Oranjestad Cruise Port Schedule
December 2026
The full Oranjestad cruise ship schedule for December 2026 — 54 scheduled ship calls bringing about 223,041 passengers and crew through the port.
Oranjestad cruise port schedule, December 2026
Oranjestad cruise port traffic in December
What the Oranjestad cruise ship schedule for December 2026 shows
Across December 2026, Oranjestad cruise port has 54 scheduled ship calls, bringing roughly 223,041 passengers and crew through the terminal — about 9,293 people on each day a ship is in port.
The busiest day is Wednesday, December 30, when 3 ships put around 19,280 passengers and crew in port at once — the date to route around if you want space. Saturday, December 26 is the calmest, with just 2,787.
Jewel of the Seas (Royal Caribbean Cruise Line) is the most-scheduled ship at Oranjestad this month with 5 calls. Use the calendar above to find a green day for a quieter port, or a pink day when the biggest ships share the harbor.
Weekday patterns hold too: Oranjestad cruise traffic in December is heaviest on Wednesdays (about 13,768 passengers and crew) and lightest on Fridays.
Zooming out, December 2026 is the busiest of the 12 months Oranjestad currently has on the schedule — running about 71% above the average scheduled month, so you can weigh December against the rest of the year before you book.
Oranjestad, Aruba cruise port is located on the southern coast of the island of Aruba, in the Caribbean Sea. It is the main port of entry for cruise ships visiting the island. The port is located in the capital city of Oranjestad, which is a bustling tourist destination with a variety of shops, restaurants, and attractions. The port is easily accessible from the airport and other parts of the island.
Full Oranjestad port guide →Daily Oranjestad cruise traffic, December 2026
Oranjestad cruise traffic December 2026, day by day — scheduled passengers and crew in port for each date this month.
