28 nights · Florida · Departs Miami (USA) · Visiting Nassau, Half Moon Cay, Ocho Rios, Santo Domingo, San Juan, St Thomas Island USVI, St Johns Antigua, Castries, Port-of-Spain, Willemstad Curacao, Oranjestad Aruba, Santa Marta Colombia, Cartagena Colombia, Colon, Puerto Limon, Belize City, Cozumel, Progreso · Aboard Holland America on the ms Zuiderdam
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| Cruise line | Holland America |
|---|---|
| Ship | ms Zuiderdam |
| Duration | 28 nights |
| Port calls | 19 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $4,179 per person |
| Year built | 2002 |
| Guests | 2364 |
| Cabins | 985 |
| Crew | 817 |
| Length | 285 m |
| Beam | 32 m |
| Cruising speed | 22.0 kn |
Miami rewards travelers who look beyond its cruise terminals. South Beach pairs pastel Art Deco hotels with Ocean Drive; Little Havana serves Cuban coffee and music along Calle Ocho. The Pérez Art Museum Miami and nearby Design District reveal the city’s creative ambition. For a change of pace, Biscayne Bay and the Everglades place vivid natural landscapes within reach.
Nassau pairs colonial landmarks with Caribbean water close to the cruise harbor. Walk Bay Street to Parliament Square, then climb the Queen’s Staircase to Fort Fincastle. From the hill, Nassau Harbour and the city open below. The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas offers a quieter look at local artists. Paradise Island adds beaches and resort attractions across the harbour. Allow extra time for road traffic if you venture farther afield.
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.
Ocho Rios puts Jamaica’s north coast within easy reach, where rainforest, rivers and the Caribbean meet. At Dunn’s River Falls, tiered limestone steps carry cool water toward the sea; visitors can climb with a guide. Explore Fern Gully, a shaded road winding through lush vegetation. Or settle beside the sea for jerk chicken and a view of the blue horizon.
Step ashore in Santo Domingo, where the New World’s history is written in streets you can still walk. Founded by Europeans in 1498, it is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established city in the Americas. In the UNESCO-listed Colonial Zone, visit the first cathedral in the Americas, the Alcázar de Colón, and Ozama Fortress. Then trade stone lanes for a waterfront meal or the capital’s lively cafés.
San Juan puts a remarkable piece of Caribbean history within easy reach of your ship. Founded in 1521, Old San Juan is a compact district of blue cobbles, pastel façades and Spanish colonial landmarks. Walk its steep lanes to El Morro, the 16th-century fortress that guards the harbor. From its ramparts, the Atlantic comes into view. Beyond the old walls, cafés, galleries and contemporary restaurants show a city still shaped by its maritime past.
Charlotte Amalie brings St Thomas’s history into view, from Danish colonial streets to the harbor’s busy waterfront. Explore the compact old town, where Fort Christian and pastel facades line narrow streets. Ride up to Mountain Top for broad views of Magens Bay and neighboring islands. St Thomas also offers easy access to beaches, duty-free shopping, and boat trips across the US Virgin Islands. Allow time for steep streets and port-area traffic.
Antigua rewards a day ashore with more than its celebrated beaches. St John’s, the compact capital, makes an easy starting point. Drive east to Nelson’s Dockyard, a remarkably preserved Georgian naval base and UNESCO World Heritage site. English Harbour’s sheltered waters and restored stone buildings reveal the island’s maritime past. Or trade history for a swim at one of the island’s many coves, from resort beaches to quieter shores.
Castries brings Saint Lucia’s capital close to the water, with cruise ships entering a sheltered harbor beneath green hills. Start at the lively Castries Market, where vendors sell spices, produce, and local crafts. Nearby, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Derek Walcott Square offer a quieter glimpse of the city’s past. For island views, visit Morne Fortune; for a beach day, arrange transport beyond town.
Port of Spain pairs a busy capital with views across the Gulf of Paria. At Queen’s Park Savannah, shady paths circle a broad green, framed by the Northern Range. Nearby, the Magnificent Seven mansions reveal the city’s architectural past, while the National Museum traces Trinidad and Tobago’s story. Hear steelpan, sample Creole cooking and browse city markets before returning to the waterfront and the Gulf of Paria.
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.
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.
Santa Marta sits between the Caribbean Sea and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world’s highest coastal mountain range. Founded in 1525, it is Colombia’s oldest surviving city and a gateway to Tayrona National Natural Park. Explore the historic center, visit the Tairona Gold Museum, or follow the coast toward beaches and fishing villages. Inland, Minca offers cooler air, coffee farms, and mountain views.
A short ride from Cartagena’s cruise port brings you to its UNESCO-listed historic centre and handsome colonial streets. Inside the old walls, flower-draped balconies, shaded plazas and broad stone lanes lead to cafés, churches and lively markets. Visit Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, the great fortress built to defend the harbor, then explore colorful Getsemaní. Come early, before the midday heat settles over the plazas, and save time for a cool drink beside the Caribbean.
Colón puts you at Panama’s Caribbean gateway, where the Atlantic meets the Panama Canal. At Agua Clara Locks, watch ships pass through the expanded canal toward Gatun Lake. Nearby, Portobelo and San Lorenzo preserve Spanish colonial fortifications built to guard Caribbean trade routes. Colón is best approached as a gateway, with its strongest draws found in the canal, historic coast and surrounding rainforest.
Puerto Limón is Costa Rica’s Caribbean gateway, where Afro-Caribbean heritage meets a lush tropical coast. Visit Cahuita National Park for coral reefs and rainforest trails, or travel inland through banana country toward the jungle. Limón’s markets and waterfront offer a closer look at the region’s food, music and daily life. For a longer excursion, explore Tortuguero’s canals by boat and watch for wildlife in the Caribbean lowlands.
Belize City is the country’s largest city and maritime gateway, set on the Caribbean coast. It stands at the mouth of Haulover Creek, where cruise ships anchor offshore. Tenders bring visitors to the Fort Street Tourism Village. From here, explore colonial-era landmarks and local markets, or travel inland to Maya sites and cave systems. Belize’s barrier reef offers excellent options for snorkelling and diving.
Cozumel, off Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, pairs clear Caribbean water with a lively island town. San Miguel de Cozumel offers cafés, shops and a waterfront promenade within easy reach of the cruise piers. Beyond town, reef excursions reveal why divers travel here, while San Gervasio preserves the island’s Mayan history. Choose a beach day, a guided snorkel or a drive around the coast; each shows a different side of Cozumel.
Progreso gives you an easy first look at the Yucatán beyond the ship. Its long pier reaches the coast, where a broad malecón, seafood cafés and Gulf waters set an unhurried pace. Head inland to Mérida for colonial streets and Yucatecan cooking, or visit Dzibilchaltún, a Maya archaeological site near town. Progreso is a practical base for exploring the peninsula, with history and local flavor within reach.
Miami rewards travelers who look beyond its cruise terminals. South Beach pairs pastel Art Deco hotels with Ocean Drive; Little Havana serves Cuban coffee and music along Calle Ocho. The Pérez Art Museum Miami and nearby Design District reveal the city’s creative ambition. For a change of pace, Biscayne Bay and the Everglades place vivid natural landscapes within reach.
Published August 26, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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