--- title: "Oranjestad Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/oranjestad description: "Aruba's cheerful Dutch-Caribbean capital" --- # Oranjestad πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Β· Aruba Β· Caribbean > "Aruba's cheerful Dutch-Caribbean capital" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.5 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 11.6h - **Visiting Sailings:** 614 - **Cruise Lines:** 11 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Mar (112 sailings), Dec (101 sailings), Jan (97 sailings) ## About Oranjestad Oranjestad is the capital of Aruba, a small island in the southern Caribbean just off the coast of Venezuela. Ships dock close to the centre, and the Renaissance Mall and Marina are right there. The main street has Dutch colonial buildings painted in bright colours. The island gets very little rain, so the beaches are reliably sunny. Eagle Beach and Palm Beach are the main stretches of white sand on the western coast, reachable by bus or taxi in about 10 minutes. Arikok National Park covers the eastern side of the island and has cacti, rock formations, and a natural pool. The California Lighthouse at the island's northern tip has views in all directions. Aruba's food scene mixes Caribbean and Dutch influences: try pastechi (fried pastry with meat or cheese) from a snack bar. The Aruban Florin is the currency, though US dollars are accepted everywhere. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** AWG (Aruban Florin) - **Language:** Dutch - **Timezone:** America/Aruba (UTC-4) - **Tipping:** 10-15% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 12.5179, -70.0390 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Oranjestad/@12.51793,-70.03902,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Oranjestad&ll=12.51793,-70.03902&z=13) ## Things to Do in Oranjestad Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~12h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Aruba Natural Pool and Indian Cave Rugged Jeep Safari](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/56c9da74-b6ce-464f-aabb-82e84186d8f7.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (9,885) | 4h 30m | βœ“ | €90 | Viator | | [Aruba UTV & ATV Adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c8d5b543-2657-4626-9688-9f085461d898.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (9,116) | 4h | βœ“ | €148 | Viator | | [Aruba UTV Off-Road Driving Experience North Coast Stops](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/23200e3f-1914-4d9e-9180-738a94cb88cf.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (6,077) | 4h | βœ“ | €299 | Viator | | [Aruba UTV Adventure: Animal Garden, North Coast & Andicuri Beach](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2271023d-ff55-4ef6-a99d-ee57beeabfb7.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (5,494) | 4h | βœ“ | €111 | Viator | | [Aruba Off Road Safari Tour to Natural Pool](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d97b3b12-94aa-4489-a4aa-b79edb2b38f8.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (3,774) | 4h 30m | βœ“ | €98 | Viator | | [Aruba North Coast ATV Desert Adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d41be152-b41e-44f3-9126-ae15ed1c869e.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (2,765) | 4h | βœ“ | €86 | Viator | | [Aruba UTV Adventure to Natural Pool Jeep Transfer](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7e488cfb-61e0-4eed-87e7-e60eef634900.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (7,291) | 6h | βœ“ | €363 | Viator | | [Half-Day Aruba UTV Adventure Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ae244d5a-644b-4ebc-912e-df6343daffe7.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,857) | 4h | βœ“ | €213 | Viator | | [Aruba Signature Jeep Tour: Natural Pool and Baby Beach](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9325da34-624d-4d76-9490-32f09686d83a.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,714) | 4h 30m | βœ“ | €71 | Viator | | [Horseback Ride Tour to Natural Pool in Arikok National Park](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/12d37fcc-bf29-4d82-887a-49df717dd09e.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,271) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €141 | Viator | | [Aruba ATV Adventure: Off-Road Tour in Single and Double Seaters](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d388bff4-f00e-4f7b-8b3f-2daff2a95ece.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (1,092) | 4h | βœ“ | €99 | Viator | | [Aruba Nightlife Party Bus with Unlimited Drinks & DJ on Road Jam](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/aabc8988-eec3-4169-b90a-bdbf7255cdaa.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (827) | 4h | βœ“ | €68 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Willemstad](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/willemstad.md): 69 nm - [Kralendijk](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/kralendijk.md): 106 nm - [Santa Marta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/santa-marta.md): 257 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/vibrant-voyager-aruba-bahamas~CCL-MAGIC-20270109-8.md)** - **Price:** €378 per person (€757 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Carnival Magic](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-magic.md) - **Duration:** 8 nights - **Departure:** 2027-01-09 - **Itinerary:** Vibrant Voyager – Aruba & Bahamas ## Featured Cruises from Oranjestad Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Island Jewels – Aruba & CuraΓ§ao](https://cruisello.com/cruises/island-jewels-aruba-curacao~RCL-FREEDOM-20261105-9.md) | Freedom Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2026-11-05 | 9 | €435 | | [Caribbean & Canal Adventure – Bahamas, Aruba & Panama](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caribbean-canal-adventure-bahamas-aruba-panama~NCL-SUN-20261106-12.md) | Norwegian Sun | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-11-06 | 12 | €768 | | [Indigo Abyss – Grand Cayman & Aruba](https://cruisello.com/cruises/indigo-abyss-grand-cayman-aruba~PCL-GP-20261114-8.md) | Regal Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-11-14 | 8 | €458 | ## Browse Cruises - 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