Cruises To Oranjestad, Aruba
Oranjestad, capital of Aruba - Lookingacross the marina towards the cruise ship terminal
Where do cruise ships dock in Oranjestad (or tender) @ googlemaps Oranjestad Cruise Terminal
Oranjestad Shore Excursions
Oranjestad Shore Excursions
Royal Plaza Mall 
The Royal Plaza Mall was opened in 1996, and its attractive design reflects the Dutch heritage of the island. Conveniently located just across from the cruise terminal, the mall has restaurants, a post office, a cyber cafe, and lots of big-brand shops like Benetton, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi's and Gap.
The Royal Plaza Mall was opened in 1996, and its attractive design reflects the Dutch heritage of the island. Conveniently located just across from the cruise terminal, the mall has restaurants, a post office, a cyber cafe, and lots of big-brand shops like Benetton, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi's and Gap.
Fort Zoutman
Fort Zoutman, the oldest building in Aruba, was constructed in 1796. The city of Oranjestad was built around it. The fort was originally sited on the coast, but the land around has since been extended artificially. The Willem III Tower was added later, in 1867, named after the King of the Netherlands. Fort Zoutman is now home to the Aruba Historical Museum, and the weekly Bon Bini Festival.
Fort Zoutman, the oldest building in Aruba, was constructed in 1796. The city of Oranjestad was built around it. The fort was originally sited on the coast, but the land around has since been extended artificially. The Willem III Tower was added later, in 1867, named after the King of the Netherlands. Fort Zoutman is now home to the Aruba Historical Museum, and the weekly Bon Bini Festival.
Palm Beach
Palm Beach is the busiest beach on the island, and is backed by many large hotels - though all of Aruba's beaches are public, so no one's going to stop you lying on your towel under the shade of a swaying palm tree. It's a long beach, great for walking and people-watching. There are lots of activities on offer, such as watersports, restaurants, and bars. Other ideas include visiting the hotel casinos, or, for a little more tranquillity, strolling through the adjacent Bubali bird sanctuary. The beach is about 4 miles north of the cruise terminal, and can be cheaply reached on the number 10 bus which runs from Oranjestad along the coast road to Malmok and Arashi. There's a convenient bus stop just across from the cruise terminal.
Palm Beach is the busiest beach on the island, and is backed by many large hotels - though all of Aruba's beaches are public, so no one's going to stop you lying on your towel under the shade of a swaying palm tree. It's a long beach, great for walking and people-watching. There are lots of activities on offer, such as watersports, restaurants, and bars. Other ideas include visiting the hotel casinos, or, for a little more tranquillity, strolling through the adjacent Bubali bird sanctuary. The beach is about 4 miles north of the cruise terminal, and can be cheaply reached on the number 10 bus which runs from Oranjestad along the coast road to Malmok and Arashi. There's a convenient bus stop just across from the cruise terminal.
Arashi Beach
Arashi Beach is a lovely white powder sand beach great for snorkelling, with small coral outcrops teeming with wonderfully colored fish. Other water activities are available such as windsurfing, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, swimming and sailing. Located about 3 miles north of Palm Beach.
Arashi Beach is a lovely white powder sand beach great for snorkelling, with small coral outcrops teeming with wonderfully colored fish. Other water activities are available such as windsurfing, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, swimming and sailing. Located about 3 miles north of Palm Beach.
California Lighthouse
California Lighthouse is located on the northern tip of the island, about 8 miles from Oranjestad. The lighthouse was named after SS Californian, a ship whose claim to fame was receiving the distress radio calls from the Titanic (but apparently ignoring them). Years later the Californian was also to sink, a short distance off this rocky coast. You are not allowed to climb the lighthouse, but the area around it and to the north has a lot of great hiking trails, weaving along the island's Atlantic-facing coastline.
California Lighthouse is located on the northern tip of the island, about 8 miles from Oranjestad. The lighthouse was named after SS Californian, a ship whose claim to fame was receiving the distress radio calls from the Titanic (but apparently ignoring them). Years later the Californian was also to sink, a short distance off this rocky coast. You are not allowed to climb the lighthouse, but the area around it and to the north has a lot of great hiking trails, weaving along the island's Atlantic-facing coastline.
Legend a shore excursion conveniently close to the port.
a shore excursion conveniently close to the port.