If you’re off on a cruise to Aruba soon to the southern Caribbean, here are some iconic pictures of Aruba that you can take that are located within walking distance near the Aruba cruise port.
In addition to pictures on the ground, arriving to Aruba by cruise means that you can take some unique pictures that you can only get from a cruise ship!
Here are some instagram-worthy snapshots that you may want to consider taking when your cruise gets to Aruba! The types of pictures from the cruise ship or of the cruise ship will also depend on where your ship docks at the cruise terminal.
Downtown Oranjestad is located within walking distance of the Aruba cruise port, so you will likely have time to go even if you’re sign up for a shore excursion.
Following the pictures below, you’ll find a map of the Aruba cruise port area, so you can pinpoint the exact location of where to go to get a similar picture.
And if you’re off to Aruba, there’s a good chance you’re headed to Curacao too, and maybe Grand Turk! So also have a look at things to do on your cruise to Curacao and cruise to Turks and Caicos too.
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From the cruise ship at Aruba cruise port
No matter which port you’re at during your southern Caribbean cruise, always take a walk around the cruise ship on the open deck. Some cruise ports have better picture-worthy scenes than others, but Aruba is pretty good! If you can make time, do a walk-around in the morning, as well as afternoon. Where the sun is can make a difference on how your pictures will turn out.
Always make time to be on the open deck for sail away! You may be hungry after getting back from that adventure-filled Aruba shore excursion, but that food can wait! Don’t worry, it will be there after the cruise ship sails away and you’re surrounded by nothing but ocean. 😉 Scenes of sailing away from Aruba can only be seen for a very limited amount of time during your cruise. If you can make it happen, also try to be on the open deck when you’re cruising into the Aruba cruise port too.
Side note!
See about the best shoes for hiking in Hawaii and what to wear snorkeling in Hawaii! And for Hawaii vacation ideas, see the best things to do in Waikiki that will give you Hawaii vibes!
Docked in Aruba
Try taking a picture with and without the cruise ship.
Sailing away from Aruba
Don’t miss it!
Walking from the Aruba cruise port
Downtown Oranjestad
Seaport Village Marina
Renaissance Beach
Fort Zoutman Museum from the street
This is the oldest building in Aruba’s capital of Oranjestad. More info here.
Map of Aruba cruise port
In the map of the Aruba cruise port area below, you can find the main areas that these pictures of Aruba were taken.
You can see more pictures here of my walk, along with the exact locations of where I took the pictures. It was about an hour long walk that was a distance of about 2 miles. There are shops and stalls of local goods if you want to stop for some Aruba shopping in downtown Oranjestad along the way.
Things to maybe pack for your cruise to Aruba!
Now, here are some things that you just may want to add to your cruise packing list!
- This case so you can take pristine underwater pictures or pool pictures! (It’s cheap!)
- This pouch so you don’t have to worry about leaving valuables on the beach
- These tag holders so you don’t end up with lost luggage on the cruise ship!
- These packing cubes so you can find your stuff once on the cruise
- These types of beach shoes so you don’t have to worry about hidden rocks under the sand at any of the cruise ports
- This type of beach bag that’ll help you dry things out so you can be ready for the next beach day!
- For your beach outfits, take a look at…
- These swimsuits and cover-ups for women
- This swimwear for plus-size women
- These swimsuits for men
- Cruise formal: And here are ideas for your cruise outfits for formal night!
- Seasickness: And here are ideas for snacks and wearables to prevent seasickness
- Snorkeling: And here are tips on what to wear snorkeling
HAPPY ARUBA CRUISING!
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More cruise ports: curacao | cozumel | puerto rico | grand cayman | nassau | st maarten | turks and caicos
More cruise tips:
– What to wear for cruise formal night
– Do you need cruise travel insurance?
– Cruises with kids: Things to do on embarkation day
– How to prevent cruise luggage from getting lost on the cruise ship
– How to prevent seasickness
– What NOT to bring on a cruise
– CRUISE PACKING LIST!
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🐠 Here are things you must consider packing!
- Swimsuit or swimming shirt aka rash guard
- rash guard: swim set for women and swim shirt for men
- Water shoes
- Waterproof phone case (so you can capture pictures of fishies underwater!)
- cheapo phone case OR waterproof camera
- I also have this "camera" wrist float to attach to my cheapo waterproof phone case so my phone won't sink to the bottom of the ocean in case I somehow let go of it. (Mine does stay afloat - test this for yourself before completely trusting it!)
- Swimming goggles or snorkeling mask set
- Reef-safe(r) sunscreen
- lightweight travel towel:
- walking sandals:
I also don't go snorkeling without a personal swim float buoy. Not only does it help to keep me visible, but it makes for a perfect way to rest out in deeper water! Oh, and it also serves as a dry bag so I can take stuff into the water with me.
Another way I have taken valuables into the water with me is to wear a travel money belt that I don't mind getting wet with salt water (it's not waterproof but I have several so I just use one of them) and then I put things in a ziplock freezer bag, and put that freezer bag in the money belt.
There are also designated waterproof waist pouches that you can store your valuables and take into the water with you.
see more:
- What to wear hiking
- What to wear snorkeling