Sun-Kissed Retreat – Aruba & Curacao

About this cruise

You board in Port Canaveral on September 4, 2026 for 8 nights visiting CocoCay, Cabo Rojo-Pedernales, Oranjestad and Willemstad, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. You do all the exploring first, then the last few days are at sea. It's like a built-in wind-down. The route threads through 4 countries along the Caribbean coast: Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Aruba and Curaçao. CocoCay stands out. It's Royal Caribbean's private island playground. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 10 restaurants on Adventure Of The Seas, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 8 nights. Port Canaveral itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All in all, it's a solid trip.