Spanish Main – Aruba & Curacao

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 Cartagena on October 18, 2026 visits Oranjestad, Willemstad and Colon. The mix of 3 days ashore and 3 at sea means you won't feel like you need a holiday from your holiday. The Caribbean route takes in Aruba, Curaçao and Panama, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Don't rush through Colon, which is known as Where the canal connects two oceans. Roughly 11 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 Cartagena before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And October is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. All told, 3 ports across 7 nights covers a lot.