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

Departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on January 8, 2027, the Holland America Line (HAL) ship Nieuw Amsterdam runs this 21-night Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: Abc Islands sailing. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in January can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Willemstad, Curacao, with 10 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Friday, Jan 8, 2027 — 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 74°F.

2. Day 2 — Saturday, Jan 9, 2027 — 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, Jan 10, 2027 — 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, Jan 11, 2027 — Kralendijk, Bonaire

   Kralendijk, Bonaire 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 80°F.

5. Day 5 — Tuesday, Jan 12, 2027 — 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 79°F.

6. Day 6 — Wednesday, Jan 13, 2027 — 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 80°F.

7. Day 7 — Thursday, Jan 14, 2027 — 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, Jan 15, 2027 — 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, Jan 16, 2027 — 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 76°F.

10. Day 10 — Sunday, Jan 17, 2027 — 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 73°F.

11. Day 11 — Monday, Jan 18, 2027 — 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 76°F.

12. Day 12 — Tuesday, Jan 19, 2027 — 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, Jan 20, 2027 — 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, Jan 21, 2027 — 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 80°F.

15. Day 15 — Friday, Jan 22, 2027 — 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, Jan 23, 2027 — 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, Jan 24, 2027 — 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, Jan 25, 2027 — 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, Jan 26, 2027 — 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, Jan 27, 2027 — George Town, Grand Cayman

    George Town, Grand Cayman 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, Jan 28, 2027 — 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, Jan 29, 2027 — 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.