What to do in walking distance

My crew of 7 will be going in April 2018. What is there to do within walking distance from the ship? Thanks!

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Shopping, restaurants, casinos...what more could you ask for???

Shopping, restaurants, casinos...what more could you ask for???

Thank you! That is just what we need! :-)

If you're interested in going to a beach, you'll need to take a taxi. ;)

If you're interested in going to a beach, you'll need to take a taxi. ;)

Good to know. Do you know roughly the cost? Are most of the beaches around the same distance?

You can also take the #10 bus to the beach--the station is across the street from the port.

You can also take the #10 bus to the beach--the station is across the street from the port.

Thank you!

Take the Arubus

http://arubus.com to any beach. 4$ for a round trip or $10 for a day pass. My wife and I did it a couple of weeks ago and it worked great. We got the day pass and went to Arashi beach and spent a little time shopping at a little strip mall across from the Hilton.

Take the Arubus

 

http://arubus.com to any beach. 4$ for a round trip or $10 for a day pass. My wife and I did it a couple of weeks ago and it worked great. We got the day pass and went to Arashi beach and spent a little time shopping at a little strip mall across from the Hilton.

Thank you. That would work!

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Take the Arubus

http://arubus.com to any beach. 4$ for a round trip or $10 for a day pass. My wife and I did it a couple of weeks ago and it worked great. We got the day pass and went to Arashi beach and spent a little time shopping at a little strip mall across from the Hilton.

DW and I are planning on going to Arashi Beach on our cruise. How was it? What facilities are available? How was the snorkeling? Inquiring minds want to know ;)

There's plenty to see in Oranjestad Aruba where the cruise port is located, if you wish to stay near the cruise port.

If you would rather spend time on a beautiful beach, Palm Beach is definitely the place to go. You can catch a local bus at the bus station one block from the cruise terminal. The beach is just 15 minutes away and the bus leave every few minutes.

http://aruba-island.com

There's also a really nice park--Wilhelmina Park--within walking distance of the port (take a right onto the main street and follow it along the water). It has a lot of green space, where you'll sometimes see folks spread out on blankets, and several statues--one of Queen Wilhelmina and another of Anne Frank.

The best part for kids--there are iguanas wandering all around the park (they don't come near you). The park staff actually encourages them, by periodically tossing them lettuce. - Musing About Cruising

Is Fort Zoutman within walking distance of the pier?

One can take a bus to Palm Beach or a taxi. A taxi was only $5 pp and the desk will call a taxi for the return.