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

Departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on February 28, 2027, the Holland America Line (HAL) ship Nieuw Amsterdam runs this 21-night Panama Canal & Eastern Caribbean: U.S. Virgin Islands sailing. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in February can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Oranjestad, Aruba, with 11 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Feb 28, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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

2. Day 2 — Monday, Mar 1, 2027 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

   Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Eastern Caribbean: U.S. Virgin Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Mar 2, 2027 — At Sea

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

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Mar 3, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 4 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal & Eastern Caribbean: U.S. Virgin Islands itinerary.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Mar 4, 2027 — Oranjestad, Aruba

   Oranjestad, Aruba is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Eastern Caribbean: U.S. Virgin Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Mar 5, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 6 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal & Eastern Caribbean: U.S. Virgin Islands itinerary.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Mar 6, 2027 — Cartagena, Colombia

   Cartagena, Colombia is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Eastern Caribbean: U.S. Virgin Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 96°F.

8. Day 8 — Sunday, Mar 7, 2027 — Panama Canal

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

9. Day 9 — Monday, Mar 8, 2027 — Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

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

10. Day 10 — Tuesday, Mar 9, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 10 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal & Eastern Caribbean: U.S. Virgin Islands itinerary.

11. Day 11 — Wednesday, Mar 10, 2027 — George Town, Grand Cayman

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

12. Day 12 — Thursday, Mar 11, 2027 — At Sea

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

13. Day 13 — Friday, Mar 12, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Eastern Caribbean: U.S. Virgin Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

14. Day 14 — Saturday, Mar 13, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 14 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal & Eastern Caribbean: U.S. Virgin Islands itinerary.

15. Day 15 — Sunday, Mar 14, 2027 — At Sea

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

16. Day 16 — Monday, Mar 15, 2027 — St Johns, Antigua

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

17. Day 17 — Tuesday, Mar 16, 2027 — St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

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

18. Day 18 — Wednesday, Mar 17, 2027 — Tortola, British Virgin Islands

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

19. Day 19 — Thursday, Mar 18, 2027 — San Juan, Puerto Rico

    San Juan, Puerto Rico is a scheduled port of call on day 19 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Eastern Caribbean: U.S. Virgin Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam.

20. Day 20 — Friday, Mar 19, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 20 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal & Eastern Caribbean: U.S. Virgin Islands itinerary.

21. Day 21 — Saturday, Mar 20, 2027 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

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

22. Day 22 — Sunday, Mar 21, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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