Aruba......on Christmas Day

We are wondering if everything will still be open (gift shops, restraunts, beaches, bars) due to it being Christmas Day? I hope so because I am looking so forward to Aruba

Great Aruba website:

http://www.visitaruba.com/traveling-to-aruba/aruba-travel-tips-for-official-holidays/

I don't know the answer but we loved Aruba! Have a great time.

We were in Curacao on CHristmas Day last year. We didn't arrive in port until 2:00 and most things were open until around 6:00. However we were in Aruba boxing day and everything closed up at 2:00.

Sorry not much help!

You can look at this same question asked in the ports of call section here on CC. A quick search gives this answer http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2104397&highlight=christmas

We were in Aruba on Good Friday and everything, even the Hard Rock, was closed. Can't imagine it will be any different on Christmas.

Stores will be closed but most tour excursions will be running.

All beaches in Aruba are public beaches.

Palm Beach and Eagle Beach will both be crowded. Arashi, Boca Catalina, Baby Beaches will also be crowded, more locals.

Some restaurants will be closed, some will be open, some will be open and run on limited "fixed" menus.

Boxing day, December 26, same as above.

New Years Day, same as above.

Below is New Years Day on Eagle Beach with 3 ships in port, click on the thumbnail to enlarge.

Reflextions Beach Club WILL be open on Christmas day. https://www.facebook.com/reflextions.aruba/posts/908908959119262