Caribbean Escape – Curacao & Aruba

About this cruise

You sail from Fort Lauderdale on October 3, 2026 and spend 8 nights visiting Willemstad, Oranjestad, Cabo Rojo-Pedernales and CocoCay. It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. The first couple of days are at sea, which gives you time to settle in and get to know the ship before the ports begin. The Caribbean route takes in Netherlands, Dominican Republic and Bahamas, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Allure Of The Seas keeps you well fed. 21 places to eat, with 7 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.