Port: Oranjestad

Language: Papiamento, English widely spoken

Currency: Aruban Florin, U.S. Dollars accepted everywhere

Shopping: Duty free shopping is available. Dutch figurines, cheeses, hand embroidered linens, jewelry and perfumes are all good buys.

Port Facilities: Ships dock at the Aruba cruise terminal, located a short walking distance to the shopping district. Crafts and souvenirs are available in the terminal building.

Transportation: Independent travel is by car although there is a limited number of vans. Taxis are unmetered and prices should be agreed on prior to commencing any travel. Our excursions are conducted in motorcoaches and vans.

Beaches: Exceptionally clean beaches dot the coastline and are occupied by mega resort hotels. La Cabana, Concord and the Americana, all have beautiful beaches accessible by taxi (10 min.).

Points of Interest: The most visited attraction on the Island is the fascinating natural bridge formed out of stone by wind and sea. Other attractions and points of interest are Frenchman’s Pass, the Hotel and Resort strip, the church of St. Ann’s in the village of Noord, the rock formations of Casibari, acres of cactus, and of course the Divi Divi trees.

Excursions and Port Activities

Aruba Town and Country

Duration: 2 _ hours Transport: Motorcoach and van

A comprehensive guided excursion highlighting the principal points of interest including all of the above sights.

Aruba Land Rover Off Road Safari 

Duration: 5 1/2 hours Transport: 6 passenger Land Rovers

What better was to not only see the island but to participate and experience it!

Optional activities:

Private beach parties, private island adventures w/wo lunch, Atlantis Submarine tours, golf packages to the new Tierra del Sol course, catamaran cruises, snorkeling and scuba packages, sailing charters and out island adventures. Transfer service.

………Know Before You Go!!!!!……….

Aruba’s incredible effort to appeal to tourists, has paid off in a mighty way. Cruise ship passengers can choose from several excursion options and the downtown area is adjacent to the pier. While this is an excellent island for beaches, most ships allow sufficient time to participate in an excursion upon arrival and take to the beach in the afternoon. One of the best options here is the See & Sea, which combines the island’s sights both from above and from below the water.