Aruba cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Aruba, Aruba (Southern Caribbean). Eagle Beach is about 10 minutes from the terminal and Palm Beach about 20, so beach days are easy to do alone.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin & marine encounter | – | – | – | – | $59 | 5/5 |
| Submarine / glass-bottom | – | $105 | $148 | – | $60 | 5/5 |
| Scuba / helmet dive | – | $183 | – | – | $110 | 5/5 |
| Party / sunset cruise | – | $115 | $79 | – | $84 | 5/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | $113 | $197 | – | $80 | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | $84 | – | – | $139 | 5/5 |
| ATV / buggy / jeep | – | $131 | $128 | – | $110 | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | $150 | $128 | – | $69 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | – | – | – | $72 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | $63 | $246 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $82 | $79 | – | $95 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | – | – | – | $158 | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $71 | $84 | – | $55 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Aruba were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in Aruba Carnival in Aruba NCL in Aruba MSC in Aruba
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Beach | 4.8 km | ~15 min by road |
| Palm Beach | 7.0 km | ~20 min by road |
| Arikok National Park | 11.6 km | ~30 min by road |
| Baby Beach | 20.0 km | ~50 min by road |
Distances are measured from Aruba Cruise Terminal, Oranjestad. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
None of the common tour types here involves a long transfer.