ARUBA CRUISE

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Here’s an overview of Aruba cruises ????✨



????️ Cruise Itineraries & Lines



  • Southern Caribbean cruises (7–10+ nights) frequently include Aruba, often along with Curacao, Bonaire, St. Lucia, etc. Lines like Princess, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, MSC, NCL, and Norwegian all visit Oranjestad (princess.com, celebritycruises.com).

  • Global Journeys indicates over 110 itineraries to Aruba from varied departure ports like Boston, Miami, New York, etc., with June–December 2025 having the most sailings (globaljourneys.com).





????️ What to Expect at Port



  • Oranjestad, Aruba’s main cruise port, is picturesque—colorful Dutch colonial buildings, beaches, shops, and cafes right nearby .

  • Port amenities include ATMs, souvenir shops, and a tourist info center (celebritycruises.com).

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???? 2025 Port Schedule



  • June and July 2025 see frequent visits by major ships:

    • Carnival Horizon/Vista/Celebration, Royal Caribbean’s Adventure/Oasis/Oasis of the Seas/Rhapsody, Mardi Gras, Regent Seven Seas Mariner, etc. (arubaports.com, cruisetimetables.com).



  • Plenty of options if you're planning a summer cruise.





???? Shore Excursions & Things to Do



  • Beach & snorkel: Palm Beach, Eagle Beach, Arashi, Mambo, and snorkeling excursions to sites like the WWII Antilla wreck (carnival.com).

  • Island tours: Kukoo Kunuku bus, Arikok National Park (jeep 4×4 adventure), California Lighthouse, Natural Pool “Conchi” (carnival.com).

  • Cultural & wildlife: Bon Bini Festival (Tuesdays), Aruba Butterfly Farm, National Archaeology Museum, Santa Cruz Donkey Sanctuary (en.wikipedia.org).

  • Marine reserves: Snorkeling/diving the protected reefs around island sanctuaries established in 2019 (en.wikipedia.org).





???? Insider Tips



  • Currency: Both the Aruban florin (AWG) and U.S. dollars are accepted; florin rate approx. Afl 1.79 ≈ USD 1 (cruisecritic.com).

  • Language: Dutch, Papiamento, Spanish, and English are all commonly spoken (cruisecritic.com).

  • Transport: Car or Jeep rentals from terminal (early booking advised) ~+$30/day; cheap public buses ($2.30 round‑trip) also available (cruisecritic.com).





???? Events in Port



  • Tuesday Bon Bini Festival: free welcome music & dance (en.wikipedia.org).

  • Aruba Summer Music Festival: late June (2 days) (en.wikipedia.org).

  • Aruba International Film Festival: typically mid‑June (en.wikipedia.org).

  • Soul Beach Music Fest: around Memorial Day weekend (en.wikipedia.org).





✅ Planning Advice



  1. Choose your cruise: Southern Caribbean routes offer more days in Aruba (sometimes 2 full days on ship like Rotterdam) (cruisecritic.com).

  2. Look at June‑Dec 2025 sailings – especially summer months.

  3. Book excursions early for popular tours like Arikok Park, snorkeling, etc.

  4. Schedule your port day around events e.g., Tuesday festival in Oranjestad.





Would you like help with specific cruise lines, departure ports, or finding exact sail dates and fares? I can also assist with excursion planning or budget-friendly travel tips.

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