Embark from Florida: A Gateway to Caribbean Wonders & Beyond
Aruba, one of the three ABC islands in the southern Caribbean, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. As a matter of fact, you can easily get there by taking one of the cruises that depart out of Port Canaveral (Orlando).
Port Canaveral welcomes many cruise ships all year, offering a wide range of itineraries to Aruba. Some of the world’s most innovative cruise lines call one of the five cruise terminals in Port Canaveral home. These include Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean, offering many different routes to Aruba. A cruise from Port Canaveral (Orlando) is one of the most popular ways to see this region of the world.
But Florida’s mid-Atlantic Coast and Orlando City are both worthwhile to explore before or after a cruise. Port Canaveral is only a 45-minute drive from Orlando International Airport and all of the attractions in the Orlando area. Its great position allows visitors to enjoy the wonders and magic of the “Theme Park Capital of the World.” There, you can enjoy open-air activities at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, and Legoland, among other attractions. And then there is also the Kennedy Space Center, offering tourists a glimpse into the world of space and technology.
If you want to unwind before or after your cruise to Aruba, Port Canaveral and its surrounding areas are ideal.
Aruba, a tiny Dutch Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela in the southern Caribbean Sea, has dry, sunny weather, blond beaches, and gentle surf. Because of that, Aruba is a very popular port of call for cruise ships. Ships dock at the Port Authority in Aruba’s quaint capital, Oranjestad.
Together with Bonaire and Curacao, Aruba forms a group referred to as the ABC islands. Unlike much of the Caribbean region, Aruba has a dry climate and an arid, cactus-strewn landscape. Constant trade winds bring cool breezes and cause the divi-divi trees to slope southwesterly. European influence shows in architecture that features Dutch gables painted in tropical pastels. It’s also evident in language, with English, Dutch, and Spanish spoken alongside the local tongue, Papiamento. The pastel façades of Oranjestad landmarks and shops lend an inviting and playful vibe to the capital city.
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