Practical info: the Aruba Authority guide

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Aruba ATV Tours: Best Rides, Prices and Rules

ATV tours in Aruba take about 4 hours and cost $130 to $135 for a single rider and $170 for a double, with ...

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Aruba Cruise Port: Things to Do Near the Ship

Ships dock in Oranjestad, Aruba's capital, so a port day can start on foot: the tram links the cruise termi...

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Aruba Currency: Florins, Dollars, Cards and the Fee

In Aruba the currency is the florin, pegged at 1.79 florins to the U.S. dollar, and dollars are commonly ac...

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Aruba Deep Sea Fishing Charters: Prices and Boats

A private deep sea fishing charter in Aruba costs from $480 to $960 on the Driftwood, a 35-foot twin-engine...

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Aruba Entry Requirements for Americans

Americans entering Aruba by air must complete the online ED card, the island's entry form, before departure...

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Aruba eSIM: Plans, Prices and Which to Pick

Airalo's Aruba eSIM comes in nine data-only plans on the Digicel network, from 1 GB for 3 days at €7.50 to ...

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First Time in Aruba: What to Know Before You Go

For a first trip to Aruba, do three things before you land: fill in the ED card and pay the $20 sustainabil...

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Aruba Horseback Riding: Beach and Desert Rides

Horseback riding in Aruba runs from a one-hour beginner ride at $105 to a 2.5-hour California Lighthouse an...

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Aruba Jet Ski Tours and Rentals: Prices and Options

Renting a jet ski in Aruba costs $75 for 30 minutes at Delphi Watersports on Eagle Beach, on Yamaha Jet Ski...

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Aruba Nightlife: Bars, Clubs and Party Tours

Aruba's nightlife is centered on Palm Beach, where casinos, beach bars and clubs line the resort strip; Ora...

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Aruba Rainy Day Activities: What to Do When It Rains

Rain in Aruba is brief: the island gets roughly 18 inches (460 mm) of rain a year, falling in short showers...

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Aruba Scuba Diving: Shipwrecks and Reefs

Aruba has eleven wrecks and more than twenty dive sites, and the headline dive is the Antilla, a 400-foot G...

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Aruba Shipwreck Snorkeling Tours Compared

To snorkel the Antilla shipwreck in Aruba you need a boat: the Red Sail Antilla snorkel sail is $79 for adu...

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Aruba Submarine Tour: Is It Worth It?

The Atlantis Submarine in Aruba dives to 130 feet to show reefs, shipwrecks and marine life through windows...

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Aruba Trip Cost: A Real Budget

Aruba costs more in activities than in transport. Beyond your hotel, a couple spends about $114 on the arri...

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Aruba UTV Tours: Natural Pool and Cave Pool Options

A UTV tour in Aruba lasts about 4 hours and costs $200 per two-seater vehicle with Kini Kini Tours, with a ...

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Aruba Walking Tours: Oranjestad and San Nicolas

Aruba has three walking tours worth planning around: a 2.5-hour historic tour of Oranjestad with more than ...

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Is Aruba Safe? What Travelers Should Know

Aruba is rated Level 1, "exercise normal precautions," the lowest of the four U.S. State Department levels ...