Aruba (Oranjestad) Cruise Ship Schedule, January 2028
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.
January 2028 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.
January 2028 Summary
- Ship calls
- 30
- Estimated passenger capacity
- 90,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
- Busiest scheduled day
- Thu, Jan 6, 2028 (3 ships)
- Main cruise lines
- Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean
Planning tip: Thu, Jan 6, 2028 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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January 2028 Schedule Table
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-01-01 | Vision Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 2,036 to 2,443 | n/a |
| 2028-01-02 | Celebrity Silhouette | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,886 to 3,463 | n/a |
| 2028-01-02 | Seven Seas Voyager | Regent Seven Seas | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 706 to 777 | n/a |
| 2028-01-04 | Legend Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2028-01-05 | Rotterdam | Holland America Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,668 to 3,210 | n/a |
| 2028-01-06 | Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2028-01-06 | Grandeur Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 1,994 to 2,393 | n/a |
| 2028-01-06 | Oosterdam | Holland America Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,024 to 2,429 | n/a |
| 2028-01-07 | Vision Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 2,036 to 2,443 | n/a |
| 2028-01-08 | Carnival Breeze | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 22:00 | 13h | 3,690 to 4,428 | n/a |
| 2028-01-09 | Celebrity Eclipse | Celebrity Cruises | 10:30 | 23:00 | 12h 30m | 2,850 to 3,420 | n/a |
| 2028-01-11 | Carnival Venezia | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 22:00 | 13h | 4,232 to 5,145 | n/a |
| 2028-01-11 | Celebrity Silhouette | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 2,886 to 3,463 | n/a |
| 2028-01-12 | Grandeur Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 1,994 to 2,393 | n/a |
| 2028-01-12 | Legend Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2028-01-13 | Carnival Firenze | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 22:00 | 13h | 4,232 to 5,078 | n/a |
| 2028-01-15 | Independence Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 3,630 to 4,356 | n/a |
| 2028-01-19 | Grandeur Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 1,994 to 2,393 | n/a |
| 2028-01-19 | Oosterdam | Holland America Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,024 to 2,429 | n/a |
| 2028-01-20 | Celebrity Eclipse | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 2,850 to 3,420 | n/a |
| 2028-01-21 | Oceania Marina | Oceania Cruises | 07:00 | 20:00 | 13h | 1,258 to 1,447 | n/a |
| 2028-01-24 | Carnival Valor | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 22:00 | 13h | 2,984 to 3,581 | n/a |
| 2028-01-25 | Carnival Festivale | Carnival Cruise Line | 13:00 | 23:00 | 10h | 5,374 to 6,338 | n/a |
| 2028-01-25 | Carnival Venezia | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 22:00 | 13h | 4,232 to 5,145 | n/a |
| 2028-01-26 | Celebrity Silhouette | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 2,886 to 3,463 | n/a |
| 2028-01-26 | Legend Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2028-01-27 | Grandeur Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 1,994 to 2,393 | n/a |
| 2028-01-27 | Oosterdam | Holland America Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,024 to 2,429 | n/a |
| 2028-01-30 | Oceania Sonata | Oceania Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | n/a | |
| 2028-01-31 | Freedom Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h | 3,784 to 4,541 | n/a |
30 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
Plan Your January 2028 Excursion
Once you know your ship's January 2028 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for Aruba. With up to 3 ships sharing the pier on the busiest January 2028 day, book signature tours before they sell out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise ships visit Aruba in January 2028?
This page lists 18 scheduled vessels in January 2028, including Carnival Breeze, Carnival Festivale, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Valor, Carnival Venezia, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Silhouette, and 10 more. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.
Can Aruba arrival times change in January 2028?
Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust January 2028 times for weather, pier traffic, and operational delays. January 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 January 2028 Aruba shore excursion?
Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this January 2028 schedule, January 2028 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 January 2028?
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 January 2028.
What excursions suit Aruba in January 2028?
January 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 January 2028, including 30 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.