Cruising the ABC Islands: The Ultimate Port Guide

Are you planning a Caribbean cruise and wondering what makes the ABC Islands, Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao, so special? 🌞 In this video, I’ll take you through why each of these Dutch Caribbean gems deserves a spot on your cruise itinerary! Important links: Book a Private Driver in Curacao (Tasha): https://www.profmelissa.com/drivers Book a Private Boat Charter in Bonaire (Hans & Rens): https://www.profmelissa.com/drivers Favorite Capital One Venture X card - https://bit.ly/4cbBF3U Get my FREE Port Guides: Aruba: https://www.profmelissa.com/blog/oranjestad Bonaire: https://www.profmelissa.com/blog/bonaire Curacao: https://www.profmelissa.com/blog/willemstad (0:50) What language do people speak on the ABC Islands? (1:43) How are Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao different from each other? (2:30) Is Aruba a tender port and is the Aruba cruise port walkable? (4:04) What are the best things for cruisers to do in Aruba? (9:26) What's Aruba's climate? (9:54) What's the Bonaire cruise port like and is Bonaire a tender port? (10:40) What are the best things for cruisers to do in Bonaire? (11:36) Where is the best snorkeling in Bonaire? (13:41) What are the best beaches in Bonaire? (14:47) What are some unique things about Bonaire? (15:32) Is the Curacao cruise port walkable? (17:33) What are the beaches for cruiers to do in Curacao? (19:34) What are the best beaches in Curacao? (22:36) What’s the climate and time zone like on the ABC Islands? (24:16) Why should you check cruise ship schedules and holidays before visiting? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DnkEqe24Ytgsgvq09ewOU?si=Psra8RmDS5-aKvkyl5yNfQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/professor-melissas-cruise-pod/id1776258596 ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳️ Find my ridiculous cruise clothes and favorite cruise essentials here: https://amzlink.to/az0MeCnr7c6Oc 🛳️ Want to learn how to become a travel agent, either to book your own travel or as a side hustle? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳️ Get my top recommended travel card to earn travel points and get better protections when traveling: https://i.capitalone.com/Jpsx6W1yZ 🛳️ Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://www.profmelissa.com/book 🛳️ Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳️ Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide at https://www.profmelissa.com/subscribe 🛳️ Want to book my favorite private drivers? https://www.profmelissa.com/ ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_melissa_newman/ ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️