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Sunday 4 October 2026
Aruba cruise port today
Which ships are in Oranjestad today, how busy it is, and what you can do before all aboard.
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The 3D map was too slow on this device, so here is the list.
Ships in Oranjestad · Today
- Freewinds Already in port · departs 24:00 · ≈300 guests
Things to do from the pier
- Downtown Oranjestad on foot at the pier · 1.5 h ViatorGetYourGuide
- Eagle Beach 10 min · 3 h ViatorGetYourGuide
- Palm Beach 20 min · 3 h ViatorGetYourGuide
- Island tour at the pier · 3 h ViatorGetYourGuide
- Arashi Beach and California Lighthouse 25 min · 3.5 h ViatorGetYourGuide
- Mangel Halto 25 min · 3.5 h ViatorGetYourGuide
- Catamaran snorkel trip 15 min · 4 h ViatorGetYourGuide
- Arikok National Park and the Natural Pool 30 min · 5 h ViatorGetYourGuide
- Baby Beach 40 min · 5 h ViatorGetYourGuide
A quiet day: walk-up tours and taxis should be easy, and Eagle Beach will feel almost empty.
Ships in Oranjestad on Sun 4 Oct
| Ship | Arrives | Departs | Back by* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freewinds | already in port | 24:00 | 23:00 |
*Our suggested latest time to be back at the pier: one hour before departure. Your ship's all-aboard time (usually 30–60 minutes before departure) is what counts. Guests = approximate ship capacity.
Weather
🌦️ Showers, up to 30°C · 0.6 mm rain during port hours · wind about 30 km/h.
Forecast from MET Norway, updated daily. Sunscreen and water: the sun is strong and the trade wind hides it.
What's open
On Sundays most downtown shops are closed, but many stores near the terminal open when a ship is in port. being verified
What you can do in your hours
- Freewinds is in port overnight and leaves at 24:00: time for the longer trips, such as Baby Beach.
Beach Fits your time
Arashi Beach and California Lighthousebeing verified
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