Giantfan13 Posted October 10, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 10, 2015 We will be in Aruba, mid March 2016. We do not do beaches or snorkeling so what are our other options. We are both seniors but mobility is no issue and we don't mind walking a bit. Any suggestions as to how to spend a day there? Cheers Len Link to post Share on other sites
OCruisers Posted October 10, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 10, 2015 The semi-submarines are better than you might expect. :) Link to post Share on other sites
afto Posted October 10, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Rent a car and drive around the island. Interesting rock formations, natural bridge, lighthouse, old churches, cool architecture. The island is small so you can't get lost. Link to post Share on other sites
Hatteras51 Posted October 10, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I suggest contacting tour guide, Bully, for an amazing island tour. I stay in Aruba every year, and have toured with Bully several times. He is the absolute best! His email is bullytaxi79@hotmail.com. His reply may go to your spam mail, under the name, Amador Lacle. His nickname is Bully. He will take you places that the bus tours can't get to, and is very knowledgeable about his native island. You won't be disappointed. Here is a link: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2213964&highlight=bully Link to post Share on other sites
OCruisers Posted October 10, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 10, 2015 There's a Butterfly Farm in Aruba that may be of interest to you. LuLu Link to post Share on other sites
Keith1010 Posted October 10, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 10, 2015 We take a long walk from the terminal area and then on our return stop at the shopping area which is relatively close to the cruise ship pier. Keith Link to post Share on other sites
cb at sea Posted October 10, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) www.visitaruba.com/tours-and-attractions/ Try this link...lots and lots of info on the official website!! Edited October 10, 2015 by cb at sea Link to post Share on other sites
Giantfan13 Posted October 10, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thank you all so much for the suggestions. I've had a couple of cases of melanoma so that's why we try and stay out of the sun as much as possible (that's why no beaches). Touring the island sounds like a lot of fun as I am an avid photographer. Cheers Len Link to post Share on other sites
Hatteras51 Posted October 10, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thank you all so much for the suggestions. I've had a couple of cases of melanoma so that's why we try and stay out of the sun as much as possible (that's why no beaches). Touring the island sounds like a lot of fun as I am an avid photographer. Cheers Len If you are an avid photographer, then I STRONGLY recommend booking a tour with Bully. He will be sure to take to the best photo spots, and even show you the best areas to maximize the potential for each photo. He books up quickly. Some people book him a year in advance, so if you are interested, go ahead and contact him asap. Link to post Share on other sites
Arubalisa Posted October 11, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I wholeheartedly agree with Hatteras, and do heed her warning to book ASAP. ;) Here is some additional info 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 Link to post Share on other sites
Giantfan13 Posted October 13, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Once again, thank you all for the great info. I will definitely look into Bully's tours. Sounds like something that would be perfect for us. Cheers Len Link to post Share on other sites
sail7seas Posted October 13, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) I love shopping in Aruba. DH and I were there many times including a land resort stay some years ago and if you are a shopper, there's some nice merchandise in Aruba. :) We enjoy finding a good restaurant for a nice lunch. Edited October 13, 2015 by sail7seas Link to post Share on other sites
Giantfan13 Posted October 14, 2015 Author #13 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I love shopping in Aruba. DH and I were there many times including a land resort stay some years ago and if you are a shopper, there's some nice merchandise in Aruba. :) We enjoy finding a good restaurant for a nice lunch. Ah, now you said the magic word, 'shopping'. My DW has already read it and is very excited. :D:D:D:D:D Cheers Len Link to post Share on other sites
bolt Posted November 1, 2015 #14 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Is there a place in Aruba to buy purses likening Belize or Nassaua? Link to post Share on other sites
BND Posted November 18, 2015 #15 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Is there a place in Aruba to buy purses likening Belize or Nassaua? Do you mean cheap knockoffs? I never saw any, but I won't buy them either. There is a lot of high end shopping there, not really like Nassau or Belize at all. Link to post Share on other sites
cruiseapril Posted December 21, 2015 #16 Share Posted December 21, 2015 We enjoyed touring around Aruba (by bus). Got to see much of the island in 3 hours. Link to post Share on other sites
Vagabond.rt Posted December 30, 2015 #17 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Try Sonny Binns tours. We did that on our last trip to Aruba and really enjoyed the tour. Link to post Share on other sites
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