Bugaloe has entertainment during Happy Hour 5-6pm & 10-11pm
Tues: Joyride Band 7-10pm, Wed: Karaoke 8:30-11:30pm, Thurs: DJ 8-11pm, Fri: Travel Sessions Band 7-10pm,
Sat: Karaoke 8:30-11:30pm, Sun: Travel Sessions Band 7-10pm
Nos Clubhuis has Live Music. Great spot to grab a bite to eat and enjoy the sunsets. Friendly staff as well!
https://www.nosclubhuisaruba.com/
Saturday & Monday: 7-9PM
Tuesday & Wednesday: 7-9PM
Friday & Sunday: 5-7PM
Thursday: 6-8PM
Moomba - happy hour 6-7pm
Terrazza Italiano - rooftop restaurant looking over Eagle Beach. Live music Tuesday
Azzurro - favorites: lobster risotto, calamari appetizer, spaghetti in cheese wheel
Papiamento - favorite: champagne casserole
Salt & Pepper - favorites: ceviche, baked brie, shrimp w/ mango sauce, chili sesame chicken, mojitos
FANTASTIC atmosphere & views of sunset. Located at the northeast tip by the light house. 5:30pm reservation is ideal.
Favorites: pizza, lasagna, caprese salad, bruschetta
Dinner Under the Stars at Renaissance Island $90/person in 2025 Wed only 7-10pm, leave 6pm
Dutch pancakes to die for!
Arashi Beach - A favorite with locals, Arashi Beach boasts gentle currents and abundant underwater life, making it a perfect spot for snorkeling in the Caribbean. Beach huts, a fun bar/restaurant and large parking area. Umbrella/chair rentals. Due to a modest surf swimmers have easy access yet beginner body-boarders will have fun too. When entering the ocean on the left side of this beach you will reach an excellent snorkeling area with a rich underwater life. Go to the far right end of the beach until you see the shallow rocky area. As this area extends more into the sea, it turns out to be a coral reef with plenty of fish living in it. 2022 - chairs and umbrella for $40.
Boca Catalina bay offers a white sand beach area with some makeshift beach huts to protect you from the sun. There is easy access to the crystal clear ocean which makes this an ideal beach for families of all ages. Boca Catalina is popular with snorkelers and those who are looking for a more private and calm beach experience. No chair/umbrella rentals.
Tres Trapi - Once you find the tres trapi steps just east of Boca Catalina beach you will happy you did, easy to get up and down steps, water is beautiful and snorkelling in three directions. Turtles are straight ahead and starfish to the left , go to the right and larger schools of smaller fish and many other fish in between. Water is a bit deeper once you get out from the little entry beach at the steps, but can walk beside the iron shore before you swim out so don’t have to swim far out really, just float around. No chair/umbrella rentals.
Malmok Beach in Aruba is a narrow sandy stretch that interrupts the limestone and rocky terrace along Malmok’s coast . Its shallow clear Caribbean waters make it a popular snorkeling spot in Aruba. Here catamarans and sailboats stop for a daytime snorkeling stop just off the shoreline. Reefs and sunken wrecks nearby afford excellent diving in Aruba. The calm and crystal clear waters (truly some of the best on the island) are perfect for a relaxing swim in the ocean. No chair/umbrella rentals.
Eagle Beach - Pristine beach with powdery white sand and turquoise waters, surrounded by convenient amenities and accommodation options. Offers shade rentals and a relaxing atmosphere.
Baby Beach - Tranquil beach with crystal-clear shallow waters, ideal for family swimming and snorkeling amid colorful fish and coral. Cabana rentals available (2022 - chairs and a cabana for $60), early arrival necessary - if super early might snag a palapa.
Mangel Halto Beach - Tranquil beach surrounded by mangroves, perfect for snorkeling with a shipwreck and rich marine life; warm shallow waters ideal for swimming and kayaking. Some report mosquitos here.
(we did a snorkel trip here and the water was super choppy, I would NOT go back here again!!)
Drive to lighthouse and walk to the coast to watch the sunrise then walk the trails back. Download https://www.alltrails.com/explore/aruba for trail maps. We did this the last day and I regretted this! I would like to have done this several more times!!
Hooiberg - Volcanic mound climb with over 500 steps presents panoramic views, local wildlife encounters, and nature scenes. Ideal for active travelers seeking a rewarding workout.
34 people SUNSET CRUISE: $84.99 5PM, 2 HOURS
Wear easy to take off shoes since you board small boat from the beach and they transport you to the larger boat. We did this in 2024 and LOVED IT!
DePalm Island - Tropical beach enclave with a lunch buffet, premium seating near flamingos, and all-inclusive dining. Features snorkeling with fish, sea trek adventures, and exhilarating banana boat rides.
10am-4pm $119 minimum
Rennaissance Island - Tranquil island retreat accessible by a short boat ride, home to flamingos and private beaches with both lively and adult-only areas, complemented by nature trails and snorkeling opportunities. Tickets available begining 9am Saturdays, sometimes hard to aquire. $120 minimum
The first boat leaves at 7am and every 15 minutes after that. The last boat leave the island at 645pm.
small boat/groups $129/person Thursday AM 9:30-12:30
Adults only Mondays - $129 if book online 3:30-6:30pm snorkel & sunset cruise (sunset is 6:16pm)
less than 20 people, lounge chair for everyone
1-Day Jeep Rental - $217 www.arubatopdrive.com
Private Jeep Tour - $440/4 hours, each additional hour $60
www.aroundarubatours.com/aruba-tours/aruba-private-jeep-tours/