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Aruba Cruise Island Tour | Rock Formations, Alto Vista Chapel, & JiJi Dining

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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 734 views๐Ÿ“… 9 months agoโฑ๏ธ 41:51
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship Tour๐Ÿฅ‰Knowledgeable Creator
โค๏ธ Best for CoupleCaribbeanVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It's worth the trip up. It's hard and strainous, but nice breeze and you reward it with a nice 360 view of Aruba.

That was actually a pretty powerful moment. Pretty powerful moment.

Food here is great. If you get an opportunity, they also are open for lunch.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“If you have a tour booked, meet them on the little white tents when you first come out.
โœ“Try the local Balashi beer or a coconut smoothie.
โœ“Haggle in port shops; you might find a unique store.
โœ“If you stay at the Renaissance, you can take a boat to their private island.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding a tour guide at the port โ€” Look for little white tents with signs when you first come out.
Shopping in crowded areas โ€” Try to haggle and keep eyes open for unique stores.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on an Aruba island tour from a cruise?
QHow do you find a tour guide at the Aruba cruise port?
QWhat are the best shopping areas in Oranjestad?
QWhat is the food like at GG's Asian restaurant on the ship?

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Port Highlights

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Top: Island bus tour ($30 a person)
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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

Welcome to beautiful Aruba! ๐ŸŒดโ˜€๏ธ In this video, we take you along from the moment we step off the cruise ship, explore the Aruba cruise port, and head out on an unforgettable island bus tour. From Casibari Rock Formation to the Alto Vista Chapel, the California Lighthouse, and the stunning shores of Eagle Beach, this tour showcases the best of Aruba in one day. Weโ€™ll also share our experience shopping in downtown Oranjestad, trying a local Balashi beer and fresh coconut smoothie, plus enjoying an incredible dinner at Gigiโ€™s Asian Kitchen onboard our ship. ๐Ÿน๐Ÿœ If youโ€™re planning an Aruba cruise port stop, this guide will give you the best tips for excursions, beaches, local drinks, and shopping. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Donโ€™t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more cruise vlogs, ship tours, and Caribbean adventures! ๐Ÿ”” Hit the bell so you never miss our next video. #Aruba #CruiseVlog #CaribbeanCruise #CarnivalCruise #EagleBeach #ArubaTravel #ArubaExcursion 00:00 โ€“ Arriving in Aruba & first impressions at the cruise port 02:10 โ€“ Exploring port area & excursion options 04:15 โ€“ Boarding the colorful Aruba party bus tour 06:20 โ€“ Casibari Rock Formation hike & views 10:30 โ€“ Alto Vista Chapel & prayer circle walk 14:15 โ€“ Local Aruba homes & history 15:30 โ€“ Boca Catalina & Arashi Beach 17:45 โ€“ California Lighthouse & island views 20:40 โ€“ Fresh coconut smoothie break 22:15 โ€“ Relaxing at Eagle Beach 25:10 โ€“ Back in Oranjestad for shopping & exploring 29:00 โ€“ Casino & Renaissance Mall area 32:10 โ€“ Trying Arubaโ€™s local beer, Balashi ๐Ÿบ 34:00 โ€“ Dinner at Gigiโ€™s Asian Kitchen (review & food highlights) 42:00 โ€“ Desserts & final thoughts on Gigiโ€™s 45:10 โ€“ Wrapping up Aruba day & sunset views ๐ŸŒ… Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDl4ikwf8o1RdtjuM5gCRFA/join Let us book your next vacation!!! Reach out to Melinda or Ryan: ryanparker@expediacruises.com meparker@expediacruises.com https://www.expediacruises.com/en-US/RyanParker https://www.expediacruises.com/en-US/MelindaParker Get PKAT SWAG - https://pkatchatgmailcom-shop.fourthwall.com PKAT Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/pkadventuretravels Please note that we may include some Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no extra cost to you. We only recommend products or services that we genuinely like, use and trust.