Oranjestad, Aruba Port Adventures

4 X 4 North Coast Adventure and Beach Break (AR20)

  • Active, Nature, Sightseeing

  • $114.00* (ages 10 and up), $89.00* (ages 6 to 9)

  • 6.5 to 7 hours

  • Oranjestad, Aruba

  • Otherworldly Terrain

  • Journey to the rugged natural beauty of Black Stone Beach, Ayo Rock Formations, the Natural Bridge and much more.

  • On this adventure you will…

  • Start with a short transfer to the 4X4 location, where you’ll receive a waiver to sign, safety briefing, meet your experienced driver/guide and climb aboard an off-road utility Land Rover Defender.

  • Head out on a scenic drive over the Andicuri Hills toward Black Stone Beach. The caravan will drive slowly through this area, allowing a great opportunity to capture some amazing photos from your vehicle.

  • Continue on to Ayo Rock Formations. Here, you’ll have 20 minutes to view the rock formations, famous for its Indian drawings.

  • Next, travel 5 minutes to the Ostrich Farm for a 30-minute guided tour, where you’ll gain insight into the lifecycle and living habits of these intriguing birds.

  • The Natural Bridge and Baby Bridge is your next stop. Pounded over thousands of years by wind and surf, this natural coral limestone bridge is a testament to nature’s power. Take some time to shop for souvenirs and try a pastechi, a local pastry filled with Gouda cheese.

  • Drive from Natural Bridge to Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins where gold was extracted from 1872 to 1882.

  • Make a stop at Alto Vista Chapel. Built in 1952, the chapel sits on the same site as the original from 1750.

  • Continue on with a short drive to one of the island’s scenic highlights, the California Lighthouse, where you’ll have 10-minutes to view the spectacular surrounding area.

  • Drive 5 minutes to Arashi Beach for a 100-minute beach break. Here in this tranquil and picturesque setting, you can swim in the crystal-clear waters, snorkel amid tropical fish or simply kick back on the warm sands and relax.

  • Conclude your tour with a 30-minute bus ride back to the pier.

4X4 Natural Pool Adventure (AR11)

  • Active, Nature, Sightseeing

  • $124.00* (ages 10 and up), $94.00* (ages 8 to 9)

  • 3.5 to 4 hours

  • Oranjestad, Aruba

  • A Peaceful Place

  • Take a dip in the Natural Pool at National Park Arikok, a hidden body of water surrounded by protective boulders.

  • On this adventure you will…

  • Begin with a short transfer to the 4X4 location, where you’ll receive a waiver to sign, safety briefing and meet your experienced driver/guide.

  • Climb aboard a Land Rover Defender and begin your adventure through the rugged Aruban outback.

  • Make a 20-minute photo stop at the Natural Bridge and the Baby Bridge.

  • Travel on to the Wish Rock Garden, where man-made piles of rocks line the shoreline. Choose the right spot for your stack of stones and start building your “tower of devotion.” There is a wish connected to every stone you stack!

  • Continue 25 minutes to the Natural Pool in National Park Arikok. At the Natural Pool, you’ll have one hour for swimming or snorkeling in the refreshing waters. The only way to access this peaceful body of water is by 4X4 vehicle.

  • Jump back into your off-road vehicle for the exciting 25-minute trip back to the pier through the Arikok National Park.

Atlantis Submarine (AR04)

  • Nature, Sightseeing

  • $114.00* (ages 10 and up), $62.00* (ages 4 to 9)

  • 2 to 2.5 hours

  • Oranjestad, Aruba

  • Coral Gardens & Abundant Sea Life

  • Marvel at angelfish, snapper, damsels and parrotfish as they dart back and forth in front of your porthole.

  • On this adventure you will…

  • Take a scenic 15-minute ferry ride to the southeast coast of Aruba where the submarine Atlantis awaits your arrival. Boasting an air-conditioned cabin, large viewing windows and comfortable seating.

  • Board the submarine and take a seat next to one of the large viewing portholes. Gaze into the breathtaking blue as your vessel begins its dive down to depths of 120 feet for a 45-minute journey.

  • Travel to your first destination, the Barcadera Reef, with its countless coral formations. Be sure to bring your camera to snap a picture of the many colorful schools of angelfish, snapper, damsels and parrotfish that make the reef their home.

  • Cruise through the blue ocean to the second site, the newly sunken ship The Morgenster, and behold a close-up view of the deck as your skillful captain maneuvers the submarine to what seems like mere feet from the wreckage.

  • Following your exciting voyage of discovery, make your way to the ocean surface where your tender boat will be waiting to take you on a 15-minute return trip back to the pier.

Beach Transfer to Arashi Beach and Snorkel (AR23)

  • Beach and Water Adventures

  • $29.00* (ages 10 and up), $14.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)

  • 4 to 4.5 hours

  • Oranjestad, Aruba

  • Caribbean Holiday

  • Catch some rays, take a dip in the ocean or walk the powder-soft white sands—the time is yours to do as you please.

  • On this adventure you will…

  • Begin your day with a 20-minute motorcoach transfer to Arashi Beach.

  • Arrive at the beach, where you’ll have 3 hours to experience the powder-soft white sand beach and crystal-clear waters.

  • Enjoy plenty of swimming, sunbathing and beachcombing.

  • This is a beach transfer only—food, beverages, pay restrooms and showers are at your own expense.

  • Reboard the motorcoach for the short transfer back to the pier.

Best of Aruba and Beach (AR19)

  • Sightseeing, Beach and Water Adventures

  • $56.00* (ages 10 and up), $32.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)

  • 5.5 to 6 hours

  • Oranjestad, Aruba

  • Rugged Beauty & Jade Waters

  • See the picturesque California Lighthouse, impressive rock formations and natural bridges formed by wind and waves.

  • On this adventure you will…

  • Board a motorcoach for a 35-minute drive through Oranjestad, Aruba’s capital with its colorful markets and Dutch colonial buildings. Pass by scenic Frenchman’s Pass on the way to Casibari Rock Formations, where the landscape is shaped by unusual boulders the size of small houses.

  • Head to the north coast, where you’ll make a couple of 20-minute stops at the collapsed Natural Bridge and the Baby Bridge.

  • Pass the Bushiribana Gold Smelter Ruins (a former gold smelter built in 1872) on a 35-minute drive to the California Lighthouse. One of the island’s scenic highlights, the lighthouse is named after the steamship U.S. California, which sunk just off the coast of Aruba in 1893. Here, you’ll have 15 minutes to admire the stunning island views and take photographs.

  • Next, take a short drive to the picturesque Arashi Beach for a 2-hour beach break. Explore, take a dip in the ocean or simply kick back in the warm sands and relax.

  • Conclude your tour and return back to Oranjestad. You’ll have the option to be dropped off at the downtown shopping area or at the pier.

Best of Aruba Island Tour (AR13)

  • Sightseeing

  • $44.00* (ages 10 and up), $31.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)

  • 3.5 to 4 hours

  • Oranjestad, Aruba

  • Boulders & Bridges

  • See unusually shaped rock formations the size of small houses and natural bridges formed over thousands of years.

  • On this adventure you will…

  • Begin with a 35-minute motorcoach ride past magnificent Dutch colonial buildings, the Spanish Lagoon and Frenchman’s Pass as you make your way to the Casibari Rock Formations, where you’ll have 20 minutes to view these boulders as they rise from the ground in fantastic shapes and sizes.

  • Continue north to another one of Aruba’s famous tourist attractions, the Natural Bridge. Made of coral limestone and formed naturally over thousands of years, the bridge stood 25-feet high and 100-feet long before it collapsed into the sea in 2005. Today the remnants are a reminder of the beauty that once existed. It is also the spot of another natural archway, the Baby Bridge.

  • Reboard the motorcoach and drive 30 minutes to Alto Vista Chapel, where you’ll have 20 minutes to explore.

  • Take a short drive to the California Lighthouse. One of the island’s scenic highlights, the lighthouse is named after the steamship U.S. California, which sunk just off the coast of Aruba in 1893. Here, you’ll have 15 minutes to admire the stunning island views and take photographs.

  • Conclude your tour and return back to the pier or be dropped off downtown for shopping.

Catamaran Sailing and Snorkeling (AR09)

  • Beach and Water Adventures

  • $51.00* (ages 10 and up), $39.00* (ages 5 to 9)

  • 3.5 to 4 hours

  • Oranjestad, Aruba

  • Glide the Crystal-Clear Waters

  • Swim over the famous Antilla shipwreck, sunk during WWII, and see the kaleidoscope of tropical fish that call it home.

  • On this adventure you will…

  • Board your catamaran and sail 45 minutes to the west coast of the island.

  • Drop anchor at Boca Catalina Beach for 45 minutes of great reef snorkeling. The depth of the water is approximately 15 feet, making it the perfect place to refresh or learn snorkeling skills.

  • Sail 10 minutes to your second stop at the famous Antilla shipwreck, a remnant of World War II and the second largest shipwreck in the Caribbean. The 400-foot-long Antilla is now home to many kinds of tropical fish. Here, you’ll have 50 minutes to snorkel the wreck or swim.

  • Reboard the catamaran for the 45-minute relaxing sail back to the pier and enjoy rum punch, juice or soda as you listen to music from the islands.

De Palm Island Beach - Private Cabana or Palapas Add-on (AR31)

  • Private Adventures

  • $289.00* (All Ages)

  • 6.5 to 7 hours

  • Oranjestad, Aruba

  • Fun in the Sun

  • Relax on the beach, lounge in your cabana or palapa, and splash in the ocean on De Palm Island.

  • On this adventure you will…

  • Board a motorcoach for a 20-minute transfer to the ferry landing. Take a 10-minute ride across a protected lagoon to the colorful resort island of De Palm, Aruba’s only all-inclusive destination.

  • Proceed to your private cabana, sign a waiver and receive a brief orientation before setting out to explore the thrilling waterpark and waterslides.

  • Conclude your beach day with a short ferry transfer back to Oranjestad and a 20-minute ride back to the pier.

  • Depending on availability, choose between the below Private Experience Options:

  • Barracuda Cabana (Up to 12 Guests): Includes 6 luxury beach beds, towels, a bottle of Prosecco (1 per 4 guests), private cabinet/locker, private shower, and private entrance to the snorkel area.

  • Turtle Cabana (Up to 12 Guests): Includes 6 luxury beach beds, towels, a bottle of Prosecco (1 per 4 Guests), private cabinet/locker, private shower, and private entrance to the snorkel area.

  • Sand Dollar Cabana (Up to 6 Guests): Includes 4 luxury beach beds, towels, a bottle of Prosecco, private cabinet/locker, private shower, and private entrance to the snorkel area.

  • Sea Star Cabana (Up to 4 Guests): Includes 2 luxury beach beds, towels, a bottle of Prosecco, private cabinet/locker, private shower, and private entrance to the snorkel area.

  • VIP Palapa (Up to 4 Guests): Includes 4 luxury beach beds, exclusive bar service, a bottle of Prosecco, and towel assistance. A great option for families as it is located next to the water slides.

  • Premium Beach Palapa (Up to 4 Guests): All guests using the Premium Beach Palapa must 10 years and older. Includes 4 luxury beach beds, private bar service, and towel assistance. Located in the VIP section of the island where you can mingle with the flamingos.

  • Premium Beach Villa (up to 10 Guests): All guests using the Premium Beach Villa must 10 years and older. Includes luxury beach beds, table, towels, beach shower, sofa, dining area, a refrigerator with a bottle of Prosecco, juice and water, as well as your own bar with concierge services. Located in the VIP section of the island where you can mingle with the flamingos.

De Palm Island Beach and Snorkeling (AR30)

  • Beach and Water Adventures

  • $114.00* (ages 10 and up), $99.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)

  • 6.5 to 7 hours

  • Oranjestad, Aruba

  • Something for Everyone

  • Included is a lunch buffet, open bar, lounge chairs, snorkel equipment, water park, waterslides and much more.

  • On this adventure you will…

  • Board a motorcoach for a 20-minute transfer to the ferry landing. Then take a short 10-minute ride across a protected lagoon to the colorful resort island of De Palm, Aruba’s only all-inclusive destination.

  • Upon arrival, receive a waiver to sign and a brief orientation before setting out to explore the thrilling waterpark and waterslides.

  • Enjoy all the beach activities the island has to offer, including snorkeling. Or just kick back and enjoy the relaxation of a sandy beach. Your unique passport to the island includes lounge chairs, freshwater showers and snorkeling equipment.

  • Savor a complete lunch buffet, complete with alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. The resort also includes a snack corner, where you’ll be welcomed the entire afternoon.

  • Conclude your beach day with a short ferry transfer back to Oranjestad and a 20-minute ride back to the pier.

Discover Scuba Diving (AR18)

  • Active, Sightseeing

  • $109.00* (ages 12 and up)

  • 3.5 to 4 hours

  • Oranjestad, Aruba

  • Aqua Paradise

  • Drop to new depths amid groupers and angle fish during this Discover PADI adventure for beginners.

  • On this adventure you will…

  • Take a short transfer to a pool location, where you’ll receive a one-hour session learning the basics in single-tank scuba diving, including how to deal with pressure, breathe through a regulator and use the equipment.

  • Board your dive boat and cruise 20 minutes to The Pedernalis, an oil tanker torpedoed by a German submarine during World War II. The wreck is completely visible, with several large pieces spread out amid coral formations and many types of groupers and angle fish. The wreck sits at a depth of 25 feet and an instructor will accompany you at all times during this 30-minute single-tank scuba dive.

  • After your underwater adventure, relax on the 20-minute return to Oranjestad. Then take the 20-minute ride back to the pier.

Natural Wonders of Aruba (AR06)

  • Nature, Sightseeing

  • $59.00* (ages 10 and up), $36.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)

  • 3.5 to 4 hours

  • Oranjestad, Aruba

  • Winged Marvels, Unique Boulders, Ancient Archways

  • Delight in the natural beauty of Aruba, including a tropical garden teeming with exotic butterflies.

  • On this adventure you will…

  • Board a motorcoach and drive 15 minutes to The Butterfly Farm, Aruba’s most visited ecological reserve.

  • Upon arrival, meet your guide and take a 45-minute tour through a tropical garden wonderland where hundreds of beautiful butterflies from around the world fly freely around you.

  • Drive past a forest of divi-divi trees, a uniquely shaped cactus that favors the dry Aruban climate. Then travel west to one of Aruba’s most famous attractions, the Natural Bridge Ruins. The Natural Bridge stood 25 feet high and 100 feet long before it collapsed into the sea in 2005. Today the remnants of this coal limestone archway formed naturally over thousands of years are a reminder of the beauty that once existed. It is also the spot of another natural archway, the Baby Bridge.

  • Reboard your motorcoach and drive 20 minutes to Ayo Rock Formations. These towering stone boulders and their unusual shapes combine with the tranquil desert environment to create a sense of awe.

  • After your day of discovery, embark on a 35-minute scenic drive back to Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba, and remain downtown for shopping or return to the pier.

Sea and See Island Tour (AR05)

  • Sightseeing, Beach and Water Adventures

  • $72.00* (ages 10 and up), $44.00* (ages 3 to 9), $39.00* (ages 0 to 2)

  • 4 to 4.5 hours

  • Oranjestad, Aruba

  • The Ocean on Display

  • Get up close to a shipwreck that acts as the underwater home to schools of colorful angelfish, snapper and parrotfish.

  • On this adventure you will…

  • Begin with a short motorcoach drive to De Palm Pier, where a transfer boat awaits your arrival.

  • Board the boat and embark on a 20-minute trip to the Seaworld Explorer, a state-of-the-art semi-submarine that boasts an air-conditioned underwater observatory for viewing the hidden world of life below the ocean surface.

  • Begin your 40-minute narrated adventure as the vessel glides like a boat, providing underwater views similar to a submarine. Through large windows, behold one of the grandest spectacles in the Caribbean: the Antilla shipwreck. Built in 1939 in Germany, the 397-foot freighter was sunk during World War II by the very country that created it as a response to the impending threat of it being commandeered by the Dutch. Today the sunken freighter sustains life as an artificial reef and is home to a kaleidoscope of tropical fish, including angelfish, snapper, damsels and parrotfish.

  • After your underwater expedition, embark on a scenic drive to one of Aruba’s towering symbols, the recently renovated California Lighthouse.

  • Next, travel to one of Aruba’s most famous attractions: the Natural Bridge Ruins. The Natural Bridge stood 25 feet high and 100 feet long before it collapsed into the sea in 2005. Today the remnants of this coal limestone archway formed naturally over thousands of years are a reminder of the beauty that once existed. It is also the spot of another natural archway, the Baby Bridge.

  • Continue to the Casibari Rock Formations, a landscape of naturally formed boulders in amazing shapes. Here, you can climb to the carved-in steps to top of the highest boulder for a view of the spectacular desert countryside.

  • After your 15-minute visit to the formations, enjoy a 25-minute scenic drive back to Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba, where you can be dropped off in the downtown area or return to the pier.

Sea Trek Helmet Dive and De Palm Island (AR10)

  • Active, Beach and Water Adventures

  • $179.00* (ages 10 and up), $159.00* (ages 8 to 9)

  • 6.5 to 7 hours

  • Oranjestad, Aruba

  • Explore the Ocean Floor

  • Keep your face and hair dry while coming face to face with amazing marine life 20 feet below the surface of the water.

  • On this adventure you will…

  • Board your transportation for a 20-minute transfer to the ferry landing. Then take a short 10-minute ride across a protected lagoon to the colorful resort island of De Palm, Aruba’s only all-inclusive destination.

  • Arrive at De Palm Island, sign a waiver and receive a brief orientation on all the amenities and activities the resort has to offer.

  • Walk to the Sea TREK location and meet your experienced dive guide. Take in an informative safety presentation and suit up with special water shoes and a Sea TREK helmet that magically keeps your face and hair dry while providing you with air during your dive.

  • Climb down a ladder to 20 feet below the surface of the water and follow your guide along the ocean floor. Marvel at the unique coral formations and fantastic marine life, reach out to a curious fish and smile for your photo while sitting at a table below the ocean’s surface.

  • After your 60-minute exploration, resurface and make your way back to the island, where you can enjoy the rest of the day as you desire.

  • Relax in a cozy beach chair, snorkel in the crystal-clear water, compete in a fun-filled game of beach volleyball or splash it up in one of the more than 70 water attractions, which include slides, fountains, jets and more.

  • Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet, included in the price of this tour.

  • Conclude your fun-filled day with a short ferry transfer to Oranjestad and a 20-minute ride back to the pier.

Seaworld Explorer (AR01)

  • Nature, Sightseeing

  • $51.00* (ages 10 and up), $40.00* (ages 3 to 9), $40.00* (ages 0 to 2)

  • 2 to 2.5 hours

  • Oranjestad, Aruba

  • Life Under the Sea

  • Get up close to a sunken freighter that today sustains an abundance of sea life as an artificial reef.

  • On this adventure you will…

  • Begin with a short motorcoach drive to De Palm Pier, where a transfer boat awaits your arrival.

  • Board the boat and embark on a 20-minute trip to the Seaworld Explorer, a state-of-the-art semi-submarine that boasts an air-conditioned underwater observatory for viewing the hidden world of life below the ocean surface.

  • Begin your 40-minute narrated adventure as the vessel glides like a boat, providing underwater views similar to a submarine. Through large windows, behold one of the grandest spectacles in the Caribbean: the Antilla shipwreck. Built in 1939 in Germany, the 397-foot freighter was sunk during World War II by the very country that created it as a response to the impending threat of it being commandeered by the Dutch. Today the sunken freighter sustains life as an artificial reef and is home to a kaleidoscope of tropical fish, including angelfish, snapper, damsels and parrotfish.

  • After your underwater expedition, enjoy a 25-minute drive back to Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba, and return to the pier.

SNUBA at De Palm Island (AR21)

  • Active, Beach and Water Adventures

  • $179.00* (ages 10 and up)

  • 6.5 to 7 hours

  • Oranjestad, Aruba

  • See What’s Under the Sea

  • Enjoy the amenities of an all-inclusive resort, including a lunch buffet, zip lines, banana boat rides and much more.

  • On this adventure you will…

  • Board a motorcoach for a 20-minute transfer to the ferry landing. Then take a short 10-minute ride across a protected lagoon to the colorful resort island of De Palm, Aruba’s only all-inclusive destination.

  • Upon arrival at De Palm Island, meet your trained SNUBA guide, sign a waiver and receive instructions and a safety briefing.

  • Head out to discover incredible coral formations and schools of tropical fish as you glide effortlessly for one-hour under the water’s surface. No dive certification is required; you can breathe easily underwater without wearing heavy, restrictive dive gear.

  • After your SNUBA experience, enjoy all the beach activities the island has to offer, including snorkeling, banana boat rides, the zip line and air jumpers. Or just kick back and enjoy the relaxation of a sandy beach. Your unique passport to the island includes lounge chairs, freshwater showers and snorkeling equipment.

  • Savor a complete lunch buffet, complete with alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. The resort also includes a snack corner, where you’ll be welcomed the entire afternoon.

  • Conclude your beach day with a short ferry transfer back to Oranjestad and a 20-minute ride back to the pier.

Two-Tank Certified Scuba Dive (AR08)

  • Active, Sightseeing

  • $109.00* (ages 12 and up)

  • 3.5 to 4 hours

  • Oranjestad, Aruba

  • An Aquatic Wonderland

  • Descend 60 feet below the waves and swim amid shipwrecks, coral reefs and colorful tropical fish.

  • On this adventure you will…

  • Meet your dive masters at the pier and complete the necessary waivers. Then board your boat for a 2-tank dive trip. At each dive site, Guests will be split into smaller groups and guided by a dive master.

  • Cruise 45 minutes to the first dive stop at the 400-foot-long Antilla, the second largest shipwreck in the Caribbean. When the Germans sunk the ship in 1945, it was brand new. Today it is covered by giant tube sponges and coral formations, and surrounded by lobster and many kinds of tropical fish. The Antilla has a maximum depth of 60 feet for 40 minutes of bottom time.

  • Reboard the boat for the 10-minute ride to the second dive on the shallow wreck The Pedernalis, an oil tanker torpedoed by a German submarine during the World War II. The wreck’s several large pieces are spread out amid coral formations, making visible the cabins and lavatories, as well as the tankers pipeline system. The area around The Pedernalis is known for its many types of groupers and angle fish. The Pedernalis has a maximum depth of 25 feet for 40 minutes of bottom time.

  • After your diving adventure, relax on board your boat for the 45-minute return to the pier.

UTV Andicuri Adventure (AR22)

  • Active, Nature, Sightseeing

  • $135.00* (ages 12 and up)

  • 3.5 to 4 hours

  • Oranjestad, Aruba

  • Blazing a Trail

  • Experience the wild beauty of the Andicuri Trail, skirting along the rugged coastline and various landmarks.

  • On this adventure you will…

  • Begin with a short transfer to the UTV location, where you’ll receive a waiver to sign,  safety briefing and meet your guide.

  • Jump behind the wheel of a UTV vehicle and prepare to get down and dirty as you follow a professional guide on an off-road safari.

  • Each UTV carries a maximum of 2 Guests in a caravan formation that will take you through the wild beauty of Aruba’s outback, skirting along the rugged coastline with visits to Andicuri, the Alto Vista Chapel, the Gold Mill ruins and the historic California Lighthouse.

  • Conclude your UTV adventure and take the 10-minute transfer back to the pier.