Ironwood Trace – Panama & Antilles

About this cruise

You board in Cartagena on October 4, 2026 for 7 nights visiting Oranjestad, Willemstad and Colon, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. With 3 sea days woven in between port calls, there's time to actually use the ship and recharge. 3 countries (Aruba, Curaçao and Panama) across the Caribbean, each with its own character. Willemstad stands out. It's UNESCO colour against Caribbean blue. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on Grandeur Of The Seas. 3 restaurants come with the fare, plus 5 more when you feel like treating yourself. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All in all, it's a solid trip.