12-Night Cruise on OosterdamPanama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles - Weather

The Oosterdam sails a 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles itinerary with HAL Cruises, departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on January 23, 2028. 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, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Oranjestad, Aruba, with 5 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Jan 23, 2028 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Jan 24, 2028 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

   Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

3. Day 3 — Thursday, Jan 27, 2028 — Oranjestad, Aruba

   Oranjestad, Aruba is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

4. Day 4 — Saturday, Jan 29, 2028 — Cartagena, Colombia

   Cartagena, Colombia is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 95°F.

5. Day 5 — Sunday, Jan 30, 2028 — Panama Canal

   Panama Canal is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 85°F.

6. Day 6 — Monday, Jan 31, 2028 — Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

   Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

7. Day 7 — Wednesday, Feb 2, 2028 — George Town, Grand Cayman

   George Town, Grand Cayman is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

8. Day 8 — Friday, Feb 4, 2028 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.