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Aruba Without an Excursion (Walking from the Cruise Port!)

Ed and Mai WanderFree Retirees
Ed and Mai WanderFree Retirees
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πŸ‘οΈ 219 viewsπŸ“… 1 months ago⏱️ 36:04
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Creator's Key Takeaways

We arrived in Oranjestad and once again, everything was right there as we stepped off the ship.

I really enjoy it. Um we I mean I would love more enjoy if we go shopping but I know that we cannot bring anything on the luggage.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Just walking straight from the cruise port without booking excursions
βœ“Put on good walk-in shoes and bring bottle water
βœ“Walk to the right from the cruise port for the best beach access

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety walking in a new port β€” Use your judgment and look up the stats before you go; most areas around the forts are safe.
Budget constraints for excursions β€” You can walk and explore on your own without booking any excursions, which is perfect for a limited budget.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat can you do in Aruba without booking an excursion?
QIs it safe to walk around Aruba from the cruise port?
QHow far is the beach from the cruise port in Aruba?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Oranjestad, Aruba3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Island tour bus ($30 per person)
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Welcome back to our 50 Days of Cruising the Caribbean series! 🌴🚒 This is itβ€”our final stop in the series, and we’re ending in beautiful Aruba πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ό Just like most of this journey: - No excursion - No taxi - Just walking straight from the cruise port We arrived in Oranjestad and once again, everything was right there as we stepped off the ship. During our day, we: - Walked through the port and into the city - Passed a statue of Anne Frank - Saw a statue of Wilhelmina of the Netherlands - Explored shops and waterfront areas - Walked about 1.5 miles to a nearby beach (just head right from the port) Aruba felt like a great balance for usβ€” πŸ‘‰ Bigger and more to do than some islands πŸ‘‰ But still relaxed and not overly loud or chaotic There’s plenty to see and do here without booking an excursion. All you really need is a good pair of walking shoes. πŸŽ₯ This video wraps up our full series: 50 Days of Cruising the Caribbean – 13 Ports, No Excursions If you’ve been following alongβ€”thank you! And if you’re just finding us, be sure to check out the full series to see what you can do at each port without spending money on cruise excursions. πŸ‘ If you enjoyed this series, don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! #Aruba #CaribbeanCruise #CruiseTips #NoExcursion #travelvlog