruba is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Jan 1, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 6 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday itinerary.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 — Cartagena, Colombia

   Cartagena, Colombia is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 92°F.

8. Day 8 — Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 — Panama Canal

   Panama Canal is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 85°F.

9. Day 9 — Monday, Jan 4, 2027 — Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

   Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

10. Day 10 — Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 10 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday itinerary.

11. Day 11 — Wednesday, Jan 6, 2027 — George Town, Grand Cayman

    George Town, Grand Cayman is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

12. Day 12 — Thursday, Jan 7, 2027 — At Sea

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

13. Day 13 — Friday, Jan 8, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

14. Day 14 — Saturday, Jan 9, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 14 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday itinerary.

15. Day 15 — Sunday, Jan 10, 2027 — At Sea

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

16. Day 16 — Monday, Jan 11, 2027 — Kralendijk, Bonaire

    Kralendijk, Bonaire is a scheduled port of call on day 16 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam.

17. Day 17 — Tuesday, Jan 12, 2027 — Willemstad, Curacao

    Willemstad, Curacao is a scheduled port of call on day 17 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam.

18. Day 18 — Wednesday, Jan 13, 2027 — Oranjestad, Aruba

    Oranjestad, Aruba is a scheduled port of call on day 18 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam.

19. Day 19 — Thursday, Jan 14, 2027 — At Sea

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

20. Day 20 — Friday, Jan 15, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 20 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday itinerary.

21. Day 21 — Saturday, Jan 16, 2027 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 21 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam.

22. Day 22 — Sunday, Jan 17, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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