Aruba

Oranjestad lies fifteen miles off the Venezuelan coast, outside the principal hurricane belt, with Dutch colonial architecture along the harbour front.

Country

Aruba (AW)

UN/LOCODE

AWAUA

Coordinates

12.524000, -70.027000

Timezone

America/Aruba

Region

Southern Caribbean

Head tax per guest

$32.20

Shore excursions

• Arikok National Park Jeep Safari

  A four-wheel-drive route across the park to the Natural Pool and Boca Prins.

  4.5 hours · $119.00 · active

• Eagle Beach and Palm Beach

  Beach time on the leeward coast with a stop at the divi-divi trees.

  3.5 hours · $55.00 · easy

• Antilla Wreck Snorkel Sail

  A catamaran to the wreck of the German freighter Antilla, scuttled in 1940.

  3.5 hours · $89.00 · moderate

• Catamaran Sail and Snorkel

  A crewed catamaran to a sheltered reef, with masks, fins and a rum punch on the return leg.

  4.0 hours · $89.00 · moderate

• Best Beaches Drive

  An air-conditioned coach along the coast with beach time and a local guide.

  3.5 hours · $59.00 · easy

• Island Highlights and Shopping

  A panoramic drive taking in the main viewpoints, ending near the shopping district.

  3.0 hours · $49.00 · easy