MS Rotterdam itinerary map for December 7, 2025
MS Rotterdam

12 Night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles on Holland America MS Rotterdam

December 7, 2025

MS Rotterdam December 7, 2025

The MS Rotterdam December 7, 2025 cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. On this 12 Night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) sailing, the MS Rotterdam will visit a total of 8 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Sunday, Dec 7th and returns on Friday, Dec 19th, 2025.

Cruise Length
12
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
5
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MS Rotterdam · December 7, 2025

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MS Rotterdam · December 7, 2025

The MS Rotterdam sails on December 7, 2025 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 2:00 PM and will return to the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Dec 19th at 6:00 AM. During the 14-day journey, the MS Rotterdam will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

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

  • DEC07
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: — - D: 2:00 PM
  • DEC08
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC09
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC10
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC11
    Willemstad, Curacao
    Willemstad, Curacao
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 10:00 PM
  • DEC12
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC13
    Cartagena, Colombia
    Cartagena, Colombia
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 1:00 PM
  • DEC14
    Colon, Panama
    Colon, Panama
    A: 4:00 PM - D: 8:00 PM
  • DEC14
    Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
    Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
    A: 5:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • DEC15
    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    A: 6:30 AM - D: 3:30 PM
  • DEC16
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC17
    George Town, Grand Cayman
    George Town, Grand Cayman
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • DEC18
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC19
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

December 7, 2025 · 12 Night Panama Canal Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Day 1•Sunday, Dec 7

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.

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Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
Day 2•Monday, Dec 8

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)

Arrival: 8:00 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.

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At Sea
Day 3•Tuesday, Dec 9

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 4•Wednesday, Dec 10

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Willemstad, Curacao
Day 5•Thursday, Dec 11

Willemstad, Curacao

Arrival: 7:00 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.

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At Sea
Day 6•Friday, Dec 12

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Cartagena, Colombia
Day 7•Saturday, Dec 13

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.

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Colon, Panama
Day 8•Sunday, Dec 14

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.

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Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
Day 8•Sunday, Dec 14

Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)

Arrival: 5:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 PM

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
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
Day 9•Monday, Dec 15

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
At Sea
Day 10•Tuesday, Dec 16

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

George Town, Grand Cayman
Day 11•Wednesday, Dec 17

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.

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At Sea
Day 12•Thursday, Dec 18

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Day 13•Friday, Dec 19

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: —

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

Weather Forecast

MS Rotterdam - December 7, 2025 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

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December

Typical Weather

82°F

Average High

45°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.06in

Daily average

2.0 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
73 / 100
safer than 73% of all cruises
73
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
Willemstad, Curacao
Willemstad
Willemstad is generally safe for tourists, but they should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft and opportunistic crime.
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.
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 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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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the MS Rotterdam sailing on December 7, 2025?

This is a 12-night cruise itinerary departing from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida.

What ports does the MS Rotterdam visit on the December 7, 2025 cruise?

This route includes fort-lauderdale-florida, half-moon-cay-bahamas-private-island, willemstad-curacao, cartagena-colombia, colon-panama, panama-canal-cruise-into-canal, puerto-limon-costa-rica, george-town-grand-cayman.

How many sea days are included on this MS Rotterdam December 7, 2025 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 5 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the MS Rotterdam sailing on December 7, 2025?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this MS Rotterdam itinerary?

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Last Updated: Apr 3, 2026