MS Rotterdam itinerary map for December 28, 2025 (12 nights)
MS Rotterdam itinerary map for December 28, 2025 (12 nights)
12 nights · 8 ports
Round-trip · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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MS Rotterdam
December 28, 2025

12-Night Panama Canal Holiday: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles aboard MS Rotterdam · Departing December 28, 2025 from the Port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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This 12-night cruise aboard the MS Rotterdam departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Sunday, December 28, 2025 and returns on Friday, Jan 9th. December weather across this route averages 85°/66°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.0 out of 10, averaged across 8 ports. Oceanview cabins rose $60 on Dec 29.

Cruise Length
12
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
5

Cruise Price - MS Rotterdam December 28, 2025

MS Rotterdam · December 28, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Rotterdam cruise ship departing December 28, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,299 ($109 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,505 ($126 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 14%.

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Inside
$1,299
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Oceanview
$2,009
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Balcony
$3,199
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Suite
$3,959

Price History – MS Rotterdam December 28, 2025

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MS Rotterdam
December 28, 2025
$1,299
14% vs avg: $1,505

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

MS Rotterdam · December 28, 2025

The MS Rotterdam sails on December 28, 2025 for a 12 Night Panama Canal Holiday: 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 Jan 9th 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 Holiday: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

  • DEC28
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: — - D: 3:00 PM
  • DEC29
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC30
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC31
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN01
    Willemstad, Curacao
    Willemstad, Curacao
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 10:00 PM
  • JAN02
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN03
    Cartagena, Colombia
    Cartagena, Colombia
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 1:00 PM
  • JAN04
    Colon, Panama
    Colon, Panama
    A: 4:00 PM - D: 8:00 PM
  • JAN04
    Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
    Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
    A: 5:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • JAN05
    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
    A: 6:30 AM - D: 3:30 PM
  • JAN06
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN07
    Ocho Rios, Jamaica
    Ocho Rios, Jamaica
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • JAN08
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN09
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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MS Rotterdam Cruise Ports

December 28, 2025 · 12 Night Panama Canal Holiday: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 1 of MS Rotterdam December 28, 2025 cruise
Day 1•Sunday, Dec 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 Rotterdam December 28, 2025 cruise
Day 2•Monday, Dec 29

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 3 at sea — MS Rotterdam December 28, 2025 itinerary
Day 3•Tuesday, Dec 30

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 4 at sea — MS Rotterdam December 28, 2025 itinerary
Day 4•Wednesday, Dec 31

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 5 of MS Rotterdam December 28, 2025 cruise
Day 5•Thursday, Jan 1

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 6 at sea — MS Rotterdam December 28, 2025 itinerary
Day 6•Friday, Jan 2

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.

Cartagena, Colombia — Day 7 of MS Rotterdam December 28, 2025 cruise
Day 7•Saturday, Jan 3

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 Rotterdam December 28, 2025 cruise
Day 8•Sunday, Jan 4

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 Rotterdam December 28, 2025 cruise
Day 8•Sunday, Jan 4

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 of MS Rotterdam December 28, 2025 cruise
Day 9•Monday, Jan 5

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 Rotterdam December 28, 2025 itinerary
Day 10•Tuesday, Jan 6

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.

Ocho Rios, Jamaica — Day 11 of MS Rotterdam December 28, 2025 cruise
Day 11•Wednesday, Jan 7

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 12 at sea — MS Rotterdam December 28, 2025 itinerary
Day 12•Thursday, Jan 8

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.

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 13 of MS Rotterdam December 28, 2025 cruise
Day 13•Friday, Jan 9

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 - December 28, 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

MS Rotterdam Shore Excursions

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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.

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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
70 / 100
safer than 70% of all cruises
70
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.
6
/ 10
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Ocho Rios
Travelers in Ocho Rios should stay in tourist zones and consider organized tours to minimize risks of petty crime and scams.

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 December 28, 2025 FAQ

What's the cheapest cabin on the MS Rotterdam December 28, 2025 cruise?▾

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What's the weather like on the MS Rotterdam December 28, 2025 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 12-night route, December averages 85°F highs and 66°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the December 28, 2025 MS Rotterdam itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 7.0 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 Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM and returns on Friday, Jan 9th, 2026 at 6:00 AM. Total duration: 12 nights.

Who is the cruise director for the MS Rotterdam sailing on December 28, 2025?▾

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Last Updated: May 21, 2026