Best ABC islands excursion(s)?

[havanadaydreaming]

Headed to the ABC islands in Feb on the Epic, have only been to Aruba (catamaran) and Curacao(just wandered on foot) 1x.  

 

Anyone have a must do excursion for these islands?  I know its subjective based on our interests but id really like to hear about your experiences.  

 

I have two slam dunks, for us, the two cruise ports afterwards so i dont need a "cruise saving excursion" just something solid.  

 

I dont anticipate getting back to ABC for several years, fyi. 

 

Thanks all!!! 

[prov2727]

In Aruba, I went on the Atlantis submarine. It was a good excursion and I can say I've been on a submarine and dove a whole 135 feet! But I love watching fish so it was neat to see all the different varieties including the invasive lionfish.

 

In Curacao, I went on the Hato Caves and Ostrich Farm adventure. I enjoyed both. The caves were beautiful and I am an animal lover so the ostriches were a hoot. 

 

I was originally supposed to go to Bonaire but it was one of two ports dropped off the itinerary. I figure that mean I can take this cruise again and still see some new places!

[BermudaBound2014]

Great company.... easy walk from the dock. Book it independently.

https://www.woodwindbonaire.com/

 

[1025cruise]

Have you checked the ports of call boards for your ports?

[ColeThornton]

There are sub-forums for all those stops on the Caribbean ports of call forum.  Lots of good info on things to do and places to go:

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/456-caribbean/

[JsEscape2]

Our first time in Bonaire we did a snorkel tour.  It was one of the best snorkel experiences, with lots of fish and turtles.  The next time in Bonaire we rented a golf cart within walking distance of the cruise port and drove around the coastal area at our leisure .  That was fun, too.  

[Dreams42Day]

Sail and Snorkel in Bonaire - use EPIC TOURS Bonaire. This was literally the best excursion my husband and I have ever been on!! 

[Sobro]

Trikes Aruba.

[work2cruise52]

On 12/17/2021 at 12:22 PM, BermudaBound2014 said:

Great company.... easy walk from the dock. Book it independently.

https://www.woodwindbonaire.com/

 

Woodwind.  Best snorkel excursion we have been on.

[chill6x6]

Aruba- Are you a motorcycle rider? Aruba Motorcycle Tours...ride a H-D all around Aruba! Tour was a 10 out of 10 and one of the best excursions I've ever been on.

Curacao- Bounty Adventures...excellent sunset cat tour

 

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

In Aruba, if you're there late enough, try Passions on the Beach for a great sunset meal!

[Sailing12Away]

Aruba we did an off road ATV tour and it was a lot of fun. Went to crazy places I never thought was safe to drive without the guide. Small grotto cave to swim in, went to the land bridge, lots of great scenery and lots of fun.