luvscruising2007 Posted March 13, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Just wondering what the port area is like. Are there shops and/or restaurants in the area? Anything of real interest to see at the port? We have been to Aruba back 2009 but I have no recollection of the port area. Any information is appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 13, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 13, 2018 From the port area a short walk you will see stores. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 13, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Some photos near the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Benny&daJets Posted March 14, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 14, 2018 We are going on the NCL Dawn next January, are there and good food/restaurant recommendations in the port area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brangwen Posted March 15, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 15, 2018 We are going on the NCL Dawn next January, are there and good food/restaurant recommendations in the port area? Following for suggestions as well. We will be there in less than 30 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjgdjg Posted March 15, 2018 #8 Share Posted March 15, 2018 There's actually quite a lot to do and see right in the port area: * Shopping -- there are many upscale shops, as well as numerous souvenir vendors (reasonably priced, compared to other islands), in the blocks around the pier, as well as several malls * Wilhelmina Park (second and fourth photo below) -- is a serene spot a few blocks from the pier. There are a ton of iguanas wandering around (the park staff feeds them lettuce) and there are some lovely statues, such as the one below of Anne Frank * Beach -- there's also a beach within walking distance, which I think may be open to the public, but I'm not sure. Perhaps someone reading this thread will know Hope that helps. - Musing About Cruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted March 15, 2018 #9 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Nothing right at the port but just outside the complex there are numerous places. http://www.arubaports.com/main/in-and-around-our-port/ http://cruiseportwiki.com/Aruba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvscruising2007 Posted April 6, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Great information. Thanks, all for getting me excited about Aruba. We are not beach or snorkle people so the island attractions are most important to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFLcowboy78 Posted April 9, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 9, 2018 There's actually quite a lot to do and see right in the port area: * Shopping -- there are many upscale shops, as well as numerous souvenir vendors (reasonably priced, compared to other islands), in the blocks around the pier, as well as several malls * Wilhelmina Park (second and fourth photo below) -- is a serene spot a few blocks from the pier. There are a ton of iguanas wandering around (the park staff feeds them lettuce) and there are some lovely statues, such as the one below of Anne Frank * Beach -- there's also a beach within walking distance, which I think may be open to the public, but I'm not sure. Perhaps someone reading this thread will know Hope that helps. - Musing About Cruising All the beaches in Aruba are public. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatteras51 Posted April 9, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 9, 2018 All the beaches in Aruba are public. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Forums mobile app Except for the beaches on Renaissance Island and Depalm Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFLcowboy78 Posted April 9, 2018 #13 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Except for the beaches on Renaissance Island and Depalm Island.Yes, thank you I forgot about two. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitter Posted April 13, 2018 #14 Share Posted April 13, 2018 A great dining option is The West Deck at the far side of Wilhelmina Park. We also like the Dutch Pancake House in Renaissance Marketplace. There are lots of restaurants and stores in town. There is a free trolley that leaves from the port and does a loop thru the backside of the main drag, which has shopping and snack places. There are 2 mall areas along the main street. For jewelry, I have shopped for years at Pearl Gems and Shiva's, and always find them reliable and fairly priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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