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Oranjestad, Aruba — cruise port guide
Use this Oranjestad, Aruba cruise port guide to put the destination in context before choosing a luxury voyage. The original destination notes below can help you compare time ashore with the pace of a longer itinerary.
Plan your time ashore
For a visit to Oranjestad, Aruba, check the current arrival and departure times, the actual berth or tender arrangements, and the distance between the port and the places you hope to see. Leave a comfortable margin for returning to the ship.
Solo travelers may prefer an organized excursion, independent exploring or a quieter day on board. Ask about excursion availability, walking distances, accessibility needs and local transport before making plans. Entry requirements and local conditions need current confirmation.
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Aruba, the smallest of the so-called ABC Islands, lies a mere 15 miles north of Venezuela. Like its sister islands, Bonaire and Curacao, Aruba has scant vegetation. Its landscape consists mainly of scruffy bits of foliage, including cacti and the curious wind-bent divi divi trees, huge boulders and interesting caves. The chief attractions, however, are the magnificent beaches, turquoise waters and spectacular marine life, which lure scores of visitors each year to the island. Along Palm Beach, which is said to be one of the ten best in the world, is a string of hotels with glitzy casinos, restaurants and exotic boutiques that line this stretch of white sand for several miles. The crystal-clear waters are ideal for swimming and all kinds of water sports. If you prefer to stay dry, you may enjoy Aruba’s exotic underwater world from glass bottom boats or on a submarine excursion. Gold was discovered on the island in 1825, but by 1916 mining was no longer economical. In 1929 it was oil that brought prosperity to Aruba. A large refinery was built at the island’s eastern end, employing at that time over 8,000 people. When the refinery was closed in 1985, Arubans were forced to look for other sources of income, concentrating their efforts on the development of tourism. Today, education, housing and health care are largely financed by an economy based on tourism. Recognizing this fact, the island’s residents truly mean it when they extend to visitors the greeting “Bonbini,” the native Papiamento word for “Welcome.” |
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Questions before you book
How do I request a solo cruise quotation?
Email info@deluxecruises.com with your preferred ship, dates, guest count and cabin or suite preference. Ask for a fast response, current prices and personal advice.
Do the listed dates and prices confirm availability?
No. Treat the original schedules and offers as reference material. Deluxe Cruises will confirm current dates, accommodation, inclusions and the total fare in a written quotation.
What should I confirm before arranging travel?
Confirm the complete route, joining ports, time away, solo accommodation cost, payment terms and any flights, transfers or hotels you need. Ask which arrangements are included in your quotation.