bus or taxi to Barefoot? Best beach to go to snorkel via bus.

[cruzlovingmom]

Hi..we will be in Aruba in a couple of weeks from 9am-10pm. We plan on taking the public bus to a yet undecided beach for snorkeling and then go back to the ship to clean up and change for a sunset dinner at Barefoot. Does the bus go close to Barefoot or should we take a taxi? 

[Hatteras51]

You will need a taxi to go to Barefoot.  The busses don't stop near there. Make sure that you have a reservation for dinner. They book up quickly. 

[mcmarya]

We like to snorkel at Catalina Cove/Boca Catalina which is on the bus route.  It's before you get to Arashi, but it doesn't have services other than possibly chair rental.  There is a bathroom at Arashi at the snack bar if you want to go there.  From Arashi you can swim to the left to get to Catalina Cove.  The boat tours all go to this area so it's best to go early.