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Make the most of a quick trip with top things to do in Aruba, from must-see sights to local favorites. Plan your adventure and enjoy every moment on the island.
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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Our local team has done every tour we list. If we would not take our own family on it, it is not on our site.
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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
4 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
4 hours
$89
per person
✓ Free cancellation
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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
4 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
4 hours
$74
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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Sunset Picnic
One Happy Picnic Aruba
✓ 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
4 hours
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$240
per 2-seater
✓ Free cancellation
Adventure
Natural Pool & Indian Cave Jeep Safari
ABC Tours
4 hours
Starting at
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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
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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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Everything to know about Cruise Shore Excursions
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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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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