- What are the best cruise excursions in Aruba?
- Top cruise excursions Aruba include the Half-Day Aruba Island Tour from Oranjestad (from $55)—California Lighthouse, Aloe Factory, Natural Bridge, rock formations—and the Aruba Cave Pool and Secret Beach Safari (jeep) to natural pools, Bushiribana ruins, and Tres Trapi beach. Both offer port pickup and fit a typical one day in Aruba cruise stop.
- What shore excursions are available in Aruba?
- Shore excursions Aruba include half-day island sightseeing tours (bus), jeep safaris to natural pool and secret beaches, ATV/UTV tours, snorkel cruises, De Palm Island, and beach breaks. Many operators offer pickup from the Aruba cruise port (Oranjestad). Book in advance for popular aruba cruise ship excursions.
- What can I do in Aruba as a cruise passenger in one day?
- Things to do in Aruba as a cruise passenger: take a half-day island tour (Aloe Factory, California Lighthouse, Natural Bridge), do a jeep safari to cave pool and secret beach, visit Eagle Beach or Palm Beach, explore Oranjestad (shopping, Mainstreet), or book a snorkel or sunset sail. Most tours offer port pickup and return in time for embarkation.
- Where is the Aruba cruise port?
- The Port of Aruba (Aruba cruise port) is in Oranjestad, the capital. It is steps from downtown—shopping, restaurants, and pastel Dutch-colonial architecture. Taxis, buses, and tour operators are at the terminal. Many shore excursions aruba include pickup at the cruise port.
- Do Aruba cruise excursions include port pickup?
- Yes. Most cruise excursions Aruba and shore excursions from Oranjestad include hotel/port pickup and drop-off. The Half-Day Aruba Island Tour and the Cave Pool and Secret Beach Jeep Safari both offer pickup; confirm when booking. Return times are set so you are back before ship departure.
- Are Aruba beaches free for cruise passengers?
- All of Aruba's beaches are public and free. Cruise passengers can enjoy Eagle Beach, Palm Beach, Baby Beach, Arashi, and others. You can rent chairs and umbrellas. Surfside Beach is about a 15-minute walk from the cruise terminal with calm, shallow water.