7 nights · Colombia · Departs Cartagena Colombia (Colombia) · Visiting Oranjestad Aruba, Willemstad Curacao, Colon · Aboard Royal Caribbean on the Grandeur Of The Seas
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| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean |
|---|---|
| Ship | Grandeur Of The Seas |
| Duration | 7 nights |
| Port calls | 4 |
| Departures | 38 sailings |
| From fare | $943 per person |
| Year built | 1996 |
| Guests | 2393 |
| Cabins | 997 |
| Crew | 760 |
| Length | 279 m |
| Beam | 35 m |
| Cruising speed | 22.0 kn |
A short ride from Cartagena’s cruise port brings you to its UNESCO-listed historic centre and handsome colonial streets. Inside the old walls, flower-draped balconies, shaded plazas and broad stone lanes lead to cafés, churches and lively markets. Visit Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, the great fortress built to defend the harbor, then explore colorful Getsemaní. Come early, before the midday heat settles over the plazas, and save time for a cool drink beside the Caribbean.
Oranjestad makes a striking first impression: Dutch gables in Caribbean colors line streets beside a busy harbor. Beyond the waterfront, the capital’s compact center rewards a walk, with shops, cafés and landmarks including Fort Zoutman. Aruba’s dry, sunlit landscape feels close at hand, while beaches and clear water are an easy ride away. Come ashore for a relaxed city stroll, then choose whether to linger over lunch or head for the coast.
Willemstad is one of the Caribbean’s most distinctive ports, built around the deep inlet of St. Anna Bay. Punda and Otrobanda showcase Dutch colonial architecture and form part of the city’s UNESCO-listed historic area. Walk across the Queen Emma Bridge, a floating pontoon span linking the two districts. Beyond the harbor, Curaçao offers sheltered coves, clear water and beaches for an unhurried afternoon.
Colón puts you at Panama’s Caribbean gateway, where the Atlantic meets the Panama Canal. At Agua Clara Locks, watch ships pass through the expanded canal toward Gatun Lake. Nearby, Portobelo and San Lorenzo preserve Spanish colonial fortifications built to guard Caribbean trade routes. Colón is best approached as a gateway, with its strongest draws found in the canal, historic coast and surrounding rainforest.
A short ride from Cartagena’s cruise port brings you to its UNESCO-listed historic centre and handsome colonial streets. Inside the old walls, flower-draped balconies, shaded plazas and broad stone lanes lead to cafés, churches and lively markets. Visit Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, the great fortress built to defend the harbor, then explore colorful Getsemaní. Come early, before the midday heat settles over the plazas, and save time for a cool drink beside the Caribbean.
Published September 18, 2026
Last updated October 26, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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