Beach??

Is there a beach within walking distance of the port? Thanks for any info. Beth

I also would like to know a nice beach /best beach to go to. Thanks.

All beaches in Aruba are public. All below are accessible by public bus, with Boca Catalina, Catalina Cove and Arashi beach being the furthest from the port. Plan on a good hour for the latter. It will be less than that, it depends upon whether or not the bus has to stop at every stop.

Water at Eagle Beach and Palm Beach is rarely crystal clear with the exception of just after sunrise. Boat traffic from watersports operators churns up the sand reducing visibility. You will rarely find crystal clear water anywhere in Aruba as you would find in the Bahamas. For the best snorkeling head to Boca Catalina, Catalina Cove, Malmok or Arashi Beach. See below for additional snorkeling info.

The closest location to the cruise terminal, with the bonus, if you have small children, of an adjacent playground is Reflextions Beach Bar & Restaurant at Surfside Beach.

Surfside Beach

Taxi fare $7 each way for a maximum of 5 people, with an additional $3 charge on Sundays & holidays or 1 mile walking distance along the new linear park

Reflextions Beach Bar & Restaurant http://www.beach-aruba.com

Beach chair and

Full day rental $12.00

Bar & restaurant

Free wifi

Swimming pool

Showers

Restrooms

Baby Beach

Taxi fare $38 each way for a maximum of 5 people, with an additional $3 charge on Sundays & holidays or by bus. Baby Beach you must take the bus to San Nicolas and change to their mini van transportation which takes you to Baby Beach. Some snorkeling (stay inside the ropes, there were lifeguards there as of 12/29/13) and clear water.

Two food vendors providing food and beverage as well as restrooms. Vendors providing chaises and portable cabanas for shade and free public palapas, first come first served.

Eagle Beach

Some vendors renting chaise lounges as well as jet-skis. They can also provide other watersports such as parasail, banana boat/tube rides, snorkeling excursions, at their locations or take you by boat to Palm Beach.

Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort

Taxi fare $10 each way for a maximum of 5 people, with an additional $3 charge on Sundays & holidays

Beach chair rental

Full day rental $15 each

Half day rental $10 each

Free wifi

Passions Beach Bar & Restaurant with beach service

No shade palapas available

MVC Eagle Beach Resort

Taxi fare $10 each way for a maximum of 5 people, with an additional $3 charge on Sundays & holidays

Beach chair rental

Full day rental $10 each

Half day rental $5 each

Tulip Restaurant (across the street from the beach)- breakfast, lunch, dinner & drinks

Free wifi

Restrooms

Shower

Changing room

Shade palapas available

Palm Beach

Taxi fare $11 each way for a maximum of 5 people, with an additional $3 charge on Sundays & holidays

Various vendors along the beach renting chaises and umbrellas. Most centrally located to food, beverage and bathroom are those at the foot of De Palm Pier. Use the alley from the street out to the beach which runs between the Radisson and Riu.

MoomBa Beach

Beach chairs

Float rentals

Restrooms

Free wi-?

Beach service

Kitchen open 8 am to 11 pm

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?

What is the best beach -aruba

Aruba beach ?

Eagle Beach and how to get there?

Chair/Umbrella Rental Cost on Palm Beach?

A day at Eagle Beach or the Renaissance?

Amsterdam Manor on Eagle Beach

Beach w/ chairs, umbrella and food

Thanks for the list.

Sounds like you know a lot about Aruba. Out of that list of beaches which beach do you perfer?

Looking for blue and very clear water. Something with food / snack maybee. Music ?

Toys in the water??

Thanks a lot.

You definitely would want Palm Beach.

Palm Beach

Taxi fare $11 each way for a maximum of 5 people, with an additional $3 charge on Sundays & holidays

Various vendors along the beach renting chaises and umbrellas.

Most centrally located to food, beverage and bathroom are the vendors at the foot of De Palm Pier. They offer a variety of watersports as well. Use the alley from the street out to the beach which runs between the Radisson and Riu.

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MoomBa Beach

Beach chairs

Float rentals

Restrooms

Free wi-?

Beach service

Kitchen open 8 am to 11 pm

If you don't need watersports, I understand that there is a vendor renting chaises at the now closed former Westin. The vendor is using the beach palapas while the resort is closed and being renovated by the Riu. Not sure if there is any impact from construction noise.

Just a note about Reflextions. If your cab driver doesn't know the name, tell him/her Nikki Beach. The name has recently changed, and our cabbie seemed not to know the new name.

We were there in March. They have a deal for cruisers, $10 for chair and umbrella, with a free drink. Included use of showers, restrooms and their pool. Beach area is small and uncrowded. Enjoyed it!

Great info! thanks

Thanks for all the great beach info!! That's exactly what I came on here looking for and I didn't have to look far! Thanks Again!

Michelle

We will be on the carnival liberty. Looking for a beach close to cruise terminal, restrooms, bar, chairs and floats. What do you suggest?

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Sounds like you know a lot about Aruba.

You can always totally trust the information from Arubalisa! We've been to Aruba many times and have always found ANY information from her to be completely accurate and appreciate her time to help everyone. :)

LuLu

We went to Eagle Beach from our April cruise, very nice beach, we were charged $14. for the taxi, we jumped on the bus returning ( $2. each) and it takes you right to the security entrance for cruise ships. We rented beach chairs for $15. dollars each and found out once on the beach that you do not get a cushion with that because they were only for hotel guests, wow, so you have your cruise ship beach towel and a chair with plastic straps, not comfortable.

Also, went to the beach bar to get a couple of beer, checked out the choices over the bar, and ordered,,,,,,,funny, over the bar they have regular beer bottle samples, you get served the smaller 7 oz. bottles (bit of a rip off) and they were just under $13. for two.

I'm not complaining but I guess it pays to be more informed about these things so that your not surprised.

We will be on the carnival liberty. Looking for a beach close to cruise terminal, restrooms, bar, chairs and floats. What do you suggest?

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The island is not that big and all of the beaches listed above are relatively close.