Trolley in Aruba

[travel12]

Has anyone taken a ride on the new trolley in Aruba? Is it free? Does it start right at the cruise ship pier? How long is the ride and where does it go?

[kcwingwalker]

Has anyone taken a ride on the new trolley in Aruba? Is it free? Does it start right at the cruise ship pier? How long is the ride and where does it go?

 

I don't know about the trolley, but do know that you will love Aruba. The people are so helpful and friendly.

[rochelle_s]

We were recently in Aruba on the Sun. We did not see the trolley but we did secure a tour just outside the port gates for $10 pp.

 

This was on an open air bus, with the driver acting as the guide (he was informative and very entertaining). The tour lasted approximately 3 hrs and was around the island, including stops at the natural bridge and the lighthouse. At the end of the tour there were options. You could be dropped off at Palm Beach for 1 1/2 hours with pickup and return to the ship afterwards. You could get dropped off at a shopping area (flea market) or you could be returned directly to the port with plenty of shopping and dining nearby.

 

I have included a picture of the bus we were on.

 

There were various tours being offered at the port including air conditioned tour buses if that is of interest to you. It appeared to us that the further you moved through and out the port the cheaper the tours got. Some on our bus paid $20 pp, others $15 pp. We did not agree to the tour until outside the port gates and is the likely reason we only paid $10 pp. Regardless of what was paid everyone seemed to enjoy the experience.

 

Enjoy your cruise and Aruba, as it is beautiful.

 

Rochelle

[cj'smom]

Are you sure you're not thinking of Curacao? There is a trolley there. Was just in Aruba a couple weeks ago and didn't see or hear anything about a trolley there. We did the Jolly Pirates and loved it! Took the bus which is right across the street from the port and only $2.30 per person.

[travel12]

Hi: Yes there is a trolley in Aruba now. It started at the beginning of 2013. I watched a video of it in the internet. A friend who is currently on a Princess Cruise sent me and e mail from Aruba saying that he had taken a ride on it. Must be a well kept secret I am thinking!

[perkydebrajean]

http://news.visitaruba.com/news/aruba-tram-begins-service/

 

I found this on the internet. Hope this helps. And hope I added the link right!

Edited December 8, 2013 by perkydebrajean

[MSUcruisers]

I can't find any recent info on the trolley in Aruba. Is it operating?

[travel12]

Looks like it! Thanks for posting . Let's hope the wrinkles have been ironed out.

[travel12]

Yes it is operating. My friend e mailed me from Aruba on December 12th and he had just taken a ride on it.

[drafterdw]

http://news.visitaruba.com/news/aruba-tram-begins-service/

 

I found this on the internet. Hope this helps. And hope I added the link right!

 

Am I reading this rifht - it only really goes downtown? No to any beaches? Will br there in Jan. - been several times before so just want to go to beach.

[time2cruise1]

No wonder we never saw it when we where there in November. It says the trame only runs 3 hours a day from 10am to 1pm. We were gone from the port by 9am and back after 1 pm.

[KenNMB]

Rode Tram in Oct/Nov 2013. It's free, slow, and pleasant but for how loud the brakes/curves are, or were then; hopefully, they've been oiled/repaired/replaced. It travels between the snack shack stop near the Arubus terminal downtown along a shopping street to/near the Renaissance Plaza with frequent stops, and returns along a parallel route. Just tell one of two conductors (front and back) where you want to go. Don't be in a hurry. But, why would you be, in Aruba? Have a great time! BTW--New menu at the Dutch Pankoeke House in Renaissance Plaza. Bon Bini!

 

 

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[MSUcruisers]

Our cruise stops in Aruba from 1 to 8 p.m. on a Sunday. Anyone know if the trolley runs on Sundays?

[Hatteras51]

Our cruise stops in Aruba from 1 to 8 p.m. on a Sunday. Anyone know if the trolley runs on Sundays?

 

The last info that I have been able to find states that the trolley runs a few hours on Sundays, starting at 3pm.