21-Night Cruise on Nieuw AmsterdamEastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.S. Virgin Islands - Weather

The Nieuw Amsterdam sails a 21-night Eastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.S. Virgin Islands itinerary with Holland America Line (HAL), departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on January 29, 2027. 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, St Johns, Antigua, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, with 11 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Friday, Jan 29, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 21-night Eastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.S. Virgin Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

2. Day 2 — Saturday, Jan 30, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.S. Virgin Islands itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Sunday, Jan 31, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.S. Virgin Islands itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Monday, Feb 1, 2027 — St Johns, Antigua

   St Johns, Antigua is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 21-night Eastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.S. Virgin Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

5. Day 5 — Tuesday, Feb 2, 2027 — St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

   St Thomas, US Virgin Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 21-night Eastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.S. Virgin Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

6. Day 6 — Wednesday, Feb 3, 2027 — Tortola, British Virgin Islands

   Tortola, British Virgin Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 21-night Eastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.S. Virgin Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

7. Day 7 — Thursday, Feb 4, 2027 — San Juan, Puerto Rico

   San Juan, Puerto Rico is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 21-night Eastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.S. Virgin Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

8. Day 8 — Friday, Feb 5, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 8 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.S. Virgin Islands itinerary.

9. Day 9 — Saturday, Feb 6, 2027 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

   Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 21-night Eastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.S. Virgin Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

10. Day 10 — Sunday, Feb 7, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 21-night Eastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.S. Virgin Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

11. Day 11 — Monday, Feb 8, 2027 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 21-night Eastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.S. Virgin Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

12. Day 12 — Tuesday, Feb 9, 2027 — At Sea

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

13. Day 13 — Wednesday, Feb 10, 2027 — At Sea

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

14. Day 14 — Thursday, Feb 11, 2027 — Oranjestad, Aruba

    Oranjestad, Aruba is a scheduled port of call on day 14 of the 21-night Eastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.S. Virgin Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

15. Day 15 — Friday, Feb 12, 2027 — At Sea

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

16. Day 16 — Saturday, Feb 13, 2027 — Cartagena, Colombia

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

17. Day 17 — Sunday, Feb 14, 2027 — Panama Canal

    Panama Canal is a scheduled port of call on day 17 of the 21-night Eastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.S. Virgin Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam.

18. Day 18 — Monday, Feb 15, 2027 — Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

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

19. Day 19 — Tuesday, Feb 16, 2027 — At Sea

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

20. Day 20 — Wednesday, Feb 17, 2027 — George Town, Grand Cayman

    George Town, Grand Cayman is a scheduled port of call on day 20 of the 21-night Eastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.S. Virgin Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam.

21. Day 21 — Thursday, Feb 18, 2027 — At Sea

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

22. Day 22 — Friday, Feb 19, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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