Aruba Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
81 ships from 20 cruise lines
Aruba cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 267 upcoming sailings on 81 ships from 20 cruise lines visiting Aruba, calling at 1 place. Cruises can start in Oranjestad and end in Oranjestad. Of 267 upcoming sailings, 11 start in Aruba and 12 end there. More Caribbean cruises.
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Compare Aruba cruise lines
See every Aruba cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Aruba
Aruba is a small, safe, English-friendly Caribbean island with dependable sunshine, white-sand beaches, and a distinctive Dutch-Caribbean culture layered over an arid desert landscape. For a milestone traveler who dislikes being herded, the key is to use Oranjestad as a base, avoid the biggest cruise-call crowds, and choose private guides or small-group excursions. Spend at least three nights ashore rather than just one port day, and balance resort comfort at Palm Beach with the wilder east coast, Arikok National Park, and the street-art culture of San Nicolas.
Typical routes
- ABC Island loop from Miami/Fort Lauderdale to Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire, typically 7-14 nights.
- Southern Caribbean and Panama variations from Florida, combining Aruba with the Lesser Antilles, sometimes Colombia or Panama, usually with one full day in Aruba.
Ports overview
Aruba's cruise traffic is concentrated at Oranjestad, where the Aruba Ports Authority operates a modern terminal within walking distance of the historic town. Most southern Caribbean voyages stop for one day, while some itineraries stay into the evening, allowing dinner ashore and lower crowds after the main excursion rush.
Cruise season
Peak season is December through April; May-June and November are shoulder months with quieter ports. Summer and early fall are hotter and often lower-priced. Aruba sits outside the main hurricane belt, but tropical waves can bring showers.
Find your Aruba sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Aruba, earliest departure first.
15 Days One-Way from Bridgetown to Panama City
Visits Aruba. Also visits Barbados, St Vincent and Grenadines, Grenada
Star Clipper
12 Days Tampa, USA Round Trip
Visits Aruba. Also visits United States, Bahamas, Dominican Republic
Norwegian Gem
17 Days One-Way from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles
Visits Aruba. Also visits United States, Panama, Costa Rica
Island Princess
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9 Days One-Way from Oranjestad Aruba to Panama City
Starts in Aruba. Also visits Colombia, Panama
Star Legend
17 Days One-Way from Oranjestad Aruba to Puntarenas
Starts in Aruba. Also visits Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica
Star Legend
19 Days San Juan, Puerto Rico Round Trip
Visits Aruba. Also visits Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands, BVI
Azamara Journey
9 Days One-Way from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan
Visits Aruba. Also visits United States, Curaçao, Antigua and Barbuda
Crown Princess
37 Days One-Way from Miami to Buenos Aires
Visits Aruba. Also visits United States, Curaçao, Colombia
Oceania Insignia
15 Days One-Way from Miami to Callao-Lima
Visits Aruba. Also visits United States, Curaçao, Colombia
Oceania Insignia
20 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Aruba. Also visits United States, Bahamas, Turks And Caicos Islands
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
15 Days One-Way from Tampa to Miami
Visits Aruba. Also visits United States, Cayman Islands, Jamaica
Seven Seas Mariner
13 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Aruba. Also visits United States, St Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia
Celebrity Eclipse
Where Aruba cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (1)
Oranjestad (267) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (1)
Oranjestad (267)
Ships by type: 81 ocean · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Aruba cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
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Frequently asked questions about Aruba cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Aruba?
1 Aruba place are visited by 81 ships from 20 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Aruba cruise?
Peak season is December through April; May-June and November are shoulder months with quieter ports. Summer and early fall are hotter and often lower-priced. Aruba sits outside the main hurricane belt, but tropical waves can bring showers.
Sources and further reading
Background on Aruba draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Aruba - The World Factbook
- Visit Aruba / Aruba Tourism Authority: Official Aruba Tourism Site
- Aruba Ports Authority: Cruise and Port Information
- Lonely Planet: Aruba Travel Guide
- U.S. Department of State: Aruba International Travel Information
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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