21-Night Cruise on Nieuw AmsterdamPanama Canal & Southern Caribbean: Abc Islands - Weather

The Nieuw Amsterdam sails a 21-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean: Abc Islands itinerary with Holland America Line (HAL), departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on March 21, 2027. 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, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Oranjestad, Aruba, with 10 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Mar 21, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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

2. Day 2 — Monday, Mar 22, 2027 — 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: Abc Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Mar 23, 2027 — At Sea

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

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Mar 24, 2027 — At Sea

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

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Mar 25, 2027 — Oranjestad, Aruba

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

6. Day 6 — Friday, Mar 26, 2027 — At Sea

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

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Mar 27, 2027 — Cartagena, Colombia

   Cartagena, Colombia is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean: Abc Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 95°F.

8. Day 8 — Sunday, Mar 28, 2027 — Panama Canal

   Panama Canal is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean: Abc Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 86°F.

9. Day 9 — Monday, Mar 29, 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: Abc Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.

10. Day 10 — Tuesday, Mar 30, 2027 — At Sea

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

11. Day 11 — Wednesday, Mar 31, 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: Abc Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

12. Day 12 — Thursday, Apr 1, 2027 — At Sea

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

13. Day 13 — Friday, Apr 2, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean: Abc Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

14. Day 14 — Saturday, Apr 3, 2027 — At Sea

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

15. Day 15 — Sunday, Apr 4, 2027 — At Sea

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

16. Day 16 — Monday, Apr 5, 2027 — Kralendijk, Bonaire

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

17. Day 17 — Tuesday, Apr 6, 2027 — Willemstad, Curacao

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

18. Day 18 — Wednesday, Apr 7, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 18 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean: Abc Islands itinerary.

19. Day 19 — Thursday, Apr 8, 2027 — Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic

    Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 19 of the 21-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean: Abc Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam.

20. Day 20 — Friday, Apr 9, 2027 — At Sea

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

21. Day 21 — Saturday, Apr 10, 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: Abc Islands cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam.

22. Day 22 — Sunday, Apr 11, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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