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Aruba is an island and a constituent country of Netherlands that is part of the Dutch Antilles located to the west of the islands of Curaçao and Bonaire. The population is over 100,000 inhabitants and the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento: a native creole language is spoken predominantly in the Caribbean. Tour the butterfly farm, the Bushiribana Gold Ruins, or the Aruba Aloe Factory, or simply relax on Eagle Beach or Palm Beach and get seasonal top-notch opportunities to snorkel and swim along the gorgeous coast. Travel the Caribbean on a small ship cruise that allows access to smaller reefs, coves, and beaches. Contact our travel experts to start planning your trip to Aruba today!
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Barbados to Panama

15 Days from $4,450
Starting at the Caribbean port of Bridgetown, this 15-day cruise aboard the Royal Clipper sails through the turquoise Caribbean waters en route to the Panama Canal, visiting Grenada, Bonaire, Curacao, Aruba, and Colombia along the way. Explore the tropical jungles, snorkel in vibrant reefs, immerse yourself in tribal culture, and marvel at the Panama Canal.
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Bright blue waters of the Caribbean

Aruba to Grenada

11 Days from $2,880
Set sail on an 11-day Caribbean cruise aboard the Star Clipper from Aruba to Grenada, exploring vibrant destinations like Oranjestad and Willemstad. Enjoy highlights such as snorkeling in Tobago Cays and visiting St. George’s and its historic sites in Grenada.
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Relax on the shores of the Caribbean

Grenadines, Colombia & Panama Canal Transit

12 Days from $12,295
Set sail on a 12-day Caribbean cruise from Bridgetown aboard the Emerald Azzurra, exploring islands like Bequia and Mayreau. Conclude your journey in Panama City after traversing the historic Panama Canal and enjoying vibrant local cultures and stunning coastal views.
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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia

Panama Canal Transit, Colombia & the Grenadines

12 Days from $12,295
Set sail on a 12-day Caribbean cruise from Bridgetown aboard the Emerald Azzurra, exploring islands like Bequia and Mayreau. Conclude your journey in Panama City after traversing the historic Panama Canal and enjoying vibrant local cultures and stunning coastal views.
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Panama's turquoise waters

Panama to Antigua

15 Days from $4,450
Set sail on a 15-day Royal Clipper cruise from Balboa, Panama, featuring a full Panama Canal transit and visits to the San Blas Islands, Cartagena, and the Caribbean gems of Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire. Experience lush Grenada and volcanic St. Lucia, and finish your journey in Antigua, all while enjoying elegant sailing and stunning island views.
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The vivid colors of the San Blas Islands

Barbados to Panama

15 Days from $4,330
Set sail on a 15-day cruise with Star Clipper from Bridgetown, Barbados, exploring the Caribbean’s rich culture and history, ending in Balboa, Panama. Visit stunning destinations like Tobago Cays, Grenada, and the San Blas Islands, and experience the Panama Canal.
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Panama to Aruba

12 Days from $3,150
Sail the Panama Canal on a 10-day Star Clippers cruise through Central America. Begin in Balboa, then transit the Panama Canal and see the locks in action. Explore Spanish forts in Portobelo, meet the Guna people in the San Blas Islands, and discover Colombia’s coastal cities of Cartagena and Santa Marta. Enjoy scenic days under sail.
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Best Aruba Small Ship Cruise Lines for 2026-2027

  • Star Clippers Americas - has delighted guests with their unique approach to cruising since the late 1980s, combining luxurious onboard amenities with destination-driven itineraries to Aruba in the Leeward Antilles, the southern part of the Caribbean. Small-ship cruise experiences are offered aboard the 225-guest capacity, five-masted sailing vessel, the Royal Clipper.

     

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