Mariner's Compass – Curacao & Cartagena

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 7-night round-trip sailing from Colon on February 26, 2028 visits Cartagena, Willemstad and Oranjestad. In between port days, the 3 sea days are where cruise life actually happens: reading, eating, napping, repeat. The Caribbean route takes in Colombia, Curaçao and Aruba, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Don't rush through Willemstad, which is known as UNESCO colour against Caribbean blue. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Grandeur Of The Seas keeps you well fed. 8 places to eat, with 3 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. If you can, add a night in Colon before boarding. It's a good city to wander. All told, 3 ports across 7 nights covers a lot.