Swell & Stone – Panama & Aruba

About this cruise

The kind of trip that's easy to say yes to and hard to regret. 7 nights from Cartagena on May 31, 2026, visiting Oranjestad, Willemstad and Colon. In between port days, the 3 sea days are where cruise life actually happens: reading, eating, napping, repeat. 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 Willemstad, which is known as UNESCO colour against Caribbean blue. 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 May is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. All told, 3 ports across 7 nights covers a lot.