Aruba cruise port · Sunday 20 December 2026
Aruba cruise ships on Sunday 20 December 2026
Which ship are you on?
✓ Fits every ship todaySnorkel Cruise with Open Bar and Light Lunch
✓ Fits every ship todayAfternoon Sailing Trip with Snorkeling and Open Bar
! Fits the longer stopsHappy Hour Sunset Cruise
✓ 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
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 Sun 20 Dec
| Ship | Arrives | Departs | Back by* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freewinds | already in port | 24:00 | 23:00 |
| Mein Schiff 5TUI Cruises | 07:30 | 19:00 | 18:00 |
| MSC PoesiaMSC | 08:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
| Caribbean PrincessPrincess | 10:00 | 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 30°C in December. 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
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.
- Mein Schiff 5 (07:30–19:00): 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.
- MSC Poesia (08:00–18:00): 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 (10:00–22:00): 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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The 3D map was too slow on this device, so here is the list.
Ships in Oranjestad · Sun 20 Dec
- Freewinds Already in port · departs 24:00 · ≈300 guests
- Mein Schiff 5 TUI Cruises · Arrives 07:30 · departs 19:00 · ≈2,500 guests
- MSC Poesia MSC · Arrives 08:00 · departs 18:00 · ≈2,600 guests
- Caribbean Princess Princess · Arrives 10:00 · departs 22:00 · ≈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 Tours & prices
- 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 More options
- 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.