Explore and book Holland America Line 7 Night Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on the Nieuw Statendam departing from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Jan 25, 2025 and ending in Amber Cove, Dominican Republic on Feb 1, 2025 Sail to Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, Half Moon Cay (Little San Salvador Island), Bahamas, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us Boarding Time To Be Assigned

Known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive canal system, Fort Lauderdale is a major U.S. cruise port. With its golden beaches, artsy districts, and proximity to the Everglades, it's both a starting point for many Caribbean journeys and a destination in its own right.

Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan is a vibrant destination that seamlessly blends rich history with modern charm. Explore the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan, where colonial architecture and historic forts like El Morro and San Cristóbal stand testament to the island's past. Relax on the beautiful beaches or visit the lush El Yunque Rainforest, offering hiking trails and waterfalls. San Juan’s lively culture, delicious cuisine, and welcoming atmosphere make it a captivating stop on any Caribbean cruise.

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Kayak, Hike and Snorkel
Parasail Adventure
Flyboarding Adventure
Catamaran Sailing
Magen’s Bay Beach
St. John National Park
Mountain Views and Nature Hike

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas Tender Required Wheelchair Access Limited

Half Moon Cay (Little San Salvador Island), Bahamas

Stingray Adventure
Half Moon Cay Snorkel by Boat
Horseback Riding by Land and Sea
Aqua Trax Watercraft Adventure
Eco Lagoon Tour
Island Bike Tour
Combo Eco Bike and Hike Tour
Island Tram Calypso Tour
Beach Villa
Cabana Rental

7 Night Caribbean - Eastern Cruise

Bahamas

Caribbean

North America

Fluid lines and dramatic spaces make the Holland America Nieuw Statendam a modern beauty. The second in the line of Pinnacle-class cruise ships, its design draws inspiration from the elegant curves of musical instruments. When not relaxing in well-appointed suites or staterooms, guests will have a multitude of innovative dining and entertainment options—from Rudi’s Sel de Mer to Nami Sushi to the Rolling Stone Rock Room, B.B. King’s Blues Club, and the visually stunning two-level World Stage. 

Your Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to try your hand at blackjack or poker, our dealers and staff are available to provide complimentary instruction — and we offer many engaging tournament options. The Casino is only open at sea.

Casino Action

Explorations Central™ (EXC®), Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit.  Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and local insiders, make exploring each port of call more vivid and meaningful.

Explorations Central

Direct from Beale Street, B.B. King's All Stars bring the best of Memphis music to sea. From funky and fast to soulful and smooth, enjoy dancing and try specialty cocktails like the Lucille and Rock Me Baby.

B.B. Kings Blues Club

Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges onboard. The panoramic view takes center stage in The Crow's Nest at the top of the ship, where you can relax just about any time of day and enjoy your favorite drink.

Crow's Nest

For aficionados, this is truly your whisk(e)y wonderland. At NOTES, a dedicated whisk(e)y bar guests can gaze in awe at the more than 120 labels on display — and sample some of the rarest whisk(e)y selections in the world. An interactive menu board and multiple tasting options are designed to identify uniquely personalized flavor profiles for every guest.

Notes

Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.

Ocean Bar

Which is more delightful: the apple-pear saketini in your chilled glass or views of the sun going down in a crimson blaze? Enjoy both in this stylish hideaway – your destination for panoramic views and exotic cocktails, and just one of the wide selection of lounges and gathering places on board.

Tamarind Bar

Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toasted brioche with our own trade-marked secret sauce. Savor a succulent Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog with golden French fries. Or choose a grilled chicken breast sandwich or juicy portabella mushroom stack. Dive-In is the perfect spot to dine poolside on the best burgers at sea.

Dive-In

Explore a world of intriguing culinary possibilities in the Lido Market. Steps from the Lido pool, this modern marketplace includes a curated selection of delicious options that you can grab on the go or have made to order: Breadboard, with freshly baked breads and pastries; Wild Harvest, offering a bountiful selection of hearty salads; Homestead, serving up comfort classics; Distant Lands, featuring global cuisine; Sweet Spot, for ice cream creations and desserts; Roasting Pan, hand-carved meats, fish and other hearty entrees; Perk, freshly brewed beverages and chilled juices; Quench, premium coffee, beer, wine, and soda available for purchase; Rise, savory quiches, croissants and sandwiches, and more.

Lido Market

For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. Behind the scenes, our Culinary Council,® an elite team of seven world-renowned chefs,  and our talented onboard executive chefs have worked to bring each dish to perfection. For dinner, choose from classics such as Boneless Lamb Loin en Croute, Rosemary Roasted Chicken, as well as regionally inspired cuisine and artfully prepared vegetarian dishes. Enrich your journey with an extensive selection of wines, carefully selected by our Wine Curator, world-renowned wine critic James Suckling.

The Dining Room

Praised by Condé Nast Traveler for cuisine “that rivals the top restaurants on land,” Tamarind is the perfect place to explore the culinary traditions of Southeast Asia, China and Japan. The menu, which honors the elements of water, wood, fire and earth, features such exotic fare as wok-seared lobster, barramundi (Asian sea bass) in banana leaf and sushi, accompanied by chilled or heated sake. And, try our specialty sushi created in collaboration with Culinary Council member and Master Sushi Chef, Andy Matsuda.

Tamarind

Named for Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, Rudi’s Sel de Mer is an intimate brasserie featuring classic French dishes reimagined with contemporary flair. Menu selections include whole Dover sole meunière with shaved pink Himalayan sea salt, oysters on the half shell, fruits de mer, and salt-crust baked branzino, as well as favorites such as steak frites, duck cassoulet and coq au vin. Conclude your dinner with a classic dessert and fine French cheeses.

Rudi's Sel De Mer

Pinnacle Grill is the ultimate steakhouse at sea, where an exceptional menu and impeccable service make for one of finest meals you’ll ever have. The refined menu features a selection of 28-day wet-aged USDA Prime steaks — meticulously chosen to guarantee the finest quality — as well as classic steakhouse dishes and innovative recipes from James Beard Award-winning chef and Culinary Council® member, David Burke. Every dish is exquisitely prepared, beautifully plated and complemented by a vast collection of award-winning wines. Here, your meal is an event unto itself, a celebration of fine dining and a triumph of flavor.

Pinnacle Grill

At New York Pizza, choose from a variety of scrumptious, 9-inch, thin-crust pies. Named for New York’s famed five boroughs, our signature pizzas are made to order and topped with only the finest ingredients. Culinary Council member Ethan Stowell has also contributed signature pizza recipes to the menu. Enjoy your pizza by day while overlooking the Lido pool, and into the night. This venue is New York Deli & Pizza on Koningsdam, Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam, offering made-to-order deli sandwiches in addition to pizza.

New York Pizza

Inspired by Culinary Council® member and world-renowned sushi master, Andy Matsuda, Nami Sushi offers a tempting array of the sushi rolls he’s created. Choose from such delectable selections as Tempura Lobster Roll with soft shell crab tempura; Dragon Roll with tempura shrimp, unagi sauce and avocado; Tsutsumi Roll with snapper, green olive, caper and avocado; Futomoki Roll with crab, yamagobo, avocado and cucumber; Volcano Roll with sesame-marinated salmon and Thai chilis; Nigiri sushi with tuna, salmon and ebi shrimp; and more. The word “nami,” Japanese in origin, means “wave” and is an homage to the ocean views you’ll enjoy as you dine on the freshest, tastiest and most inventive sushi at sea.

Nami Sushi

At Explorations Café, relax in a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through one of the most extensive libraries at sea, view a wide array of audio and video programming, or simply read the morning paper. Guests can also enjoy fresh pastries and their favorite espresso drink.

Explorations Café

Experience a new level of luxury on board your cruise with our exclusive amenities program, Club Orange. Enjoy VIP access and elevated comforts

Club Orange

In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. This is the inspiration for our onboard Italian restaurant, Canaletto. Enjoy amazing Italian classics like braised chicken cacciatore al forno, branzino ai ferri or garlic shrimp ravioli. And for dessert: tiramisù, cannoli alla Siciliana, gelato, and more. Including pasta made fresh daily. Buon Appetito!

Canaletto

From ice-cream eating contests to gaming tournaments and theme parties, tweens will have plenty to enjoy.

Tweens Programs (Ages 7-12)

Highlights for kids ages 3 to 6 include “Painting Picassos,” and “Sing-Along Storytime,” as well as theme parties, such as “Dino-Mite Night” and “Ships Ahoy Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure.”

Kids Programs (Ages 3-6)

Holland America Line's youth activities program, Club HAL, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.

Club HAL

Teen cruisers enjoy mocktail parties, karaoke and trivia contests, jewelry making, video games, staff vs. teens volleyball tournaments, themed events and more.

Teens Programs (Ages 13-17)

Club HAL activities are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on port days. Lunch is available for participants between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children must be registered and signed into and out of programming by a parent or guardian.

Port Day Activities

Children with special needs are invited to attend Club HAL activities based on their chronological age; our staff is trained to work with special needs children. Please let us know when booking your reservation.

Special Needs

Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilates and more or work out at your own pace. You can also head out for fresh air and exercise on deck, where you'll find basketball and volleyball courts, and two refreshing pools (available on select ships). Some classes may have a nominal fee.

Fitness

Prepare for wonderful pampering as you enjoy a select combination of rejuvenating spa treatments from the Greenhouse Spa & Salon®, along with other healthy amenities,

Signature Service

During a leisurely day at sea, few places help you refresh, relax and rejuvenate like the Greenhouse Spa & Salon®. This heavenly retreat nurtures every aspect of your well-being with renowned spa rituals and healing touches. In the spa, pamper your skin with facial treatments featuring premium, naturally sourced ingredients. Nurture your body, too, with massage treatments employing time-honored, hands-on massage techniques gleaned from around the world.

Greenhouse Spa & Salon

Our serene Spa Staterooms and Suites (available on select ships) are spacious havens of peace and quiet, conveniently located steps away from the Greenhouse Spa & Salon®.

Spa Suites And Staterooms

Relaxing treatment rooms offer breathtaking views where guests can enjoy exotic skin, body, and hair treatments ranging from hot stone massages and pedicures to hair styling and facials.

Treatment Rooms

Open your mind to the creativity of our international stylists and leave the salon today with a hairstyle that will put a bounce in your step and your locks!

Hair & Nail Services

Holland America Line

Nieuw Statendam

Working in cooperation with Fathom Impact Travel, we are delighted to offer this Cruise with Purpose opportunity. You'll embark on an engaging and immersive experience that introduces you to a recycling micro-business founded by women. Beautiful paper products and jewelry are just some of the products you’ll help produce -- your chance to give back and make a difference in this community.

Working in cooperation with Fathom Impact Travel, we are delighted to offer this Cruise with Purpose opportunity for you to make an impact in the Puerto Plata community. You'll participate in a hands-on visit to a chocolate factory founded by the enterprising women of the Dominican Republic. This endeavor is the result of a search for meaningful work so that can support their families.

Visit the private Coconut Cove Beach property for a Caribbean beach experience among the unspoiled natural beauty of one of Puerto Plata’s hidden coves.

The waterfalls of Rio de Damajagua may well be the Dominican Republic's best-kept secret. To discover them, you'll head deep into the natural wonder of Damajagua National Park, with a 40-minute hike through its beautiful landscape.

Visit a private Coconut Cove Beach property for a Caribbean beach experience among the unspoiled natural beauty of one of Puerto Plata’s hidden coves.

Treat yourself like a millionaire for the day with a fun-filled catamaran adventure on the high seas. Soak up the scenery along the North Coast of the beautiful tropical paradise island. Snap photos of the towering mountains that dominate the skyline, and keep your eyes open for the many flying fish and dolphins that swim in these warm waters. When the sails are raised, the only sounds are the gentle lapping of the ocean, the wind singing in the rigging and the lilting rhythm of the Caribbean music playing in the background.

Your experience begins with a brief orientation; then you will enter the water to learn about dolphin behavior. Hug and feed the dolphin. An amazing ride through the lagoon and swimming with your new dolphin buddy will be the highlight of your trip.

Experience Half Moon Cay from the natural inner saltwater lagoon on a guided personal watercraft adventure. A short tram ride brings you to the safety briefing area and you’ll have time to get used to your personal sit-on watercraft.

Board the first tender ashore, or have priority tender use, to maximize your time by being the first guests to arrive. For your comfort, you will find your villa outfitted with air-conditioning, a five-person capacity hot tub, refrigerator, ceiling fan, air conditioner, dining area with table and chairs inside, misting shower, and private sun deck.

This special service upgrade is available to those guests who have purchased a Half Moon Cay Beach Villa Package (guests who are waitlisted for a Beach Villa should not purchase this upgrade until they have cleared the waitlist and secured a confirmed Beach Villa booking)

All aboard for a behind-the-scenes peek at the highlights of Half Moon Cay from the comfort of a shaded, open-air tram, accompanied by a professional guide. This excursion is designed to acquaint you with the many and varied visitor areas, activities, and amenities the island offers.

Board a boat with glass-bottom viewers and cross the lagoon, as you learn about Half Moon Cay and Bahamian history, culture, flora and fauna.

The lagoon comprises more than 1,400 acres of protected habitat and is home to numerous species of flora ranging from red mangroves to the ornamental silver buttonwood tree.

Stay dry while exploring Half Moon Cay’s undersea world aboard a new, fully enclosed, air-conditioned, state of the art glass-bottom boat. This vessel is equipped with two viewing areas as well as an open-air top deck, perfect for soaking up the warm Caribbean sun.

Under the blanket of the night sky and, in the company of the historic lighthouse of Fajardo, you'll kayak through the calm water, literally making it glow as you paddle. The bay is filled with bio-luminescent organisms that light up in a manner similar to glow worms or fireflies when physically agitated. While the organisms themselves are tiny, when a large number of them light up simultaneously, the effect is like a miniature Milky Way sweeping through the water -- truly a beautiful phenomenon.

Choose to visit El Yunque National Rainforest and experience nature and its true beauty. It is the only tropical rain forest in the US National Forest system. A 45-minute drive brings you to a panoramic view of this tropical woodland with its endemic flora.

The cuisine of Puerto Rico is among the most flavorful in the world, because its roots lie in the cooking traditions and practices of Spain, Africa and the Taíno Natives.

This behind-the-scenes guided walk takes you through San Cristobal Fort's secret tunnels and mysterious dungeons. It's your chance to get a feel for the intrigue and mischief that drove daily life at the fort, which was occupied by soldiers, sailors, noblemen, servants and slaves.

Puerto Rico's folklore heritage has been shaped by many vibrant rhythms from across the globe. Today's dazzling show is a virtual journey through the world of music and dance, with steps and sounds originating from Cuba, Brazil and Dominican Republic. You'll also notice the beat of Africa and a fiery expression of Flamenco from Spain. Enjoy popular rhythms such the Mambo, Samba, Merengue, Plena and Salsa. This high-energy Latin fiesta, featuring guitarist Juan Carlos, cleverly combines the many sub-cultures of beautiful Puerto Rico. Be a part of the show, embrace the experience, and enjoy the magic of latino folklore.

Upon arrival in Arecibo, you will begin an adventure showcasing extraordinary flora, fauna and landscapes. View the cave formations, cave-dwelling creatures, and Native petroglyphs -- a tantalizing insight into this hidden paradise.

Enjoy the best of the Virgin Islands on this exclusive half-day sail from St Thomas to the enchanted island of St John on board a custom-designed catamaran. Experience the thrill and excitement of sailing the Caribbean and enjoying lovely, palm-fringed Honeymoon Beach located within the National Park on St John.

Board the Castaway Girl catamaran and, once you're on board, the champagne flows freely. Sip a glass of champagne, soda or water while snacking on a delicious assortment of dry snacks. Listen to soft Calypso tunes or Jimmy Buffet songs that capture the spirit of the Caribbean as you tour the picturesque harbor of Charlotte Amalie. The town's sloping hillside dotted with red rooftops slowly turns into a fairyland of twinkling lights.

Encounter the inhabitants of Coral World Ocean Park and learn about fantastic fish, stingrays, macaws, turtles, birds, mangroves and other natural wonders. Hang out with team members as they tend to their daily duties caring for the animals.

A picturesque panoramic drive along Skyline Drive offers breathtaking down-island views of the Caribbean Sea, Magens Bay and Charlotte Amalie.

A short transfer brings you to the St Thomas Mangrove Wildlife Refuge & Marine Sanctuary. Here, you will kayak past the many small islands in the mangrove lagoon while viewing breathtaking volcanic cliffs and the impressive Red Point geologic blowhole.

Acclaimed as one of the ten most beautiful beaches in the world by the National Geographic Society, Magens Bay is an ideal place for a getaway during your visit to St Thomas.

From St Thomas' highest peak, simply named Mountain Top, take in the Atlantic coastal views dotted with small islands and cays, overlooking heart-shaped Magen's Bay. St John, the smallest of the Virgin Islands, is close by, and the down-island views of the distant British Virgin Islands are spectacular.

Chef Jean-Pierre Brehier is a Fort Lauderdale legend and a frequent guest on the Today show. He hosted Fearless Entertaining with Jean-Pierre and Sunshine Cuisine on PBS and is the author of two best-selling cookbooks.

The Florida Everglades is an expanse of swampland known for natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Your tour includes a half-hour airboat ride into this vast wilderness. Birds, fish and other animals inhabit this curious corner of the country.

Experience the highlights of Fort Lauderdale, including the Arts & Sciences District, the Riverwalk, and Las Olas Boulevard, with its boutiques, cafés, and galleries.

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7 Night Caribbean - Eastern Cruise