ms Volendam sailing on December 22nd, 2026

14-Night Caribbean (Caribbean - All)


Departure Port: Ft. Lauderdale Sailing Date: Tuesday, 12/22/26 Return Date: Tuesday, 01/05/27 Nights: 14 Ship: ms Volendam Cruise Line: Holland America Line


Special Sale: Have It All (view details) 14-Night Caribbean (Caribbean - All) ms Volendam Holland America Line Offer: Receive our most popular amenities - Shore Excursions, Signature Beverage Package, Specialty Dining, and our most popular Wi-Fi included in one premium cruise package. Booking Window: Now - 12/31/25 Applicable Sailings: All sailings excluding Grand voyages and any voyages 5 days or less Terms & Conditions: Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy (cruise or cruisetours only). Advertised fares include Taxes and Fees. Have It All amenities are subject to availability, available for new bookings only, available for 1st/2nd guests only, applicable only to the cruise portion of Alaska cruisetours, and neither transferable nor refundable. Have It All fares are applicable on select departures and exclude Grand Voyages and any cruise lasting 5 days or less. Signature Beverage Package has a daily limit of 15 beverages, which includes all beverages priced at US$11 or less and beverage service charges. Beverage packages include non-alcoholic beverages such as sodas and specialty coffees. Guests must order beverages one at a time and be 21 years or older for alcoholic beverages. Sharing is not permitted. Beverage management reserves the right to revoke the package if misused and refuse service for any reason, including service of alcoholic beverages to intoxicated guests. Package excludes purchases made in The Shops, from the mini-bar, through 24-hour room service or on Half Moon Cay. Specialty Dining is based on cruise duration and ship type. For 6- to 9-day cruises, guests will receive one night at Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto or Tamarind. For ships without Tamarind, guests will receive one night at Pinnacle Grill or Canaletto. For 10- to 20-day cruises, guests will receive two nights: one night at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Canaletto or Tamarind. For ships without Tamarind, guests will receive two nights: one night at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Canaletto. For 21+ day cruises (excluding Grand Voyages), guests will receive three nights: one night at Pinnacle Grill, one night at Tamarind and one night at Canaletto. For ships without Tamarind, guests will receive three nights: two nights at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Canaletto. Offer excludes Specialty Dining events in Pinnacle Grill such as Rudi’s Sel de Mer, A Taste of De Librije and Cellar Master Dinner. Reservations and dining times will be available to pre-reserve. Shore Excursion offer is based on cruise duration and is per person, not per stateroom. For Alaska cruisetours and 6- to 9-day cruises, eligible guests will receive US$100 Shore Excursion credit per person to apply toward their Shore Excursion purchase(s). For 10- to 20-day cruises, eligible guests will receive US$200 Shore Excursion credit per person to apply toward their Shore Excursion purchase(s). For 21+ day cruises (excluding Grand Voyages), eligible guests will receive US$300 Shore Excursion credit per person to apply toward their Shore Excursion purchase(s). Shore Excursion credit must be used pre-cruise when applied toward an Alaska Cruisetour Land Excursion purchase. Shore Excursion credit must be used on corresponding cruise and is non-refundable. Shore Excursion credit can neither be redeemed for cash or airport transfers nor applied to a non–Shore Excursion item. Wi-Fi Surf Package: Surf your favorite sites, including email, sports, news and general browsing. All onboard Internet usage is subject to Holland America Line’s standard policies, which may limit browsing of some sites due to network security and bandwidth usage. Applications that use high bandwidth may be blocked and offerings are subject to change with or without notice. The plan can be activated on any device, but only one device can be actively connected at a time. Upgrades are available once on board for a single day, the remaining duration of the voyage or adding more devices. Offer applies to 1st/2nd guests in a stateroom only. Ships' Registry: The Netherlands.

About The Cruise

In addition to fresh flowers throughout the ship, Holland America Line has drawn on its collection of incredible artwork to enhance the interior of the ship's public spaces. Everything from pre-Columbian fetishes and sculptures to Renaissance-era fountains imported from Italy are included in its hallway galleries. At the heart of the ship an elegant sculpture by Luciano Vistosi, inspired by the myriad of moods and colors of a kaleidoscope, greets visitors in a soaring three-story atrium.

Sail aboard Volendam and explore Asia or Australia, Alaska, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Day #	Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
1	Tuesday, 12/22/26	About Ft. Lauderdale Known as the "Venice of America," Fort Lauderdale has 165 miles of canals that wind through this waterfront city. With plenty of sun and sand, you'll find the beaches inviting and only minutes from elegant shops and championship golf courses. After dark, the town offers many five-star restaurants and exciting nightclubs, all set in a lush tropical environment. Ft. Lauderdale Attractions People have been flocking to Fort Lauderdale's beaches for decades. And with good reason. Fort Lauderdale Beach is a two-mile strip of beautiful beach featuring the recently renovated Promenade, which offers all sorts of bars, restaurants and shops. Ft. Lauderdale Activities Take a 30-minute airboat ride across the Everglades, one of the most breathtaking natural areas in America. Discover a variety of fish and birds that inhabit the area, and perhaps see the most famous Everglades inhabitant - the alligator. Enjoy Sawgrass Reptile Exhibit after your ride and take the opportunity to touch or possibly hold a small alligator. Discover the replica of a Seminole Indian village. See tropical birds, rare snakes, and even the endangered Florida panther. Take a narrated drive through Port Everglades over the Intercoastal Waterway and along the famous Fort Lauderdale Beach. Explore the International Swimming Hall of Fame, Las Olas Boulevard, the Riverwalk area and more. Stop and see Esplanade Park, the crossroads of the Center for Performing Arts and the Museum of Discovery and Science. Take a 90-minute Intercoastal Waterway cruise, and hear a lively commentary from the boat's captain on the history of the New River and Fort Lauderdale's historic sites. Ft. Lauderdale, United States	--	4:00pm
2	Wednesday, 12/23/26	About Key West At the end of island pearls known as the Florida Keys is the surprising town of Key West. Many well known writers and artists have made this historic enclave home over the years including Hemingway, Tennessee Williams and Robert Frost. Spectacular sunsets splendid Victorian suroundings make for modern day magic on the southernmost island in the U.S. Key West Attractions Enjoy the pleasures of a glass-bottom boat on a unique and informative eco-tour of the only living coral reef in the continental United States. It's home to over 300 species of fish, which complete the colorful and intriguing seascape. The boats are specially designed to provide maximum viewing with minimum stress to the delicate reef environment. Key West Activities Visit the Museum of Art and History at the Custom House, a "must-see" when in Key West. Take a traditional trolley tour through historic Key West. Discover the real Key West as you make your way through the lazy back streets on a bike-tour adventure. Board the schooner Liberty for a relaxing sail around Key West Harbor. Take a stroll through Key West's famed historic homes and gardens. Admire Casa Antigua, the former residence of Ernest Hemingway. Built in 1931, it was once a hotel, then was later rebuilt as a private home. It contains the largest courtyard in Key West. Marvel at the priceless treasures on a visit to the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum. Absorb the local charm on a stroll down Duval Street, lined with quaint shops, cafés and restaurants. Key West, United States	8:00am	4:00pm
3	Thursday, 12/24/26	About At Sea Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want. At Sea	--	--
4	Friday, 12/25/26	About At Sea Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want. At Sea	--	--
5	Saturday, 12/26/26	About Oranjestad Oranjestad, the lovely Dutch-gabled capital, is situated on the southwest coast of Aruba. Enjoy the beautiful beaches, colorful Dutch-style houses, busy duty-free shops, and glittering casinos. Oranjestad Attractions The water off Aruba is teeming with marine life. You can see it all up close by taking a submarine 150 feet below the sea. You'll pass scuba divers, coral reefs and shipwrecks on your journey. Oranjestad Activities Explore Aruba caravan-style in a Jeep® as you head toward the northern part of the island and the California Lighthouse. Travel to the "cunucu" (countryside) with several stops at other scenic sights. Go to a private-island paradise, De Palm Island, for a buffet barbecue lunch and snorkeling in pristine waters full of brilliant coral and colorful marine life Drive through the schooner harbor of Oranjestad, the capital city of Aruba. Discover outdoor markets displaying tropical fruits, and local arts and crafts, and observe Dutch-colonial buildings. At Cashero and Boca Mahos, view the famous Watapana (divi-divi) trees shaped by the trade winds, and St. Anna's Church in the village of Noord Get ready to shake your maracas and kick up your heels on a wacky, fun-filled Kukoo Kunuku barhop and dinner adventure Oranjestad, Aruba	12:01pm	11:00pm
6	Sunday, 12/27/26	About At Sea Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want. At Sea	--	--
7	Monday, 12/28/26	About Man-O-War, Tobago Man-O-War, Tobago	8:00am	5:00pm
8	Tuesday, 12/29/26	About St. George's Exploring the islands of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique is only a click away. There are a variety of tours offered by local operators many of which can be booked online or through your travel agent or hotel. Must see trips visit various attractions including The Grand Etang Forest Reserve and Lake, Waterfalls, Spice Estates and Plantation Houses. A visit to a Rum Distillery is a must to see how the Sugar Cane juice is turned into Rum, in many cases using the original technology and equipment from days gone by. St. George's Attractions Visit one of Grenada's extinct volcanoes in the Grand Etang Forest Reserve and Lake. The lake is actually a natural water-filled crater and the surrounding vegetation is simply amazing, filled with tropical birds and rare flowers. St. George's Activities Visit Bay Gardens, located on the site of an old sugar mill and home to more than 3,000 species of plants. Take a guided tour of one of the local rum distilleries or spice estates. Learn more about Grenada's culture and history at the Grenada National Museum. St. George's, Grenada	8:00am	5:00pm
9	Wednesday, 12/30/26	About Bridgetown The easternmost of the Caribbean islands, Barbados is also one of the most beautiful. Opt for one of the many tours available, such as the popular sojourn to tropical Andromeda Gardens. They are situated on a boulder-strewn hillside high above the sea, where ocean waters dramatically thunder against the giant rocks below. The beaches on the exclusive east coast are superb, and you may choose to head straight for one and spend the entire day relaxing. Of course, there is always shopping in Bridgetown. Bridgetown Attractions For the ultimate day of fun-in-the-sun Barbados-style, cruise on the MV Harbour to a spectacular sandy beach. Snorkel on reefs teeming with tropical fish. Enjoy the rope swing, sun tanning or walking on the beach. Cruise back along the scenic coast while dancing the calypso or limbo, or just relax on deck. Bridgetown Activities Climb into a comfortable safari-rigged Land Rover® and prepare yourself for adventure. Visit places inaccessible by tour bus, such as Gun Hill Signal Station, and go off-road through Joe's River Tropical Rain Forest. Adventure is in the air and so is the smell of a thousand orchids on this fragrant tour of Orchid World and Fisherpond House. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and learn about island culture and history on a comprehensive island tour of Barbados. Bridgetown, Barbados	8:00am	5:00pm
10	Thursday, 12/31/26	About Castries St. Lucia is dotted with swaying palms, and blessed with warm, turquoise waters that are perfect for swimming. Stroll through the lovely shops in the Port Seraphine area of the Castries; or take a tour to Soufrieres "drive-in" volcano, on to the famous Diamond Mineral Baths and waterfall, set in one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. Castries Attractions See the beautiful coastline of St. Lucia from the deck of a catamaran. You'll have an unbeatable view of the scenery and get an exhilarating ride, too. Castries Activities Take a tour of St. Lucia's green mountains, banana valleys, rain forests, fishing villages and the town of Soufrière. Drive by bus through Castries, Cul de Sac, the Roseau banana plantations, and the fishing villages of Anse-La-Raye and Canaries. Then board a boat for a relaxing ride back down the scenic coastline to Anse Cochon for swimming in beautiful crystal-clear waters. Hike Soufrière, home of St. Lucia's most famous landmark, the towering Pitons, a set of primeval twin peaks topping 2,000 feet. Then take a relaxing dip in one of the warm sulfuric pools full of special nutrients. Castries, Saint Lucia	8:00am	5:00pm
11	Friday, 1/1/27	About At Sea Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want. At Sea	--	--
12	Saturday, 1/2/27	About San Juan One of the largest islands in the Eastern Caribbean, Puerto Rico's landscape encompasses mountains, underground caves, coral reefs, white-sand beaches and an incredibly massive rain forest that supplies fresh water to most of the island. At the same time San Juan, the capital of the commonwealth, is a big city with a bustling business district, glitzy resorts and casinos, as well as one of the most stunning examples of colonial life in the Western world. San Juan Attractions When you're in San Juan, don't miss the opportunity to witness the pinnacle of natural beauty by exploring Puerto Rico's El Yunque Rain Forest. It features more than 240 species of trees, hundreds of miniature orchids, and what was once believed to be the Fountain of Youth. San Juan Activities See Baño Grande, a natural swimming pool. Then take a walk on Camitillo Trail and look for the artificial nest of the Puerto Rican parrot and the flora and fauna of the Palo Colorado forest Explore Old San Juan, the second-oldest European settlement in the New World. Ride to San Felipe El Morro, the most dramatic of all the city's military fortifications. Visit the Casa Blanca Museum & Gardens, the Ballaja Barracks, Quincentennial Square, San Jose Church, San Juan Cathedral, and Cristo Chapel San Juan, Puerto Rico	8:00am	5:00pm
13	Sunday, 1/3/27	About At Sea Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want. At Sea	--	--
14	Monday, 1/4/27	About Half Moon Cay If ever you've dreamed of making the first footprints on the beach of a truly secluded tropical island, here's your chance. Simply step ashore on Half Moon Cay, Holland Americas own private island, and make your mark. Then swim and snorkel till the beat of a steel-drum band summons you to the beach party and buffet. Calypso, anyone? Half Moon Cay Activities Explore the undersea world without getting wet on board our own glass-bottom boat. Join an island guide for an informative and moderately paced 1 1/2 mile walk on a sandy path through this tropical paradise, viewing tropical palms, sea grape trees, curly-tailed lizards and bananaquit birds. Enhance your visit to Holland America's private island by arranging one or more "toy" rentals. You can pre-arrange rentals through the Shore Excursion Office on board, or visit the Watersports Hut on the island. Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, The	8:00am	3:00pm
15	Tuesday, 1/5/27	About Ft. Lauderdale Known as the "Venice of America," Fort Lauderdale has 165 miles of canals that wind through this waterfront city. With plenty of sun and sand, you'll find the beaches inviting and only minutes from elegant shops and championship golf courses. After dark, the town offers many five-star restaurants and exciting nightclubs, all set in a lush tropical environment. Ft. Lauderdale Attractions People have been flocking to Fort Lauderdale's beaches for decades. And with good reason. Fort Lauderdale Beach is a two-mile strip of beautiful beach featuring the recently renovated Promenade, which offers all sorts of bars, restaurants and shops. Ft. Lauderdale Activities Take a 30-minute airboat ride across the Everglades, one of the most breathtaking natural areas in America. Discover a variety of fish and birds that inhabit the area, and perhaps see the most famous Everglades inhabitant - the alligator. Enjoy Sawgrass Reptile Exhibit after your ride and take the opportunity to touch or possibly hold a small alligator. Discover the replica of a Seminole Indian village. See tropical birds, rare snakes, and even the endangered Florida panther. Take a narrated drive through Port Everglades over the Intercoastal Waterway and along the famous Fort Lauderdale Beach. Explore the International Swimming Hall of Fame, Las Olas Boulevard, the Riverwalk area and more. Stop and see Esplanade Park, the crossroads of the Center for Performing Arts and the Museum of Discovery and Science. Take a 90-minute Intercoastal Waterway cruise, and hear a lively commentary from the boat's captain on the history of the New River and Fort Lauderdale's historic sites. Ft. Lauderdale, United States	7:00am	--
Number of Nights: 14

ms Volendam


	Ship: ms Volendam In addition to fresh flowers throughout the ship, Holland America Line has drawn on its collection of incredible artwork to enhance the interior of the ship's public spaces. Everything from pre-Columbian fetishes and sculptures to Renaissance-era fountains imported from Italy are included in its hallway galleries. At the heart of the ship an elegant sculpture by Luciano Vistosi, inspired by the myriad of moods and colors of a kaleidoscope, greets visitors in a soaring three-story atrium. Sail aboard Volendam and explore Asia or Australia, Alaska, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Year Built	1999	Capacity	1,440	Meeting Rooms	Yes

Year Refurbished	2005	Elevators	12	Casino	Yes

Registry	Netherlands	Restaurants	3	Disco	Yes

Tonnage	60,906	Bars	5	Fitness Center	Yes

Cabins	716	Pools	2	Children's Program	Yes

Handicap Cabins	22	Theaters	Y	Internet Cafe	Yes

Shops	Yes	Library	Yes	Spa	Yes

Cabin Categories | Decks

Inside
Interior Stateroom
Lanai
Large or Standard Inside Stateroom
Large Outside Fully Obstructed View
Large Outside Partial Sea View
Large Outside Staterooms
Neptune Suite
Ocean View
Ocean View Obstructed
Ocean View Partial Sea View
Ocean View Porthole
Outside Lanai
Partial Sea View
Pinnacle Suite
Vista Suite

Cabin Details

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed and shower. All L-, N- & NN-category staterooms also have 1 sofa bed & pullman upper. M- & MM-category staterooms also have 1 sofa bed. Approximately 182–293 sq. ft.

Prices are per person, double occupancy, cruise only and on select sailings. Prices shown are for stateroom categories as noted and are shown in US Dollars. Government taxes and fees are additional. Airfare is not included. Prices and itineraries are based on availability and are subject to change without notice.

Featured Offers

ms Volendam sailing on December 22nd, 2026

14-Night Caribbean (Caribbean - All)

Cruise Lines

Destinations

Cruise Vacations

Cruise Ports

About Us