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
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-12-01 | Legend Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2027-12-01 | Oceania Sirena | Oceania Cruises | 12:00 | 22:00 | 10h | 698 to 803 | n/a |
| 2027-12-02 | Coral Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 22:00 | 14h | 2,000 to 2,400 | n/a |
| 2027-12-03 | Carnival Liberty | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 22:00 | 13h | 2,978 to 3,574 | n/a |
| 2027-12-03 | Norwegian Jewel | Norwegian Cruise Line | 11:00 | 20:00 | 9h | 2,388 to 2,866 | n/a |
| 2027-12-04 | Crystal Symphony | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 904 to 1,040 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-06 | Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 22:00 | 14h | 3,138 to 3,766 | n/a |
| 2027-12-06 | MSC Poesia | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,550 to 3,060 | n/a |
| 2027-12-06 | Scarlet Lady | Verify with cruise line | 09:00 | 20:00 | 11h | 2,770 to 2,860 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-07 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 3,276 to 3,950 | n/a |
| 2027-12-07 | Grandeur Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 1,994 to 2,393 | n/a |
| 2027-12-07 | Carnival Magic | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 22:00 | 13h | 3,690 to 4,428 | n/a |
| 2027-12-08 | Freedom Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,784 to 4,541 | n/a |
| 2027-12-08 | MSC Opera | MSC Cruises | 14:00 | 21:00 | 7h | 2,142 to 2,570 | n/a |
| 2027-12-09 | Celebrity Eclipse | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 2,850 to 3,420 | n/a |
| 2027-12-09 | Island Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 22:00 | 14h | 2,214 to 2,657 | n/a |
| 2027-12-09 | Oceania Sonata | Oceania Cruises | 11:00 | 22:00 | 11h | n/a | n/a |
| 2027-12-11 | AIDAprima | Verify with cruise line | 09:00 | 19:00 | 10h | 3,286 to 3,400 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-12 | Mein Schiff 1 | Verify with cruise line | 07:30 | 19:00 | 11h 30m | 2,534 to 2,894 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-12 | Seven Seas Grandeur | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 754 to 829 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-14 | Celebrity Silhouette | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 2,886 to 3,463 | n/a |
| 2027-12-14 | Grandeur Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 1,994 to 2,393 | n/a |
| 2027-12-14 | Carnival Venezia | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 22:00 | 13h | 4,232 to 5,145 | n/a |
| 2027-12-15 | Legend Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2027-12-16 | Coral Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 22:00 | 14h | 2,000 to 2,400 | n/a |
| 2027-12-16 | Island Princess | Princess Cruises | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 2,214 to 2,657 | n/a |
| 2027-12-16 | Scarlet Lady | Verify with cruise line | 09:00 | 20:00 | 11h | 2,770 to 2,860 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-17 | Vision Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 2,036 to 2,443 | n/a |
| 2027-12-18 | Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 22:00 | 14h | 3,138 to 3,766 | n/a |
| 2027-12-19 | Explora IV | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 922 to 1,473 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-21 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 3,276 to 3,950 | n/a |
| 2027-12-22 | Grandeur Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 1,994 to 2,393 | n/a |
| 2027-12-22 | Carnival Festivale | Carnival Cruise Line | 13:00 | 23:00 | 10h | 5,374 to 6,338 | n/a |
| 2027-12-22 | MSC Opera | MSC Cruises | 14:00 | 21:00 | 7h | 2,142 to 2,570 | n/a |
| 2027-12-23 | AIDAbella | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,050 to 2,500 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-23 | Carnival Venezia | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 22:00 | 14h | 4,232 to 5,145 | n/a |
| 2027-12-23 | Scarlet Lady | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 20:00 | 12h | 2,770 to 2,860 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-24 | Silver Spirit | Silversea | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 540 to 648 | n/a |
| 2027-12-24 | Norwegian Jewel | Norwegian Cruise Line | 11:00 | 20:00 | 9h | 2,388 to 2,866 | n/a |
| 2027-12-25 | Oceania Sirena | Oceania Cruises | 11:00 | 22:00 | 11h | 698 to 803 | n/a |
| 2027-12-26 | Celebrity Eclipse | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 2,850 to 3,420 | n/a |
| 2027-12-26 | MSC Poesia | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,550 to 3,060 | n/a |
| 2027-12-26 | Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | 10:00 | 22:00 | 12h | 3,138 to 3,766 | n/a |
| 2027-12-27 | AIDAprima | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 3,286 to 3,400 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-28 | Grandeur Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 1,994 to 2,393 | n/a |
| 2027-12-28 | Oosterdam | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 2,024 to 2,429 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-30 | Coral Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 22:00 | 14h | 2,000 to 2,400 | n/a |
| 2027-12-31 | Independence Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 3,630 to 4,356 | n/a |
| 2027-12-31 | Nieuw Amsterdam | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,106 to 2,527 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-31 | Azamara Quest | Azamara | 08:00 | 08:00 | - | 710 to 781 | n/a |
50 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
Plan Your December 2027 Excursion
Once you know your ship's December 2027 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for Aruba. With up to 3 ships sharing the pier on the busiest December 2027 day, book signature tours before they sell out.
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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.
Can Aruba arrival times change in December 2027?
Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust December 2027 times for weather, pier traffic, and operational delays. December falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic, so treat these as planning guides and confirm on your ship's daily program before disembarking.
How early should I book a December 2027 Aruba shore excursion?
Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this December 2027 schedule, December 2027 is peak season at Aruba, so book must-do tours two to three weeks ahead. The busiest day this month lists 3 ships, when operators sell out fastest. Popular snorkel, beach, and wildlife tours sell out fastest when multiple ships share the port.
How much time should I leave before returning to the ship at Aruba in December 2027?
Plan to be back at the Aruba terminal 30–60 minutes before published departure. Add extra buffer on full-day tours and dates when multiple ships are in port, which is common in December 2027.
What excursions suit Aruba in December 2027?
December falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic. Expect Aruba to fill on multi-ship days, so reserve signature excursions well ahead. Conditions favour reef snorkel, catamaran sails, and beach days.
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.