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

Departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on March 26, 2028, the Holland America Line (HAL) ship Oosterdam runs this 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles 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, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Oranjestad, Aruba, with 5 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Mar 26, 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 76°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Mar 27, 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 76°F.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Mar 28, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Oosterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Mar 29, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 4 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Oosterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles itinerary.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Mar 30, 2028 — Oranjestad, Aruba

   Oranjestad, Aruba 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 80°F.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Mar 31, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 6 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Oosterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles itinerary.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Apr 1, 2028 — Cartagena, Colombia

   Cartagena, Colombia 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 94°F.

8. Day 8 — Sunday, Apr 2, 2028 — Panama Canal

   Panama Canal 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 86°F.

9. Day 9 — Monday, Apr 3, 2028 — Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

   Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.

10. Day 10 — Tuesday, Apr 4, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 10 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Oosterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles itinerary.

11. Day 11 — Wednesday, Apr 5, 2028 — George Town, Grand Cayman

    George Town, Grand Cayman is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

12. Day 12 — Thursday, Apr 6, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 12 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Oosterdam, cruising between ports on the Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles itinerary.

13. Day 13 — Friday, Apr 7, 2028 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 12-night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles cruise on Oosterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.