MS Nieuw Statendam itinerary map for December 20, 2025 (7 nights)
MS Nieuw Statendam itinerary map for December 20, 2025 (7 nights)
7 nights · 5 ports
Round-trip · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Holland AmericaMS Nieuw Statendam

MS Nieuw Statendam
December 20, 2025

7-Night Western Caribbean Holiday aboard MS Nieuw Statendam · Departing December 20, 2025 from the Port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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// AT A GLANCE

This 7-night cruise aboard the MS Nieuw Statendam departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Saturday, December 20, 2025 and returns on Saturday, Dec 27th. December weather across this route averages 83°/59°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.5 out of 10, averaged across 5 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
7.5OUT OF 10
MODERATE TIER
Safer than 75% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
FULL BREAKDOWN →
01
7
night cruise
Sat → Sat
02
Fort Lauderdale
departure port
Florida
03
5
port stops
Holiday
04
2
sea days
Day 3
// ON THIS PAGE07 SECTIONS
03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓
// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MS Nieuw Statendam December 20, 2025 Price & Tracking

MS NIEUW STATENDAM·DECEMBER 20, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Nieuw Statendam cruise ship departing December 20, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $699 ($100 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $939 ($135 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 26%.

MS Nieuw Statendam cruise departing December 20, 2025 — 7-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $699 ($100 per night). Average price: $939.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $832
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
MS Nieuw Statendam · December 20, 2025
$699
$100 per night · 7 nights
↓
16% below average
Avg $832 · You save $133

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// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Western Caribbean Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 20, 2025
The MS Nieuw Statendam sails on December 20, 2025 for a 7 Night Western Caribbean Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) (Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) 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 Dec 27th at 6:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MS Nieuw Statendam will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
MS Nieuw Statendam
DECEMBER 20, 2025
8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓
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7 NIGHTS · 4 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · FORT LAUDERDALE (PORT EVERGLADES)
// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Western Caribbean Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Port List

MS Nieuw Statendam·December 20, 2025
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 1 of MS Nieuw Statendam December 20, 2025 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
SATURDAY·DEC 20

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.

DECEMBER FORECAST
63°F avg · Avg
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island) — Day 2 of MS Nieuw Statendam December 20, 2025 cruise
DAY
2
PORT 1
SUNDAY·DEC 21

Half Moon Cay

Bahamas (private Island)
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
5:00 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.

DECEMBER FORECAST
73°F avg · Avg
Ocho Rios, Jamaica — Day 4 of MS Nieuw Statendam December 20, 2025 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
TUESDAY·DEC 23

Ocho Rios

Jamaica
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
3:00 PM

Ocho Rios, Jamaica, offers docking at Ocho Rios Port. Travelers explore Dunn’s River Falls and Mystic Mountain. Excursions include bobsledding and ziplining. Local markets sell jerk chicken. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures waterfalls and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes ackee and saltfish, a Jamaican favorite. Souvenirs, like reggae crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance waterfall climbs. Ocho Rios’ adventurous allure offers a vibrant Jamaican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and thrilling activities, making Ocho Rios an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST
76°F avg · Avg
George Town, Grand Cayman — Day 5 of MS Nieuw Statendam December 20, 2025 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
WEDNESDAY·DEC 24

George Town

Grand Cayman
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
2:00 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.

DECEMBER FORECAST
76°F avg · Avg
Cozumel, Mexico — Day 6 of MS Nieuw Statendam December 20, 2025 cruise
DAY
6
PORT 5
THURSDAY·DEC 25

Cozumel

Mexico
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
10:00 AM
8:00 PM

Cozumel, Mexico, offers docking at Cozumel Port. Travelers explore Chankanaab Park and San Gervasio ruins. Excursions include snorkeling at Palancar Reef. Local markets sell tacos. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like Mayan crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Cozumel’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and marine adventures, making Cozumel an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST
75°F avg · Avg
// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Western Caribbean Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MS Nieuw Statendam·December 20, 2025
DEC FORECAST · FORT LAUDERDALE (PORT EVERGLADES)
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
63°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
82°
AVG LOW
45°
AVG RAINFALL
2.0"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT FORT LAUDERDALE (PORT EVERGLADES)
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
63°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

MS Nieuw Statendam December 20, 2025 Excursions

MS Nieuw Statendam·December 20, 2025

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT
EMBEDDED · POWERED BY VIATOR

Browse shore excursions for each port on this MS Nieuw Statendam itinerary. Tours, activities, and transfers are provided by Viator.

Pricing & availability provided by Viator. Book directly from listing.
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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Western Caribbean Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

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 AVERAGE
MODERATE TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 75% of all cruises
7.5/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN05 PORTS
01

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) 🇺🇸

Florida · United StatesMODERATE

Fort Lauderdale's cruise port is secure, but travelers should stay vigilant and cautious in neighborhoods with higher crime rates.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Half Moon Cay 🇧🇸

Bahamas (private Island) · BahamasSAFE

Half Moon Cay ensures guest safety with strong security measures and controlled access, minimizing crime risks for a worry-free visit.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Ocho Rios 🇯🇲

Jamaica · JamaicaCAUTION

Travelers in Ocho Rios should stay in tourist zones and consider organized tours to minimize risks of petty crime and scams.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

George Town 🇰🇾

Grand Cayman · Cayman IslandsSAFE

George Town, Grand Cayman, is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates and a strong local law enforcement presence.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
05

Cozumel 🇲🇽

Mexico · MexicoMODERATE

Cozumel is generally safe for tourists, but remain vigilant against petty crime and avoid risks in surrounding areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MS Nieuw Statendam Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsHOLLAND AMERICA
MS Nieuw Statendam
HOLLAND AMERICA · PINNACLE CLASS
CHRISTENED
2018
STATEROOMS
1,339
TONNAGE
99,902GT
18.9% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 84,029 GT
YEAR BUILT
2018
10 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2008
LENGTH
983ft
6.6% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 922 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
2,666cruisers
23.6% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 2,157 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

The MS Nieuw Statendam has a construction date of 2018 and a total size of 99,902 gross tons. The ship measures 983 feet in length. MS Nieuw Statendam is included in Holland America's Pinnacle Class class. At full capacity, the MS Nieuw Statendam holds 2,666 passengers. That includes 1,613 cruise vacationers and 1,053 staff members. The MS Nieuw Statendam total number of staterooms is 1,339.

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// 09 · MORE CRUISES

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// 09 · FAQ

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