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Aruba Cruise Shore Excursions
Explore Aruba cruise shore excursions by comparing trusted tour providers, ratings, and prices. Use local expertise to find your best fit and book with confidence.
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29 Cruise Shore Excursions side by side
Private & Personal Safari Jeep Tours
★ 5.0 (50,004)- Duration3, 5, 7 hours
- Starts09:00, 14:00
- DaysEvery day
- DrinksWater and soda jug
- FoodIncluded with Signature + Grand Signature only
Free cancellation
from $595
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Private Catamaran Charter
★ 4.8 (29,276)- Duration3 hours
- StartsN, A
- DaysMon - Sun
- DrinksPremium open bar
- FoodCharcuterie board & bites
Free cancellation
from $1800
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ATV Adventure
★ 4.9 (4,130)- Duration4 hours
- Starts9 AM, 2 PM
- DaysMon - Sat
- DrinksWater included
- FoodNo
Free cancellation
from $185 per ATV for 2 people
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Natural Pool, Caves & Baby Beach Jeep Adventure
★ 4.8 (2,778)- Duration4 hours
- Starts9 AM, 2 PM
- DaysMon - Sun
- DrinksWater included
- FoodSnacks included
Free cancellation
from $89 per person
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Mini Photoshoot
★ 5.0 (227)- Duration30 minutes
- Starts8 AM, 9 AM, 5:30 PM
- DaysMon - Sun
- Drinks-
- Food-
Free cancellation
from $399 per person
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Sailing & Snorkeling Cruise incl. open bar
★ 4.7 (5,383)- Duration2.5 hours
- Starts14:00
- DaysMon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
- DrinksUnlimited open bar
- FoodSnacks included
Free cancellation
from $70 per person
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Private Boat Ride
★ 4.7 (4,803)- Duration1 to 7 hours
- Starts9:30PM, 4PM
- DaysMon - Sun
- DrinksBottled water and soda
- FoodOptional
Free cancellation
from $195 per hour
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Half Day Full Island Tour and Baby Beach
★ 4.9 (999)- Duration4 hours
- Starts8:15 AM, 2:15 PM
- DaysMon - Sun
- DrinksWater included
- FoodNo, BYO
Free cancellation
from $89 per person
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Wariruri Beach Horse Tour
★ 4.9 (690)- Duration1.5 hours
- Starts09:00, 16:00
- DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Drinks-
- Food-
Free cancellation
from $116 per person
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Half-Day UTV Rental
★ 5.0 (48,431)- Duration4 to 5 hours
- Starts8:30 AM
- DaysEvery day
- Drinks-
- Food-
Free cancellation
from $250
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De Palm Island
★ 4.3 (7,278)- Duration6 hours
- Starts10 AM
- DaysMon - Sun
- DrinksOpen bar
- FoodUnlimited food
Free cancellation
from $109 per person
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Aruba UTV (2-seater)
★ 4.9 (4,130)- Duration4 hours
- Starts9 AM, 2 PM
- DaysMon - Sat
- DrinksWater included
- FoodNo
Free cancellation
from $225 per 2-seater UTV
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Kukoo Aruba Island Tour
★ 4.6 (3,274)- Duration4 hours
- Starts9 AM
- DaysWed, Fri, Sun
- DrinksRefreshments included
- FoodA local snack
Free cancellation
from $43 per person
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Aruba's North Coast Hidden Treasures UTV
★ 4.8 (2,778)- Duration4 hours
- Starts2 PM
- DaysMon - Sun
- DrinksWater included
- FoodSnacks included
Free cancellation
from $220 per vehicle
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Create Your Own Private Island Tour
★ 4.8 (924)- Duration4 - 5 hours
- Starts8 AM, 2 PM
- DaysMon - Sun
- DrinksWater included
- FoodNo
Free cancellation
from $420
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Aruba Water Park Entrance Splash, Play, and Explore
★ 4.1 (561)- Duration7 hours
- Starts10 AM
- DaysWed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
- DrinksAvailable for purchase at on-site restaurant
- FoodAvailable for purchase at on-site restaurant
Free cancellation
from $30 per person
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Go-Kart Racing
★ 4.4 (494)- Duration1 hour
- Starts16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00
- DaysTue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- DrinksNo
- FoodNo
Free cancellation
from $25 per person
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Couple Photoshoot
★ 5.0 (227)- Duration1 hour
- Starts8 AM, 5:30 PM
- DaysMon - Sun
- Drinks-
- Food-
Free cancellation
from $599
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FIN-TASTIC 1 Snorkel: Tres Trapi & Turtle Spotting
★ 5.0 (101)- Duration2 hours
- Starts9:30 AM, 1 PM
- DaysMon - Sat
- DrinksCold water & refreshments
- FoodNot included
Free cancellation
from $90 per person
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Natural Pool & Indian Cave Jeep Safari
★ 5.0 (11,068)- Duration4 - 5 hours
- Starts8:30 AM, 2 PM
- DaysMon - Sun
- DrinksWater included
- FoodAM Tour includes lunch, PM Tour no lunch included
Free cancellation
from $108 per person morning, $92 per person afternoon
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Explore Aruba Bus Tour
★ 4.7 (5,383)- Duration5 hours
- Starts9 AM
- DaysThursdays
- DrinksRefreshments included
- FoodSnack included
Free cancellation
from $55 per person
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Catamaran Dolphin Sunset Adventure Cruise incl. open bar
★ 4.8 (1,814)- Duration2 hours
- Starts17:00
- DaysEvery day
- DrinksOpen bar
- FoodWraps & tropical fruit
Free cancellation
from $50 per person
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Half Day National Park Safari Tour and Baby Beach
★ 4.9 (999)- Duration5 hours
- Starts8:15 AM
- DaysMon - Sun
- DrinksWater included
- FoodNo, BYO
Free cancellation
from $95 per person
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Private Wariruri Tour
★ 4.9 (690)- Duration1.5 hours
- Starts09:00, 16:00
- DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Drinks-
- Food-
Free cancellation
from $180 per person
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Aruba Atlantis Submarine Tour
★ 4.5 (3,374)- Duration1,5 hours
- Starts-
- DaysSun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Drinks-
- Food-
Free cancellation
from $99 per person
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Aruba’s Finest Island Tour by Air-Conditioned Bus
★ 4.9 (4,130)- Duration4 hours
- Starts9 AM
- DaysMon, Wed, Fri
- DrinksWater included
- FoodNo
Free cancellation
from $65 per person
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Aruba Countryside Bus Tour
★ 4.7 (616)- Duration4 hours
- Starts9 AM, 2 PM
- DaysMon - Sun
- DrinksWater included
- FoodSnack included
Free cancellation
from $49 per person
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Maxi Photoshoot
★ 5.0 (227)- Duration1.5-2 hours
- Starts8 AM
- DaysMon - Sun
- Drinks-
- Food-
Free cancellation
from $999
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All-Inclusive UTV Tour to the Northern Wild Side
★ 5.0 (7,309)- Duration4 - 5 hours
- Starts8:30 AM, 2 PM
- DaysMon - Sun
- DrinksWater included
- FoodAM Tour includes lunch, PM Tour no lunch included
Free cancellation
from $240 per 2-seater
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Cruise Shore Excursions in Aruba: what to expect
Visiting Aruba by cruise ship and want to explore the island during your stop? This page features tours that are well suited for cruise visitors, with manageable durations, optional pick-up and drop-off transportation, and routes that fit comfortably within a cruise day. From island highlights and beach time to snorkeling, wildlife encounters, and family-friendly activities, these excursions make it easy to enjoy Aruba without feeling rushed, while returning to the cruise terminal with time to spare.
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Family Tours
Aruba Atlantis Submarine Tour
De Palm Tours
1,5 hours
$99
per person
✓ Free cancellation
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Sightseeing
Create Your Own Private Island Tour
Chogogo Tours
5 hours
$420
✓ Free cancellation
Recommended
Adventure
ATV Adventure
Kini Kini Tours
4 hours
$185
per ATV for 2 people
✓ Free cancellation
Day Tours
Half Day Full Island Tour and Baby Beach
Cross Aruba Tours
5 hours
$89
per person
✓ Free cancellation
Recommended
Horseback Riding
Wariruri Beach Horse Tour
Aruba Horse Tours
1,5 hours
$116
per person
✓ Free cancellation
Horseback Riding
Private Wariruri Tour
Aruba Horse Tours
1,5 hours
$180
per person
✓ Free cancellation
Adventure
Half-Day UTV Rental
ABC Tours
5 hours
$250
✓ Free cancellation
Adventure
Aruba UTV (2-seater)
Kini Kini Tours
4 hours
$225
per 2-seater UTV
✓ Free cancellation
Adventure
Half Day National Park Safari Tour and Baby Beach
Cross Aruba Tours
5 hours
$95
per person
✓ Free cancellation
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Family Tours
Go-Kart Racing
Bushiri Karting
15 min
$25
per person
✓ Free cancellation
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Romantic Tours
Mini Photoshoot
Flying Dress Aruba
30 minutes
$399
per person
✓ Free cancellation
Romantic Tours
Couple Photoshoot
Flying Dress Aruba
1 hour
$599
✓ Free cancellation
Romantic Tours
Maxi Photoshoot
Flying Dress Aruba
1,5 hours
$999
✓ Free cancellation
Sightseeing
Aruba Countryside Bus Tour
AGW Tours
4 hours
$49
per person
✓ Free cancellation
Day Tours
Natural Pool, Caves & Baby Beach Jeep Adventure
AGW Tours
4 hours
$89
per person
✓ Free cancellation
Sightseeing
Aruba's North Coast Hidden Treasures UTV
AGW Tours
4 hours
$220
per vehicle
✓ Free cancellation
Adventure
All-Inclusive UTV Tour to the Northern Wild Side
ABC Tours
5 hours
Starting at
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$240
per 2-seater
✓ Free cancellation
Adventure
Natural Pool & Indian Cave Jeep Safari
ABC Tours
5 hours
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$92
per person
✓ Free cancellation
Family Tours
Catamaran Dolphin Sunset Adventure Cruise
Delphi Watersports
2 hours
$50
per person
✓ Free cancellation
Adventure
Private & Personal Safari Jeep Tours
ABC Tours
3 hours
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$595
✓ Free cancellation
Family Tours
Sailing & Snorkeling Cruise
Pelican Adventures
2.5 hours
$70
per person
✓ Free cancellation
Recommended
Sightseeing
Kukoo Aruba Island Tour
Kukoo Kunuku
4 hours
$43
per person
✓ Free cancellation
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Sightseeing
Aruba’s Finest Island Tour by Air-Conditioned Bus
Kini Kini Tours
4 hours
$65
per person
✓ Free cancellation
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Adventure
Explore Aruba Bus Tour
Pelican Adventures
5 hours
$55
per person
✓ Free cancellation
Open Bar
De Palm Island
De Palm Tours
8 hours
$109
per person
✓ Free cancellation
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Day Tours
Private Catamaran Charter
De Palm Tours
3 hours
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$1800
✓ Free cancellation
Adventure
Private Boat Ride
Delphi Watersports
1 to 7 hours
$195
per hour
✓ Free cancellation
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Day Tours
Aruba Water Park Entrance Splash, Play, and Explore
Aruba Water Park
8 hours
$30
per person
✓ Free cancellation
Snorkeling
FIN-TASTIC 1 Snorkel: Tres Trapi & Turtle Spotting
Aruba's Vitamin Sea
2 hours
$90
per person
✓ Free cancellation
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Frequently asked questions
Located on the northern side of downtown Oranjestad, situated along L.G. Smith Boulevard.
Yes, the above featured tours offer both pick-up and drop-off at the cruise port terminal within a timely manner. To avoid missing your transportation, please pay close attention to exact pick-up location instructions from the tour operator.
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