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Curaçao (Willemstad) Cruise Ship Schedule, January 2028

Curaçao cruise schedules reflect ship calls at Willemstad's Mathey Wharf and Mega Pier. Your itinerary may list Curaçao or Curacao, but arrival times apply to these Willemstad terminals.

January 2028 Schedule Overview

Curaçao cruise schedules reflect ship calls at Willemstad's Mathey Wharf and Mega Pier. Your itinerary may list Curaçao or Curacao, but arrival times apply to these Willemstad terminals. Use it to plan shore excursions around your ship's published port window.

January 2028 at Curaçao: January falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic. Expect Curaçao to fill on multi-ship days, so reserve signature excursions well ahead. Conditions favour reef snorkel, catamaran sails, and beach days.

January 2028 Summary

Ship calls
26
Estimated passenger capacity
78,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
Busiest scheduled day
Mon, Jan 3, 2028 (2 ships)
Main cruise lines
Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean

Planning tip: Review arrival and departure times for your ship before booking Curaçao shore excursions in January.

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January 2028 Schedule Table

DateShipCruise LineArrivalDepartureTime in PortPassenger CapacityNotes
2028-01-01Celebrity SilhouetteCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h2,886 to 3,463n/a
2028-01-03Legend Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2028-01-03RotterdamHolland America Line08:0023:0015h2,668 to 3,210n/a
2028-01-04Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h1,994 to 2,393n/a
2028-01-04Seven Seas VoyagerRegent Seven Seas08:0017:009h706 to 777n/a
2028-01-06Vision Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h2,036 to 2,443n/a
2028-01-07Celebrity AscentCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h3,260 to 3,521n/a
2028-01-10Carnival BreezeCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:008h3,690 to 4,428n/a
2028-01-10Celebrity EclipseCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h2,850 to 3,420n/a
2028-01-11Legend Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2028-01-12Celebrity SilhouetteCelebrity Cruises07:0016:009h2,886 to 3,463n/a
2028-01-13Carnival VeneziaCarnival Cruise Line07:0016:009h4,232 to 5,145n/a
2028-01-13Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h1,994 to 2,393n/a
2028-01-14Carnival FirenzeCarnival Cruise Line08:0017:009h4,232 to 5,078n/a
2028-01-16Independence Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h3,630 to 4,356n/a
2028-01-18Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h1,994 to 2,393n/a
2028-01-18OosterdamHolland America Line08:0023:0015h2,024 to 2,429n/a
2028-01-20Oceania MarinaOceania Cruises07:0023:0016h1,258 to 1,447n/a
2028-01-21Celebrity EclipseCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h2,850 to 3,420n/a
2028-01-25Carnival ValorCarnival Cruise Line07:0016:009h2,984 to 3,581n/a
2028-01-25Legend Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2028-01-26Carnival FestivaleCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:008h5,374 to 6,338n/a
2028-01-26Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h1,994 to 2,393n/a
2028-01-27Carnival VeneziaCarnival Cruise Line07:0016:009h4,232 to 5,145n/a
2028-01-27Celebrity SilhouetteCelebrity Cruises07:0016:009h2,886 to 3,463n/a
2028-01-30Freedom Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h3,784 to 4,541n/a

26 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 Curaçao. Start with our authority port guide, then browse specialist local operators with pier-aware pickup and clear return-timing policies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which cruise ships visit Curaçao in January 2028?

This page lists 17 scheduled vessels in January 2028, including Carnival Breeze, Carnival Festivale, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Valor, Carnival Venezia, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Silhouette, and 9 more. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.

Can Curaçao 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 Curaçao shore excursion?

Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this January 2028 schedule, January 2028 is peak season at Curaçao, so book must-do tours two to three weeks ahead. 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 Curaçao in January 2028?

Plan to be back at the Curaçao 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 Curaçao 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 Curaçao to fill on multi-ship days, so reserve signature excursions well ahead. Conditions favour reef snorkel, catamaran sails, and beach days.

Curaçao cruise schedules reflect ship calls at Willemstad's Mathey Wharf and Mega Pier. View the Curaçao cruise ship schedule for January 2028, including 26 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.