Best Aruba Excursion: Epic UTV Adventure - Carnival Vista Cruise!
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We are headed to breakfast. I'm up far too early this morning.
We are officially docked in Aruba. Yes, we're here with the raps city of the seas right behind us.
That was fun. It's a kind of an adventure to get down there.
It was long. Um, it was only supposed to be what, four hours, I think.
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Join us on Day 5 of our Carnival Vista cruise as we explore Aruba like never before! From a wild off-roading excursion on UTV's with RockaBeach Tours, to stunning views at the Natural Bridge, a thrilling cave jump, a stop at Turtle Beach, and wrapping it all up with dinner, a show, and the Silent Party onboard — this day was packed with fun and unforgettable memories. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell 🔔 for more cruise vlogs and travel adventures! 🕒 TIMELINE: 0:00 – Welcome to Day 5 on the Carnival Vista 0:17 – Early breakfast at the buffet 1:14 – Docked in Aruba! Getting ready for our tour 2:05 – Meeting point at the “I Love Aruba” sign 3:35 – Boarding the RockaBeach Tours bus 5:04 – Starting our off-road UTV adventure! 6:28 – First stop: The Natural Bridge 🌊 8:30 – Second stop: Cave Jump (so fun!) 11:15 – Exploring the Aruba Gold Mill Ruins 15:36 – Final stop: Turtle Beach 🐢 – time to rinse off! 17:00 – Back to the port for shopping and snacks 18:02 – Lunch & recap of our Aruba excursion 20:00 – Tips for RockaBeach UTV Tours (dust, cost, gear, etc.) 25:44 – Cleaning up for dinner & Express Dining experience 🍽️ 29:00 – “Studio VIP” onboard show 🎤 30:38 – Comedy club laughs 😂 31:35 – The Silent Party on the Lido Deck 🎧 32:41 – Late-night BLT snack from the deli 🥪 33:16 – Back to the cabin & final thoughts on Aruba 💭 💬 WHAT WE LOVED: RockaBeach Tours: Fun guides (AB & Jersey), great stops, full-day experience UTV off-roading through Aruba’s rocky desert and coastline The cave jump! Must-have water shoes Silent Party – perfect way to end the night on Carnival Vista ⚓ CRUISE INFO: Ship: Carnival Vista Port: Aruba Excursion: RockaBeach Tours – UTV Adventure Length: ~5.5 hours (5 stops total) 🧳 CRUISE + TRAVEL TIPS: Bring a neck gaiter, sunglasses, and goggles for dust Water shoes are a must for the cave stop Take motion sickness meds if needed – the ride is bumpy! Budget around $240 USD for 2 people for the UTV excursion Follow Sea Trippin' on Social Media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeaTrippin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sea_trippin/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seatrippin/ Pinterest: https://pin.it/4o8znRb Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@seatrippin/ Email: seatrippincruising@gmail.com ******************************************************************************************** The following product links are from our Amazon Affiliate page. There is no extra cost to you and we get a small percentage back for the referral! Thanks for looking! As Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ******************************************************************************************** Here is a link to our Amazon Shop with links to some of the Essential Items we bring on our cruises! https://www.amazon.com/shop/seatrippinwkimandscott?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfseatrippinwkimandscott_D3ZVZX19PVJR06NPJJ0M Kims neck gaiter she wore UTVing! https://amzn.to/437O6KS We love this Sound Machine. I can't sleep on cruise without it! Helps drown out the door slams! https://amzn.to/3Enzr2q This night light is pretty neat in that it is magnetic! Would be great for kids! https://amzn.to/3NQ2632 This is a great starter pack for your Royal Caribbean Cruise. Love the Luggage Tag Holders Royal Caribbean Essentials Kit - Cruise Power Strip, Lanyards & Royal Caribbean Luggage Tags https://amzn.to/3rzPmmF ****Not to leave Carnival out!!! Carnival Cruise Essentials Kit https://amzn.to/3HK1o4H ****Love this backpack for excursions and as my Carryon bag!**** https://amzn.to/3wfIHkp Kim's new camera she used on this trip. Amazing video, so small. Awesome Vlogging cam. DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo https://amzn.to/4p5AJ7q Kim won't make it 5 minutes into the cruise without these.... Motion Sickness Patches & Sea Sickness Bands for The Relief of Nausea https://amzn.to/3Rc3fCp On our last cruise she used these anti-nausea bands from Blisslets and they worked great! Very fashionable! https://amzn.to/3vXwun2 DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks, 25Lbs Strong Heavy Duty Cruise Magnet https://amzn.to/3shXgS3 Got Kim this for her Birthday! We used this on our Harmony cruise and it helped to save space! BAGSMART Toiletry Bag Travel Bag with Hanging Hook https://amzn.to/3DStA3r Extra Large Beach Bag https://amzn.to/3WP1AGs Large Passport Holder Family, RFID Passport Holder https://amzn.to/3Qy4bRN Cruise Lanyards with ID Holder [2 Pack] Mermaid & Cruise Ship Design for Ship Key Cards [Gray & Blue] https://amzn.to/3psOAqF Kim absolutely loves this travel mirror. I got it for her for a Mother' Day present. I actually did good!!! https://amzn.to/3BvUGgT #carnivalvista #cruiseship #cruiselife #cruisevlog #cruise #aruba #rockabeachtours #arubaexcursion #utv #silentparty #silentdisco #studiovip #expressdining #naturalbridge