Newbies non-beach suggestions

[bosoxfan23061]

Sorry if this has been addressed before. Wife and I are going on our first cruise in April. We are pulling in to Aruba for the afternoon/evening (1pm-10pm) in April. Wife isn't a swimmer, and also not a huge fan of just sitting on a beach soaking up sunshine. So....what other things are there for us to go do in Aruba? Would love to souvenier shop, get some decent local food. Something somewhat low key and not terribly expensive. Any help/suggestion would be greatly appreciated!

[papaflamingo]

Ship docks near town. I have not been on a cruise, but have been to Aruba a number of times. Oranjestad is a nice city with lots of shopping. As I remember there is the typical caribbean stores like Diamonds International, etc. There are also bars and restaurants around. You can also take the bus quite cheaply to the Resort area where you can walk along the beach and there are also restaurants available out there.

You might want to google Oranjestad and see what's available.

[Arubalisa]

What to do other than the beach

 

Besides the beaches there are

 

Island Tours-

private taxi tour, bus tour, mini bus tour, "yellow school bus" fun tour, jeep tour, atv tour, motorcycle/trikes tour, hiking tour, mountain bike tour, horseback tour

 

Sightseeing

Aruba's Aloe Factory Tour

Alto Vista Chapel

De Palm Island

Fort Zoutman & King Willem III Tower

Arikok National Park

Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins

Baby natural bridge

Caves

Picturesque beaches, no swimming on the windward side

Natural Pool if time permits

Rock Formations

Bubali Bird Sanctuary

California Dunes & Lighthouse

Lourdes Grotto

St. Anna Church

Balashi Gold Smelter Ruins

 

Museums & Art Galleries-

Archaeological Museum of Aruba, Aruba Numismatic Museum, Aruban Model Trains Museum, Historical Museum of Aruba

 

Activities in Aruba-

Spas & Sports- Tennis, Golf

Watersports- Scuba Diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, kitesurfing, waterskiing, jetski, parasailing, sailing, motorized boat tours, banana boats, sunset cruise, stand up paddleboard,

Donkey Sanctuary- kids too

Butterfly Farm- kids too

Ostrich Farm- kids too

Casinos

Sky Diving

Rock Climbing & Caving

Nightlife

Romance

Shopping

If you would like a private tour see Questions on Bully Tours in Aruba??

Bullys Taxi Tour (What are the highlights?)

 

For a small group tour see

private tour with SOnny Binns????

Sonny Binns Tour Bus?

 

Also see http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1741320

[michelle1836]

we are thinking of doing a jeep or trike excursion to see some of the sites.

 

go Sox :)

[bosoxfan23061]

What to do other than the beach

 

Besides the beaches there are

 

Island Tours-

private taxi tour, bus tour, mini bus tour, "yellow school bus" fun tour, jeep tour, atv tour, motorcycle/trikes tour, hiking tour, mountain bike tour, horseback tour

 

Sightseeing

Aruba's Aloe Factory Tour

Alto Vista Chapel

De Palm Island

Fort Zoutman & King Willem III Tower

Arikok National Park

Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins

Baby natural bridge

Caves

Picturesque beaches, no swimming on the windward side

Natural Pool if time permits

Rock Formations

Bubali Bird Sanctuary

California Dunes & Lighthouse

Lourdes Grotto

St. Anna Church

Balashi Gold Smelter Ruins

 

Museums & Art Galleries-

Archaeological Museum of Aruba, Aruba Numismatic Museum, Aruban Model Trains Museum, Historical Museum of Aruba

 

Activities in Aruba-

Spas & Sports- Tennis, Golf

Watersports- Scuba Diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, kitesurfing, waterskiing, jetski, parasailing, sailing, motorized boat tours, banana boats, sunset cruise, stand up paddleboard,

Donkey Sanctuary- kids too

Butterfly Farm- kids too

Ostrich Farm- kids too

Casinos

Sky Diving

Rock Climbing & Caving

Nightlife

Romance

Shopping

If you would like a private tour see Questions on Bully Tours in Aruba??

Bullys Taxi Tour (What are the highlights?)

 

For a small group tour see

private tour with SOnny Binns????

Sonny Binns Tour Bus?

 

Also see http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1741320

 

Lots of info...thanks!