Oranjestad, Aruba Port Q&A

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Is there a free beach available or do i have to book something. We are kind of loners and we like to have some privacy so being in excursion groups does not work for us. any tips anyone may have will be greatly appreciated! 😁

Asked on January 18, 2023 by harrama1

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I just Googled this:Believe it or not, Aruba is one of the safest vacation spots in the Caribbean.

Answered by Conniek9 on February 27, 2023

Eagle Beach. You can catch a ride there for cheap. The vendors have chairs and umbrellas to use but they were pretty spendy. I can’t remember but it was either $50 or $75 for two chairs and umbrella. Public beach so there isn’t a good place to change there so wear your suits.

Answered by moko13 on January 21, 2023

We have gone by taxi to Eagle beach on both our visits. Nice beach but chairs are scarce so you’ve got to get off the ship and go quickly. Beach is free, chairs and umbrellas are private vendors and not free. Have a great time

Answered by Bertfish on January 19, 2023

We rented an open top Jeep and had a blast! We drove down to Baby Beach, Eagle Beach, and Arashi Beach. It allowed us to take our time and not feel rushed. Have fun!!!

Answered by pab40291 on January 19, 2023

Eagle beach is about a 15 minute walk.

Answered by willwork4cruz on January 19, 2023

We walked to the beach

Answered by cruisemia on January 19, 2023

We walked from the cruise port to Surfside Beach (about 30 mins but there’s lots to see on the way). The beach is free. We paid to rent some lounge chairs and there’s a nice restaurant right on the beach. It wasn’t busy at all and it’s right near the airport so it was fun watching all the planes come in (not as good as Maho Beach for planes but still fun).

Answered by meg6003 on January 18, 2023

We hopped on a public bus and went to Eagle Beach (January 2020). The best I can remember the beach was free but you paid if you wanted chairs. It was very nice.

Answered by LaRaeB on January 18, 2023

Thank you everyone!!!! The excursions offered haven't really been enticing so far and cheap beach day sounds peefect!

Answered by harrama1 on January 30, 2023

Be very careful going on your own. We had a very scarey experience. Better to take a ship sponsored tour etc than take a risk.

Answered by c2100 on January 31, 2023

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