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Inside Holland America's New Amsterdam: St. Maarten Regatta & Half Moon Cay
Amsterdam PortCanada CountrySint Maarten CountryHolland America Line Cruise LineHolland America Group Cruise CompanyFort Lauderdale PortHalf Moon Cay PortMiami PortNew York City Port
Salt spray, skyline art, and a race you won’t see coming. Join travel journalist Lyn Elmhurst and first‑time cruiser Karen Seeley for a week that turns a classic Caribbean itinerary into something far more revealing. From Miami’s Art Deco, MiMo, and star-architect parking temples to a chef’s crash course in Florida stone crabs, we set the tone before casting off from Fort Lauderdale. On board Holland America Line’s New Amsterdam, we unlock the ship’s New York–Dutch art story, then head below decks to watch a bakery team move 400 pounds of flour a day and a 24/7 laundry press thousands of towels while recycling water in the process. In St. Maarten, we brave Maho Beach’s jet blast and crew real 12 Metre America’s Cup yachts against Stars & Stripes and Canada II in a photo-finish regatta. Finally, Half Moon Cay delivers a crescent of powder sand, glassy water, and horseback riding in the surf. Want the best seats to the moments most cruisers miss? Watch the full episode of World’s Greatest Cruises and come aboard for the surprises we saved for you. #HollandAmerica #NewAmsterdam #StMaarten #HalfMoonCay #CaribbeanCruise #WorldsGreatestCruises #MahoBeach #AmericasCup