7-Day Southern Caribbean Cruise - Cruiselife

Day	Port	Arrive	Depart
0	Fort Lauderdale		5:00 PM
1	Half Moon Cay	8:00 AM	3:00 PM
2	At Sea
3	Aruba	1:00 PM	11:00 PM
4	Curacao	8:00 AM	5:00 PM
5	At Sea
6	At Sea
7	Fort Lauderdale	7:00 AM
Number of Nights: 7

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Southern Caribbean

How far can you cruise from Florida in seven days? On this itinerary, all the way to Aruba and Curacao, sunny Dutch islands in the deep Southern Caribbean normally reached only on much longer cruises. Made possible by three glorious days at sea, bliss for those who love the days on board sunning, playing, luxuriating in the pleasure of spending days as you wish.

Leave your cares behind, it's island time
Calypso rhythms fill the air. Warm breezes beckon. Colorful floating markets, colonial cities and coral reefs beg exploration. Soft white beaches and blue lagoons promise perfect, easy sun-soaked days. And Half Moon Cay, our award winning private island, offers guests a unique and very special day in paradise.

Every aspect of a Holland America cruise has been designed to deepen your experience, from the European ambiance aboard our ships to our expert speakers, from culinary events and regional cuisine to one-of-a-kind shore experiences.

ms Westerdam

The ms Westerdam is the third in Holland America Line's series of Vista-class ships. As such, she embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies such as her use of a diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system. Most of her staterooms have ocean views and many have private verandahs.

The theme of ms Westerdam's art collection is Dutch heritage in the New World. Art ranges from paintings of historic Dutch ships, such as Henry Hudson's Half Moon, to a huge Indian silver-overlaid wood palace doorway, a bone tobacco pipe carved in the shape of a woman's head to a collection of 5,000-year-old pre-Columbian carved limestone figures from Ecuador. Contemporary pieces include an original Andy Warhol portrait and signature sculptures by Sedona artist Susanna Holt.

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Holland America Line

All cruise lines in the world will tell you they're the best. That they offer the best food, the best entertainment, the best ships. But there is one cruise line that lives up to its boast: Holland America Line... recognized time and time again as the "best premium cruise line" and "best overall cruise value." What must a cruise line do to earn such acclaim? Big things you would expect of a great cruise line. And little things that make Holland America Line the Premium Cruise Line.

Escape depends on leaving a world of routine, regiment and restrictions behind and entering a carefree, graceful world where everything seems to exist for you alone. Such is the world of Holland America Line, recognized time and time again as the "best premium cruise line" - and for seven years running, the "best overall cruise value."

High praise, indeed. Yet, we earn every accolade with the kind of service you simply won't find on any other cruise line. When, for instance, was the last time a bartender poured your favorite beer into a tall glass, frosted as it should be? When a waiter dutifully noted that you prefer regular coffee with breakfast, decaf after dinner, and served both in a Rosenthal china cup? When someone brought fresh fruit to your room every day, and turned down your bed each night, placing a chocolate medallion on your pillow?

In addition to the big things you would expect of a great cruise line, these are some of the little things that make Holland America Line the Premium Cruise Line.