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The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $919 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily.

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Weather data for each port of call is available in the per-port weather forecast section, with monthly climate averages for the sailing month.

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When does the MS Zaandam sail and return on this itinerary?

The MS Zaandam departs on January 18th, 2025 and returns 7 nights later.

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MS Zaandam itinerary map for January 18, 2025 (7 nights)

Holland AmericaMS Zaandam

MS Zaandam
January 18, 2025

7-Night Eastern Caribbean aboard MS Zaandam · Departing January 18, 2025 from the Port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

// AT A GLANCE

This 7-night cruise aboard the MS Zaandam departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Saturday, January 18, 2025 and returns on Saturday, Jan 25th. January weather across this route averages 83°/60°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.2 out of 10, averaged across 5 ports. Oceanview cabins dropped $115 on Jan 16.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 72% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sat → Sat

Fort Lauderdale

departure port

Florida

port stops

Caribbean

sea days

Day 3

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

MS Zaandam January 18, 2025 Roll Call

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MS Zaandam January 18, 2025 Price & Tracking

MS ZAANDAM·JANUARY 18, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Zaandam cruise ship departing January 18, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $599 ($86 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $623 ($89 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 4%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $623

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

MS Zaandam · January 18, 2025

$599

$86 per night · 7 nights

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4% below average

Avg $623 · You save $24

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MS Zaandam January 18, 2025 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Jan 16, 2025

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$919

—

$1,384

Jan 15, 2025

—

$1,034

—

$1,499

Jan 14, 2025

—

$999

—

$1,499

Jan 13, 2025

—

$999

—

$1,499

Jan 11, 2025

—

$999

—

$1,499

Jan 10, 2025

—

$999

—

$1,499

Jan 9, 2025

—

$699

—

$1,199

Jan 7, 2025

—

$699

—

$1,199

Jan 6, 2025

$599

$699

—

$3,489

Jan 5, 2025

$599

$699

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$3,489

// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapJANUARY 18, 2025

The MS Zaandam sails on January 18, 2025 for a 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) (Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) 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 25th at 6:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MS Zaandam will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MS Zaandam

JANUARY 18, 2025

8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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7 NIGHTS · 4 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · FORT LAUDERDALE (PORT EVERGLADES)

// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Port List

MS Zaandam·January 18, 2025

DAY

EMBARKATION

SATURDAY·JAN 18

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.

JANUARY FORECAST

62°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island) — Day 2 of MS Zaandam January 18, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

SUNDAY·JAN 19

Half Moon Cay

Bahamas (private Island)

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

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.

JANUARY FORECAST

72°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas — Day 4 of MS Zaandam January 18, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

TUESDAY·JAN 21

Charlotte Amalie

St. Thomas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

9:00 AM

6:00 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.

JANUARY FORECAST

78°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

San Juan, Puerto Rico — Day 5 of MS Zaandam January 18, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

WEDNESDAY·JAN 22

San Juan

Puerto Rico

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

4:00 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.

JANUARY FORECAST

78°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic — Day 6 of MS Zaandam January 18, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

THURSDAY·JAN 23

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata)

Dominican Republic

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

10:00 AM

5:00 PM

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic, offers docking at Amber Cove Port. Travelers explore Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum. Excursions include Damajagua Waterfalls. Local markets sell mangu. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Dominican favorite. Souvenirs, like amber crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance waterfall hikes. Amber Cove’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Dominican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and adventurous waterfalls, making Amber Cove an engaging destination.

JANUARY FORECAST

77°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 8 of MS Zaandam January 18, 2025 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

SATURDAY·JAN 25

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

—

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

JANUARY FORECAST

62°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MS Zaandam·January 18, 2025

JAN FORECAST · FORT LAUDERDALE (PORT EVERGLADES)

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

62°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

80°

AVG LOW

43°

AVG RAINFALL

1.7"

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

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

MS Zaandam January 18, 2025 Excursions

MS Zaandam·January 18, 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

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (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

LOWHIGH

Safer than 72% of all cruises

7.2/10 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

Charlotte Amalie 🌍

St. Thomas · U. S. Virgin IslandsCAUTION

Travelers should stay vigilant in Charlotte Amalie, avoiding isolated areas and being cautious in crowded spots to minimize crime risks.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

San Juan 🇵🇷

Puerto Rico · Puerto RicoCAUTION

Travelers in San Juan should stay in well-populated areas and remain aware of their surroundings to minimize risks of petty theft.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

05

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata) 🇩🇴

Dominican Republic · Dominican RepublicMODERATE

Amber Cove ensures safety within the port, but travelers should remain vigilant and cautious when exploring areas outside it.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MS Zaandam Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsHOLLAND AMERICA

HOLLAND AMERICA · ROTTERDAM CLASS

CHRISTENED

2000

STATEROOMS

716

TONNAGE

61,396GT

26.9% BELOW AVG· vs avg 84,029 GT

YEAR BUILT

2000

8 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2008

LENGTH

778ft

15.7% BELOW AVG· vs avg 922 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

1,432cruisers

33.6% BELOW AVG· vs avg 2,157 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The MS Zaandam has a construction date of 2000 and a total size of 61,396 gross tons. The ship measures 778 feet in length. MS Zaandam is included in Holland America's Rotterdam Class class. At full capacity, the MS Zaandam holds 1,432 passengers. That includes 817 cruise vacationers and 615 staff members. The MS Zaandam total number of staterooms is 716.