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Escape to the warmth and sunshine of the Caribbean with this cruise vacation. We make this stress-free with round trip motorcoach transportation to Fort Lauderdale. Depending on your departure date, slightly different ports of call will be visited, but both feature: St. Maarten, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St Kitts and Nevis, US Virgin Islands, and Bahamas. Relax on the beaches, become immersed in local history, indulge in unique shopping opportunities, savour the flavours, or explore the parks, mountains, and botanical gardens, all with the comforts and amenities of your cruise ship accommodation.
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Prices are in Canadian dollars, are per person, and include HST. See also Terms & Conditions - Prices.
PORTS OF CALL
Cruising
Enjoy all the fabulous things to do onboard the cruise ship as you sail from Fort Lauderdale to various beautiful islands in the Caribbean. Enjoy a relaxing getaway to warmth and sunshine without changing hotels every night. Sample great restaurants and have fun with a variety of entertainment and sightseeing options. With your Holland America ship as your home base, “Savour the Journey” with culture, history, and adventure just steps away!
Stress-Free Travel
We take care of the details of getting you to the port of Fort Lauderdale and home again, with your fun adventures in the Caribbean in between!
The Caribbean
Your cruise ship docks at seven ports of call in the Caribbean. Although each port has a different character, they all have gorgeous beaches with turquoise water, shopping, and interesting local experiences.
Day 1: Travel to West Virginia
Sit back relax and enjoy the drive through southern Ontario, picking up guests along the way as we head for the border. We’ll have an early lunch before crossing into the US, and then travel southward. There will be a stop for dinner and then we’ll arrive at our hotel in West Virginia.
Stay: Holiday Inn Express, Weston, WV (1 night)
Meals: D
Day 2: Travel to Georgia
The journey southward continues, with a lunch stop in Virginia, and a dinner stop in South Carolina, before we arrive at our hotel in Savannah.
Stay: Hilton Garden Inn, Savannah, GA (1 night)
Meals: B
Day 3: Travel to Fort Lauderdale
This is the final leg of the journey to south Florida. After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, enjoy lunch in Daytona Beach, and arrive at your hotel in Fort Lauderdale in time to check-in and freshen up for dinner.
Stay: Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Lauderdale, FL (1 night)
Meals: B, D
Day 4: Embark on your Caribbean Cruise
Enjoy a leisurely morning with breakfast at the hotel, and then some time relax. Late morning, we’ll depart from the hotel and head over to the cruise terminal, where you’ll board the ship, and enjoy lunch. The ship sails at 3:00 p.m. and your adventures in the Caribbean officially begin!
Stay: Holland America, Eurodam – Outside Cabins, Category C or D (11 nights)
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: At Sea
Discover the amazing amenities on the ship while at sea. Indulge in one of the many dining experiences and enjoy live entertainment. The cruise ship also offers many different programs that change every day. You will receive a list of these events in your cabin. There are lots of places on board to find a deck chair, relax, and experience the award-winning service for which Holland America is known.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: At Sea
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Philipsburg, St. Maarten (8am – 5pm)
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8
January: Point-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe (8am – 5pm) Passport Required
March: St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda (8am – 4 pm)
Meals: B, L, D
Day 9
January: St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda (8 am – 6pm)
March: Castries, St. Lucia (8am – 5pm)
Meals: B, L, D
Day 10: Roseau, Dominica (8am – 5pm)
Meals: B, L, D
Day 11: Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis (8am – 5pm)
Tender required, wheelchair access is limited.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 12: St. Thomas, USVI (8am – 4pm)
Meals: B, L, D
Day 13: At Sea
Meals: B, L, D
Day 14: Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (8am – 3pm)
Tender required, wheelchair access is limited.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 15: Disembark from Cruise, Travel to South Carolina
Enjoy your final breakfast onboard, while the ship arrives in Fort Lauderdale. The motorcoach will be there to receive you, and we’ll begin the journey homeward. Enjoy lunch at a nostalgic diner in Daytona Beach, and after arriving at the hotel, enjoy dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Stay: Hampton Inn, Walterboro, SC (1 night)
Meals: B, D
Day 16: Travel to West Virginia
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and then we’ll continue the journey northward, with breaks for lunch and stretching your legs. Dinner tonight will be at a restaurant, a short walk from the hotel.
Stay: Courtyard by Marriott, Bridgeport, WV (1 night)
Meals: B, L
Day 17: Homeward
Today is the final leg of the journey home. We’ll stop in Pennsylvania for lunch, and then mid-afternoon you can stretch and browse the Duty Free at the border. Dinner will be in St. Catherines, and then it will be time to bid ‘adieu’ to new friends and savour warm memories of your winter escape to the Caribbean.
Meals: B
This tour follows pickup Route A, and includes our unique Connections Program. The pickup locations are:
We recommend comfortable rubber-soled shoes for the walking tours. You should also bring along a sweater, as evenings can be cool on the water or in the air conditioning on the ship. Don’t forget your camera, sunscreen and a hat.
Although for most people medication is not required, there may be some who may want to bring along a remedy for motion sickness. You don’t want to let that spoil these amazing experiences.
What to Wear on the Cruise
Daytime dress is casual. Shirts/cover-ups and footwear are always required indoors.
For women, it includes summer and casual dresses, skirts, regular or capri pants, shorts, jeans, and tops. Khakis, jeans, shorts, and casual shirts are fine for men. There may be a night when you’ll want to get dressed up for an evening of cocktails, fine dining, and great entertainment.
Monday to Friday
10:00am to 4:00pm
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