Cobblestone Pulse – Colon & Curacao
About this cruise
A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from Cartagena on January 3, 2027 visits Oranjestad, Willemstad and Colon. In between port days, the 3 sea days are where cruise life actually happens: reading, eating, napping, repeat. Crossing 3 borders through the Caribbean: Aruba, Curaçao and Panama. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Oranjestad stands out. It's Aruba's cheerful Dutch-Caribbean capital. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Grandeur Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 8 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. All in all, it's a solid trip.