Embarkation port — worth arriving earlyAruba's port stands apart in the Caribbean, acting as a vibrant gateway to One Happy Island where sun, sea, and sophisticated service converge to create a seamless cruise experience. Here, signature experiences begin the moment you step ashore: crystal waters invite snorkeling and stand‑up paddleboarding at Palm Beach and Eagle Beach, while inland adventures in Arikok National Park reveal dramatic limestone caves, rugged desert terrain, and native wildlife reachable by guided jeep or nature walks. The capital Oranjestad captivates with its candy-colored Dutch colonial façades, lively markets, and waterfront dining that blends Caribbean flavors with European flair. What sets the port apart from others is Aruba’s consistent warm climate and steady trade winds, which make sailing, windsurfing, and kiteboarding especially reliable year‑round, paired with a passenger‑friendly terminal that streamlines embarkation and disembarkation for smooth port calls. Fleet-wise, the destination is equipped to welcome the newest generations of ships, with modern facilities and flexible berthing options designed to maximize efficiency, passenger comfort, and ship-to-shore coordination. Local shore experiences complement onboard services, offering curated excursions—from spotlighted beach days and couture shopping to cultural tastings, reef snorkeling, and cave explorations—that deepen the island’s distinctive blend of relaxation, adventure, and culture. Onboard, guests enjoy the hallmark cruise‑line amenities: world‑class dining, immersive entertainment, spa and fitness experiences, and family‑friendly clubs, all enhanced by Aruba’s warm hospitality and the option to tailor days with island‑centered itineraries and memorable sunset sails. Together, Aruba's port and island atmosphere deliver a uniquely engaging voyage that stands out among Caribbean cruise calls.
Currency
Aruban Florin (AWG)
Language
Dutch, Papiamento, English
Time Zone
AST (UTC-4)
Best Time to Visit
Oct–Mar
Typical Duration
8-14 nights
Price Range
$340-$4,879 per person
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Aruba is a premier Caribbean cruise destination renowned for its pristine beaches, consistent sunny weather, and vibrant Dutch-influenced culture with excellent shopping and water sports.
Cruises that visit Aruba
- cruises to Aruba
- Aruba sailings
- Aruba cruises
- 7-night The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise
- 7-night Disney Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise
- 7-night Disney Cruise Line cruise
- 8-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 8-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 8-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 8-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 8-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 8-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 8-night Seabourn cruise
- 8-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 9-night Holland America Line cruise
- 9-night Holland America Line cruise
- 9-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 10-night Holland America Line cruise
- 10-night Holland America Line cruise
- 10-night Holland America Line cruise
- 11-night Seabourn cruise
- 11-night Holland America Line cruise
- 11-night Holland America Line cruise
- 11-night Holland America Line cruise
- 11-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 12-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 12-night Holland America Line cruise
- 12-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 12-night Holland America Line cruise
Build Your Day in Aruba
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 8:00 PM
Usually about 12 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Zeerover
The food is incredibly fresh — you literally taste the “catch of the day.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Tue
California Lighthouse
Nice diversion from the other attractions in Aruba.
Natural Bridge Aruba
Amazing place, the natural bridge is a must see when in Aruba.
Baby Beach
Great swimming area and plenty of shaded places
Open now
MooMba Beach Bar & Restaurant
The staff, service, drinks, food, and overall atmosphere is fantastic here.
Eagle Beach
Lots of sand, space, open areas and beautiful clear blue water.
Flying Fishbone
The ambiance, food, drinks, and service were all top quality.
Closed · Opens 4 PM
Palm Beach Plaza Mall
Lots of options for food, drink or trinkets and gifts to take back home.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Aruba Aloe Factory Museum and Store
The tour is free and fun, definitely worth checking out while in Aruba!
Arikok National Park
We’ll worth the cost and an absolute must do while in Aruba.
Paseo Herencia Mall
Lots of stores and restaurants to choose from but most food is average.
Open · Closes 10 PM
De Palm Island
Fun island with great activities.. all inclusive island.
The Butterfly Farm Aruba
A short, fun thing to do in Aruba especially with kids!
Arashi Beach
Very beautiful beach, some of the most beautiful waters in Aruba.
Renaissance Marketplace
A lot to do good shopping, good food, quick customer service.
Open · Closes 11 PM
Passions On The Beach
We went for dinner and received phenomenal service from start to finish.
Bugaloe
Amazing live music, great frozen cocktails, and good food.
Tres Trapi Beach
Beautiful water with an easy swim out to sea grass beds.
Open now
Faro Blanco Restaurant
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
The West Deck
Super friendly and welcoming staff, fantastic food and drinks.
Madame Janette
... cocktails, amazing service and the Bang Bang Shrimp was the best!
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Bushiribana Ruins
Lovely landmark to visit on a stay to Aruba, near a natural pool too!
Conchi Natural Pool
Take snorkeling equipment - tons of tropical fish in the natural pool.
Philip's Animal Garden
This zoo features rescued animals from Aruba and region.
Fofoti Tree
Stunning spot to watch the sunset in Aruba!
Barefoot Restaurant
Our group had a wonderful time , the food and drinks were amazing!
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Royal Plaza Mall
Large Aruba themed shop close to port.
Open · Closes 6 PM
Sexy Shrimp Aruba
Relaxed atmosphere with delicious cocktails and fantastic food!
The Old Cunucu House Aruba
Every dish was beautifully presented, incredibly fresh, and full of flavor.
Atlantis Submarines Aruba
So much Atlantis Submarine ride a must try in Aruba.
Driftwood Restaurant Aruba
The calamari was excellent—crispy, fresh, and perfectly cooked.
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Renaissance Mall
High end stores which were clean and nice.
Open · Closes 7 PM
Reflexions Beach Bar & Restaurant Aruba
Prices are perfect, and great atmosphere & DJs.
Craft Coffee & Bar
Great Vibes, better food, phenomenal drinks and service!
Pika's Corner Aruban Cuisine
Amazing, fresh food with friendly, thoughtful service.
Surfside Beach Bar
Great cocktails, lovely food and a nice vibe.
Café 080 | Aruba
Very attentive servers, amazing suggestions, amazing food.
Closed · Opens 4 PM
Rum Reef Cocktail Bar & Grill Aruba
The drinks excellent 👌 The atmosphere and the waitress excellent!
Fontein Cave
A free cave to see while in Aruba a great experience.
Santos Coffee With Soul
Great coffee, good food, good service and lovely atmosphere.
Mangel Halto beach
Great, quiet beach with cold water and cool mangroves
Open now
Quadirikiri Cave
$22/person entry fees, interesting.
Aruba Ostrich Farm
They do tours and it’s $15 per adult.
Druif Beach
Very nice place for relaxing swimming and clean clear water beautiful
Aruba Experience Café - Pâtisserie
Always consistent with amazing service and healthy, delicious refreshments.
The Vue Rooftop Aruba
Amazing food, great atmosphere, and top-tier service!
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Organic Bodega Café
Fantastic croissant sandwich, lovely iced latte, and tremendous service.
City Garden Bistro de Suikertuin
Great food, ambiance and fantastic prices for the quality.
Taste My Aruba
Incredible service, fresh chef-inspired food, and an atmosphere to die for.
Closed · Opens 5:30 PM
Nusa Harbour Aruba
Amazing experience, delicious food in a relaxing atmosphere!
Apotek Speakeasy
Great atmosphere, concept, music, delicious cocktails and nice staff.
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Beach Bar
Good service, many different cocktails and the food is good.
SANTOS Coffee with Soul (Oranjestad)
Delicious coffee, great service and lovely atmosphere!
CAYA House Aruba
Beautiful environment, good food and drinks, and friendly quick service.
Closed · Opens 5:30 PM
Les Cappuchinas Café & Eaterie
Great crafted coffees, great food, great prices!
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Tue
Blackstone beach
Amazing ATV tour, really got a chance to see the beautiful aruba shoreline.
Island Grind Coffee Palm Beach
The staff were very friendly, service quick and the coffee and food great.
Sea Trek Underwater Helmet Walk at De Palm Island
The island also offers snorkeling and lots of other activities.
D Shop Aruba
Great selection of shoes,bags ,accessories, and plus-size clothing.
Open · Closes 7 PM
Amare Beach Bar
Very inexpensive drinks of reasonable quality!
2 Fools And A Bull
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 7 PM
Aru-bean Coffeehouse and Brasserie
Delicious coffee, cute space, and friendly service
Rodger's Beach
Not super busy, nice clear calm water.
Boutique Speakeasy
A hidden gem with a relaxed, intimate vibe and exceptional drink service.
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Infini by Urvin Croes
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 6:30 PM
The Bean Corner Café
The coffee and refresher drinks were great and the food was delicious!
The Kitchen Table
The 8 course meal is artfully presented with each dish a masterpiece.
Closed · Opens 6:30 PM Tue
Wariruri Beach
Unique beach sound as the waves pull back to sea with the rocks.
Isla Aruba Tours
Fantastic tour and would highly recommend to anyone traveling to Aruba.
Open now
Mambo Jambo
The service was good and the drinks were reasonably priced.
Closed · Opens 4 PM
Aruba Flea Market
Great deals and quality merch
Open · Closes 6 PM
Terra
Loved the brioche, steak tartar with marrow and the snapper dish.
Closed · Opens 5:30 PM
Savaneta Beach
Great beach, clean and quet , great snorkeling
Divi Beach
Much better than Eagle Beach, which is also nearby.
Royal Aruba Restaurant
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 7 PM
Butcher by the Sea
Closed · Opens 5 PM
The Journey Chef's Table Aruba
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 7 PM
The Village Mall Aruba
Cute stores, great pofferdories shop, good food specials at fat Tuesdays.
Open · Closes 1 AM
Yucca Caribbean Seafood and Grill
The flavors were bold, creative, and clearly made with care.
The Cove Mall
Open · Closes 10 PM
Sea Glass Island Aruba
Very accessible via kayak, snorkeling!
Alhambra Shopping Mall
Great place to shop and if your hungry there are restaurants
Open 24 hours
Shark Bay beach
Beautiful!!!!
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
Aruba
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About Aruba
Cruise Lines at Aruba
- Carnival Cruise Line (91 cruises)
- Holland America Line (71 cruises)
- Seabourn (23 cruises)
- Disney Cruise Line (4 cruises)
- The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (2 cruises)
