cruisingbajan Posted November 14, 2010 #1 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Has anyone ever been on this tour? Is it only available through the ship or can you book it independently? Thanks in advance guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted November 15, 2010 #2 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Ship's description of the tour? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbajan Posted November 17, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Ship's description of the tour? :confused: Here it is http://www.royalcaribbean.com/shoreExcursions/product/detail/view.do;jsessionid=00006dlDrJxRcsIepBaB0IfdGx6:13hldcgo7?sourcePage=cruiseDetails&packageCode=AD07S064&date=&selectedCurrencyCode=&ProductCode=AR04&DestinationCode= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted November 18, 2010 #4 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Off the top of my head I do not know who they are using for the tour, but here is the link for the semi sub is you wished to book on your own. http://www.atlantisadventures.com/caribbean/aruba/activity-detail.cfm?eventID=45 Just be aware that if you are going specifically to see the wreck of the Antilla that it is 65 feet of water and visibility in Aruba is not known to be the best. You will have limited sight of the wreck. Also, in reading the description, you are only being shown a small selection of sights at the northern end of the island. For example, it is a sin that you are "DRIVING BY" the gold mill ruins with no opportunity for photos :confused: AND not even going to Alto Vista Chapel which is one of Aruba's most famous landmarks as well as a very beautiful and special spot. It is less than 3 miles down the coast. You could tour in a taxi privately for $45 an hour (up to 5 people per taxi), stopping when and where you wish for photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ja940 Posted November 19, 2010 #5 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Arubalisa, My wife and I will be in Aruba on 12/14/10 on the Constellation. We have been to Aruba 2 times before but that was 20 years age. We are very active 50's trying to plan a great day. Would like to see the island and maybe snorkel. Should we rent a car/jeep and do on our own? Or contact one of the tour companies? We much prefer not being on a tour. Can you suggest the best day ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbajan Posted November 21, 2010 Author #6 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Off the top of my head I do not know who they are using for the tour, but here is the link for the semi sub is you wished to book on your own.http://www.atlantisadventures.com/caribbean/aruba/activity-detail.cfm?eventID=45 Just be aware that if you are going specifically to see the wreck of the Antilla that it is 65 feet of water and visibility in Aruba is not known to be the best. You will have limited sight of the wreck. Also, in reading the description, you are only being shown a small selection of sights at the northern end of the island. For example, it is a sin that you are "DRIVING BY" the gold mill ruins with no opportunity for photos :confused: AND not even going to Alto Vista Chapel which is one of Aruba's most famous landmarks as well as a very beautiful and special spot. It is less than 3 miles down the coast. You could tour in a taxi privately for $45 an hour (up to 5 people per taxi), stopping when and where you wish for photos. Thanks Lisa for the info and the insight. It has been very helpful and you have given us some food for thought Will speak with the wife and try to make a difiniitive decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floridiana Posted November 24, 2010 #7 Share Posted November 24, 2010 We did the land and sea tour two weeks ago and thought it was nice. We drove by the two hotel areas on our way to the lighthouse, then to a large rock on which everybody climbed, then to the chapel, and then to the boat which took us by the cruiseship and the hotels so we could see what they look like from the water. The beaches looked nice, but we did not stop there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbajan Posted November 25, 2010 Author #8 Share Posted November 25, 2010 We did the land and sea tour two weeks ago and thought it was nice. We drove by the two hotel areas on our way to the lighthouse, then to a large rock on which everybody climbed, then to the chapel, and then to the boat which took us by the cruiseship and the hotels so we could see what they look like from the water. The beaches looked nice, but we did not stop there. Did you do it through the ship or independently? Approximately how long is he entire tour? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floridiana Posted November 27, 2010 #9 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Keith, We booked it through Pincess cruises. It took about 3 1/2 hours if I remember correctly. Our tour guide/bus driver made it interesting (His name is Cesar.) Oranjestad has shopping; it is nice but not overly exciting. However, downtown is right off the pier where you can also find private tours and taxi drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbajan Posted December 1, 2010 Author #10 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Keith, We booked it through Pincess cruises. It took about 3 1/2 hours if I remember correctly. Our tour guide/bus driver made it interesting (His name is Cesar.) Oranjestad has shopping; it is nice but not overly exciting. However, downtown is right off the pier where you can also find private tours and taxi drivers. Thanks for the info. We may just decide to wing it when we get off and try one of the private tours/taxis outside the pier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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