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Aruba (Oranjestad) Cruise Ship Schedule, December 2027

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 2027 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 2027 Summary

Ship calls
50
Estimated passenger capacity
150,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
Busiest scheduled day
Mon, Dec 6, 2027 (3 ships)
Main cruise lines
Azamara, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Silversea, Verify with cruise line

Planning tip: Mon, Dec 6, 2027 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 2027 Schedule Table

DateShipCruise LineArrivalDepartureTime in PortPassenger CapacityNotes
2027-12-01Legend Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0016:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2027-12-01Oceania SirenaOceania Cruises12:0022:0010h698 to 803n/a
2027-12-02Coral PrincessPrincess Cruises08:0022:0014h2,000 to 2,400n/a
2027-12-03Carnival LibertyCarnival Cruise Line09:0022:0013h2,978 to 3,574n/a
2027-12-03Norwegian JewelNorwegian Cruise Line11:0020:009h2,388 to 2,866n/a
2027-12-04Crystal SymphonyVerify with cruise line08:0018:0010h904 to 1,040Verify with cruise line
2027-12-06Caribbean PrincessPrincess Cruises08:0022:0014h3,138 to 3,766n/a
2027-12-06MSC PoesiaMSC Cruises08:0018:0010h2,550 to 3,060n/a
2027-12-06Scarlet LadyVerify with cruise line09:0020:0011h2,770 to 2,860Verify with cruise line
2027-12-07Celebrity BeyondCelebrity Cruises08:0023:0015h3,276 to 3,950n/a
2027-12-07Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0023:0015h1,994 to 2,393n/a
2027-12-07Carnival MagicCarnival Cruise Line09:0022:0013h3,690 to 4,428n/a
2027-12-08Freedom Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h3,784 to 4,541n/a
2027-12-08MSC OperaMSC Cruises14:0021:007h2,142 to 2,570n/a
2027-12-09Celebrity EclipseCelebrity Cruises08:0023:0015h2,850 to 3,420n/a
2027-12-09Island PrincessPrincess Cruises08:0022:0014h2,214 to 2,657n/a
2027-12-09Oceania SonataOceania Cruises11:0022:0011hn/an/a
2027-12-11AIDAprimaVerify with cruise line09:0019:0010h3,286 to 3,400Verify with cruise line
2027-12-12Mein Schiff 1Verify with cruise line07:3019:0011h 30m2,534 to 2,894Verify with cruise line
2027-12-12Seven Seas GrandeurVerify with cruise line08:0017:009h754 to 829Verify with cruise line
2027-12-14Celebrity SilhouetteCelebrity Cruises08:0023:0015h2,886 to 3,463n/a
2027-12-14Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0023:0015h1,994 to 2,393n/a
2027-12-14Carnival VeneziaCarnival Cruise Line09:0022:0013h4,232 to 5,145n/a
2027-12-15Legend Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0016:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2027-12-16Coral PrincessPrincess Cruises08:0022:0014h2,000 to 2,400n/a
2027-12-16Island PrincessPrincess Cruises09:0018:009h2,214 to 2,657n/a
2027-12-16Scarlet LadyVerify with cruise line09:0020:0011h2,770 to 2,860Verify with cruise line
2027-12-17Vision Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0023:0015h2,036 to 2,443n/a
2027-12-18Caribbean PrincessPrincess Cruises08:0022:0014h3,138 to 3,766n/a
2027-12-19Explora IVVerify with cruise line08:0018:0010h922 to 1,473Verify with cruise line
2027-12-21Celebrity BeyondCelebrity Cruises08:0023:0015h3,276 to 3,950n/a
2027-12-22Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0023:0015h1,994 to 2,393n/a
2027-12-22Carnival FestivaleCarnival Cruise Line13:0023:0010h5,374 to 6,338n/a
2027-12-22MSC OperaMSC Cruises14:0021:007h2,142 to 2,570n/a
2027-12-23AIDAbellaVerify with cruise line08:0018:0010h2,050 to 2,500Verify with cruise line
2027-12-23Carnival VeneziaCarnival Cruise Line08:0022:0014h4,232 to 5,145n/a
2027-12-23Scarlet LadyVerify with cruise line08:0020:0012h2,770 to 2,860Verify with cruise line
2027-12-24Silver SpiritSilversea08:0017:009h540 to 648n/a
2027-12-24Norwegian JewelNorwegian Cruise Line11:0020:009h2,388 to 2,866n/a
2027-12-25Oceania SirenaOceania Cruises11:0022:0011h698 to 803n/a
2027-12-26Celebrity EclipseCelebrity Cruises08:0023:0015h2,850 to 3,420n/a
2027-12-26MSC PoesiaMSC Cruises08:0018:0010h2,550 to 3,060n/a
2027-12-26Caribbean PrincessPrincess Cruises10:0022:0012h3,138 to 3,766n/a
2027-12-27AIDAprimaVerify with cruise line08:0018:0010h3,286 to 3,400Verify with cruise line
2027-12-28Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0023:0015h1,994 to 2,393n/a
2027-12-28OosterdamVerify with cruise line08:0023:0015h2,024 to 2,429Verify with cruise line
2027-12-30Coral PrincessPrincess Cruises08:0022:0014h2,000 to 2,400n/a
2027-12-31Independence Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0016:009h3,630 to 4,356n/a
2027-12-31Nieuw AmsterdamVerify with cruise line08:0017:009h2,106 to 2,527Verify with cruise line
2027-12-31Azamara QuestAzamara08:0008:00-710 to 781n/a

50 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 2027?

This page lists 31 scheduled vessels in December 2027, including AIDAbella, AIDAprima, Azamara Quest, Caribbean Princess, Carnival Festivale, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Magic, Carnival Venezia, and 23 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 2027 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 2027, including 50 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.