Aruba cruise port · Thursday 19 November 2026
Aruba cruise ships on Thursday 19 November 2026
A very busy day. Expect queues for taxis around midday; Eagle Beach has more room than Palm Beach. Book tours in advance.
Ships in Oranjestad on Thu 19 Nov
| Ship | Arrives | Departs | Back by* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regal PrincessPrincess | 07:00 | 15:00 | 14:00 |
| AIDAbellaAIDA | 08:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
| Seven Seas SplendorRegent Seven Seas | 08:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
*Our suggested latest time to be back at the pier: one hour before departure. Your ship's all-aboard time (usually 30–60 minutes before departure) is what counts. Guests = approximate ship capacity.
Weather
🌤️ Typically around 31°C in November. Dry most of the year; October to January brings short tropical showers.
The forecast appears here about ten days before the date.
What's open
Downtown shops are generally open Monday to Saturday from about 9:00 to 18:00. Restaurants and beach bars open daily.
What you can do in your hours
With the longest daytime stop today you have about 8 hours ashore after getting off and keeping a safe margin. Shorter stop? Pick from the top of the list.
Town Fits your time
Downtown Oranjestad on foot
Main Street, the Dutch-colonial facades, Fort Zoutman with the Willem III Tower, and the waterfront. Free, shaded in places, and you are never far from the ship.
Beach Fits your time
Eagle Beach
Wide, soft white sand and the famous fofoti trees. Calm water and plenty of room even on busy days. Shade huts are first come, first served; beach chairs can be rented from the hotels.
Beach Fits your time
Palm Beach
The high-rise hotel strip: water sports, bars and restaurants right on the sand. Lively and the busiest beach when several ships are in.
Tour Fits your time
Island tour
A guided loop past the California Lighthouse, Alto Vista Chapel, the Casibari rock formations and the north coast. Good first look at the island if you only have a few hours.
Beach Fits your time
Arashi Beach and California Lighthousebeing verified
Quieter beach at the north tip with easy snorkelling from shore, a short drive below the California Lighthouse.
Beach Fits your time
Mangel Haltobeing verified
Mangroves, shallow turquoise water and a reef further out. A local favourite for snorkelling; currents beyond the reef can be strong.
Tour Fits your time
Catamaran snorkel trip
Sail up the west coast to the Antilla wreck and the reefs at Boca Catalina. Most trips last 3–4 hours, include snorkel gear and drinks, and leave from Palm Beach or near the terminal.
Tour Fits your time
Arikok National Park and the Natural Pool
Desert landscape, caves with rock drawings and the Natural Pool on the rugged north coast. The road to the pool needs a 4x4, so most people go on a jeep or UTV tour. There is a park entry fee.
Beach Fits your time
Baby Beach
A shallow, sheltered lagoon at the far southern tip, near the street-art town of San Nicolas. Great for children and weak swimmers, but far from the ship: leave plenty of margin.
Full Aruba cruise port guide: getting around, money and tips.