Car rental

My family and I are on the AOS later this summer and my 89 year old mother is on the cruise with us. She has some mobility issues, mostly bad arthritic knees. I was wondering if anyone has ever rented a car and just driven around the island on their own? I was thinking of an island tour and then getting a day pass for one of the resorts. This way mom could sit by the pool under an umbrella while we spend time on the beach..as mom can't walk in the sand.

Any suggestions on car rentals(located in close proximity to the dock) and day pass resorts.

Thanks

We use More4less, Google more4less Aruba for their website. They are very honest and accommodating.

Can't help you on the Resort.

From http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2145343

Aruba Day Passes

Occidental Grand Aruba

What You Get for Your Money: Passes, which are $76 for adults and about $38 for children, offer access to all amenities, meals, snack and drinks, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The price does not, however, include use of a room.

How to Get There: Occidental Grand Aruba is a 15-minute taxi ride from port.

For More Info: Visit Occidental's Web site or call 800-858-2258.

Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

What You Get for Your Money: The day passes offered at this Aruba resort include transportation to the resort's private island, as well as lunch, a drink and dessert. The cost is $99 per adult and $49 per child and does not include use of a room.

How to Get There: This resort is just one-quarter of a mile from the cruise port, and it's walkable.

For More Info: Visit Renaissance Aruba's Web site or call 800-421-8188

all inclusive day pass in Aruba?

Lisa, since Occidental is being sold, have you heard if they will continue issuing day passes?

Lisa, since Occidental is being sold, have you heard if they will continue issuing day passes?

Where did you hear this and when is it forecast to take place? Is it changing to another chain? Thanks.

Where did you hear this and when is it forecast to take place? Is it changing to another chain? Thanks.

Barcelo is buying out Occidental. They offer a more upscale hotel experience. I haven't heard when this will take place.

Travelpulse is a media website for travel agents.

http://www.travelpulse.com/news/hotels-and-resorts/barcelo-group-to-purchase-occidental-hotels-from-bbva.html Barcelo Group to Purchase Occidental Hotels from BBVA

I do not know about the status of day passes.

Barcelo is buying out Occidental. They offer a more upscale hotel experience. I haven't heard when this will take place.

Travelpulse is a media website for travel agents.

 

http://www.travelpulse.com/news/hotels-and-resorts/barcelo-group-to-purchase-occidental-hotels-from-bbva.html Barcelo Group to Purchase Occidental Hotels from BBVA

 

I do not know about the status of day passes.

Thanks!