Curacao Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
84 ships from 22 cruise lines
Curacao cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 221 upcoming sailings on 84 ships from 22 cruise lines visiting Curacao, calling at 1 place. Cruises can start in Willemstad and end in Willemstad. Of 221 upcoming sailings, 2 start in Curacao and 2 end there. More Caribbean cruises.
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See every Curacao cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Curacao
Curaçao is a Dutch-Caribbean island country with the UNESCO-listed harbor city of Willemstad, dry desert hills, and some of the southern Caribbean’s best snorkeling. Cruise ships dock within walking distance of the historic center. Mature travelers can avoid crowds by walking early, hiring private guides, and taking small-group beach and nature trips.
Typical routes
- ABC Island Circuit
- Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Positioning
Ports overview
Curaçao has one major cruise port, Willemstad, a deep-water harbor that allows large ships to dock in the historic city center. It is a regular port on Southern Caribbean and ABC-island itineraries, with easy walking access to UNESCO-listed architecture, museums, and waterfront cafés.
Cruise season
Year-round; peak cruise season December–April; low hurricane risk, but trade winds can be strong and port days occasionally affected by weather.
Find your Curacao sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Curacao, earliest departure first.
19 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits Curacao. Also visits United States, Mexico, Honduras
MSC Explora 1
10 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits Curacao. Also visits United States, Turks And Caicos Islands, Curaçao
Queen Elizabeth
9 Days San Juan, Puerto Rico Round Trip
Visits Curacao. Also visits Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands, Curaçao
Valiant Lady
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10 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Curacao. Also visits United States, Dominican Republic, Curaçao
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
31 Days One-Way from New York to Fort Lauderdale
Visits Curacao. Also visits United States, Sint Maarten, Martinique
ms Volendam
12 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Curacao. Also visits United States, Colombia, Panama
Celebrity Ascent
20 Days One-Way from Fort Lauderdale to Puntarenas
Visits Curacao. Also visits United States, Bahamas, Dominican Republic
Crystal Serenity
29 Days One-Way from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego
Visits Curacao. Also visits United States, Bahamas, Dominican Republic
Crystal Serenity
12 Days One-Way from Bridgetown to Colon
Visits Curacao. Also visits Barbados, St Vincent and Grenadines, Grenada
Wind Star
19 Days One-Way from Bridgetown to Puntarenas
Visits Curacao. Also visits Barbados, St Vincent and Grenadines, Grenada
Wind Star
11 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits Curacao. Also visits United States, Curaçao, Aruba
MSC Explora 1
28 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Curacao. Also visits United States, Sint Maarten, Martinique
ms Volendam
Where Curacao cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (1)
Willemstad (221) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (1)
Willemstad (221)
Ships by type: 81 ocean 2 river 3 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
Plan your Curacao cruise
Curacao cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
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Frequently asked questions about Curacao cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Curacao?
1 Curacao place are visited by 84 ships from 22 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Curacao cruise?
Year-round; peak cruise season December–April; low hurricane risk, but trade winds can be strong and port days occasionally affected by weather.
Sources and further reading
Background on Curacao draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- Britannica: Curaçao
- CIA World Factbook: Curaçao
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao
- Curaçao Tourist Board: Curaçao.com
- U.S. Department of State: Curaçao Travel Advisory
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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