Volendam: 14-Night Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) - December 22, 2026

You'll have 8 hours hours to explore Key West, Florida, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. There is history here, from maritime stories to literary legends, but it never feels heavy.

The Volendam is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Port of Oranjestad, Aruba, Caribbean are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. Walking through downtown Oranjestad provides a mix of colonial Dutch architecture, colorful shops, and waterfront views.

Your ship arrives in Charlotteville, Trinidad and Tobago at 8:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass.

You'll have 9 hours hours to explore St. Georges, Grenada, West Indies, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Spend a day at one of the Caribbean's most celebrated beaches.

The Volendam is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Bridgetown, Barbados are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. Start near the Careenage and wander through the old town, where government buildings, churches, and waterfront paths tell the story of Barbados through centuries.

Your ship arrives in Castries, St. Lucia at 8:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Several inviting beaches sit within a short drive of the port, offering soft sand and clear water backed by green hills.

You'll have 9 hours hours to explore San Juan, Puerto Rico, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Stop for a coffee, sample local pastries, or enjoy a relaxed lunch while watching daily life unfold around you.

The Volendam is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Half Moon Cay (Little San Salvador Island), Bahamas are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. The main beach at Half Moon Cay is wide, clean, and beautifully calm.

Your cruise ends in Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, where the Volendam is scheduled to dock at 7:00 AM. On a smaller ship, the disembarkation process moves quickly - most passengers are off within one to two hours. If you're flying out, book your flight at least four hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Las Olas Boulevard is the heart of the city for shopping, dining, and people watching.