12-Night Cruise on ZuiderdamEastern Caribbean: Amber Cove & Bahamas - Weather

Departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on December 11, 2027, the Holland America Line (HAL) ship Zuiderdam runs this 12-night Eastern Caribbean: Amber Cove & Bahamas 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, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, with 7 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Dec 11, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 12-night Eastern Caribbean: Amber Cove & Bahamas cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, Dec 12, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Zuiderdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern Caribbean: Amber Cove & Bahamas itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Monday, Dec 13, 2027 — Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos

   Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 12-night Eastern Caribbean: Amber Cove & Bahamas cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

4. Day 4 — Tuesday, Dec 14, 2027 — Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

   Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 12-night Eastern Caribbean: Amber Cove & Bahamas cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.

5. Day 5 — Wednesday, Dec 15, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 5 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Zuiderdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern Caribbean: Amber Cove & Bahamas itinerary.

6. Day 6 — Thursday, Dec 16, 2027 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

   Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 12-night Eastern Caribbean: Amber Cove & Bahamas cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

7. Day 7 — Friday, Dec 17, 2027 — Nassau, Bahamas

   Nassau, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 12-night Eastern Caribbean: Amber Cove & Bahamas cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

8. Day 8 — Saturday, Dec 18, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 12-night Eastern Caribbean: Amber Cove & Bahamas cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

9. Day 9 — Sunday, Dec 19, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 9 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Zuiderdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern Caribbean: Amber Cove & Bahamas itinerary.

10. Day 10 — Monday, Dec 20, 2027 — Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos

    Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 12-night Eastern Caribbean: Amber Cove & Bahamas cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

11. Day 11 — Tuesday, Dec 21, 2027 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 12-night Eastern Caribbean: Amber Cove & Bahamas cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

12. Day 12 — Wednesday, Dec 22, 2027 — Nassau, Bahamas

    Nassau, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 12-night Eastern Caribbean: Amber Cove & Bahamas cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

13. Day 13 — Thursday, Dec 23, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 12-night Eastern Caribbean: Amber Cove & Bahamas cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.