Crystalline Drift – Aruba & Willemstad
About this cruise
7 nights, 3 ports, all from Colon on February 12, 2028. The route visits Cartagena, Oranjestad and Willemstad and the whole thing just flows. The final stretch is open ocean, which gives you time to process everything you've seen and use the ship one last time. Crossing 3 borders through the Caribbean: Colombia, Aruba and Curaçao. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 11 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Grandeur Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 8 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Couples, small groups, or anyone who wants proper time away will find this hits the spot. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Colon has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. 7 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.
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The price above matches Royal Caribbean's USD site. Royal Caribbean sets its own price for every country and will let you book from any of them, so another country's site may be cheaper for the same cabin.
What's included in this price
Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 5 of this ship's 8 restaurants cost extra if you want them.
Billed on board by default. You can adjust it at guest services.
Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.
