Carnival Firenze: 13-Night Cruise from Miami - March 22, 2027

With 13 hours hours in Port of Oranjestad, Aruba, Caribbean - from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm - you have a full day ashore with room to breathe. Go beyond the typical tourist stops: neighborhoods, local dining, and cultural sites that most cruise visitors never reach. Leave time for unstructured wandering. The port area is compact and visitor friendly, with clear signage and facilities that streamline arrivals, departures, and sightseeing options, making independent exploration or guided tours convenient for all.

The Carnival Firenze carries 3,500+ passengers, which can create congestion at the terminal in Curacao, Caribbean. Ship-arranged shore excursions are your best bet - these groups most often receive priority disembarkation. Willemstad's pastel buildings line the waterfront and narrow streets, creating one of the most photogenic towns in the Caribbean.

Your ship arrives in Grenada, Caribbean at 8:00 am, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Grand Anse Beach is one of the Caribbean's most inviting stretches of sand, with calm water and a wide shoreline.

You'll have 9 hours hours to explore Bridgetown, Barbados, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. For a glimpse of everyday life, visit Cheapside Market where locals shop for fruit, spices, and prepared foods.

The Carnival Firenze carries 3,500+ passengers, which can create congestion at the terminal in Fort-de-France, Martinique. Ship-arranged shore excursions are your best bet - these groups most often receive priority disembarkation. The central market is full of color, local produce, spices, and handmade goods.

Your ship arrives in Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda at 8:00 am, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. This popular beach offers soft sand, calm water, and a lively but relaxed setting.

You'll have 9 hours hours to explore Philipsburg, St. Maarten, from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Walking here reveals colorful shops, cafés, and local restaurants.

Your cruise ends in Miami, Florida, where the Carnival Firenze is scheduled to dock at 8:00 am. With 3,500+ passengers, disembarkation groups are called over a two to three hour window - but once your group is called, you'll be off in about 15 minutes. Self-assist - carrying your own bags off - lets you skip the wait and walk off first. Book your flight at least five hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Food lovers can explore Latin American cuisine, while sun seekers enjoy miles of sandy shoreline and turquoise waters.