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About The Port Of Aruba
Aruba sits at the southern edge of the Caribbean, prized for its arid, cactus-studded terrain and some of the region's most consistently calm, powder-white beaches. Oranjestad, the capital, greets arriving ships with pastel Dutch colonial facades, open-air markets, and duty-free shopping streets within an easy walk of the pier. Steady trade winds and a location outside the hurricane belt give the island a reliably sunny, breezy character year-round.
Beyond the capital, Eagle Beach and Palm Beach draw travelers for swimming and lounging, while Arikok National Park protects a rugged interior of dunes, limestone formations, and the wind-carved coastline near the California Lighthouse. Divi-divi trees, bent permanently by the trade winds, have become an unofficial symbol of the island. Snorkeling, diving on nearby wrecks, and simply relaxing along the shore round out a visit built around ease, sunshine, and unhurried island rhythm.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Aruba.
Explore Arikok National Park
A rugged reserve of desert dunes, cacti, and limestone caves covering nearly a fifth of the island. Hire a jeep or open-air taxi tour, since roads are unpaved and best tackled with 4x4 transport, roughly a half-day round trip.
Snorkel the Antilla Shipwreck
This scuttled World War II-era freighter lies in shallow, clear water off the northwest coast, making it one of the Caribbean's most accessible wreck snorkels. Half-day boat excursions from Oranjestad typically combine it with a stop at Malmok Beach.
Relax on Eagle Beach
Consistently ranked among the world's finest stretches of sand, this wide beach framed by iconic divi-divi trees is a short taxi ride from the pier. Calm, shallow water makes it ideal for swimming without a packed tour schedule.
Last Minute Cruise Deals From Aruba
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 12 | $1,459 | ||
| Nov 11, 2026 | Princess | Caribbean Princess | 12 | $1,049 | ||
| Nov 14, 2026 | Princess | Regal Princess | 14 | $1,293 | ||
| Nov 30, 2026 | Princess | Island Princess | 12 | $1,039 | ||
| Dec 3, 2026 | Princess | Enchanted Princess | 14 | $2,179 | ||
| Dec 6, 2026 | Princess | Regal Princess | 14 | $1,047 | ||
| Dec 12, 2026 | Princess | Island Princess | 16 | $1,169 | ||
| Dec 12, 2026 | Princess | Regal Princess | 14 | $1,175 | ||
| Dec 12, 2026 | Princess | Regal Princess | 8 | $1,099 | ||
| Dec 28, 2026 | Princess | Island Princess | 16 | $2,019 | ||
| Dec 29, 2026 | Princess | Caribbean Princess | 12 | $1,429 | ||
| Jan 3, 2027 | Princess | Regal Princess | 14 | $1,949 | ||
| Jan 9, 2027 | Princess | Regal Princess | 14 | $3,345 | ||
| Jan 13, 2027 | Princess | Island Princess | 16 | $1,799 | ||
| Jan 22, 2027 | Princess | Caribbean Princess | 12 | $1,149 | ||
| Jan 29, 2027 | Princess | Island Princess | 16 | $1,949 | ||
| Jan 31, 2027 | Princess | Regal Princess | 14 | $2,249 | ||
| Feb 3, 2027 | Princess | Caribbean Princess | 12 | $1,499 | ||
| Feb 6, 2027 | Princess | Regal Princess | 14 | $2,362 | ||
| Feb 14, 2027 | Princess | Island Princess | 16 | $2,649 |
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