Holland America Line - Caribbean Cruises
Carefully crafted itineraries offer choice Caribbean cruise experiences, many including stops at our award-winning private island, Half Moon Cay. With three regions to choose from, plan your perfect escape, a Caribbean cruise vacation with Holland America Line.

Eastern Caribbean Cruises
For the beauty of its beaches the Eastern Caribbean is unequalled. On the horizon: St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Nassau, Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk and Tortola.

Enjoy perfect beaches, shopping, history and family fun
White sand, black sand, talcum soft or shell strewn, the beaches of the Eastern Caribbean invite you to swim, snorkel or simply relax. For shoppers, there's duty-free St. Thomas, the Straw Market in Nassau, French perfume and Dutch chocolates on St. Maarten. For history buffs, the fascinating fusion of Caribbean, Latin and European cultures. For everyone, a day spent on our award winning private island Half Moon Cay. Be among the first of our guests to sail aboard our new Signature Class ship ms Eurodam, as she sails her maiden season in the Eastern Caribbean.

Western Caribbean Cruises
Here is the Caribbean of reggae rhythms, world-class diving and ancient Mayan ruins. Explore Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and the classic Caribbean islands of Grand Cayman, Jamaica and our award winning private island, Half Moon Cay.

Savor an exotic blend of Caribbean and Latin flavors
Holland America Line's Western Caribbean cruise vacations offer an amazing variety of sights, sounds and flavors. White sand beaches and renowned diving and snorkeling, steamy jungles and cool mountain waterfalls, local crafts of the Yucatan Peninsula and duty-free shopping in Grand Cayman. And of course, the mysterious Mayan ruins of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras. We offer unique 7-day Western Caribbean cruise itineraries, which combine perfectly with Eastern or Southern Caribbean itineraries for a more in-depth exploration of the Caribbean.

Southern Caribbean Cruises
Deep in the Caribbean lie tiny island nations: French Martinique, Dutch Curaçao, British Barbados. Sail a bit further and discover Venezuela, the
Panama Canal and Costa Rica. private island, Half Moon Cay. With three regions to choose from, plan your perfect escape, a Caribbean cruise vacation with Holland America Line.

Go off the beaten track and discover a world of wonders
Just when other Caribbean cruise ships are turning back, Holland America Line takes you deeper to the Lesser Antilles, the sunny islands off the Spanish Main and the seldom visited paradises of Dominica, Grenada and Trinidad. Chose a longer Caribbean cruise vacation and experience wondrous Angel Falls in Venezuela, the engineering feat that is the Panama Canal and the wildly varied flora and fauna of Costa Rica. Let Holland America Line take you off the beaten track and show you a region of the world unlike any other.

It's your vacation: Indulge
Almost all of our Caribbean cruise vacations include full days spent sailing between destinations. These "at sea" days are glorious opportunities to be completely spoiled by our crew and, depending on your mood, to indulge in relaxing or invigorating onboard activities. One day you might opt for a hot stone massage in our luscious Greenhouse Spa and Salon, another day elect to attend a cooking demonstration in the world class Culinary Arts Center or spend time at one of the pools. Enjoy a latte, read the New York Times and check your email in our Explorations Café. Or simply relax with your friends or a favorite book in one of our inviting public areas, rich with polished wood and soft leather furniture. With complimentary 24-hour room service, more spacious staterooms and private verandahs than any other cruise line in our class, you may opt to simply "stay in" and enjoy the view.

Whatever your desire at any moment throughout your cruise, we will do our best to satisfy your every wish.

Award winning private island
Half Moon Cay is consistently described by our guests as "the quintessential Caribbean" and is the highest-rated port of call on Holland America Lines Caribbean cruise itineraries. Located on 65 acres of the 2,400-acre Little San Salvador Island in the Bahamas, the island is so unspoiled that the Bahamian National Trust designated Half Moon Cay an international wild bird preserve. As our special guests, we invite you and your family to enjoy a day in our private paradise.

Waterfront Amenities
It's hard to improve a perfect 2-mile crescent of powder-soft white sand and warm turquoise waters, but Holland America Line has added fun and luxurious amenities to ensure the ultimate Caribbean experience.

* Private beachside cabanas with everything you need for an indulgent day in paradise, even optional butler service
* Beachside massages
* Bahamian Chapel, perfect for saying "I do" or "I still do"
* Three Water Sports Centers
* The Half Moon Saloon and "I Wish I Could Stay Here
* "Forever" Bar

New Adventures
As part of its $525 million Signature of Excellence initiative, Holland America Line recently added exciting new activities at Half Moon Cay.

* Horseback Riding by Land and Sea
* Stingray Adventure
* AquaTrax® Watercraft Adventure
* Half Moon Lagoon Aqua Park

Something for Everyone
Whether you want to parasail, snorkel, stroll barefoot on the beach, lie in a hammock beneath a palm tree or gain insight into Bahamian history and culture, you'll find it at Half Moon Cay.

* A fully-equipped Club HAL children's playground and supervised swimming area
* Interpretive nature trails and birding walks
* Facilities that meet or exceed ADA requirements including trams and special wheelchairs designed for use on the sand
* Bridges across dunes for beach access as well as hard-surfaced and sand pathways connecting venues
* Windsurfing and sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking
* A scenic bicycle tour discovering locations of historic significance

Half Moon Cay is a destination on most Holland America Line Caribbean and Panama Canal cruise itineraries sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Norfolk and New York. Come discover for yourself why Half Moon Cay has received Porthole Cruise Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Award for "Best Private Island" five years in a row.

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