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18-DAY EASTERN CARIBBEAN: LEEWARD ISLANDS & BAHAMAS HOLIDAY

Ship: Koningsdam   
Departure: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Nights: 18 nights
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Duration
18
Nights
Days at Sea
5
Sea Days
Ports
11
Ports
Countries Visted
10
Countries
  • Itinerary

    18-DAY EASTERN CARIBBEAN: LEEWARD ISLANDS & BAHAMAS HOLIDAY

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Fort Lauderdale, USA Embark 3:00 PM
    View of Fort Lauderdale, USA

    Fort Lauderdale is a city on the Atlantic coast of the U.S. in the state of Florida. As well as being a major yachting centre, it has a large and intricate canal system that results in its also being known as the ‘Venice of America’. Read more about Fort Lauderdale, USA

    2 Wednesday, December 10, 2025 At Sea
    3 Thursday, December 11, 2025 At Sea
    4 Friday, December 12, 2025 St Martin (Philipsburg), Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of St Martin (Philipsburg), Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

    The island is shared in two parts as: the northern part Saint-Martin (a French overseas collectivity) and southern part Sint Maarten (of the Kingdom of the Netherlands): hence its name St-Martin / St Maarten. It lies in the NE Caribbean, located 300 km E of Puerto Rico. This tiny island is an extremely popular holiday and duty-free shopping destination famous for its variety of 37 palm-treed beaches that include salt-water ponds. Read more about St Martin (Philipsburg), Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

    5 Saturday, December 13, 2025 St John's, Antigua and Barbuda 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
    View of St John's, Antigua and Barbuda

    St John’s, the capital of the nation of Antigua and Barbuda (two islands) in the Caribbean, sits on the NW coast of the tropical island of Antigua that is home to magnificent beaches. St John's was hit significantly by Hurricane Irma (Sep 2017) but tourist infrastructure remained intact. St John’s reflects its British heritage with such edifices as Fort Barrington overlooking the shoreline, and 17th C Fort James. Read more about St John's, Antigua and Barbuda

    6 Sunday, December 14, 2025 Castries, Saint Lucia 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Castries, Saint Lucia

    Castries is the capital of the volcanic island country of Saint Lucia, part of the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Its popularity stems from the tropical weather (the dry season runs from December through May), scenery, and numerous beaches. Saint Lucia's population is predominantly of African and mixed African-European descent, and while the official language is English, French-Creole is spoken by 95% of the population. Read more about Castries, Saint Lucia

    7 Monday, December 15, 2025 Roseau, Dominica 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Roseau, Dominica

    Roseau, a small, compact and most important urban settlement, is the capital and largest city of the island of Dominica, in the Caribbean. Dominica has been nicknamed the ‘Nature Isle of the Caribbean’ for its unspoiled natural beauty. Interestingly, it is built on the site of the ancient Kalinago Indian village of Sairi. Read more about Roseau, Dominica

    8 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis

    Basseterre is located on the SW coast of St Kitts Island in the Leeward Islands group, and is one of the oldest towns in the Eastern Caribbean. Subsequently, it is very well known for its variety of architectural styles and fascinating buildings, set against dense tropical forests and a huge dormant volcano. The domed colonial Treasury Building, or customs house, is a reminder of the value of these islands as sugar colonies. Read more about Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis

    9 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands (U.S.) 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
    View of Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands (U.S.)

    Charlotte Amalie is the capital and largest city of the US Virgin Islands, located on the island of Saint Thomas. It is famous as a deep-water harbor that was once a haven for pirates. Indeed, Blackbeard's Castle, named after the notorious pirate of the same name, is one of five National Historic Landmarks in the U.S. Read more about Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands (U.S.)

    10 Thursday, December 18, 2025 At Sea
    11 Friday, December 19, 2025 Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 8:00 AM 3:00 PM
    View of Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    Half Moon Cay is a protected bay located on a private island about 1160 km south of Nassau, in the archipelago of the Bahamas. Visiting ships anchor in the cay and tender passengers to the pier. This exceptional cruise destination offers miles of crescent-shaped beaches dotted with coconut palms and surrounded by pristine blue waters. Read more about Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    12 Saturday, December 20, 2025 Fort Lauderdale, USA 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
    View of Fort Lauderdale, USA

    Fort Lauderdale is a city on the Atlantic coast of the U.S. in the state of Florida. As well as being a major yachting centre, it has a large and intricate canal system that results in its also being known as the ‘Venice of America’. Read more about Fort Lauderdale, USA

    13 Sunday, December 21, 2025 Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    Half Moon Cay is a protected bay located on a private island about 1160 km south of Nassau, in the archipelago of the Bahamas. Visiting ships anchor in the cay and tender passengers to the pier. This exceptional cruise destination offers miles of crescent-shaped beaches dotted with coconut palms and surrounded by pristine blue waters. Read more about Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    14 Monday, December 22, 2025 At Sea
    15 Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

    The British Overseas Territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands lies SE of Florida. The capital, Cockburn (‘Co’burn’) Town, is located on the largest island in the Turks Islands archipelago, Grand Turk Island. It is known for tourism as well as being an offshore financial centre. Read more about Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

    16 Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Amber Cove, Dominican Republic 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

    Amber Cove, located near Puerto Plata (aka Silver Port), on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, is a new $85 million port purposely developed for cruise passengers by Carnival Corp. It opened in mid 2015, and it will be the first time since the 1980s that a cruise ship has stopped at what is known as the Amber Coast, so called for its abundance of the translucent, burnt-orange stone. Cruise guests experience the natural beauty and wonder what makes the Dominican Republic such an attractive tourist destination. Read more about Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

    17 Thursday, December 25, 2025 At Sea
    18 Friday, December 26, 2025 Key West, USA 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Key West, USA

    Key West is a city on an island of the same name that lies off the coast of Florida USA. One of the biggest attractions on the island is a concrete replica of a buoy at the corner of South and Whitehead Streets, which claims to be the southernmost point in the continental 48 states. Although Key West today has been revitalised for the tourists, the town has retained some of its sense of individualism and isolation, especially away from the main streets. Read more about Key West, USA

    19 Saturday, December 27, 2025 Fort Lauderdale, USA 7:00 AM Disembark
    View of Fort Lauderdale, USA

    Fort Lauderdale is a city on the Atlantic coast of the U.S. in the state of Florida. As well as being a major yachting centre, it has a large and intricate canal system that results in its also being known as the ‘Venice of America’. Read more about Fort Lauderdale, USA

  • Ship

    Koningsdam Overview

    Koningsdam

    4.4
    (from 28 verified customers)

    MS Koningsdam is the first of three Pinnacle Class (99,500 GT) ships, the largest in the HAL fleet. Taking her maiden voyage in 2016 she can hold up to 2650 passengers.

  • Inclusions

    Koningsdam Inclusions

    • B.B. King's Blues Club
    • BBC Earth In Concert
    • Billboard Onboard
    • Lincoln Center Stage
    • Rolling Stone Rock Room
  • Cabins

    Koningsdam Cabins

    Suite

    Suite

    Suite on the Koningsdam Suite on the Koningsdam

    Cabin Types

    PS, SB, SC, SA, SQ, SS, SY, BC, AS, A, B

    Average Cabin Size – 25.8 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 7.7 m2

    Verandah

    Verandah

    Verandah  on the Koningsdam Verandah  on the Koningsdam

    Cabin Types

    VQ, VS, V, VA, VB, VC, VE, VF, VD, VH

    Average Cabin Size – 23.2 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 6.9 m2

    Features: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 228ndash;420 sq. ft. including verandah.Opt for the serenity of a Spa Suite or Stateroom, featuring modern spa amenities such as yoga mats, an iPodreg; docking station, and a countertop water feature in-room. Also conveniently located near the Greenhouse Spa and Salon, where you may easily book spa treatments and salon services.

    Oceanview

    Oceanview

    Oceanview on the Koningsdam Oceanview on the Koningsdam

    Cabin Types

    FB, FA, OO, CQ, C, D, E, F

    Average Cabin Size – 18.9 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Features:2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons amp; 1 upper bed. 2 bathrooms mdash; one with bathtub, shower, sink amp; toilet, one with shower amp; sink. Approximately 222ndash;231 sq. ft.

    Interior

    Interior

    Interior on the Koningsdam Interior on the Koningsdam

    Cabin Types

    IQ, I, J, K, L, N

    Average Cabin Size – 18.4 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Features: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Approximately 143ndash;225 sq. ft.Opt for the serenity of a Spa Suite or Stateroom, featuring modern spa amenities such as yoga mats, an iPodreg; docking station, and a countertop water feature in-room. Also conveniently located near the Greenhouse Spa and Salon, where you may easily book spa treatments and salon services.

  • Deck Plans

    Koningsdam Deck Plans

    Legend

    • Triple (two lower beds, one sofa bed)
    • Quad (two lower beds, one sofa bed, one upper)
    • Shower only
    • Connecting rooms
    • Partial sea view
    • Staterooms have solid steel verandah railings (instead of clear Plexiglass railing)
    • Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 murphy bed)
    • Wheelchair accessible staterooms
    • Double (2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, no murphy bed)
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Triple (2 lower beds, 1 upper)
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Cabin Availability

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  • 18-DAY EASTERN CARIBBEAN: LEEWARD ISLANDS & BAHAMAS HOLIDAY

    Cruiseline: Holland America Line Ship: Koningsdam Departure: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Nights: 18 nights Departs: Fort Lauderdale Returns: Fort Lauderdale

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