Oranjestad, Aruba Port Q&A
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Q: Need to know for several ports. What are cabs like on this island. True taxi cabs like on Cozumel, or more like many buses on set routes like in Cayman? (Don't want to end up in some far off beach with no way back) I'm assuming there is no Uber or Lyft. And, do they operate into the evening hours?
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A: Aruba has a free downtown tram loop that has a stop at the Port. Otherwise, there's cheap bus tickets to go all over the small island. There's a stand near the port with all the bus info.
Answered by APOPHIS1989 on February 11, 2023
A: That has got to be some stressful planning. As much as you get around I'm sure you will do fine. Have safe travels
Answered by mary0909 on February 11, 2023
A: We went up near the lighthouse to find an out of the way beach. A cab cost something like $40 but the local bus cost us about $1.50/pp. You can buy an unlimited daily bus pass. At the time it was about $10/pp per day.
Answered by PBandJ616 on February 12, 2023
A: yup buses here. but you are never really far away, it's a very small island 😉😂
Answered by crusin4gramma on February 11, 2023
A: Wow Jallaway Panama Canal. Good for you! We are getting ready to make a tough choice between 2 booked. One is Panama. I hope you enjoy it.
Answered by mary0909 on February 11, 2023
A: Thanks Mary. This one is a bucket list cruise, and unusual as well. Fly into Panama City to depart and then finish in Colon after the transit and five Caribbean ports
Answered by jallaway on February 11, 2023
Q: 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! 😁
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A: 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
A: 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
A: Eagle beach is about a 15 minute walk.
Answered by willwork4cruz on January 19, 2023
A: 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
A: 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).See More
Answered by meg6003 on January 18, 2023
A: 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.See More
Answered by moko13 on January 21, 2023
Q: Has anyone done de palm island excursion in Aruba? Who did you use and what are your thoughts?
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A: We booked it through Royal Caribbean. Our driver to the island was very personable and gave us a great history of Aruba. It was an OK day once we were there. It was very crowded and the food and drinks were just OK. Many of the staff we encounter... ed were very personable and worked hard while some just seemed like they didn’t want to be there.See More
Answered by kef2016 on December 26, 2022
A: We booked it through the ship. It was a little crowded but at the time (which was several years ago) we found a quiet little lagoon where my husband and I spent most of the day with a couple of beach loungers. We also got a cheeseburger in paradise... from the vendor there and they also had snorkel equipment available.See More
Answered by mtkruzer on December 27, 2022
A: Not sure on Eagle beach… but if you have kids De Palm has what you’re looking for! Went in ‘17 great place!
Answered by JrAAlA0716 on December 26, 2022
A: De Palm Island was very nice! They have flamingos there, too!
Answered by emcconnaughy67 on December 26, 2022
A: Eagle beach is very nice (as is palm beach a little further up). Quiet. A nice place just to relax. Depalm has more to do (snorkeling, stuff for kids.). But you are on an island, so can’t really walk far.
Answered by lmur8 on December 27, 2022
Q: Anyone know about ATV excursions in Aruba? Says unavailable for any and all cruise dates. Wonder if you can just find someplace on the island instead of booking ahead. Kind of a deal breaker for us. Thanks.
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A: Arubiana atv rental, super nice people, map guidance on your phone, about 250 for a side by side for the entire day! they are online.
Answered by leog on December 20, 2022
A: I used ‘Around Aruba’ and had a blast. It wasn’t a ship sponsored tour. Had a blast
Answered by aquamarine0207 on December 20, 2022
A: Viator.com has some. We plan to just rent a Jeep for the day to do our own tour.
Answered by TessTreks on December 20, 2022
A: Aruba ATV Tour Adventure with Kini Kini
Answered by lismond0 on December 18, 2022
A: http://arubiana.com/ is who we are using.
Answered by midwestlilley on December 16, 2022
A: DePalm Island has flamingos right next to the beach. It's a pretty cool place.
Answered by emcconnaughy67 on December 15, 2022
A: Renaissance Island is a quick boat taxi over near the Port and is beautiful and relaxing. we fed the flamingos .
Answered by Scole211 on December 27, 2022
Q: Hi everyone, my sister and I are coming in December on a cruise we were wondering where we can rent chairs with umbrellas on Eagle beach …. Thanks
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Answer QuestionA: ABC Islands don't require masks as of this week. we did not have to wear them.
Answered by karenrussell on April 5, 2022
A: we were there a month ago and didn't need anything special. Masks were required.
Answered by bluemoonies on April 4, 2022
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Q: Has anyone done the sunset catamaran cruise in Aruba? I talked to a few people and everyone seemed to love it.
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A: We did this tour about 5 years ago. It was a great time. We booked it again for our cruise this year. The only drawback is the “bathroom” on the catamaran.
Answered by RonnShan on March 29, 2022
A: yes we flew over to Aruba stayed in a resort for 7 days .yes diffently do the sunset cruise its great ! my granddaughters did the cata maranCruise loved it also .Aruba is Beautiful
Answered by missing2 on March 30, 2022
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