First time in Aruba

[CarnivalLOU]

Hello Cruise Critic members,

 

Going on a cruise to Aruba on Carnival Horizon. My first time in Aruba going with adults and kids. What would you recommend for someone to do first time going to Aruba?

[CntPAcruiser]

Aruba has beautiful beaches, such as Eagle, and there are activities you can do from shore, restaurants, and you may find, as we did our first time, a snorkel excursion from one of the docks right there. From the ship, you can walk into town, where you will find a few historic sites, shopping, and restaurants. It's fairly touristy. If you're looking for an island tour, I recommend Sonny Binns. He takes a smaller group in a van and hits the popular sights, taking you around much of the island. Aruba is arid, so you will see lots of rocks and sand. The coastline on the far side of the island is rugged and beautiful.