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So About Aruba

La Lido Loca
La Lido Loca
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πŸ‘οΈ 270K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 27:02

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a day in port in Aruba while sailing on the Carnival Pride. After preparing his cabin and eating breakfast at the ship's buffet, he disembarks with a specific task list: finding iced coffee, purchasing soda for his cabin, and searching for Lego sets on the island. He explores the downtown area using a free trolley service, noting the Dutch architectural influence and various shopping opportunities. The journey involves significant walking, totaling over 10,000 steps, as he navigates through marketplaces, past casinos, and near the waterfront. He successfully locates Starbucks for coffee and visits two different toy stores to purchase Lego sets. To complete his list, he finds affordable canned soda at a local shop. The creator concludes his excursion by returning to the ship, reflecting on the successful day of exploration and the ability to complete his goals without a pre-planned excursion.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Pride
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Pride
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I was shocked to discover the cruise port in Aruba has free transportation

this is unbe this is the downtown capital of Aruba

the trolley is super cool again 45 minute Loop kind of takes you down to the shopping areas you can get to the mall and it's uh completely free

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use the free trolley to explore downtown Oranjestad
βœ“Apply sunscreen to protect fair skin in the Caribbean sun
βœ“Bring cash if you plan to gamble at off-ship casinos

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat transportation options are available at the Aruba cruise port?
QWhat can you do in Aruba on a cruise day without a formal excursion?
QWhere can you find Lego and other shopping near the Aruba cruise port?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program4 Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconPort Destination4Β½ Happy BaconExcursions3Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition3Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1Β½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Oranjestad, Aruba4Β½ Happy Bacon
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