Exotic Escape – Nassau & Aruba

About this cruise

There's a reason 8-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Fort Lauderdale on March 27, 2027 and visits Nassau, Cabo Rojo-Pedernales, Oranjestad and Willemstad. The final stretch is open ocean, which gives you time to process everything you've seen and use the ship one last time. Crossing 4 borders through the Caribbean: Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Aruba and Curaçao. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Adventure Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 10 restaurants to choose from. 5 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. Fort Lauderdale has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A March departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. 8 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.