Mariner's Notch – Willemstad & Colon
About this cruise
You board in Cartagena on April 4, 2027 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. The 3 sea days in between leave time for the pool, the spa, or whatever else you feel like doing between ports. Crossing 3 borders through the Caribbean: Aruba, Curaçao and Panama. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. 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. Grandeur Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 8 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. This length suits most people. Enough time to settle in and actually unwind, without the trip dragging on. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. All in all, it's a solid trip.