11-Night Cruise on ZuiderdamEastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands - Weather

The Zuiderdam sails a 11-night Eastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands itinerary with Holland America Line (HAL), departing Miami, Florida on October 31, 2026. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in October can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include Miami, Florida, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, St Johns, Antigua, with 6 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 — Miami, Florida

   Miami, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 11-night Eastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 12 is a day at sea aboard Zuiderdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Monday, Nov 2, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 12 is a day at sea aboard Zuiderdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 — Philipsburg, St. Maarten

   Philipsburg, St. Maarten is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 11-night Eastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.

5. Day 5 — Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 — St Johns, Antigua

   St Johns, Antigua is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 11-night Eastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.

6. Day 6 — Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 — Fort de France, Martinique

   Fort de France, Martinique is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 11-night Eastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 83°F.

7. Day 7 — Friday, Nov 6, 2026 — Roseau, Dominica

   Roseau, Dominica is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 11-night Eastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

8. Day 8 — Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 — Basseterre, St. Kitts

   Basseterre, St. Kitts is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 11-night Eastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.

9. Day 9 — Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 — St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

   St Thomas, US Virgin Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 11-night Eastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

10. Day 10 — Monday, Nov 9, 2026 — At Sea

    Day 10 of 12 is a day at sea aboard Zuiderdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands itinerary.

11. Day 11 — Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 11-night Eastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

12. Day 12 — Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 — Miami, Florida

    Miami, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 11-night Eastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.