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title: "Sunlit Paradise – Aruba & Bonaire"
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description: "7-night Royal Caribbean cruise on Serenade Of The Seas"
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# Sunlit Paradise – Aruba & Bonaire

![Route map: 7 nights round trip from Cartagena on Serenade Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/4d1c16031a45cb28.jpg)

A 7-night round trip from Cartagena, sailing on the evening of 22 February. After two days at sea it calls at Kralendijk and Oranjestad. After another day at sea it calls at Colon. The stops are in the Netherlands and Panama, and calls last 9 to 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 27°C (81°F) at every stop. You're back in Cartagena on the morning of 1 March. Serenade Of The Seas (2003) carries up to 2,476 guests on 12 decks and has 8 restaurants, 2 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md)
- **Ship:** [Serenade Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/serenade-of-the-seas.md)
- **Duration:** 7 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-02-22
- **Return:** 2026-03-01
- **From:** [Cartagena, Colombia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md)
- **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md) | CO |  | 18:00 | 26–32°C |
| 4 | [Kralendijk](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/kralendijk.md) | NL | 08:00 | 18:00 | 25–27°C |
| 5 | [Oranjestad](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/oranjestad.md) | NL | 08:00 | 18:00 | 25–27°C |
| 7 | [Colon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/colon.md) | PA | 07:00 | 16:00 | 25–28°C |
| 8 | [Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md) | CO | 09:00 |  | 26–32°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 6 of this ship's 8 restaurants cost extra.

### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | €2,731 | €2,731 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-SERENADE-20260222-7.md?pid=2fc2697b-c27a-4a1e-b962-b2d4daaadb20) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | €2,808 | €1,404 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-SERENADE-20260222-7.md?pid=4e7ddc15-e98a-4777-8cfd-06d5107d1cac) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside |
|------|------|
| 2026-02-20 | €2,808 |
| 2026-02-21 | €2,808 |
| 2026-02-22 | €2,808 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2003
- **Passengers:** 2,476
- **Crew:** 827
- **Gross Tonnage:** 90,090 GT
- **Decks:** 12
- **Length:** 293.2m
- **Beam:** 39.9m
- **Dining (total):** 8
- **Dining (included):** 2
- **Dining (surcharge):** 6

## Port Details

### [Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cartagena.md)

*Colombia*

> Colonial splendour behind fortress walls

Avg dock time: 8.3h · Weather: 26–32°C

- Currency: Colombian Peso
- Languages: es
- Timezone: America/Bogota

### [Kralendijk](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/kralendijk.md)

*Caribbean Netherlands*

> Bonaire's colourful coral capital

Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 25–27°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Timezone: America/Kralendijk

### [Oranjestad](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/oranjestad.md)

*Aruba*

> Aruba's cheerful Dutch-Caribbean capital

Avg dock time: 11.7h · Weather: 25–27°C

- Currency: Aruban Florin
- Languages: nl
- Timezone: America/Aruba

### [Colon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/colon.md)

*Panama*

> Where the canal connects two oceans

Avg dock time: 7.5h · Weather: 25–28°C

- Currency: PAB
- Languages: es
- Timezone: America/Panama

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Next (sailed) | [Island Escapes – Aruba & Bonaire](https://cruisello.com/cruises/island-escapes-aruba-bonaire~RCL-SERENADE-20260301-7.md) | 2026-03-01 | 2026-03-08 | 7 | – |
| Next bookable | [Sea of Cortez Splendor – La Paz & Cabo](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sea-of-cortez-splendor-la-paz-cabo~RCL-SERENADE-20261018-7.md) | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-25 | 7 | €439 / $469 |

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- [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md)
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