Aruba cruise port · Wednesday 25 November 2026
Aruba cruise ships on Wednesday 25 November 2026
Which ship are you on?
✓ Fits every ship todaySnorkel Cruise with Open Bar and Light Lunch
! Fits the longer stopsAfternoon Sailing Trip with Snorkeling and Open Bar
✓ Fits every ship todayNatural Pool, Caves & Baby Beach Jeep Adventure
✓ Fits every ship todayArikok National Park Jeep Safari
✓ Fits every ship todayFull-Day Island Jeep Safari Tour
✓ Fits every ship todayEcological Trail & Beach Horsebackriding
A very busy day. Expect queues for taxis around midday; Eagle Beach has more room than Palm Beach. Book tours in advance.
Ships in Oranjestad on Wed 25 Nov
| Ship | Arrives | Departs | Back by* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freewinds | 06:00 | stays overnight | — |
| BritanniaP&O Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
| Celebrity SilhouetteCelebrity | 08:00 | 23:00 | 22:00 |
| Adventure of the SeasRoyal Caribbean | 11:30 | 23:00 | 22:00 |
*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 31°C in November. 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
- Freewinds is in port overnight, arriving at 06:00: time for the longer trips, such as Baby Beach.
- Britannia (07:00–17:00): 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.
- Celebrity Silhouette (08:00–23:00): about 14 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.
- Adventure of the Seas (11:30–23:00): about 10 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.
Town Fits your time
Downtown Oranjestad on foot
Beach Fits your time
Eagle Beach
Beach Fits your time
Palm Beach
Tour Fits your time
Island tour
Beach Fits your time
Arashi Beach and California Lighthousebeing verified
Beach Fits your time
Mangel Haltobeing verified
Tour Fits your time
Catamaran snorkel trip
Tour Fits your time
Arikok National Park and the Natural Pool
Beach Fits your time
Baby Beach
Aruba at a glance
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Ships in Oranjestad · Wed 25 Nov
- Freewinds Arrives 06:00 · stays overnight · ≈300 guests
- Britannia P&O Cruises · Arrives 07:00 · departs 17:00 · ≈3,600 guests
- Celebrity Silhouette Celebrity · Arrives 08:00 · departs 23:00 · ≈2,900 guests
- Adventure of the Seas Royal Caribbean · Arrives 11:30 · departs 23:00 · ≈3,100 guests
Things to do from the pier
- Downtown Oranjestad on foot at the pier · 1.5 h Tours & prices
- Eagle Beach 10 min · 3 h More options
- Palm Beach 20 min · 3 h Tours & prices
- Island tour at the pier · 3 h Tours & prices
- Arashi Beach and California Lighthouse 25 min · 3.5 h Tours & prices
- Mangel Halto 25 min · 3.5 h Tours & prices
- Catamaran snorkel trip 15 min · 4 h Tours & prices
- Arikok National Park and the Natural Pool 30 min · 5 h Tours & prices
- Baby Beach 40 min · 5 h Tours & prices
Around this day in Aruba
Full Aruba cruise port guide: getting around, money and tips.