23-Night Cruise on OosterdamCaribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery - Weather

Departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on December 22, 2027, the Holland America Line (HAL) ship Oosterdam runs this 23-night Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery sailing. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include Fort Lauderdale, Florida, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cartagena, Colombia, with 11 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Wednesday, Dec 22, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 23-night Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

2. Day 2 — Thursday, Dec 23, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 24 is a day at sea aboard Oosterdam, cruising between ports on the Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Friday, Dec 24, 2027 — George Town, Grand Cayman

   George Town, Grand Cayman is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 23-night Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

4. Day 4 — Saturday, Dec 25, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 4 of 24 is a day at sea aboard Oosterdam, cruising between ports on the Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery itinerary.

5. Day 5 — Sunday, Dec 26, 2027 — Cartagena, Colombia

   Cartagena, Colombia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 23-night Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 91°F.

6. Day 6 — Monday, Dec 27, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 6 of 24 is a day at sea aboard Oosterdam, cruising between ports on the Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery itinerary.

7. Day 7 — Tuesday, Dec 28, 2027 — Oranjestad, Aruba

   Oranjestad, Aruba is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 23-night Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

8. Day 8 — Wednesday, Dec 29, 2027 — Willemstad, Curacao

   Willemstad, Curacao is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 23-night Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

9. Day 9 — Thursday, Dec 30, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 9 of 24 is a day at sea aboard Oosterdam, cruising between ports on the Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery itinerary.

10. Day 10 — Friday, Dec 31, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 10 of 24 is a day at sea aboard Oosterdam, cruising between ports on the Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery itinerary.

11. Day 11 — Saturday, Jan 1, 2028 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 23-night Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

12. Day 12 — Sunday, Jan 2, 2028 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 23-night Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

13. Day 13 — Monday, Jan 3, 2028 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 23-night Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

14. Day 14 — Tuesday, Jan 4, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 14 of 24 is a day at sea aboard Oosterdam, cruising between ports on the Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery itinerary.

15. Day 15 — Wednesday, Jan 5, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 15 of 24 is a day at sea aboard Oosterdam, cruising between ports on the Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery itinerary.

16. Day 16 — Thursday, Jan 6, 2028 — Oranjestad, Aruba

    Oranjestad, Aruba is a scheduled port of call on day 16 of the 23-night Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery cruise on Oosterdam.

17. Day 17 — Friday, Jan 7, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 17 of 24 is a day at sea aboard Oosterdam, cruising between ports on the Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery itinerary.

18. Day 18 — Saturday, Jan 8, 2028 — Cartagena, Colombia

    Cartagena, Colombia is a scheduled port of call on day 18 of the 23-night Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery cruise on Oosterdam.

19. Day 19 — Sunday, Jan 9, 2028 — Panama Canal

    Panama Canal is a scheduled port of call on day 19 of the 23-night Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery cruise on Oosterdam.

20. Day 20 — Monday, Jan 10, 2028 — Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is a scheduled port of call on day 20 of the 23-night Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery cruise on Oosterdam.

21. Day 21 — Tuesday, Jan 11, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 21 of 24 is a day at sea aboard Oosterdam, cruising between ports on the Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery itinerary.

22. Day 22 — Wednesday, Jan 12, 2028 — George Town, Grand Cayman

    George Town, Grand Cayman is a scheduled port of call on day 22 of the 23-night Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery cruise on Oosterdam.

23. Day 23 — Thursday, Jan 13, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 23 of 24 is a day at sea aboard Oosterdam, cruising between ports on the Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery itinerary.

24. Day 24 — Friday, Jan 14, 2028 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 24 of the 23-night Caribbean Holiday & Panama Canal Discovery cruise on Oosterdam.