5-Night Cruise on ZuiderdamEastern Caribbean & Bahamas Getaway - Weather

Departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on December 18, 2027, the Holland America Line (HAL) ship Zuiderdam runs this 5-night Eastern Caribbean & Bahamas Getaway 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, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, with 2 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Dec 18, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 5-night Eastern Caribbean & Bahamas Getaway cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, Dec 19, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 6 is a day at sea aboard Zuiderdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern Caribbean & Bahamas Getaway itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Monday, Dec 20, 2027 — Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos

   Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 5-night Eastern Caribbean & Bahamas Getaway cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

4. Day 4 — Tuesday, Dec 21, 2027 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

   Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 5-night Eastern Caribbean & Bahamas Getaway cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

5. Day 5 — Wednesday, Dec 22, 2027 — Nassau, Bahamas

   Nassau, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 5-night Eastern Caribbean & Bahamas Getaway cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

6. Day 6 — Thursday, Dec 23, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 5-night Eastern Caribbean & Bahamas Getaway cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.