| Moment | Option | Price and details |
|---|---|---|
| Stay | Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, Eagle Beach | 18+, breakfast included, private beach dinners, spa, daily yoga |
| Stay | RIU Palace Antillas, Palm Beach | 24-hour all-inclusive, adults only |
| Sunset | Octopus happy hour catamaran | $89.99 each, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, open bar |
| Sunset, private | Tranquilo | $450 for up to 4, 2 hours; dinner sail $550 for 2, 3 hours |
| Sunset on horseback | Rancho Notorious | $130 per person, about 1.5 hours; private ride $285 |
| Dinner | Beachfront | Passions on the Beach, The Flying Fishbone, Atardi |
| Spa | Couple's massage | Eforea Spa, Intermezzo Day Spa, Mandara Spa, Okeanos Spa |
Where to stay
The tourism board's couples guide names the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort and Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort for romance packages. For an adults-only resort, Bucuti & Tara is the only one that states a minimum age (18+), and it offers private balconies or terraces and beach dinners. RIU Palace Antillas is the 24-hour all-inclusive option on Palm Beach, and Secrets Baby Beach is the all-inclusive adults-only resort in the southeast (304 suites, opened June 2025). The full comparison is in adults-only resorts in Aruba, and honeymoon resorts lists more. For areas see where to stay in Aruba.
Three evenings
- A sunset sail. The tourism board calls a sunset sail a must for couples and names Pelican Adventures, Monforte Luxury Cruise, Palm Pleasure and Red Sail. Prices and the private options are in the Aruba sunset cruise. The Noord happy hour sunset cruise on GetYourGuide is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 298 reviews.
- A sunset ride. Rancho Notorious runs a sunset ride at 5:00 pm or 5:30 pm for about 1.5 hours with a hilltop sunset and 360-degree views, no galloping and all skill levels. See horseback riding in Aruba.
- A beachfront dinner. The couples guide names Passions on the Beach, The Flying Fishbone and Atardi, some of which allow barefoot dining. Monforte Luxury Cruise serves a four-course dinner with butler service on the water.
Days together
- Kayak to Mangel Halto. The guide describes an organized morning tour with snorkeling, swimming, beach time and lunch up the southern coast to Mangel Halto and the Spanish Lagoon. See Mangel Halto.
- Hike or drive Arikok. Arikok National Park has about 20 miles of walking trails, and a free monthly movie night at the visitor center runs from 7:30 to 9:30 pm (the guide dates from 2017). See Arikok National Park.
- A spa day. The guide recommends a couples' massage at Eforea Spa, Intermezzo Day Spa, Mandara Spa or Okeanos Spa.
- A private tour. Walking tours of Oranjestad can be private; see Aruba walking tours.
- A photo shoot. The guide suggests hiring a photographer and scheduling it near the end of the trip.
Tell them it is a honeymoon
The tourism board's anniversary guide says that mentioning the occasion when booking dinners, activities or lodging may get you a discount, a free dessert or a gift.
Typical mistakes
- Paying for a private sunset sail by default: for two people it costs $450, against $179.98 on the group happy-hour sail, so book it only if privacy is the point.
- Staying in the southeast for the sunset sails: most boats leave from Palm Beach, far from Secrets Baby Beach.
- Relying on the 2017 couples guide for prices: it gives none, so confirm each activity with the operator.
FAQ
What is the best area for a honeymoon in Aruba?
Eagle Beach for quiet low-rise resorts and Palm Beach for a lively strip; Secrets Baby Beach for a remote all-inclusive.
How much is a private sunset sail?
$450 for up to four guests on the Tranquilo (2 hours from 5:00 pm).
Is there a sunset horseback ride?
Yes: $130 per person for about 1.5 hours at Rancho Notorious.
Which resorts offer romance packages?
The couples guide names the Aruba Marriott, Amsterdam Manor, Bucuti & Tara and Divi Village; ask each hotel for current packages.
Aruba Authority editorial team, 7 November 2026.
