21-Night Cruise on RotterdamEastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico - Weather

Departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on December 1, 2026, the Holland America Line (HAL) ship Rotterdam runs this 21-night Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico 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, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, St Johns, Antigua, with 13 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 21-night Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

2. Day 2 — Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Rotterdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Thursday, Dec 3, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Rotterdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Friday, Dec 4, 2026 — Philipsburg, St. Maarten

   Philipsburg, St. Maarten is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 21-night Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, Dec 5, 2026 — St Johns, Antigua

   St Johns, Antigua is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 21-night Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

6. Day 6 — Sunday, Dec 6, 2026 — Roseau, Dominica

   Roseau, Dominica is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 21-night Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

7. Day 7 — Monday, Dec 7, 2026 — Castries, St Lucia

   Castries, St Lucia is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 21-night Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

8. Day 8 — Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026 — Basseterre, St. Kitts

   Basseterre, St. Kitts is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 21-night Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

9. Day 9 — Wednesday, Dec 9, 2026 — St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

   St Thomas, US Virgin Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 21-night Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

10. Day 10 — Thursday, Dec 10, 2026 — At Sea

    Day 10 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Rotterdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico itinerary.

11. Day 11 — Friday, Dec 11, 2026 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 21-night Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

12. Day 12 — Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 21-night Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

13. Day 13 — Sunday, Dec 13, 2026 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 21-night Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

14. Day 14 — Monday, Dec 14, 2026 — At Sea

    Day 14 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Rotterdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico itinerary.

15. Day 15 — Tuesday, Dec 15, 2026 — Falmouth, Jamaica

    Falmouth, Jamaica is a scheduled port of call on day 15 of the 21-night Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 84°F.

16. Day 16 — Wednesday, Dec 16, 2026 — George Town, Grand Cayman

    George Town, Grand Cayman is a scheduled port of call on day 16 of the 21-night Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico cruise on Rotterdam.

17. Day 17 — Thursday, Dec 17, 2026 — At Sea

    Day 17 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Rotterdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico itinerary.

18. Day 18 — Friday, Dec 18, 2026 — Roatan, Honduras

    Roatan, Honduras is a scheduled port of call on day 18 of the 21-night Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico cruise on Rotterdam.

19. Day 19 — Saturday, Dec 19, 2026 — Belize City, Belize

    Belize City, Belize is a scheduled port of call on day 19 of the 21-night Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico cruise on Rotterdam.

20. Day 20 — Sunday, Dec 20, 2026 — Cozumel, Mexico

    Cozumel, Mexico is a scheduled port of call on day 20 of the 21-night Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico cruise on Rotterdam.

21. Day 21 — Monday, Dec 21, 2026 — At Sea

    Day 21 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Rotterdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico itinerary.

22. Day 22 — Tuesday, Dec 22, 2026 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 22 of the 21-night Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico cruise on Rotterdam.