Island Princess: 12-Night Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) - November 30, 2026

With 12 hours hours in Port of Oranjestad, Aruba, Caribbean - from 10:00 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 Island Princess will be offloading over 2,000 passengers into Curacao, Caribbean. A ship-arranged shore excursion is the smoothest way to bypass terminal congestion - these groups often get 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 St. Lucia, 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. The Pitons are St. Lucia's most iconic landmarks, rising steeply from the sea along the island's western coast.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Bridgetown, Barbados, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 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 Island Princess will be offloading over 2,000 passengers into Dominica, Caribbean. A ship-arranged shore excursion is the smoothest way to bypass terminal congestion - these groups often get priority disembarkation. These twin waterfalls are among Dominica's most famous sights and are easy to reach on a shore excursion.

Your ship arrives in St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles at 7:00 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. Experience the thrill of watching planes fly low over the beach as they approach the nearby airport.

Your cruise ends in Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, where the Island Princess is scheduled to dock at 7:00 AM. With over 2,000 passengers, disembarkation groups are called over a one to two hour window - once your group is called, you'll be off in about 15 minutes. Self-assist lets you walk off first. Book your flight at least five hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Las Olas Boulevard is the heart of the city for shopping, dining, and people watching.