Aruba Cruise Port Excursions

How much time do you actually have?

Most ships are in port from around 8:00 AM to 5:00 or 6:00 PM. Subtract disembarkation and the buffer before all-aboard and you realistically have six to seven hours ashore — enough for one half-day excursion plus lunch, or two short activities.

• 2 hours ashore — walk Oranjestad, or a mini boat tour
• 4 hours ashore — ATV, UTV or catamaran sail
• 5+ hours ashore — safari or outback tour to the Natural Pool
• Any duration — a private A/C Jeep booked by the hour

Pick up at the cruise terminal

Tell us your ship name and your all-aboard time when you request a date and the guide meets you at the terminal. Drop off is back at the same spot. If your ship is delayed, message us on WhatsApp and the departure moves with it where the schedule allows.

Booking independently versus through the ship

Booking directly with the local operator is usually cheaper and the groups are smaller. The trade-off is that the ship will not hold departure for an independent tour — which is why every excursion here is scheduled to end at least two hours before a typical all-aboard.