Aruba (Oranjestad) Cruise Ship Schedule, December 2026
Aruba cruise ship schedules show arrivals and departures at Oranjestad's downtown cruise terminal. Itineraries may say Aruba only, but ships dock in Oranjestad for shore excursion planning.
December 2026 Schedule Overview
Aruba cruise ship schedules show arrivals and departures at Oranjestad's downtown cruise terminal. Itineraries may say Aruba only, but ships dock in Oranjestad for shore excursion planning. Use it to plan shore excursions around your ship's published port window.
December 2026 Summary
- Ship calls
- 55
- Estimated passenger capacity
- 165,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
- Busiest scheduled day
- Thu, Dec 3, 2026 (3 ships)
- Main cruise lines
- Azamara, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises, Marella Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Silversea, Verify with cruise line
Planning tip: Thu, Dec 3, 2026 is the busiest day this month with 3 scheduled ship calls. Book reef tours, beach clubs, and popular attractions early on that date.
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December 2026 Schedule Table
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | AIDAluna | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,050 to 2,500 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-01 | Celebrity Xcel | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2026-12-02 | Legend Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2026-12-02 | Carnival Vista | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 3,930 to 4,716 | n/a |
| 2026-12-03 | Norwegian Jewel | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 19:00 | 12h | 2,388 to 2,866 | n/a |
| 2026-12-03 | Renaissance | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | n/a | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-03 | Island Princess | Princess Cruises | 10:00 | 22:00 | 12h | 2,214 to 2,657 | n/a |
| 2026-12-04 | Carnival Liberty | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 22:00 | 13h | 2,978 to 3,574 | n/a |
| 2026-12-04 | Seven Seas Mariner | Verify with cruise line | 11:00 | 22:00 | 11h | 708 to 779 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-05 | Marella Discovery | Marella Cruises | 08:00 | 20:00 | 12h | 1,830 to 2,074 | n/a |
| 2026-12-05 | Explorer Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 10:00 | 23:00 | 13h | 3,282 to 3,938 | n/a |
| 2026-12-06 | Crystal Serenity | Verify with cruise line | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 1,090 to 1,254 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-06 | Mein Schiff 5 | Verify with cruise line | 07:30 | 19:00 | 11h 30m | 2,534 to 2,700 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-06 | Freedom Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 3,784 to 4,541 | n/a |
| 2026-12-07 | MSC Poesia | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,550 to 3,060 | n/a |
| 2026-12-07 | Valiant Lady | Verify with cruise line | 09:00 | 22:00 | 13h | 2,770 to 2,860 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-08 | Carnival Horizon | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 22:00 | 14h | 3,930 to 4,716 | n/a |
| 2026-12-08 | Celebrity Silhouette | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 2,886 to 3,463 | n/a |
| 2026-12-09 | Adventure Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 3,382 to 4,058 | n/a |
| 2026-12-10 | AIDAdiva | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,050 to 2,500 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-12 | Star Legend | Verify with cruise line | 06:00 | 18:00 | 12h | 212 to 254 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-12 | Norwegian Jewel | Norwegian Cruise Line | 11:00 | 20:00 | 9h | 2,388 to 2,866 | n/a |
| 2026-12-13 | Enchanted Princess | Princess Cruises | 10:00 | 22:00 | 12h | 3,668 to 4,402 | n/a |
| 2026-12-14 | AIDAperla | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 3,286 to 3,400 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-15 | Marella Explorer 2 | Marella Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 1,814 to 2,177 | n/a |
| 2026-12-15 | Island Princess | Princess Cruises | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 2,214 to 2,657 | n/a |
| 2026-12-15 | Norwegian Gem | Norwegian Cruise Line | 11:00 | 20:00 | 9h | 2,394 to 2,873 | n/a |
| 2026-12-16 | Legend Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2026-12-16 | Regal Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 22:00 | 14h | 3,560 to 4,272 | n/a |
| 2026-12-20 | Mein Schiff 5 | Verify with cruise line | 07:30 | 19:00 | 11h 30m | 2,534 to 2,700 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-20 | MSC Poesia | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,550 to 3,060 | n/a |
| 2026-12-20 | Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | 10:00 | 22:00 | 12h | 3,138 to 3,766 | n/a |
| 2026-12-22 | Norwegian Prima | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 20:00 | 13h | 3,215 to 3,950 | n/a |
| 2026-12-22 | Grandeur Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 1,994 to 2,393 | n/a |
| 2026-12-22 | Crown Princess | Princess Cruises | 10:00 | 22:00 | 12h | 3,062 to 3,674 | n/a |
| 2026-12-23 | Celebrity Silhouette | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 2,886 to 3,463 | n/a |
| 2026-12-23 | Valiant Lady | Verify with cruise line | 09:00 | 22:00 | 13h | 2,770 to 2,860 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-24 | Oceania Insignia | Oceania Cruises | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 698 to 803 | n/a |
| 2026-12-24 | Adventure Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 3,382 to 4,058 | n/a |
| 2026-12-24 | Carnival Horizon | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 22:00 | 14h | 3,930 to 4,716 | n/a |
| 2026-12-25 | Norwegian Sun | Norwegian Cruise Line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 1,936 to 2,323 | n/a |
| 2026-12-26 | Seven Seas Mariner | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 708 to 779 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-26 | Volendam | Verify with cruise line | 12:00 | 23:00 | 11h | 1,432 to 1,718 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-27 | Oceania Marina | Oceania Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 1,258 to 1,447 | n/a |
| 2026-12-27 | Marella Discovery | Marella Cruises | 08:00 | 20:00 | 12h | 1,830 to 2,074 | n/a |
| 2026-12-27 | Norwegian Jewel | Norwegian Cruise Line | 11:00 | 20:00 | 9h | 2,388 to 2,866 | n/a |
| 2026-12-28 | AIDAperla | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 3,286 to 3,400 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-28 | Marella Explorer 2 | Marella Cruises | 08:00 | 22:00 | 14h | 1,814 to 2,177 | n/a |
| 2026-12-28 | Silver Ray | Silversea | 08:00 | 22:00 | 14h | 364 to 728 | n/a |
| 2026-12-29 | Grandeur Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 1,994 to 2,393 | n/a |
| 2026-12-30 | Carnival Vista | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 3,930 to 4,716 | n/a |
| 2026-12-30 | Azamara Journey | Azamara | 09:00 | 22:00 | 13h | 710 to 781 | n/a |
| 2026-12-31 | Celebrity Eclipse | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,850 to 3,420 | n/a |
| 2026-12-31 | Nieuw Amsterdam | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,106 to 2,527 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-31 | Carnival Horizon | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 22:00 | 13h | 3,930 to 4,716 | n/a |
55 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise ships visit Aruba in December 2026?
This page lists 38 scheduled vessels in December 2026, including AIDAdiva, AIDAluna, AIDAperla, Adventure Of The Seas, Azamara Journey, Caribbean Princess, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Liberty, and 30 more. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.
How accurate are cruise ship schedules?
Published schedules are planning guides sourced from verified imports. They are not guaranteed. Weather, tender conditions, and cruise line itinerary changes can alter arrival and departure times.
Can arrival and departure times change?
Yes. Cruise lines and port authorities adjust times for weather, pier traffic, tender operations, and operational delays. Check your ship's daily program on port day before disembarking.
How early should I book a shore excursion?
Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this December 2026 schedule, book must-do tours at least one to two weeks ahead on busy call days. Popular snorkel, beach, and wildlife excursions sell out fastest when multiple ships share the port.
How much time should I leave before returning to the ship?
Plan to be at the terminal or tender pickup point 30-60 minutes before published departure. Add extra buffer on tender ports, full-day tours, and dates with multiple ships in port.
Aruba cruise ship schedules show arrivals and departures at Oranjestad's downtown cruise terminal. View the Aruba cruise ship schedule for December 2026, including 55 scheduled cruise calls, arrival times, departure times and planning tips for shore excursions. Arrival and departure times are subject to change. Confirm final times with your cruise line before disembarking.