This 21-night Holland America itinerary links Fort Lauderdale to San Juan, threading 10 ports of call through 10 countries with 8 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 10 countries over 21 nights, starting in Fort Lauderdale and finishing in San Juan, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 10 port days and 8 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Grand-voyage & long-cruise travellers
- Season
- Winter sailing
- Route
- Fort Lauderdale → San Juan
- Pace
- 10 port days · 8 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 21 nights aboard Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 21 Night Eastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.S. Virgin Islands is a 21-night one-way itinerary aboard Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam. You board in Fort Lauderdale and disembark in San Juan, calling at 10 ports across 10 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Florida (Fort Lauderdale), Antigua (St Johns, St Johns), British Virgin Islands (Tortola), Puerto Rico (San Juan, San Juan), Florida (Fort Lauderdale), Bahamas (Half Moon Cay) and 2 more, among others.
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Fort Lauderdale and home from San Juan, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 8 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.