21-Night Cruise on RotterdamWestern & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands - Weather

The Rotterdam sails a 21-night Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands itinerary with Holland America Line (HAL), departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on January 2, 2027. 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, Falmouth, Jamaica, with 13 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 21-night Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

   Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 21-night Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

3. Day 3 — Monday, Jan 4, 2027 — At Sea

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

4. Day 4 — Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027 — Falmouth, Jamaica

   Falmouth, Jamaica is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 21-night Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 84°F.

5. Day 5 — Wednesday, Jan 6, 2027 — George Town, Grand Cayman

   George Town, Grand Cayman is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 21-night Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

6. Day 6 — Thursday, Jan 7, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 6 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Rotterdam, cruising between ports on the Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands itinerary.

7. Day 7 — Friday, Jan 8, 2027 — Belize City, Belize

   Belize City, Belize is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 21-night Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

8. Day 8 — Saturday, Jan 9, 2027 — Cozumel, Mexico

   Cozumel, Mexico is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 21-night Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

9. Day 9 — Sunday, Jan 10, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 9 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Rotterdam, cruising between ports on the Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands itinerary.

10. Day 10 — Monday, Jan 11, 2027 — Key West, Florida

    Key West, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 21-night Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

11. Day 11 — Tuesday, Jan 12, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 21-night Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

12. Day 12 — Wednesday, Jan 13, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 12 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Rotterdam, cruising between ports on the Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands itinerary.

13. Day 13 — Thursday, Jan 14, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 13 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Rotterdam, cruising between ports on the Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands itinerary.

14. Day 14 — Friday, Jan 15, 2027 — Philipsburg, St. Maarten

    Philipsburg, St. Maarten is a scheduled port of call on day 14 of the 21-night Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

15. Day 15 — Saturday, Jan 16, 2027 — St Johns, Antigua

    St Johns, Antigua is a scheduled port of call on day 15 of the 21-night Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands cruise on Rotterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

16. Day 16 — Sunday, Jan 17, 2027 — Roseau, Dominica

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

17. Day 17 — Monday, Jan 18, 2027 — Fort de France, Martinique

    Fort de France, Martinique is a scheduled port of call on day 17 of the 21-night Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands cruise on Rotterdam.

18. Day 18 — Tuesday, Jan 19, 2027 — Basseterre, St. Kitts

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

19. Day 19 — Wednesday, Jan 20, 2027 — San Juan, Puerto Rico

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

20. Day 20 — Thursday, Jan 21, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 20 of 22 is a day at sea aboard Rotterdam, cruising between ports on the Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands itinerary.

21. Day 21 — Friday, Jan 22, 2027 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

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

22. Day 22 — Saturday, Jan 23, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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