Aruba

cruisetarp · April 13, 2008

I am looking for things to do in Aruba. We have never been there before and will be there in December from 7AM to 4PM so naturally want to make the most of our time.

Anyone able to offer any suggestions? All help appreciated.

JoeyandDavid · April 13, 2008

I am looking for things to do in Aruba. We have never been there before and will be there in December from 7AM to 4PM so naturally want to make the most of our time.
Anyone able to offer any suggestions? All help appreciated.

I really can't MaryLou...the only time we visited we walked down the road about a half mile to a beach spot.... that was fun! We are heading back in December as well.... but I left all the planning this time to DP (it will be my Birthday)

zebra · April 13, 2008

We've been there - didn't do much, went to the beach, walked around the town and then sat at the docks at a restaurant on the water drinking Polar beer from Venezuela. We've been there twice and have done pretty much the same both times.

sailingrose · April 13, 2008

DD and I went to DePalm Island with the cruiseline. Nice day of beach and feeding the fish. Snorkeling was great!

If it's me and Howie we walk through town, check out the casino and do a little people watching.

cruisetarp · April 14, 2008

Thanks for the ideas. Is the town within walking distance of where the ship docks?

Joey - I'm sure David will have a special day planned for you to celebrate your Birthday.

sailingrose · April 14, 2008

Yes, very walkable. Probably 5 minutes or so to the main drag.

JoeyandDavid · April 14, 2008

Thanks for the ideas. Is the town within walking distance of where the ship docks?
Joey - I'm sure David will have a special day planned for you to celebrate your Birthday.

you like to bet ..right???? LOL

yes the ship pulls in .. you get off walk thru a secured area and then BINGO!! too easy

OldBaldGuy · June 15, 2008

We will be on Aruba in early Oct, and are going snorkeling with Jolly Pirates. Pretty low cost, and it is reportedly a hoot...

JoeyandDavid · June 15, 2008

OBG...we saw them as we pulled in and out of port..... it looked like a fun outing..

danna · July 6, 2008

I am looking for things to do in Aruba. We have never been there before and will be there in December from 7AM to 4PM so naturally want to make the most of our time.
Anyone able to offer any suggestions? All help appreciated.

It depends what you like. Beaches - eagle beach is the best. It has all the water sports you could imagine at one end and the other end is just pure white sand and no chairs no umbrellas and no people.

There is tours to the light house and the natural bridge (which has now fallen down and not worth seeing). The is 4 wheel motor bike tours or mini safaris. Go on line and google 'aruba tourism' and this will give you a lot of information.