Aruba on a Sunday

[laudie3a]

I will be taking my first trip to Aruba and the itinerary has us stopped at Aruba from 8am-7pm. It seems like we will have plenty of time to do things but I have heard it can be quite dead on a Sunday.

 

Does anybody have recommendations for things to do? We don't want to spend an arm and a leg to do something but definitely want to get off the ship. We don't dive but are willing to snorkel.

 

Thanks!

[Arubalisa]

The only thing(s) which may be closed are the stores for shopping.

 

Everything else is "business as usual".

 

You can snorkel very cheaply if you have your own gear. All the info is at

Snorkling in Aruba -Palm Beach???

 

Additional info at

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=38711054&postcount=10

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=38711120&postcount=11

 

Guided snorkel excursions

Beach and Snorkel Excursion with Kini Kini a great variety of snorkeling as well as well as seeing a bit of the island

 

Tranquilo they are moored a short walk from the ship. It would be a full day of relaxation including as much sailing as snorkeling, but I find it to be one of the best excursions on the island.

 

Jolly Pirates for something more "lively", but not over the top party

 

For truly "private"

Strea Charters

 

Morning Star

 

Otherwise, the beaches are public and free. You can take the public bus to the beach and rent shade and chaises or for free lay your towel on the sand :)

[laudie3a]

Thank you Arubalisa! Is there anything other than snorkeling/the beach or would you just recommend those?

[Arubalisa]

Besides the beaches there are

 

Island Tours-

private taxi tour, bus tour, mini bus tour, "yellow school bus" fun tour, jeep tour, atv tour, motorcycle/trikes tour, hiking tour, mountain bike tour, horseback tour

 

Sightseeing

Aruba's Aloe Factory Tour

Alto Vista Chapel

De Palm Island

Fort Zoutman & King Willem III Tower

Arikok National Park

Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins

Baby natural bridge

Caves

Picturesque beaches, no swimming on the windward side

Natural Pool if time permits

Rock Formations

Bubali Bird Sanctuary

California Dunes & Lighthouse

Lourdes Grotto

St. Anna Church

Balashi Gold Smelter Ruins

 

Museums & Art Galleries-

Archaeological Museum of Aruba, Aruba Numismatic Museum, Aruban Model Trains Museum, Historical Museum of Aruba

 

Activities in Aruba-

Spas & Sports- Tennis, Golf

Watersports- Scuba Diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, kitesurfing, waterskiing, jetski, parasailing, sailing, motorized boat tours, banana boats, sunset cruise, stand up paddleboard,

Donkey Sanctuary- kids too

Butterfly Farm- kids too

Ostrich Farm- kids too

Casinos

Sky Diving

Rock Climbing & Caving

Nightlife

Romance

Shopping

 

If you would like a private tour see Questions on Bully Tours in Aruba??

Bullys Taxi Tour (What are the highlights?)

For a small group tour see

private tour with SOnny Binns????

Sonny Binns Tour Bus?

 

Also see http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1741320

[Hatteras51]

Besides the beaches there are

 

Island Tours-

private taxi tour, bus tour, mini bus tour, "yellow school bus" fun tour, jeep tour, atv tour, motorcycle/trikes tour, hiking tour, mountain bike tour, horseback tour

 

Sightseeing

Aruba's Aloe Factory Tour

Alto Vista Chapel

De Palm Island

Fort Zoutman & King Willem III Tower

Arikok National Park

Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins

Baby natural bridge

Caves

Picturesque beaches, no swimming on the windward side

Natural Pool if time permits

Rock Formations

Bubali Bird Sanctuary

California Dunes & Lighthouse

Lourdes Grotto

St. Anna Church

Balashi Gold Smelter Ruins

 

Museums & Art Galleries-

Archaeological Museum of Aruba, Aruba Numismatic Museum, Aruban Model Trains Museum, Historical Museum of Aruba

 

Activities in Aruba-

Spas & Sports- Tennis, Golf

Watersports- Scuba Diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, kitesurfing, waterskiing, jetski, parasailing, sailing, motorized boat tours, banana boats, sunset cruise, stand up paddleboard,

Donkey Sanctuary- kids too

Butterfly Farm- kids too

Ostrich Farm- kids too

Casinos

Sky Diving

Rock Climbing & Caving

Nightlife

Romance

Shopping

 

If you would like a private tour see Questions on Bully Tours in Aruba??

Bullys Taxi Tour (What are the highlights?)

For a small group tour see

private tour with SOnny Binns????

Sonny Binns Tour Bus?

 

Also see http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1741320

 

Wow, Lisa. I think you've covered it all!:):):)

[broberts]

The snorkeling is really quite good.

[Arubalisa]

The snorkeling is really quite good.

Would have to add though that if your cruise is stopping in either Curacao or Bonaire, the snorkeling in those two ports is far superior to Aruba.

 

Thanks Hatteras :)