Holland America Line
11-Day Eastern Caribbean Wayfarer & Half Moon Cay
11 nights5 ports3 sea daysRound-trip Fort Lauderdale
December 5
Departure
11
nights
5
ports
$1,480
From
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GoCruiseTravel.com Cruise Data
$135
per night
11
nights
65/100
premium with selective inclusions
Estimated starting fare — verify with cruise line
GoCruiseTravel.com prices this Eurodam 11-Day Eastern Caribbean Wayfarer & Half Moon Cay sailing from $135/night (inside). 11 nights departing December 5, 2026. Holland America Line Perk Score: 65/100 — room service. Compare 4 cabin categories with real pricing data on GoCruiseTravel.com.
What's Included
Room Service
Not included
Wi-Fi
All Drinks
All Excursions
Gratuities
Specialty Dining
Port Shuttle
Flights
Airport Transfers
Insider Tips
Wi-Fi
The included Surf plan blocks high-bandwidth apps like video streaming and video calls. Premium WiFi upgrade costs extra even with Have It All.
All Drinks
All drink packages have a 15-drink daily cap — they are not truly unlimited. A 20% service charge is automatically added on top of the package price (increased from 18%, effective June 1, 2026).
Gratuities
Gratuities are NOT included in the Have It All package despite it being marketed as an all-inclusive bundle. Two passengers for 7 nights pay ~$252 in gratuities on top of the package price.
Room Service
The complimentary menu is limited. Premium items and specialty orders incur additional charges plus 20% service fee.
Specialty Dining
Have It All only includes one specialty dining meal for the entire voyage, not one per night. Additional visits are charged at full price plus 20% gratuity.
Tipping
A 20% service charge is automatically added to all bar purchases, specialty dining, and a la carte items — even if you purchased a beverage package that already includes service charges. This increased from 18% effective June 1, 2026.
Booking
The Have It All package must be booked pre-cruise at $60/person/day. If purchased onboard, the price jumps to $70/person/day. Gratuities are separate in both cases for US guests.
Cancellation
For cruises 13 days or less, cancellations within 45 days of sailing forfeit 100% of the fare. Non-refundable deposit promotions forfeit the deposit regardless of when you cancel.
General
Holland America skews older with a median guest age around 60. If you're looking for nightlife or a younger crowd, set expectations accordingly.
About the Ship
- Hot Tubs
- 5
- Elevators
- 12
- Cabin Voltage
- 110V & 220V
- USB in Cabins
- Yes
- Pets
- Not Allowed
- Service Animals
- Allowed
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Formal Nights
- Yes
- Balcony Smoking
- Not Allowed
Accessible Cabins:28
Self-Service LaundryMedical CenterPool LiftWheelchair Rentals
Dietary Options
KosherGluten-FreeVegan
Your Journey
- DAY1
Day 1
Fort LauderdaleUnited StatesA top embarkation hub with one of the easiest airport-to-port connections in the U.S.
- DAY2
Day 2
At Sea
- DAY3
Day 3
At Sea
- DAY4
Day 4
PhilipsburgSint MaartenOne island, two countries — and the famous beach where planes buzz just overhead.
- DAY5
Day 5
Charlotte AmalieUS Virgin IslandsThe Caribbean's premier duty-free shopping port, with stunning Magens Bay just over the hill.
- DAY6
Day 6
San JuanPuerto RicoWalk straight off the ship into a historic colonial city with 500-year-old UNESCO-listed forts.
- DAY7
Day 7
At Sea
- DAY8
Day 8
Fort LauderdaleUnited StatesA top embarkation hub with one of the easiest airport-to-port connections in the U.S.
Plan your days ashore
Day 5 · Wed, Dec 9 · Charlotte Amalie
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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (GENERAL VIEW OF NORTH CURTAIN WALL WITH CLOCK TOWER - Christiansfort, Waterfront, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI HABS VI,3-CHAM,30-7.tif)
Fort Christian
Built 1672, this Danish fort served as courthouse, jail, and church — often simultaneously. The oldest standing structure in the USVI.
🕒 Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
~0.6 km away
E
CultureEmancipation Gardens
Where Danish rule ended in 1848. Now: a conch shell blower and a Liberty Bell replica — shaded, free, and easy to find after the ship.
🕒 Open daily
~0.6 km away
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CulturePhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Synagogue_of_Beracha_Veshalom_Vegemiluth_Hasidim,_Krystalgade_16A_&_B,_Charlotte_Amalie_(St._Thomas_County,_Virgin_Islands).jpg)
St. Thomas Synagogue
Sand floor, 1833 chandeliers, and 190+ years of active service — the oldest continuously operating synagogue under the US flag.
🕒 Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
~0.3 km away
9
Sightseeing99 Steps
103 steps, not 99 — the name was never corrected. This 18th-century Danish stairway offers the best harbor views in the historic district.
🕒 Open daily
~0.5 km away
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SightseeingPhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Blackbeard's Castle in Charlotte Amalie.jpg)
Blackbeard's Castle
A 17th-century watchtower the pirate supposedly used as a lookout — unverifiable, irresistible, and with panoramic harbor views.
🕒 Daily 9am–5pm
~0.9 km away
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CulturePhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Fredrick Lutheran CA USVI.JPG)
Frederick Lutheran Church
Congregation founded 1666, making it the oldest active Lutheran congregation in the Western Hemisphere. The current building dates to 1793.
🕒 Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
~0.7 km away
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BeachPhoto: Wikimedia Commons (MagensPalmShadows.jpg)
Magens Bay Beach
Ranked among the Caribbean's best beaches for decades. One calm, sheltered mile — shallow enough to wade out fifty yards. Admission charged.
🕒 Daily 6am–6pm
~3.3 km away
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AdventureParadise Point Tramway
A gondola rises 697 feet above the harbor in seven minutes. Rum punch at the top costs extra; panoramic views of the Virgin Islands do not.
🕒 Daily 9am–5pm
~1.9 km away
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SightseeingMountain Top
Claimed home of the original banana daiquiri — impossible to verify, not worth disputing. The views of 20-plus islands are unimpeachable.
🕒 Daily 8am–5pm
~2.6 km away
D
SightseeingDrake's Seat
Where Sir Francis Drake reportedly watched the Spanish fleet. Now a roadside overlook — the view is still extraordinary, the bench is free.
🕒 Open daily
~3 km away
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Coral World Ocean Park
Walk-under reef tank, sea turtle encounters, and an undersea observatory. Better than a snorkel for guests who left their gear on the ship.
🕒 Daily 9am–4pm
~7.1 km away
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BeachPhoto: Wikimedia Commons (CokiBeachStThomasUSVI2.JPG)
Coki Beach
The most accessible snorkeling on St. Thomas — reef starts at the shoreline. Busy on ship days; that's the only kind of day you'll have.
🕒 Open daily
~7 km away
Day 6 · Thu, Dec 10 · San Juan
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SightseeingPhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Castillo San Felipe del Morro3.jpg)
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Six levels of fortifications, 140-foot cliffs, and one lighthouse watching for enemies since 1539. The kite-flyers showed up instead.
🕒 Daily 9am–6pm
~2.1 km away
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SightseeingPhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Fort San Cristóbal (Puerto Rico) - IMG 0173.JPG)
Castillo San Cristóbal
The largest Spanish colonial fort in the Americas. Closest major sight to the cruise pier, and shares a ticket with El Morro.
🕒 Daily 9am–6pm
~0.6 km away
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SightseeingPhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Explanada del Paseo de La Princesa.jpg)
Paseo de la Princesa
A promenade along the old city walls — fountain, vendors, and the Atlantic at the end of every vista. Free, flat, and reliably breezy.
~1.3 km away
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SightseeingPhoto: Wikimedia Commons (LaFortaleza SanJuan PuertoRico.jpg)
La Fortaleza
The oldest executive mansion in the Western Hemisphere still in continuous use. Tours Mon–Fri; plan accordingly if you arrive on the weekend.
🕒 Mon–Fri, guided tours 9am–4pm
~1.4 km away
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SightseeingPhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Puerta San Juan SJU 06 2019 8631.jpg)
San Juan Gate
The last original city gate of Old San Juan, cut through the 400-year-old walls. Stand in it long enough and someone will take your photo.
~1.4 km away
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CulturePhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Catedral de San Juan Bautista a.jpg)
Cathedral of San Juan Bautista
Ponce de León is buried inside, which means this cathedral has been on the sightseeing circuit since 1521.
🕒 Mon–Sat 8:30am–4pm, Sun 9am–noon
~1.3 km away
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CulturePhoto: Wikimedia Commons (San Juan - Casa Blanca.jpg)
Casa Blanca
Built for Ponce de León in 1521 — he never actually lived here, but his family managed the place for 250 years. Now a museum.
🕒 Wed–Sun 8am–noon & 1–4pm
~1.5 km away
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CulturePhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Calle del Cristo Intersection in San Juan, Puerto Rico.jpg)
Capilla del Cristo
A tiny chapel at the end of Calle del Cristo, built after a horse and rider allegedly fell off the city wall. The horse did not survive.
🕒 Tue–Sat 9am–noon
~1.3 km away
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CulturePhoto: Wikimedia Commons (San José Catholic Church - San Juan.jpg)
San José Church
The second-oldest Catholic church in the Americas, restored after decades of closure. The Gothic vaulting hasn't changed since 1532.
🕒 Tue–Sat 9am–4pm
~1.4 km away
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Food & DrinkPhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Bacardi building in Cataño, Puerto Rico.jpg)
Casa Bacardí
A $2 ferry hop to Cataño, then the world's largest rum distillery. Tours from $40; samples are included — do the math yourself.
🕒 Mon–Sat 9am–4:30pm
~3.2 km away
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CulturePhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico.jpg)
Puerto Rico Museum of Art
More than 1,000 years of Puerto Rican art in a converted hospital in Santurce. The colonial courtyard alone is worth the cab ride.
🕒 Wed–Sun 10am–5pm (Thu until 8pm)
~4.6 km away
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BeachPhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Condado Beach - San Juan.jpg)
Condado Beach
The closest decent beach to Old San Juan — hotels line the strip, but the water doesn't ask for a room key.
~3 km away
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Before you sail — hotels in Fort Lauderdale
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Cabin Pricing
Estimated starting fare — verify with cruise line
True All-In Cost Breakdown
Cruise fares only advertise the cabin. We calculate what this voyage actually costs once mandatory gratuities, drinks, Wi-Fi, and port excursions are included.
Headline Fare
$1,480per person
$135/night base fare
True All-In Cost11 11 nights
$3,129per person
$284/night true cost
The All-In Gap:+$1,649 in onboard extras (+111%)
11 nights · 5 portsTrue All-In Cost Breakdown
Crew Appreciation & GratuitiesLine-cited policy
Daily mandatory service charge added to onboard folio
$18/day × 11 nights
+$198
Beverage Package AllowanceLine-cited policy
Standard all-inclusive drinks package (cocktails, wine, coffee)
$60/day × 11 nights
+$660
Wi-Fi Internet AccessLine-cited policy
Single-device satellite internet connection
$36/day × 11 nights
+$396
Shore Excursions (1 per port)Line-cited policy
One classic guided excursion per port of call
$79/port × 5 ports
+$395
At a glance
4.5
Ship rating
Signature-class ship celebrating Dutch maritime tradition with Pan-Asian Tamarind restaurant, Lincoln Center Stage chamber music, Billboard Onboard piano lounge, and Pinnacle Grill steakhouse.
Who sails this line
Typical age
55+
Primary markets
US · UK · NL · DE
Onboard languages
en
Kids onboard
Uncommon — adult-leaning atmosphere
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