Southern Caribbean

[dep]

If anyone has sailed recently to Aruba or Curaçao, could you let me know if there is a shopping area near where the ship docks? If so could you let me know approximately how far a walk it is thank you

[cruiseguy1016]

6 minutes ago, dep said:

If anyone has sailed recently to Aruba or Curaçao, could you let me know if there is a shopping area near where the ship docks? If so could you let me know approximately how far a walk it is thank you

 

What are you shopping for? Both ports have shops to purchase souveniers within a short walking distance. My guess on distance would be about 100 yards from the ship extending up to a mile away in Aruba.

[bigque]

There is shopping right near the port within walking distance in Aruba and Curaçao and not just souvenir shops. 

Edited August 30, 2022 by bigque

[Ashland]

16 minutes ago, bigque said:

There is shopping right near the port within walking distance in Aruba and Curaçao and not just souvenir shops. 

Agree...but how far a walk that will be depends on where your ship docks. We were at both of these ports in March onboard RCI Explorer. Aruba was a close walk into the main town shopping area. Curacao was a bit farther if you wanted to cross over the draw bridge an walk into town. 

 

Was a bit disappointed RCI docked the farthest away as compared to other port stops over the years especially in Curacao. But still walkable....things seemed to have changed post-covid and schedules.