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- Eastern Caribbean & Bahamas Cruises
- Featured Ports & Excursions
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Eastern Caribbean & Bahamas Cruises
Enjoy perfect beaches, fascinating history and family fun
Become a beach aficionado with days spent swimming, snorkeling or simply relaxing on the world class beaches of St. Thomas, St. Maarten and our award winning private island, Half Moon Cay. In Grand Turk discover underwater worlds so seldom visited the reefs have no names. In San Juan, Puerto Rico and Basseterre, St. Kitts explore centuries old fortresses. In St. Thomas shop duty free. Throughout your cruise immerse yourself in the intoxicating fusion of Caribbean, Latin and European cultures. Our 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise itineraries combine perfectly with Southern Caribbean itineraries for a more in-depth exploration of this unique destination.
Click on our new Interactive Map for port details, shore excursions, destination videos and more.
Featured Ports & Excursions
Holland America Line's pristine private island offers everything you need for a day of play in paradise: a two-mile crescent of perfect beach; an interior lagoon; private beachside cabanas with butler service, showers and misters; and all manner of watersports and activities, including a children's aqua park and a buoyed personal watercraft course. Sample shore excursions: Horseback Riding by Land and Sea; Deep-sea or Flats Fishing; Stingray Adventure; AquaTrax Watercraft Adventure.
Explore unique shopping opportunities available
in this port.
A statue of Christopher Columbus dominates Colón Plaza, while Bengal tigers prowl at Puerto Rico’s only zoo. Farther afield: the jagged karst landscape of Rio Camuy Cave Park. Sample shore excursions: Camuy Caves; Arecibo Observatory and Coffee Plantation.
Massive El Morro Fortress guards Old San Juan, while the benevolent Indian spirit Yuquiyu keeps watch over the entire island from the highest peak in the rain forest. By night there are roulette wheels to spin and fiery flamenco shows to catch. Sample shore excursions: Old San Juan Historic Walking Tour; El Yunque Rain Forest Drive; World Heritage Fortress & Art Museum.
Explore unique shopping opportunities available
in this port.
The lovely, European-influenced port of Charlotte Amalie wins the prize for Caribbean shopping thrills. Cameras, jewelry, watches, perfumes are all here. So are beautiful beaches, undersea gardens and tales of Blackbeard. Sample shore excursions: Sea Trekking Helmet Dive & Coral World; Champagne Catamaran Sail & Snorkel to St. John; St. Thomas Ocean Racing; Ultimate Island Experience.
Explore unique shopping opportunities available
in this port.
An enticing mix of pink and blue buildings, yachts, rum cocktails and pirate lore. Play on a soft-sand beach or sail away to islands of buccaneer legend. Sample shore excursions: The North Shore & Pusser s Landing; Wreck of the Rhone Two-tank Certified Dive; Virgin Gorda & The Baths; Swim with the Dolphins.
Explore unique shopping opportunities available
in this port.
Private Island
Our award winning private island
Half Moon Cay is consistently described by our guests as "the quintessential Caribbean" and is the highest-rated port of call on Holland America Lines Caribbean cruise itineraries. Located on 65 acres of the 2,400-acre Little San Salvador Island in the Bahamas,
the island is so unspoiled that the Bahamian National Trust designated Half Moon Cay an international wild bird preserve. As our special guests, we invite you and your family to enjoy a day in our private paradise.
View information about Half Moon Cay: Video Guide
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Waterfront Amenities
It's hard to improve a perfect 2-mile crescent of powder-soft white sand and warm turquoise waters, but Holland America Line has added fun and luxurious amenities to ensure the ultimate Caribbean experience.
- Private beachside cabanas with everything you need for an indulgent day in paradise, even optional butler service
- Beachside massages
- Bahamian Chapel, perfect for saying "I do" or "I still do"
- Three Water Sports Centers
- The Half Moon Saloon and "I Wish I Could Stay Here
- "Forever" Bar
New Adventures
As part of its $525 million Signature of Excellence initiative, Holland America Line recently added exciting new activities at Half Moon Cay.
Something for Everyone
Whether you want to parasail, snorkel, stroll barefoot on the beach, lie in a hammock beneath a palm tree or gain insight into Bahamian history and culture, you'll find it at Half Moon Cay.
- A fully-equipped Club HAL children's playground and supervised swimming area
- Interpretive nature trails and birding walks
- Facilities that meet or exceed ADA requirements including trams and special wheelchairs designed for use on the sand
- Bridges across dunes for beach access as well as hard-surfaced and sand pathways connecting venues
- Windsurfing and sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking
- A scenic bicycle tour discovering locations of historic significance
Half Moon Cay is a destination on most Holland America Line Caribbean and Panama Canal cruise itineraries sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Norfolk and New York. Come discover for yourself why Half Moon Cay has received Porthole Cruise Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Award for "Best Private Island" five years in a row.
Protection Plans
Cancellation Protection Plans
CPP Standard Plan
Our Standard Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP Standard Plan) will allow you, for any reason, to provide written cancellation up to 24 hours prior to scheduled cruise or cruisetour departure and receive a refund equal to 80% of the eligible amounts paid (90% if you purchased our CPP Platinum Plan). In addition, Holland America Line (HAL) automatically assumes an additional US$500 of liability for lost, damaged or delayed baggage of passengers who purchase the CPP Standard Plan still subject, however, to the limitations in our baggage policies. For example, we do not cover losses while baggage is in the custody of airlines. Please review our Baggage Policy. The CPP Standard Plan is not insurance, is administered by Holland America Line Inc., and may not be available for purchase in some locations outside the U.S. and Canada; it provides no rights other than those explained above. For example, it does not protect double-triple-quad occupancy rates should one or more members of your party cancel, nor does it cover expenses or unused services due to trip interruption. CPP Platinum Plan
Our Platinum Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP Platinum Plan) enables you to supplement the CPP Standard Plan with enhanced cancellation protection as well as insurance coverage and travel assistance services . For a nominal additional fee, you will receive:
- Pre-departure trip cancellation You may cancel for any reason prior to the scheduled cruise/cruisetour departure and receive reimbursement equal to 90% of the eligible amounts paid to Holland America Line.
- Trip Interruption protection Covers the unused arrangements of your travel and additional traveling expenses to return home, up to 150% of the cruise/cruisetour cost for covered reasons.
- Trip Delay coverage Provides reimbursement for reasonable additional accommodations and traveling expenses if your trip is delayed for covered reasons, up to US$500.
- Baggage protection The Platinum Plan provides an additional $1,000 in coverage if your baggage is lost, stolen, or damaged while it is in Holland America Line’s custody and an additional $500 coverage if your baggage is delayed by a common carrier.
- Emergency medical expense You will be reimbursed up to US$10,000 in covered medical services incurred during your trip for any illness or injury first occurring during your trip. In addition, necessary expenses of up to US$50,000 for emergency medical evacuations and repatriations are covered. These are benefits that Medicare and many private insurance plans may not offer, and they are highly recommended for foreign travel.
- 24-Hour emergency hotline assistance Provides around-the-clock help worldwide assistance for legal or medical referrals, lost travel documents, cash transfer or passport assistance.
There are no pre-existing condition limitations in the CPP Platinum Plan! "IMPORTANT NOTE": This is a summary of coverage. Please refer to the Plan Description which contains the details of assistance services and insurance coverage, terms, conditions, exclusions and other applicable limitations. The CPP Platinum Plan is only available for U.S. and Canadian residents. The CPP Standard and CPP Platinum Plans are optional, must be paid at time of deposit and are non-refundable. The per person, per cruise costs for both plans are listed with the cruise fares.
Except for Trip Cancellation, which is reimbursable by Holland America Line, the insurance coverage provided under the CPP Platinum Plan is underwritten by Virginia Surety Company, Inc., under policy #HTP04195. This plan was designed and is administered by BerkelyCare. IN CALIFORNIA: BerkelyCare is a service mark of Aon Direct Insurance Administrators, CA Insurance License #0795465. IN ALL OTHER STATES: BerkelyCare is a division of Affinity Insurance Services, Inc., in all states other than CA, except: AIS Affinity Insurance Agency, Inc. in MN and OK and AIS Affinity Insurance Agency in NY.
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Home City Motor Coach
Easy Come, Easy Go with Home City Motor Coach
Getting to your Holland America ship from Florida has never been easier. Simply meet us at the motor coach departure point nearest your home city and we’ll whisk you – in air-conditioned comfort – to the cruise terminal, where you’ll enjoy prompt embarkation and a warm welcome aboard. At vacation’s end, your exit is just as carefree.
Ask your travel professional about our Home City Motor Coach Program when you book your cruise.
Home City Motor Coach service to Ft. Lauderdale is available from the following cities:
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Clearwater |
| St. Petersburg |
| Bradenton |
| Sarasota |
| Venice |
| Tampa/Brandon |
| Sun City Center |
| Pt. Charlotte |
| Ft. Myers |
| Naples |
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| Daytona |
| Melbourne |
| Vero Beach |
| Ft. Pierce |
| Ocala |
| Lady Lake |
| Leesburg |
| Orlando |
| Stuart |
| West Palm Beach |
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Hotels/Tours
Caribbean Cruise Hotel and Tour Packages
Some of the world's greatest travel highlights are within reach, before or after your cruise. Why not plan a little extra time and extend your experience even further with an expertly guided tour? Or explore at your own pace, with a premium hotel as your home base.
Holland America Line has arranged special pre- and post-cruise hotel packages with properties of exceptional quality. So should you wish to arrive a few days in advance or extend your trip and see a few more of the sights of these world-class cities, we can help arrange stays of one, two or three nights — at very favorable rates.
2009 CARIBBEAN HOTEL PACKAGES Ft. Lauderdale
Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Beach Resort
Hollywood Beach Marriot San Diego
Sheraton Hotel and Marina Tampa, Florida
Hyatt Regency Vancouver, British Columbia
Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel All transfers, baggage handling gratuities and taxes are included in the priced quoted. Hotels of similar quality may be substituted. Not all hotels can accommodate triples and quads, and when available may consist of two double beds and may not be suitable for three adults. Special requests such as non-smoking, king or double beds, etc., are at the discretion of the hotel and cannot be guaranteed. Guests are responsible for incidentals and meals unless noted otherwise.
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