Aruba cruise port · Monday 12 October 2026
Aruba cruise ships on Monday 12 October 2026
Which ship are you on?
✓ Fits every ship todaySnorkel Cruise with Open Bar and Light Lunch
✕ Too long todayAfternoon Sailing Trip with Snorkeling and Open Bar
✕ Too long todayHappy Hour Sunset Cruise
✓ Fits every ship todayNatural Pool, Caves & Baby Beach Jeep Adventure
✓ Fits every ship todayArikok National Park Jeep Safari
✕ Too long todayFull-Day Island Jeep Safari Tour
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A normal busy day. Popular tours can sell out, so book the night before if you want something specific.
Ships in Oranjestad on Mon 12 Oct
| Ship | Arrives | Departs | Back by* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coral PrincessPrincess | 08:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
| Queen ElizabethCunard | 08:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
*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
🌤️ Mostly dry, a passing shower possible, up to 30°C · dry during port hours · wind about 14 km/h.
Forecast from MET Norway, updated daily. Sunscreen and water: the sun is strong and the trade wind hides it.
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
- Coral Princess (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.
- Queen Elizabeth (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.
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 · Mon 12 Oct
- Coral Princess Princess · Arrives 08:00 · departs 17:00 · ≈2,000 guests
- Queen Elizabeth Cunard · Arrives 08:00 · departs 17:00 · ≈2,100 guests
Things to do from the pier
- Downtown Oranjestad on foot at the pier · 1.5 h More options
- 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.