Journey
79 Night Cruise sailing from Boston to Ft Lauderdale aboard Amsterdam.
Departure Date
3 Oct 2020
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Itinerary
Cruise Itinerary
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- Day
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- Depart
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- Day:Day 1
- Date:3 Oct 20
- Port:Boston, Massachusetts
- Arrive:
- Depart:05:00 PM
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- Day:Day 2
- Date:4 Oct 20
- Port:Newport, Rhode Island, USA
- Arrive:11:00 AM
- Depart:08:00 PM
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- Day:Day 3
- Date:5 Oct 20
- Port:New York, USA
- Arrive:07:00 AM
- Depart:04:45 PM
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- Day:Day 6
- Date:8 Oct 20
- Port:Ft Lauderdale (Pt Everglades), USA
- Arrive:07:00 AM
- Depart:04:00 PM
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- Day:Day 14
- Date:16 Oct 20
- Port:Funchal (Madeira), Portugal
- Arrive:08:00 AM
- Depart:05:00 PM
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- Day:Day 15
- Date:17 Oct 20
- Port:Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
- Arrive:12:00 PM
- Depart:06:00 PM
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- Day:Day 16
- Date:18 Oct 20
- Port:Agadir, Morocco
- Arrive:07:00 AM
- Depart:01:00 PM
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- Day:Day 17
- Date:19 Oct 20
- Port:Casablanca, Morocco
- Arrive:07:00 AM
- Depart:07:00 PM
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- Day:Day 21
- Date:23 Oct 20
- Port:Valletta, Malta
- Arrive:10:00 AM
- Depart:06:00 PM
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- Day:Day 24
- Date:26 Oct 20
- Port:Suez Canal
- Arrive:
- Depart:
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- Day:Day 26
- Date:28 Oct 20
- Port:Aqaba, Jordan
- Arrive:07:00 AM
- Depart:overnight
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- Day:Day 27
- Date:29 Oct 20
- Port:Aqaba, Jordan
- Arrive:
- Depart:05:00 PM
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- Day:Day 32
- Date:3 Nov 20
- Port:Salalah, Oman
- Arrive:08:00 AM
- Depart:06:00 PM
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- Day:Day 34
- Date:5 Nov 20
- Port:Muscat, Oman
- Arrive:08:00 AM
- Depart:06:00 PM
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- Day:Day 38
- Date:9 Nov 20
- Port:Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles
- Arrive:08:00 AM
- Depart:06:00 PM
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- Day:Day 41
- Date:12 Nov 20
- Port:Mombasa, Kenya
- Arrive:08:00 AM
- Depart:overnight
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- Day:Day 42
- Date:13 Nov 20
- Port:Mombasa, Kenya
- Arrive:
- Depart:05:00 PM
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- Day:Day 43
- Date:14 Nov 20
- Port:Zanzibar, Tanzania
- Arrive:08:00 AM
- Depart:05:00 PM
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- Day:Day 45
- Date:16 Nov 20
- Port:Mayotte, Comoro Islands
- Arrive:08:00 AM
- Depart:05:00 PM
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- Day:Day 46
- Date:17 Nov 20
- Port:Nosy Be, Madagascar
- Arrive:07:00 AM
- Depart:03:00 PM
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- Day:Day 49
- Date:20 Nov 20
- Port:Maputo, Mozambique
- Arrive:08:00 AM
- Depart:05:00 PM
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- Day:Day 50
- Date:21 Nov 20
- Port:Richards Bay, South Africa
- Arrive:08:00 AM
- Depart:11:00 PM
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- Day:Day 53
- Date:24 Nov 20
- Port:Cape Town, South Africa
- Arrive:08:00 AM
- Depart:overnight
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- Day:Day 54
- Date:25 Nov 20
- Port:Cape Town, South Africa
- Arrive:
- Depart:11:00 PM
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- Day:Day 56
- Date:27 Nov 20
- Port:Luederitz, Southern Namibia
- Arrive:08:00 AM
- Depart:05:00 PM
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- Day:Day 57
- Date:28 Nov 20
- Port:Walvis Bay, Namibia
- Arrive:10:00 AM
- Depart:11:00 PM
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- Day:Day 60
- Date:1 Dec 20
- Port:Luanda, Angola
- Arrive:07:00 AM
- Depart:05:00 PM
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- Day:Day 64
- Date:5 Dec 20
- Port:Takoradi, Ghana
- Arrive:08:00 AM
- Depart:05:00 PM
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- Day:Day 65
- Date:6 Dec 20
- Port:Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Arrive:08:00 AM
- Depart:05:00 PM
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- Day:Day 68
- Date:9 Dec 20
- Port:Banjul, Gambia
- Arrive:08:00 AM
- Depart:05:00 PM
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- Day:Day 69
- Date:10 Dec 20
- Port:Dakar, Senegal
- Arrive:08:00 AM
- Depart:05:00 PM
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- Day:Day 71
- Date:12 Dec 20
- Port:Mindelo (Porto Grande) Sao Vicente, Cape Verde Islands
- Arrive:08:00 AM
- Depart:05:00 PM
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- Day:Day 77
- Date:18 Dec 20
- Port:San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Arrive:08:00 AM
- Depart:11:00 PM
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- Day:Day 80
- Date:21 Dec 20
- Port:Ft Lauderdale (Pt Everglades), USA
- Arrive:07:00 AM
- Depart:
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Your cruise in detail
79 Night Cruise sailing from Boston to Ft Lauderdale aboard Amsterdam.
The third Holland America Line vessel to bear the name Amsterdam, this elegant, mid-sized ship features a three-story atrium graced by a stunning astrolabe. While on board, enjoy America’s Test Kitchen cooking shows and hands-on workshops. Thrill to our exclusive BBC Earth Experiences presentations and activities. Rejuvenate at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Work out at our Fitness Center. And savor our delectable array of specialty restaurants.
Highlights of this cruise:
Boston
New England’s largest city, Boston, Massachusetts, is home to historic sights and modern neighborhoods; stores and restaurants with old-time character; and gracious green spaces as well as a beautiful waterfront. Legendary figures of the American Revolution come alive at buildings and attractions along Boston’s Freedom Trail, including the Paul Revere House and Old South Meeting House, and in Lexington and Concord just outside Boston. Pay homage to great U.S. presidents at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and in the town of Quincy, birthplace of Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams.
Each of Boston’s neighborhoods has its own personality and things to do, whether you’re enjoying the food of the North End’s Little Italy, admiring the beautiful 19th-century architecture of Beacon Hill or watching the street performers in Cambridge’s Harvard Square. The waterfront offers harbor views, while boat tours allow you to take in the city skyline while sightseeing. In every neighborhood, shopping and dining reveal Boston’s true eclectic self, from casual to high-end, but always interesting.
Finally, Boston is a city of green spaces where you can relax and enjoy the outdoors. The Emerald Necklace, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, is a 445-hectare (1,100-acre) chain of nine linked parks, including the lovely Boston Common and Public Garden.
Agadir
Regardless of when you visit Agadir, on Morocco’s Atlantic Coast, your chances of arriving on a sunny day are pretty high. That selling point has made it a popular seaside resort for Europeans, who stroll along the promenade and surf, wet bike and ride camels on the seemingly endless crescent-shaped beach. Here, you can sip a cup of Berber tea at a café, grab a pint at a pub or dine and dance at one of the beach clubs. Beyond the beach, much of the area’s history has been erased, and all that can be seen today are modern whitewashed buildings and palm-lined boulevards. (Though it was the site of an ancient Roman port and occupied by both the French and the Portuguese, Agadir was almost completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1960 and little of its past survived.) You can still explore the region’s heritage at the Amazigh Museum, which provides an introduction to Berber culture, and the hilltop casbah, built in the 16th century. Don’t miss the souks, with local products like saffron, olive oil, dates and Berber handicrafts, including silver jewelry, handmade slippers, carpets and pottery. Outside Agadir, red-walled towns and valleys with limestone canyons and waterfalls await.
Muscat
With a skyline less vertically inclined than those of other Persian Gulf capitals, Muscat eschews nouveau riche trends by letting its architecture reflect the expansive natural landscapes and rich seafaring history of this port city. From the quiet elegance of earth-colored mountainside villas to the understated splendor of its grand mosque and newly built Royal Opera House, Muscat exudes self-assuredness, tranquility and stateliness.
For visitors, Muscat’s seaside corniche is walkable and friendly, with great spots for traditional souk shopping and drinking Indian karak chai, an aromatic blend of black tea, milk, sugar and cardamom. Meanwhile, moving along the coast is a versatile parade of cruise ships, brightly colored cargo containers, small teal fishing boats, and traditional dhows carrying passengers out to dolphin-watch. Further inland, the downtown and its surrounding area offer numerous cultural museums, explorable forts, and modern restaurants.
In the early morning, the city’s background of craggy mountains appears brown, yellow and gold, and as the sun sets, the mountains are marked by Muscat’s many blue-and-white minarets and twinkling European streetlights. Whether it's day or night, the city’s constant is its people, distinguishable by both their relaxed demeanor and traditional black-and-white clothing. Muscat is a city of calm built on a harbor of possibilities, a trading route to the world.
Mombasa
Vibrant Mombasa lies on the coast, home to white sand beaches and coral reefs teeming with tropical sea life. The remains of Fort Jesus stand out from the harbor and are home to a small historic museum.
Get a taste of local Swahili village traditions in Mombasa's Old Town, where narrow streets and curio shops beckon. Buildings here are based on ancient designs and feature intricate carvings and detailed lattice work. In the modern center, stroll Moi Avenue for a souvenir, and discover the city's famous ceremonial arch. Nearby, the Shimba Hills National Reserve is home to the rare endangered sable antelope. Adventurers can head to Mamba Village in Nyali, East Africa's largest crocodile farm.
Maputo
Mozambique's capital and largest city, Maputo, has finally recovered from a 15-year civil war that ended in 1992, and is now bounding toward prosperity, thanks to one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies. For curious travelers, there's much to discover here: You'll find a fascinating swirl of cultures—including Portuguese, Bantu, Arab, Chinese and Indian—and be energized by the lively atmosphere of a young, vibrant Africa on the move. Recent investments in Maputo’s parks and museums as well as in the historic Baixa quarter have put a new shine on much of the city. A good place to start your exploration of the two main neighborhoods, uptown and Baixa, is Independence Square, the gateway to both areas. Here, architectural styles mix to surprising effect. Next, head to the central market in Baixa, the historic heart of town, for a glimpse of residents' daily life and to visit some of the cultural highlights such as the National Money Museum, housed in one of Maputo's oldest buildings. Don’t miss the beautiful gardens at the Natural History Museum, the elegant old train station and the underappreciated modernist architecture dating from when Mozambique was ruled by Portugal. Maputo consistently delivers surprises like these—and more.
Cape Town
Cape Town's spectacular setting on Table Bay, beneath the 1,082-meter (3,550-foot) Table Mountain and Lion's Head, seldom fails to take one's breath away, whether you are a local or a visitor. If Johannesburg is South Africa's New York, this port city of four million, settled by traders from the Dutch East India Company in 1652, is its San Francisco. With a rich array of restaurants, galleries, vineyards and countless beaches, as well as a Mediterranean climate, life on the Cape Peninsula, which stretches for some 70 kilometers (43 miles) from downtown to the most southerly point, Cape Point, is genteel and all about good, healthy living and staying outdoors as much as possible. The Table Bay side of the city, known for its luxurious seaview properties and bustling nightlife, is countered by equally intriguing False Bay, which lies behind Table Mountain and is home to quaint, cobblestoned fishing villages like Kalk Bay, as well as the city's famous penguin colony. There, too, you'll find the oldest (and some of the best) vineyards in Africa, such as Constantia Uitsig and Buitenverwachting. If you visit, though, be warned: Once might not be enough.
Luanda
On the west coast of southern Africa, Luanda, the capital of Angola, has seen its share of strife, but today it is a rising economic powerhouse. Founded by the Portuguese in 1576, the city struggled through decades of conflict—a war of independence followed by a civil war—before embarking on a renaissance fueled by oil and diamonds. Today, there’s a jolting divide between the haves and the have-nots, with ostentatious displays of wealth among pockets of poverty. Your first encounter with the city will likely take place on the Marginal, a commercial promenade with a jumble of modern high-rises, Soviet-style blocks and colonial houses, which runs along the bay. Highlights of Luanda include the 16th-century Fortress of São Miguel, which houses the Museum of the Armed Forces and has panoramic views. Nearby, the pink National Bank of Angola is a beautiful example of Portuguese colonial architecture, and the Agostinho Neto Mausoleum, whose 120-meter (393-foot) height dominates the skyline, contains the remains of the first president of Angola. Have lunch at one of the chic restaurants on the Ilha de Luanda—preferably under a palm tree. This sandy spot just across the bay from Luanda attracts the city’s newly wealthy crowds and caters to their expensive tastes.
Dakar
Alluring and frenetic, Senegal’s capital, Dakar, was long a tiny settlement on the southern part of the Cape Verde peninsula. It now encompasses former colonial towns (it was once a French commune) and a handful of other villages. The hub is the Place de l’Indépendance, a buzzing square lined with both concrete-block and colonial buildings and from which streets with restaurants, shops and theaters radiate. Roads are often congested with buses, taxis and horse-drawn carriages, and the Medina quarter, home to the Grand Mosque and markets, is an explosion of color and commotion. The food scene has a lot of flavor, too, with influences from Senegal’s many ethnic groups, European past, and a large Lebanese expat community. Alongside trendy restaurants, you’ll find beachside night markets and traditional spots serving thieboudienne (seasoned fish served with rice and vegetables). Music makes up much of the pulse of Dakar—you'll hear the drumbeats of the local mbalax music emanating from the city's dance clubs—but there are more serene parts of Dakar, too. The streets of Île de Gorée, once a depot for the slave trade, can be hauntingly quiet, and an hour away, the pink-tinted Lake Retba offers a respite from Dakar’s never-ending sights and sounds.
San Juan
Take a stroll along and then past the old city walls and explore the colorful cobblestone streets of old San Juan – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic Site within the U.S. National Park Service. Taste your way through the city’s extraordinary culinary scene, immerse yourself in its colorful history, or just pull up at a beach and grab a local rum cocktail. Welcome to San Juan.
Ft Lauderdale
Shimmering blue waters, swaying palm trees and soft ocean breezes greet you in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where you'll find yourself somewhere between laid-back island time and the fast pace of a thriving city. In this sun-filled, year-round beach town, pristine beaches are the main attraction, shorts and flip-flops are the daily uniform, and yachts are often the preferred form of transportation. It's a place where you can do as much, or as little, as you desire.
Because of its many canals and waterways, Ft. Lauderdale is sometimes called the Venice of America. It's home to the annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, one of the largest in-water boat shows in the world. Visitors can easily get a taste of the area's nautical lifestyle by cruising the Intracoastal Waterway on an old-fashioned paddle wheeler. Other options include hopping aboard one of the popular water taxis or Venetian gondolas that glide down the historic New River, which flows right through town.
While Ft. Lauderdale is often overshadowed by its flashy neighbor, Miami, the port city is expanding rapidly as major developers and high-end resorts build up the beachfront and surrounding neighborhoods. Visitors will find world-class shopping on famous Las Olas Boulevard, celebrated restaurants and a cultural explosion in the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District. It's clear that Ft. Lauderdale is solidifying its place as a sophisticated destination. -
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