This week in Aruba is evolving yet again and I hope you enjoy these changes we are making. On this episode we talk about the following:
- What food items people pack when coming to the island
- Grocery store cost comparisons between Aruba and the United States
- KYSS Bags
- When is it appropriate to pack for Aruba
Additionally there is a new segment called “The Good, the bad and the ugly”. And of course we talk about a couple of events happening and the cruise ship port schedule for timeshare week 3 of 2019.
Children & Youth Carnival Queen Election (January 19, 2019)
- The Children & Youth Carnival Queen election is when Aruba chooses its youngest Carnival Queens.
- Carnival excitement builds as Aruba elects its first queens of the season.
- Contestants in the Children’s Carnival Queen election are 6-9 years of age.
- Youth Carnival Queen contestants are aged 13-17.
- All demonstrate their carnival spirit through dance performances, speeches and carnival shows.
- Venue: Aruba Entertainment Center at 7.00 p.m.
Aruba's Carnival Queen & Mrs. Carnival Elections (January 24, 2019)
- Aruba's Carnival Queen & Mrs. Carnival election and coronation will take place at Aruba Entertainment Center (Oranjestad)
- The central figure of Carnival in Aruba is the Queen.
- The role of the Carnival Queen is to lead all the street parades and to make a public appearance that promotes Carnival. The carnival queen represents the Aruban carnival at home and abroad during her reign.
- The queen is elected during the carnival period and represents one of the many Carnival groups.
- In addition to the Carnival Queen election, there is also a Carnival Youth Queen election, Carnival Children's Queen election and Mrs. Carnival.
| SHIP | OPERATOR | TIME | CAPACITY |
| January 18 (Fri) TOTAL: 1,952 |
| Arcadia | P&O Cruises | 8:00am - 5:00pm | 1,952 |
| January 19 (Sat) TOTAL: 4,256 |
| Zuiderdam | Holland America Line | 1:00pm - 11:00pm | 1,916 |
| Norwegian Dawn | Norwegian Cruise Line | 8:00am - 5:00pm | 2,340 |
| January 20 (Sun) TOTAL: 4,768 |
| Koningsdam | Holland America Line | 7:00am - 5:00pm | 2,650 |
| Columbus | Cruise & Maritime Voyage | 8:00am - 4:00pm | 1,578 |
| Freewinds | International Shipping Partners | 11:15pm (departure) | 540 |
| January 21 (Mon) TOTAL: 8,306 |
| Monarch | Royal Caribbean Cruises | 8:00am - 6:00pm | 3,647 |
| Jewel of the Seas | Royal Caribbean Cruises | 8:00am - 11:00pm | 2,501 |
| Celebrity Summit | Celebrity Cruises | 7:00am (arrival) | 2,158 |
| January 22 (Tue) TOTAL: 8,162 |
| MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises | 8:00am - 6:00pm | 2,550 |
| AIDAdiva | AIDA Cruises | 9:30am - 8:00pm | 2,050 |
| Celebrity Summit | Celebrity Cruises | 5:00pm (departure) | 2,158 |
| Rotterdam | Holland America Line | 7:00am - 11:00pm | 1,404 |
| January 23 (Wed) TOTAL: 3,680 |
| Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | 7:00am - 5:00pm | 3,140 |
| Freewinds | International Shipping Partners | 6:00am (arrival) | 540 |
| January 24 (Thu) TOTAL: 7,551 |
| Serenade of the Seas | Royal Caribbean Cruises | 8:00am - 11:59pm | 2,490 |
| Carnival Freedom | Carnival Cruise Line | 12:00nn - 10:00pm | 2,980 |
| Queen Victoria | Cunard Line | 7:00am - 6:00pm | 2,081 |
