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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.

Schedule updated September 10, 2026
Oranjestad cruise traffic all months
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Dec 111,064 in portDec 216,377 in portDec 36,555 in portDec 45,624 in portDec 54,471 in portDec 66,243 in portDec 78,562 in portDec 816,527 in portDec 94,299 in portDec 123,445 in portDec 135,006 in portDec 1512,288 in portDec 1614,856 in portDec 192,900 in portDec 208,972 in portDec 229,629 in portDec 2314,030 in portDec 2411,824 in portDec 252,842 in portDec 262,787 in portDec 275,503 in portDec 2915,664 in portDec 3019,280 in portDec 3114,293 in portDec 111,064 in portDec 216,377 in portDec 36,555 in portDec 45,624 in portDec 54,471 in portDec 66,243 in portDec 78,562 in portDec 816,527 in portDec 94,299 in portDec 123,445 in portDec 135,006 in portDec 1512,288 in portDec 1614,856 in portDec 192,900 in portDec 208,972 in portDec 229,629 in portDec 2314,030 in portDec 2411,824 in portDec 252,842 in portDec 262,787 in portDec 275,503 in portDec 2915,664 in portDec 3019,280 in portDec 3114,293 in port
// 01 · december cruise ship schedule

Oranjestad cruise port schedule, December 2026

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
111.1k
216.4k
36.6k
45.6k
54.5k
66.2k
78.6k
816.5k
94.3k
10
11
123.4k
135.0k
14
1512.3k
1614.9k
17
18
192.9k
209.0k
21
229.6k
2314.0k
2411.8k
252.8k
262.8k
275.5k
28
2915.7k
3019.3k
3114.3k
traffic
quiet
light
moderate
busy
peak
// 02 · december by the numbers

Oranjestad cruise port traffic in December

Busiest day in December
Wednesday, December 30
3 ships · 19,280 passengers and crew
Quietest day in December
Saturday, December 26
2 ships · 2,787 passengers and crew
Most-scheduled ship in December
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line · 5 calls · 2,110 guests aboard
Busiest weekday in December
Wednesdays
~13,768 passengers and crew on an average Wednesday; Fridays are quietest (~2,117, about 85% lower).
Oranjestad cruise traffic · month over month
December 2026 ranks #1 of 12 scheduled months — 71% above the average month.
December 2026223,041
February 2027154,500

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.

// terminal guide
Oranjestad Cruise Terminal Info

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 →
// 03 · daily cruise port traffic

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.

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1
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9
13
17
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25
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// 04 · cruise lines & ships porting in Oranjestad

Cruise lines & ships in Oranjestad port in December 2026

Norwegian Cruise Line
7
visits
Princess Cruise Line
7
visits
Carnival Cruise Line
6
visits
Celebrity Cruise Line
4
visits
Regent Seven Seas
2
visits
MSC Cruise Line
2
visits
MSC PoesiaMSC Poesia2 calls
Virgin Voyages
2
visits
Oceania Cruise Line
2
visits
InsigniaInsignia1 call
MarinaMarina1 call
Holland America Cruise Line
2
visits
Crystal Cruises
1
visits
Azamara Cruise Line
1
visits
// 05 · december cruise schedule questions

Oranjestad cruise ship schedule December 2026 — FAQ

The Oranjestad cruise ship schedule for December 2026 has 54 scheduled ship calls across 24 days, bringing about 223,041 passengers and crew through the port — roughly 9,293 people on each day a ship is in port.

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