MS Nieuw Amsterdam itinerary map for February 28, 2027 (12 nights)
MS Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship

MS Nieuw Amsterdam — February 28, 202712-Night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles on Holland America

This 12-night cruise aboard the MS Nieuw Amsterdam departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Sunday, February 28, 2027 and returns on Friday, Mar 12th. February weather across this route averages 85°/67°F. Cabins are currently tracked from $1,549.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.6 out of 10, averaged across 9 ports.

Cruise Length
12
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Port Stops
9
Sea Days
5

Cruise Price - MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027

MS Nieuw Amsterdam · February 28, 2027

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship departing February 28, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,549 ($130 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,897 ($159 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 18%.

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Inside
$1,549
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Oceanview
$2,199
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Balcony
$2,599
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Suite
$4,599

Price History – MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027

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MS Nieuw Amsterdam
February 28, 2027
$1,549
18% vs avg: $1,897

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 12 Night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

MS Nieuw Amsterdam · February 28, 2027

The MS Nieuw Amsterdam sails on February 28, 2027 for a 12 Night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Mar 12th at 6:00 AM. During the 15-day journey, the MS Nieuw Amsterdam will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

12 Night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

  • FEB28
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: — - D: 3:00 PM
  • MAR01
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • MAR02
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR03
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR04
    Oranjestad, Aruba
    Oranjestad, Aruba
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • MAR05
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR06
    Cartagena, Colombia
    Cartagena, Colombia
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 1:00 PM
  • MAR07
    Colon, Panama
    Colon, Panama
    A: 4:00 PM - D: 8:00 PM
  • FEB28
    Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
    Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
    A: — - D: —
  • FEB28
    Cruise Gatun Lake (inside Panama Canal)
    Cruise Gatun Lake (inside Panama Canal)
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR08
    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    A: 6:30 AM - D: 3:30 PM
  • MAR09
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR10
    George Town, Grand Cayman
    George Town, Grand Cayman
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • MAR11
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR12
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

February 28, 2027 · 12 Night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 1 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027 cruise
Day 1•Sunday, Feb 28

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Arrival: —•Departure: 3:00 PM

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, offers docking at Port Everglades. Travelers explore Las Olas Boulevard and Everglades tours. Excursions include airboat rides. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canals and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Fort Lauderdale’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic waterways and natural adventures, making Fort Lauderdale an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island) — Day 2 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027 cruise
Day 2•Monday, Mar 1

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island), offers docking at a private port. Travelers explore white-sand beaches and Stingray Cove. Excursions include horseback riding by the sea. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Half Moon Cay’s island allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of serene beaches and marine activities, making Half Moon Cay an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 3 at sea — MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027 itinerary
Day 3•Tuesday, Mar 2

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Nieuw Amsterdam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Explorers Lounge & Photo Shop.

Day 4 at sea — MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027 itinerary
Day 4•Wednesday, Mar 3

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Nieuw Amsterdam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Explorers Lounge & Photo Shop.

Oranjestad, Aruba — Day 5 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027 cruise
Day 5•Thursday, Mar 4

Oranjestad, Aruba

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Oranjestad, Aruba, offers docking at Oranjestad Port. Travelers explore Arikok National Park and California Lighthouse. Excursions include snorkeling at Baby Beach. Local markets sell keshi yena. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cacti landscapes and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes funchi, an Aruban favorite. Souvenirs, like aloe crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Oranjestad’s vibrant charm offers a lively Aruban stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural parks and scenic beaches, making Oranjestad an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 6 at sea — MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027 itinerary
Day 6•Friday, Mar 5

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Nieuw Amsterdam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Explorers Lounge & Photo Shop.

Cartagena, Colombia — Day 7 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027 cruise
Day 7•Saturday, Mar 6

Cartagena, Colombia

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 1:00 PM

Cartagena, Colombia, offers docking at Cartagena Port. Travelers explore San Felipe Castle and Old Town’s colorful streets. Excursions include Rosario Islands snorkeling. Local markets sell arepas. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial walls and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Colombian favorite. Souvenirs, like emerald crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Spanish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cartagena’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Colombian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic islands, making Cartagena an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Colon, Panama — Day 8 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027 cruise
Day 8•Sunday, Mar 7

Colon, Panama

Arrival: 4:00 PM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Colón, Panama, offers docking at Colón Port. Travelers explore Gatun Locks and Fort San Lorenzo. Excursions include Emberá village tours. Local markets sell sancocho. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canal locks and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con pollo, a Panamanian favorite. Souvenirs, like molas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kuna history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance jungle walks. Colón’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Panamanian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of canal engineering and indigenous heritage, making Colón an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal) — Day 8 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027 cruise
Day 8•Sunday, Feb 28

Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Panama Canal (Cruise into Canal), Panama, offers partial transit cruising. Travelers view Miraflores Locks and Gatun Lake from the ship. Excursions include canal history tours. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for canal cruising. Photography captures engineering feats and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con pollo, a Panamanian favorite. Souvenirs, like molas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover canal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while binoculars enhance lock viewing. Panama Canal’s industrial allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of engineering marvels and scenic waterways, making the Panama Canal an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Cruise Gatun Lake (inside Panama Canal) — Day 8 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027 cruise
Day 8•Sunday, Feb 28

Cruise Gatun Lake (inside Panama Canal)

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Cruise Gatun Lake (Inside Panama Canal), Panama, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Gatun Lake and Barro Colorado Island from the ship. Excursions include canal history tours. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for lake cruising. Photography captures rainforest shores and canal vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con pollo, a Panamanian favorite. Souvenirs, like molas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover canal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while binoculars enhance wildlife viewing. Gatun Lake’s natural allure offers a vibrant Panamanian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of engineering feats and scenic lakes, making Gatun Lake an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica — Day 9 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027 cruise
Day 9•Monday, Mar 8

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

Arrival: 6:30 AM•Departure: 3:30 PM

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, offers docking at Puerto Limon Port. Travelers explore Tortuguero Canals and Veragua Rainforest. Excursions include sloth sanctuary tours. Local markets sell gallo pinto. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures jungle canals and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes casado, a Costa Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like coffee crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bribri history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance rainforest walks. Puerto Limon’s natural charm offers a vibrant Costa Rican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of wildlife and scenic canals, making Puerto Limon an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 10 at sea — MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027 itinerary
Day 10•Tuesday, Mar 9

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Nieuw Amsterdam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Explorers Lounge & Photo Shop.

George Town, Grand Cayman — Day 11 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027 cruise
Day 11•Wednesday, Mar 10

George Town, Grand Cayman

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 PM

George Town, Grand Cayman, offers docking at George Town Port. Travelers explore Seven Mile Beach and Stingray City. Excursions include snorkeling at Coral Gardens. Local markets sell jerk chicken. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes conch chowder, a Caymanian favorite. Souvenirs, like turtle crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. George Town’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Cayman stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of pristine beaches and marine adventures, making George Town an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 12 at sea — MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027 itinerary
Day 12•Thursday, Mar 11

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Nieuw Amsterdam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Explorers Lounge & Photo Shop.

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 13 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027 cruise
Day 13•Friday, Mar 12

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: —

Returning to Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — see Day 1 above for port info.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

MS Nieuw Amsterdam - February 28, 2027 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

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February

Typical Weather

81°F

Average High

48°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.07in

Daily average

1.9 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
76 / 100
safer than 76% of all cruises
76
7
/ 10
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's cruise port is secure, but travelers should stay vigilant and cautious in neighborhoods with higher crime rates.
9
/ 10
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
Half Moon Cay
Half Moon Cay ensures guest safety with strong security measures and controlled access, minimizing crime risks for a worry-free visit.
8
/ 10
Oranjestad, Aruba
Oranjestad
Oranjestad is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft.
6
/ 10
Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena
Travelers in Cartagena should stay vigilant, avoid displaying valuables, and consider organized tours to minimize risks of petty crime.
5
/ 10
Colon, Panama
Colon
Travelers in Colon, Panama, should stay vigilant against crime, avoid less populated areas, and consider organized tours for safety.
10
/ 10
Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
Panama Canal
Cruise travelers at the Panama Canal can enjoy a safe experience aboard their ship, with low crime rates and strong security measures.
10
/ 10
Cruise Gatun Lake (inside Panama Canal)
Gatun Lake
Travelers can safely enjoy Gatun Lake's beauty from their cruise ship, as the area is well-monitored and secure.
6
/ 10
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
Puerto Limon
Travelers to Puerto Limon should stay vigilant against petty theft and consider organized tours for a safer experience.
9
/ 10
George Town, Grand Cayman
George Town
George Town, Grand Cayman, is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates and a strong local law enforcement presence.

Cruise Ship

MS Nieuw Amsterdam

⚓ Tonnage

86,700

vs avg 84,029

🛠️ Year Built

2,010

vs avg 2,008

📏 Length (ft)

936

vs avg 922

👥 Passenger Count

2,106

vs avg 2,157

The MS Nieuw Amsterdam has a construction date of 2010 and a total size of 86,700 gross tons. The ship measures 936 feet in length. MS Nieuw Amsterdam is included in Holland America’s Signature Class class. At full capacity, the MS Nieuw Amsterdam holds 2,106 passengers. That includes 1,177 cruise vacationers and 929 staff members. The MS Nieuw Amsterdam total number of staterooms is 1,053.

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MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027 FAQ

What's the cheapest cabin on the MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027 cruise?▾

The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $1,549 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily — see the live price chart above for the latest snapshots.

What's the weather like on the MS Nieuw Amsterdam February 28, 2027 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 12-night route, February averages 85°F highs and 67°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the February 28, 2027 MS Nieuw Amsterdam itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 7.6 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 9 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the MS Nieuw Amsterdam sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The MS Nieuw Amsterdam departs Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Sunday, February 28, 2027 at 3:00 PM and returns on Friday, Mar 12th, 2027 at 6:00 AM. Total duration: 12 nights.

Who is the cruise director for the MS Nieuw Amsterdam sailing on February 28, 2027?▾

Cruise director assignment for this sail date is not currently confirmed in our records.

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