Oranjestad, Aruba

Location

Aruba's capital is easily explored on foot. Its palm-lined central thoroughfare runs between old and new pastel-painted buildings of typical Dutch design (Spanish influence is also evident in some of the architecture). There are a lot of malls with boutiques and shops—the Renaissance mall carries high-end luxury items and designer fashions. A massive renovation in downtown has given Main Street (a.k.a. Caya G. F. Betico Croes) behind the Renaissance Resort a whole new lease on life: boutique malls, shops, and restaurants have opened next to well-loved family-run businesses. The pedestrian-only walkway and resting areas have unclogged the street, and the new eco-trolley is free and a great way to get around. At this writing, Linear Park was well and will showcase local merchants and artists. There will be activities along a boardwalk that will eventually run all the way to the end of Palm Beach, making it the longest of its kind in the Caribbean.

Oranjestad, Aruba Itineraries

7 Nights

Bridgetown to Cartagena

Departure Date
07 Dec 25
Cruise Line Crystal
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Crystal Serenity
Region Caribbean
Departure Port Bridgetown
Destination Port Cartagena
Itinerary
Bridgetown, Saint George's, Kralendijk, Willemstad, Oranjestad and Cartagena

From £3,650pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

7 Nights

Enchanting Colombia and Panamanian Islands

Departure Date
13 Dec 25
Cruise Line Windstar Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Wind Spirit
Region Panama Canal
Departure Port Colón
Destination Port Oranjestad
Itinerary
Colón, San Blas Islands, Cartagena, Cartagena, Santa Marta and Oranjestad

From £2,450pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

7 Nights

Enchanting Colombia and Panamanian Islands

Departure Date
13 Dec 25
Cruise Line Windstar Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Wind Spirit
Region South America
Departure Port Colón
Destination Port Oranjestad
Itinerary
Colón, San Blas Islands, Cartagena, Cartagena, Oranjestad and Oranjestad

From £1,621pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

16 Nights

Cartagena to Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Departure Date
19 Dec 25
Cruise Line Silversea
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Silver Shadow
Region Caribbean
Departure Port Cartagena
Destination Port Philipsburg
Itinerary
Cartagena, Santa Marta, Oranjestad, Oranjestad, Kralendijk, Willemstad, Castries, Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Bridgetown, Bridgetown, Kingstown, Saint George's, Trois-Ilets, Saint Thomas, Saint John's and Philipsburg

From £6,800pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

9 Nights

Cartagena to Bridgetown

Departure Date
19 Dec 25
Cruise Line Silversea
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Silver Shadow
Region Caribbean
Departure Port Cartagena
Destination Port Bridgetown
Itinerary
Cartagena, Santa Marta, Oranjestad, Oranjestad, Kralendijk, Willemstad, Castries, Port Elizabeth, Bequia and Bridgetown

From £3,360pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

19 Nights

The Festive Season At Its Best

Departure Date
20 Dec 25
Cruise Line Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship MS EUROPA 2
Region Panama Canal
Departure Port New York, New York
Destination Port Colón
Itinerary
New York, New York, New York, New York, Charleston, South Carolina, Miami, Florida, Norman Island, Marigot, Fort-de-France, Marigot Bay, Kralendijk, Willemstad, Oranjestad and Colón

From £12,633pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

18 Nights

Star Collector: Reefs & Rainforests: The Caribbean, Colombia, Panama & Costa Rica via the Panama Canal

Departure Date
20 Dec 25
Cruise Line Windstar Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Wind Spirit
Region Caribbean
Departure Port Puerto Caldera
Destination Port Bridgetown
Itinerary
Puerto Caldera, Quepos (Puerto Quepos), Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica, Isla Parida, Fuerte Amador, Colón, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Oranjestad, Willemstad, Kralendijk, Saint George's, Mayreau Island and Bridgetown

From £5,438pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

14 Nights

Caribbean Quest

Departure Date
20 Dec 25
Cruise Line Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Seven Seas Mariner
Region Caribbean
Departure Port Miami, Florida
Destination Port Miami, Florida
Itinerary
Miami, Florida, Oranjestad, Kralendijk, Willemstad, Saint George's, Castries, Pointe-à-Pitre, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Tortola and Miami, Florida

From Please Call

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

21 Nights

Island Rhythm & Coastal Charm

Departure Date
20 Dec 25
Cruise Line Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Seven Seas Mariner
Region Caribbean
Departure Port Miami, Florida
Destination Port Miami, Florida
Itinerary
Miami, Florida, Oranjestad, Kralendijk, Willemstad, Saint George's, Castries, Pointe-à-Pitre, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Tortola, Miami, Florida, Cozumel, Roatán Island, Harvest Caye, Costa Maya and Miami, Florida

From Please Call

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

8 Nights

An ABC Christmas

Departure Date
20 Dec 25
Cruise Line Windstar Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Wind Spirit
Region Caribbean
Departure Port Oranjestad
Destination Port Bridgetown
Itinerary
Oranjestad, Willemstad, Kralendijk, Saint George's, Saint George's, Mayreau Island, Port Elizabeth, Bequia and Bridgetown

From £2,377pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

8 Nights

An ABC Christmas

Departure Date
20 Dec 25
Cruise Line Windstar Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Wind Spirit
Region Caribbean
Departure Port Oranjestad
Destination Port Bridgetown
Itinerary
Oranjestad, Willemstad, Kralendijk, Saint George's, Saint George's, Mayreau Island, Port Elizabeth, Bequia and Bridgetown

From £2,705pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

15 Nights

Star Collector: Merry Christmas & Happy New Years from the Caribbean

Departure Date
20 Dec 25
Cruise Line Windstar Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Wind Spirit
Region Caribbean
Departure Port Oranjestad
Destination Port Bridgetown
Itinerary
Oranjestad, Willemstad, Kralendijk, Saint George's, Saint George's, Mayreau Island, Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Bridgetown, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Terre-de-Haut, Roseau, Mayreau Island, Fort-de-France and Bridgetown

From £5,030pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises