Aruba cruise port · Tuesday 13 October 2026
Aruba cruise ships on Tuesday 13 October 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 every ship todayHappy 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
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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 Tue 13 Oct
| Ship | Arrives | Departs | Back by* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival HorizonCarnival | 08:00 | 22:00 | 21:00 |
| Celebrity ReflectionCelebrity | 08:00 | 23:00 | 22:00 |
| Grandeur of the SeasRoyal Caribbean | 08:00 | 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
🌤️ Mostly dry, a passing shower possible, up to 29°C · dry during port hours · wind about 10 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
- Carnival Horizon (08:00–22:00): 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.
- Celebrity Reflection (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.
- Grandeur of the Seas (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.
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 · Tue 13 Oct
- Carnival Horizon Carnival · Arrives 08:00 · departs 22:00 · ≈4,000 guests
- Celebrity Reflection Celebrity · Arrives 08:00 · departs 23:00 · ≈3,000 guests
- Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean · Arrives 08:00 · departs 23:00 · ≈2,000 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.