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ABC Islands One-Way: South Friars Bay & Oranjestad

South Friars Bay · Oranjestad · Curaçao · Bonaire

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers Saint Kitts and Nevis, Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. Includes anchorage-style calls.

7 nights Philipsburg ABC Islands 4 ports 2 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Balanced, varied and easy to pace

This route gives you a steady mix of ship time and 4 ports. It suits travelers who want meaningful days ashore without turning every day into an early start and a tightly planned port call.

Balanced pace

4 ports in 7 nights

A steady alternation between time onboard and time ashore.

Broad destination variety

South Friars Bay · Oranjestad · Curaçao + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Philipsburg

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Port experience

Oranjestad · Pick your date carefully

Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.

Best for · A mix of ship and shore time · First-time visitors · Travelers who like a steady pace

Think twice if · You want either an all-ports itinerary or a mostly ship-focused escape

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Seabourn

Seabourn Ovation

Philipsburg → South Friars Bay → Bonaire → Bridgetown

Jan 13 · 7 nights

About average

$4,139 balcony · $591/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $617/night, with most departures landing in the $571-$685/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$617/night

$4,319 total

Normal range

$571-$685/night

$3,994-$4,798 total

Lowest recent fare

$591/night

$4,139 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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7 nights · 4 port calls · 2 sea days · 4 countries

4 port calls across Saint Kitts and Nevis, Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in Philipsburg

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    South Friars Bay

    Saint Kitts and Nevis · Eastern Caribbean

    Anchorage
  3. 3

    Oranjestad

    Aruba · ABC Islands

  4. 4

    Curaçao

    Curaçao · ABC Islands

  5. 5

    Bonaire

    Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba · Southern Caribbean

  6. 6

    Disembark in Bridgetown

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.