CJDepew Posted March 16, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 16, 2018 It's too far in advance to see excursions on our cruise for 2019, but I'm wondering if any past cruisers on this itinerary can share what sort of beach excursions are available through Carnival? The typical outside vendors appear to only offer day passes that are available from 9a-6p. I'm not sure what kind of chair availability we'll have on Eagle beach with our arrival being so late, but it does appear that we're the only ship in port that day. That would be our other option, unless someone has other suggestions. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted March 16, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 16, 2018 It's too far in advance to see excursions on our cruise for 2019, but I'm wondering if any past cruisers on this itinerary can share what sort of beach excursions are available through Carnival? The typical outside vendors appear to only offer day passes that are available from 9a-6p. I'm not sure what kind of chair availability we'll have on Eagle beach with our arrival being so late, but it does appear that we're the only ship in port that day. That would be our other option, unless someone has other suggestions. Thanks I have been to Aruba but not with these port hours. What time of year are you sailing, because in the winter months, you will lose your daylight long before 6 pm. This is a beautiful island worth exploring, and so I would consider some kind of island tour to see the natural highlights -- especially the undeveloped rocky (north?) coast. But if that doesn't appeal, there is a small beach not far from the pier - can't remember the name of the resort we used to access it but it didn't cost anything. You could go there early, go back to the ship to clean up and head into the town/market for evening. I loved Aruba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJDepew Posted March 16, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I have been to Aruba but not with these port hours. What time of year are you sailing, because in the winter months, you will lose your daylight long before 6 pm. This is a beautiful island worth exploring, and so I would consider some kind of island tour to see the natural highlights -- especially the undeveloped rocky (north?) coast. But if that doesn't appeal, there is a small beach not far from the pier - can't remember the name of the resort we used to access it but it didn't cost anything. You could go there early, go back to the ship to clean up and head into the town/market for evening. I loved Aruba. Thank you. I hadn't even considered the darkness factor. We're sailing mid-February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted March 16, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Due to some weather issues getting there, we had our private excursion cancelled and we ended up doing a sunset catamaran tour offered by Carnival. Fantastic is to light a word, one of our top 10 ship based excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie62 Posted March 16, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 16, 2018 We also did the Sunset Catamaran excursion in Aruba. My favorite excursion ever! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpagejr Posted March 16, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 16, 2018 We cruised on the Vista this past November and we stopped from 1-10pm at Curacao. Plenty to do there in the afternoon and evening. We were in Aruba from 8-4 the next day...Beautiful island and beaches are quite close. Very nice downtown area with upscale and touristy shopping...Some great Reastaurants, Bars, Casinos right on the waterfront. Plenty to do.... Check the Ports forum for ideas ....others have arrived at your time too so I'm sure there is some feedback. Also check Trip Advisor for tour ideas.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyhb12 Posted March 16, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 16, 2018 We also did the Sunset Catamaran excursion in Aruba. My favorite excursion ever! This excursion sounds great for the time in port. Do you remember what time you had to leave the ship and what time you would get back? I'm trying to figure out dinner options either in port or on the ship. Eat before or after? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellfree Posted March 16, 2018 #8 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Aruba is a very easy island to take public transportation on. We did it recently. You simply walk off the ship and ask a police officer for directions to the bus station - it is about three blocks away. There you can get a bus pass and catch the bus which in 5-10 minutes will take you to/go by a most beautiful beach, Eagle Beach, on the island. Then you just catch the bus back when done at the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted March 16, 2018 #9 Share Posted March 16, 2018 We typically walk over the bus terminal and purchase round trip bus tickets. Go to one of the beaches where the hotels are and typically rent chair and umbrella for ten bucks for a few hours. No reason to do a beach day with cruise line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted March 17, 2018 #10 Share Posted March 17, 2018 We also did the Sunset Catamaran excursion in Aruba. My favorite excursion ever! This excursion sounds great for the time in port. Do you remember what time you had to leave the ship and what time you would get back? I'm trying to figure out dinner options either in port or on the ship. Eat before or after? Thanks Not totally sure, but I think it was 6:30 and back around nine. Some of our group ate a Cucina afterwards. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaMomof4 Posted March 17, 2018 #11 Share Posted March 17, 2018 It's too far in advance to see excursions on our cruise for 2019, but I'm wondering if any past cruisers on this itinerary can share what sort of beach excursions are available through Carnival? The typical outside vendors appear to only offer day passes that are available from 9a-6p. I'm not sure what kind of chair availability we'll have on Eagle beach with our arrival being so late, but it does appear that we're the only ship in port that day. That would be our other option, unless someone has other suggestions. Thanks I'm absolutely interested in this thread - but I'm wondering...what's your sail date? We will be on the Sunshine 8 day on Feb. 15, 2019. Will you too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccer2010 Posted March 17, 2018 #12 Share Posted March 17, 2018 If you just want a relaxing beach experience, there is a great beach that's not busy at all. Reflections on Surfside beach is great. 20 minute walk or short taxi ride. Chairs, umbrellas, beach bar and grill, changing room, etc that is nice and laid back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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