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Aruba Ports Authority
- Cruise Ships
Terminals & Facilities
In our continuous efforts to improve accommodations for
cruise ship passengers, three cruise terminals have been
created. All terminals are air conditioned. These new
facility houses information offices manned by capable
personnel of the Aruba Tourist Bureau; long distance
telephone facility with worldwide direct dial
capability; an activities desk, besides several stands
and booths selling a wide variety of merchandise
including local and Caribbean handicrafts and souvenirs.
Passengers can take a guided tour with the tour
operators or also tour the island by renting a car. The
cruise terminal remains open for the major part of a
ship’s stay in port.
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Shore Activities
As Aruba’s main harbor is only 5 minutes from the
Oranjestad downtown area, passengers can easily walk to
the shopping area, centering on Main Street and Bay area
streets.
Visitors will find a wide variety of merchandise in
attractive surroundings at affordable prices. In
Oranjestad major Shopping Centers are Seaport Mall and
Seaport Marketplace, Port of Call Marketplace, Royal
Plaza Mall, Bayside Mall, Strada Mall, Aventura Mall,
Kwihi Marketplace, Alhambra Shopping Bazaar and off
course Mainstreet Oranjestad.
For those passengers concentrating their shore
activities on the beach, the main bus terminal is 3
minutes walking distance from the Cruise Terminal. One
of the first beaches you will encounter on your beach
hopping journey is the “Druif Beach”, a broad stretch of
white sand, located adjacent to Manchebo Beach Resort.
The so-called Eagle Beach is located further north. A
variety of water sports are available. The Palm Beach is
located about 4 miles further to the north. Moomba Beach
is located on Palm Beach, next to the Holiday Inn.
Cruise guests may use all the club’s facilities. Malmok
Beach is an ideal spot for snorkel fans that will enjoy
plenty of fishes in the shallow waters. Arashi Beach is
the last sandy beach to the north of the island. Arashi
Beach is within sight of the California Light House, one
of Aruba’s frequently visited tourist attractions. Close
to the Queen Beatrix Airport you will find Surfside
Beach and the Havana Beach Club where you will find
facilities too.
Sightseeing is a must! You can rent a car and venture
out on your own or take one of the many tours available
to you. Some of the main attractions to see are the
Natural Bridge, ruin of gold mills of Balashi and
Bushiribana, Fontein Cave and Arikok, both with Indian
drawings, Rock formations of Ayo and Casibari,
historical graves, Tunnel of Love and much more. Or you
can combine your favorite activities with Drive and ride
jeep and horseback combination tours.
A wide range of dining and entertainment facilities are
within walking distance from the ship’s mooring area.
Information on these facilities can be obtained at the
information center in the cruise terminal or during
office hours at the Tourist Bureau.
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