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

Departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on March 12, 2027, the Holland America Line (HAL) ship Nieuw Amsterdam runs this 21-night Eastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.S. Virgin Islands sailing. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in March 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. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Friday, Mar 12, 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 75°F.

2. Day 2 — Saturday, Mar 13, 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, Mar 14, 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, Mar 15, 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, Mar 16, 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, Mar 17, 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, Mar 18, 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 79°F.

8. Day 8 — Friday, Mar 19, 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, Mar 20, 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, Mar 21, 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 75°F.

11. Day 11 — Monday, Mar 22, 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, Mar 23, 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, Mar 24, 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, Mar 25, 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 80°F.

15. Day 15 — Friday, Mar 26, 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, Mar 27, 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, Mar 28, 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, Mar 29, 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, Mar 30, 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, Mar 31, 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, Apr 1, 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, Apr 2, 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.