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7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise — Holland America Line

Half Moon Cay, St. Thomas, Grand Turk, and San Juan

7 nightsCaribbeanBest: December through April

About This Itinerary

Holland America's Eastern Caribbean itinerary combines the line's private island paradise — Half Moon Cay — with the cultural richness of Old San Juan, the duty-free shopping of St. Thomas, and the pristine beaches of Grand Turk. Aboard Nieuw Statendam, the journey is enriched by Lincoln Center Stage performances, culinary demonstrations, and HAL's signature gracious service.

Itinerary Highlights

✓Half Moon Cay — HAL's award-winning private island
✓Old San Juan — 500 years of Spanish colonial history
✓St. Thomas — duty-free shopping and Magens Bay
✓Grand Turk — world-class diving and pristine beaches
✓Lincoln Center Stage performances every evening

Plan My Trip

Half Moon Cay Holland America private island Bahamas

St Thomas US Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie harbour

San Juan Puerto Rico Old Town colonial buildings

Route Map

5 ports of call across 7 nights

Ports of Call:1Fort Lauderdale·2Half Moon Cay·3Grand Turk·4San Juan·5St. Thomas

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Fort Lauderdale

Board your Holland America ship.

Half Moon Cay

HAL's private island paradise.

Grand Turk

Beaches and world-class diving.

At SeaAt Sea

Lincoln Center Stage and culinary demonstrations.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Colonial history and El Morro fortress.

St. Thomas, USVI

Duty-free shopping and Magens Bay.

At SeaAt Sea

Final sea day before Fort Lauderdale.

Ports of Call

Fort Lauderdale

USA · Day 1

Day 1

Embarkation port.

Las Olas BoulevardFort Lauderdale Beach

Half Moon Cay

Bahamas · Day 2

Day 2

HAL's private island — pristine beaches, water sports, and a relaxed Bahamian atmosphere.

Private beachWater sportsHorseback riding

Grand Turk

Turks & Caicos · Day 3

Day 3

The ship docks steps from a beautiful beach — world-class diving and snorkelling nearby.

Cruise Centre beachGibbs Cay stingraysGovernor's Beach

San Juan

Puerto Rico · Day 5

Day 5

500-year-old Spanish colonial city with El Morro fortress and vibrant culture.

El Morro fortressOld San JuanCondado Beach

St. Thomas

US Virgin Islands · Day 6

Day 6

Duty-free shopping paradise and Magens Bay beach.

Magens Bay BeachCharlotte Amalie shoppingCoral World

Shore Excursion Ideas

Gibbs Cay Stingray Snorkel

adventure

Grand Turk · 3 hours

Snorkel with wild southern stingrays in crystal-clear water.

Old San Juan & El Morro Tour

cultural

San Juan · 3 hours

Explore the cobblestone streets and 16th-century fortress.

Best Time to Sail

December through April.

Ready to Book This Itinerary?

Tell Wendy you're interested in the 7-Night Eastern Caribbean with Holland America Line and she'll take it from there.