Aruba cruise port · Thursday 22 October 2026
Aruba cruise ships on Thursday 22 October 2026
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Ships in Oranjestad · Thu 22 Oct
- Nieuw Amsterdam Holland America · Arrives 08:00 · departs 17:00 · ≈2,100 guests
- Caribbean Princess Princess · Arrives 09:00 · departs 22:00 · ≈3,100 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 normal busy day. Popular tours can sell out, so book the night before if you want something specific.
Ships in Oranjestad on Thu 22 Oct
| Ship | Arrives | Departs | Back by* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nieuw AmsterdamHolland America | 08:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
| Caribbean PrincessPrincess | 09:00 | 22:00 | 21:00 |
*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
🌤️ Typically around 32°C in October. Dry most of the year; October to January brings short tropical showers.
The forecast appears here about ten days before the date.
What's open
Downtown shops are generally open Monday to Saturday from about 9:00 to 18:00. Restaurants and beach bars open daily.
What you can do in your hours
- Nieuw Amsterdam (08:00–17:00): about 8 hours ashore with a safe margin. That fits Catamaran snorkel trip, Arikok National Park and the Natural Pool and Baby Beach, or anything else on the list.
- Caribbean Princess (09:00–22:00): about 12 hours ashore with a safe margin. That fits Catamaran snorkel trip, Arikok National Park and the Natural Pool and Baby Beach, or anything else on the list.
Beach Fits your time
Arashi Beach and California Lighthousebeing verified
Around this day in Aruba
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