Afternoon/evening excursion ideas needed

[jetstorm]

We will be Aruba 12 noon - 10pm and I need excursion ideas for the afternoon. We are not lay on the beach people, we're more active, snorkeling, etc. There are adults (mid 40's) and a child (13) in our party.

We have been to Aruba before and snorkeled with Jolly Pirates and loved it, but would love to do something a bit different this time.

We are not looking at anything expensive.

[lillulu]

Hey Jetstorm

 

Take a look at the thread labled

 

How important is it to pre-book an island tour? (and question re: island sites)

 

I listed a company in there and an example of what my family and I are thinking of booking for our up coming trip.

 

Hope this helps

[lillulu]

sorry it posted twice...keeps hanging up

[jetstorm]

Thanks for the link, I'll look it over.

[Arubalisa]

For a the cost of taxi or bus fare you could snorkel for free at Boca Catalina/Catalina Cove.

[jetstorm]

ArubaLisa,

Thanks, is there some place I can find out more about Boca Catalina/Catalina Cove? Is it just a beach or is there restrooms, etc.? Which bus route would I take to get there and how long would the one-way trip usually take? Any other info. is appreciated.

[Arubalisa]

Sorry no restrooms. :(

 

Boca Catalina

Catalina Cove

 

My personal experiences there and photos http://www.arubabound.com/dive/snorkeling.htm

[jetstorm]

Thanks for the links. Is it safe to leave towels and dry clothes on the beach?

[Arubalisa]

Yes, petty theft does happen on occassion, but they are looking for valuables...cameras and such.

[Benji817]

We will be Aruba 12 noon - 10pm and I need excursion ideas for the afternoon. We are not lay on the beach people, we're more active, snorkeling, etc. There are adults (mid 40's) and a child (13) in our party.

We have been to Aruba before and snorkeled with Jolly Pirates and loved it, but would love to do something a bit different this time.

We are not looking at anything expensive.

 

I know there are casinos if that's your thing, but that wouldn't really work for the child in your party. I'm also looking for ideas on afternoon/evening exursions. We'll be in port from 1pm to 11pm. I'm thinking a beach right away, and then maybe dinner or shopping. Anyone know how late the stores usually stay open? Are there any must-eat places for dinner? :confused:

[Arubalisa]

I know there are casinos if that's your thing, but that wouldn't really work for the child in your party. I'm also looking for ideas on afternoon/evening exursions. We'll be in port from 1pm to 11pm. I'm thinking a beach right away, and then maybe dinner or shopping. Anyone know how late the stores usually stay open? Are there any must-eat places for dinner? :confused:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=21390426&postcount=2

 

Can you be more specific on what type of place you are looking for for dinner?