11 nights · Port Everglades, Florida · Departs Fort Lauderdale (USA) · Visiting Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk Island, Puerto Plata-Amber Cove, Cabo Rojo-Pedernales, Willemstad Curacao, Kralendijk Bonaire, Oranjestad Aruba · Aboard Holland America on the ms Eurodam
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| Cruise line | Holland America |
|---|---|
| Ship | ms Eurodam |
| Duration | 11 nights |
| Port calls | 8 |
| Departures | 6 sailings |
| From fare | $1,449 per person |
| Year built | 2008 |
| Guests | 2525 |
| Cabins | 1052 |
| Crew | 929 |
| Length | 285 m |
| Beam | 32 m |
| Cruising speed | 22.0 kn |
Port Everglades puts Fort Lauderdale within easy reach of the city’s waterways, beaches and cultural attractions. A short drive brings you to Las Olas Boulevard, where galleries, restaurants and boutiques line a walkable stretch. Visit the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens for a glimpse of old Florida, or head west toward the Everglades. Fort Lauderdale’s broad Atlantic beaches offer an easy counterpoint to the city’s lively dining scene.
Half Moon Cay is Carnival Corporation’s private island on Little San Salvador in the southern Bahamas. Ships anchor offshore, and tenders bring guests to a long sweep of pale sand beside clear, shallow water. Horseback riding, nature trails, stingray encounters, and private cabanas offer alternatives to a day on the beach. Check your tender schedule before exploring; the island is designed for a relaxed day ashore, not independent town wandering.
Grand Turk rewards travelers who look beyond the cruise pier. Cockburn Town, the capital, pairs pastel Bermudian-style buildings with quiet streets shaped by the island’s salt industry. At the Turks and Caicos National Museum, discover the story of salt production and the 16th-century Molasses Reef shipwreck. Then swim turquoise shallows or dive the nearby reef wall, where the seabed plunges into deep blue.
Puerto Plata is the Dominican Republic’s north-coast city of Atlantic views and Victorian-era streets. Parque Central and the Cathedral of San Felipe anchor the old town; the 16th-century Fortaleza San Felipe guards the waterfront. Mount Isabel de Torres rises above town, its summit known for botanical gardens and wide coastal views. Nearby beaches offer an easy extension, but the historic center rewards a walk and a stop at the Amber Museum.
At the Dominican Republic’s southwestern edge, Cabo Rojo leads to a coast still defined by space, sea and silence. Here, the reward is not a busy resort strip but the wild scenery of Pedernales. Bahía de las Águilas pairs clear water with a long sweep of pale sand. It lies within Jaragua National Park, part of a protected landscape that rewards unhurried exploration. Distances are considerable and services limited, so plan excursions carefully and bring water, sun protection and patience.
Willemstad is one of the Caribbean’s most distinctive ports, built around the deep inlet of St. Anna Bay. Punda and Otrobanda showcase Dutch colonial architecture and form part of the city’s UNESCO-listed historic area. Walk across the Queen Emma Bridge, a floating pontoon span linking the two districts. Beyond the harbor, Curaçao offers sheltered coves, clear water and beaches for an unhurried afternoon.
Kralendijk is Bonaire’s compact, sunlit capital, where pastel Dutch-Caribbean buildings line a waterfront made for an easy first stroll. Beyond town, Bonaire’s protected reefs begin close to shore, drawing divers and snorkellers to clear water and abundant marine life. Rent a car or join an excursion to explore Washington Slagbaai National Park, salt pans and flamingo habitat. Back in Kralendijk, browse local shops, then settle beside the sea for fresh fish and a view of Klein Bonaire.
Oranjestad makes a striking first impression: Dutch gables in Caribbean colors line streets beside a busy harbor. Beyond the waterfront, the capital’s compact center rewards a walk, with shops, cafés and landmarks including Fort Zoutman. Aruba’s dry, sunlit landscape feels close at hand, while beaches and clear water are an easy ride away. Come ashore for a relaxed city stroll, then choose whether to linger over lunch or head for the coast.
Port Everglades puts Fort Lauderdale within easy reach of the city’s waterways, beaches and cultural attractions. A short drive brings you to Las Olas Boulevard, where galleries, restaurants and boutiques line a walkable stretch. Visit the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens for a glimpse of old Florida, or head west toward the Everglades. Fort Lauderdale’s broad Atlantic beaches offer an easy counterpoint to the city’s lively dining scene.
Published August 17, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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