Caribbean Getaway – Aruba & Curacao

About this cruise

This one leaves Miami on March 27, 2027 and spends 8 nights visiting Oranjestad, Willemstad and Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. 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. Snorkelling, palm trees, rum. Each stop does it a bit differently. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Carnival Horizon takes the food seriously, with 14 restaurants to choose from. 7 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Miami has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 8-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.