MS Rotterdam itinerary map for January 10, 2025 (16 nights)
MS Rotterdam cruise ship

MS Rotterdam — January 10, 202516-Night Southern/Eastern Caribbean on Holland America

This 16-night cruise aboard the MS Rotterdam departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Friday, January 10, 2025 and returns on Sunday, Jan 26th. January weather across this route averages 82°/64°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.6 out of 10, averaged across 8 ports.

Cruise Length
16
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
6

Cruise Itinerary Map - 16 Night Southern/Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

MS Rotterdam · January 10, 2025

The MS Rotterdam sails on January 10, 2025 for a 16 Night Southern/Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida at 2:00 PM and will return to the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Jan 26th at 6:00 AM. During the 17-day journey, the MS Rotterdam will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 6 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

16 Night Southern/Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

  • JAN10
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: — - D: 2:00 PM
  • JAN11
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN12
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN13
    Willemstad, Curacao
    Willemstad, Curacao
    A: 11:00 AM - D: 10:00 PM
  • JAN14
    Kralendijk, Bonaire
    Kralendijk, Bonaire
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • JAN15
    Oranjestad, Aruba
    Oranjestad, Aruba
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • JAN16
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN17
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN18
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • JAN19
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • JAN20
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN21
    Grand Turk Island
    Grand Turk Island
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • JAN22
    San Juan, Puerto Rico
    San Juan, Puerto Rico
    A: 12:00 PM - D: 9:00 PM
  • JAN23
    Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
    Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • JAN24
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN25
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 1:00 PM
  • JAN26
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

January 10, 2025 · 16 Night Southern/Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 1 of MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 cruise
Day 1•Friday, Jan 10

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Arrival: —•Departure: 2:00 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
Day 2 at sea — MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 itinerary
Day 2•Saturday, Jan 11

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Rotterdam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Sun Bar & Photo Shop.

Day 3 at sea — MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 itinerary
Day 3•Sunday, Jan 12

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Rotterdam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Sun Bar & Photo Shop.

Willemstad, Curacao — Day 4 of MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 cruise
Day 4•Monday, Jan 13

Willemstad, Curacao

Arrival: 11:00 AM•Departure: 10:00 PM

Willemstad, Curaçao, offers docking at Willemstad Port. Travelers explore Queen Emma Bridge and Punda’s colorful buildings. Excursions include snorkeling at Tugboat Beach. Local markets sell keshi yena. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Dutch architecture and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes stobá, a Curaçaoan favorite. Souvenirs, like blue curaçao crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Antillean history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Willemstad’s vibrant charm offers a lively Curaçaoan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of colonial heritage and marine adventures, making Willemstad an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Kralendijk, Bonaire — Day 5 of MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 cruise
Day 5•Tuesday, Jan 14

Kralendijk, Bonaire

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Kralendijk, Bonaire, offers docking at Kralendijk Port. Travelers explore Washington Slagbaai Park and Klein Bonaire. Excursions include snorkeling at Bari Reef. Local markets sell kadushi soup. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures flamingos and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes keshi yena, a Bonairean favorite. Souvenirs, like salt 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. Kralendijk’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Bonairean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of marine biodiversity and scenic islands, making Kralendijk an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Oranjestad, Aruba — Day 6 of MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 cruise
Day 6•Wednesday, Jan 15

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 7 at sea — MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 itinerary
Day 7•Thursday, Jan 16

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Rotterdam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Sun Bar & Photo Shop.

Day 8 at sea — MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 itinerary
Day 8•Friday, Jan 17

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Rotterdam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Sun Bar & Photo Shop.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island) — Day 9 of MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 cruise
Day 9•Saturday, Jan 18

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 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
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 10 of MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 cruise
Day 10•Sunday, Jan 19

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 PM

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

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 11 at sea — MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 itinerary
Day 11•Monday, Jan 20

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Rotterdam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Sun Bar & Photo Shop.

Grand Turk Island — Day 12 of MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 cruise
Day 12•Tuesday, Jan 21

Grand Turk Island

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 PM

Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos, offers docking at Grand Turk Cruise Center. Travelers explore Cockburn Town and Governor’s Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Gibbs Cay. Local markets sell conch salad. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial buildings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes jerk fish, a Turks and Caicos favorite. Souvenirs, like shell 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. Grand Turk’s coastal charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and marine beauty, making Grand Turk an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
San Juan, Puerto Rico — Day 13 of MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 cruise
Day 13•Wednesday, Jan 22

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Arrival: 12:00 PM•Departure: 9:00 PM

San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers docking at Old San Juan Port. Travelers explore El Morro Fortress and Old San Juan’s colorful streets. Excursions visit El Yunque Rainforest. Local markets sell mofongo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con gandules, a Puerto Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like salsa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taíno history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. San Juan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and lush rainforests, making San Juan an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas — Day 14 of MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 cruise
Day 14•Thursday, Jan 23

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 PM

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, offers docking at Havensight Port. Travelers explore Blackbeard’s Castle and Magens Bay. Excursions include snorkeling at Coki Beach. Local markets sell callaloo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures pirate history and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes fungi, a Virgin Islands favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Danish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Charlotte Amalie’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural landmarks, making St. Thomas an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 15 at sea — MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 itinerary
Day 15•Friday, Jan 24

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Rotterdam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Sun Bar & Photo Shop.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island) — Day 16 of MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 cruise
Day 16•Saturday, Jan 25

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 1:00 PM

Returning to Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island) — see Day 9 above for port info.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 17 of MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 cruise
Day 17•Sunday, Jan 26

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 Rotterdam - January 10, 2025 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

🌤️

January

Typical Weather

80°F

Average High

43°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.06in

Daily average

1.7 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.
8
/ 10
Willemstad, Curacao
Willemstad
Willemstad is generally safe for tourists, but they should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft and opportunistic crime.
8
/ 10
Kralendijk, Bonaire
Kralendijk
Kralendijk is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft and secure belongings.
8
/ 10
Oranjestad, Aruba
Oranjestad
Oranjestad is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft.
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
Grand Turk Island
Grand Turk
Grand Turk Island is a safe destination for cruise travelers, featuring a low crime rate and a strong local police presence.
6
/ 10
San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan
Travelers in San Juan should stay in well-populated areas and remain aware of their surroundings to minimize risks of petty theft.
6
/ 10
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Charlotte Amalie
Travelers should stay vigilant in Charlotte Amalie, avoiding isolated areas and being cautious in crowded spots to minimize crime risks.

Cruise Ship

MS Rotterdam

⚓ Tonnage

99,863

vs avg 84,029

🛠️ Year Built

2,021

vs avg 2,008

📏 Length (ft)

975

vs avg 922

👥 Passenger Count

3,218

vs avg 2,157

The MS Rotterdam has a construction date of 2021 and a total size of 99,863 gross tons. The ship measures 975 feet in length. MS Rotterdam is included in Holland America’s Pinnacle Class class. At full capacity, the MS Rotterdam holds 3,218 passengers. That includes 2,193 cruise vacationers and 1,025 staff members. The MS Rotterdam total number of staterooms is 1,340.

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MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 FAQ

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What's the weather like on the MS Rotterdam January 10, 2025 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 16-night route, January averages 82°F highs and 64°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the January 10, 2025 MS Rotterdam itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 7.6 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 8 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 Rotterdam sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The MS Rotterdam departs Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM and returns on Sunday, Jan 26th, 2025 at 6:00 AM. Total duration: 16 nights.

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