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

The Rotterdam sails a 21-night Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico itinerary with Holland America Line (HAL), departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on January 12, 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, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, St Johns, Antigua, with 13 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Tuesday, Jan 12, 2027 — 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 74°F.

2. Day 2 — Wednesday, Jan 13, 2027 — 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, Jan 14, 2027 — 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, Jan 15, 2027 — 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 78°F.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, Jan 16, 2027 — 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 78°F.

6. Day 6 — Sunday, Jan 17, 2027 — 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 76°F.

7. Day 7 — Monday, Jan 18, 2027 — Fort de France, Martinique

   Fort de France, Martinique 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 80°F.

8. Day 8 — Tuesday, Jan 19, 2027 — 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 79°F.

9. Day 9 — Wednesday, Jan 20, 2027 — San Juan, Puerto Rico

   San Juan, Puerto Rico 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, Jan 21, 2027 — 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, Jan 22, 2027 — 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 75°F.

12. Day 12 — Saturday, Jan 23, 2027 — 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 73°F.

13. Day 13 — Sunday, Jan 24, 2027 — 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 75°F.

14. Day 14 — Monday, Jan 25, 2027 — 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, Jan 26, 2027 — 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, Jan 27, 2027 — 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, Jan 28, 2027 — 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, Jan 29, 2027 — 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, Jan 30, 2027 — 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, Jan 31, 2027 — 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, Feb 1, 2027 — 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, Feb 2, 2027 — 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.