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

Departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on December 23, 2027, the Holland America Line (HAL) ship Zuiderdam runs this 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: 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, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, with 3 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Thursday, Dec 23, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Amber Cove & Bahamas cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

2. Day 2 — Friday, Dec 24, 2027 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

   Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Amber Cove & Bahamas cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

3. Day 3 — Saturday, Dec 25, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 8 is a day at sea aboard Zuiderdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Amber Cove & Bahamas itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Sunday, Dec 26, 2027 — Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos

   Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Amber Cove & Bahamas cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

5. Day 5 — Monday, Dec 27, 2027 — Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

   Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Amber Cove & Bahamas cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

6. Day 6 — Tuesday, Dec 28, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 6 of 8 is a day at sea aboard Zuiderdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Amber Cove & Bahamas itinerary.

7. Day 7 — Wednesday, Dec 29, 2027 — Nassau, Bahamas

   Nassau, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Amber Cove & Bahamas cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

8. Day 8 — Thursday, Dec 30, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Amber Cove & Bahamas cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.