Explore on your own rating
Official posted taxi fares, a good bus system, and great beaches a short ride away.
Where ships dock
- Aruba Cruise Terminal, Oranjestad
Getting to town
Downtown Oranjestad is right at the terminal. Eagle Beach is about 4.5 km (~2.8 miles) away and Palm Beach about 6.5 km (~4 miles), roughly 10 minutes by taxi.
Official fixed taxi fares (per car, up to 4 passengers, per the 2026 tariff): about $28 to Eagle Beach and $33 to Palm Beach; extra passengers are about $3 each. Arubus public bus: walk about 7 minutes to the main station; reported fare is $2.60 each way.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Top sights nearby
- Downtown Oranjestad shops and colorful Dutch-style buildings
- Free downtown streetcar (check current operation)
Beaches
- Eagle Beach (taxi or bus)
- Palm Beach (taxi or bus)
Safety & tips
- U.S. dollars are widely accepted.
- Strong sun and steady trade winds, so sunburn sneaks up on you.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Taxis back from the beaches are easy to find. Leave the beach at least 60 minutes before all-aboard.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.