Taxi in Aruba

[Scotico]

There are 6 of us traveling.  Do they have larger taxis that will accommodate us (ie mini van) in Aruba.  We want to go to a beach for a day but not too far from the port (Manchebo or Eagle) 

[Tatka]

We were there on Dec 2019 and used public buses. We went to Arashi beach which is farther away, passed Eagle on our way. Buses are very clean and nice. You can buy a round trip card.

 

https://www.aruba.com/us/explore/arubus

 

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Arubus N.V. is the major public transportation company owned by the Government of Aruba.

Arubus provides public transportation over major areas of the island. We also provide public school buses and private charters.

Arubus provides different services in order to cater to the needs of locals and our visitors.
The goal is to provide safe, excellent and friendly services to our customers.

Arubus offers:

Retour Cards, this card can be used for two trips.

The Baby Beach Card, to be used for transportation from Oranjestad to Baby Beach and/or Rodger's Beach including the return.

Day Passes, valid for one day, unlimited transportation on all the routes of Arubus across the island.

Charters are available upon request at a very good rate."

Edited February 14, 2023 by Tatka

[superduper123]

I was in Aruba last week ( not on a cruise.) We took the public bus from Eagle beach to the downtown / cruise port area. Very quick, easy, and inexpensive way to get around. $2.60 pp one way. 

[Itchy&Scratchy]

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/101-aruba/

[Ocean Boy]

I used the public busses while in Aruba also. They are an easy and inexpensive way to get around. They will get you to the beach and back to the Port area easily and for $5.00 round trip. A one day pass, ride all you want, is $10.00.

[tinmantim]

Was in Aruba via the Odyssey in January. When you exit the ship and go through the port shopping area right outside there is a taxi stand. Fixed prices listed on a large sign right there. I think it was $15.00 or $20 bucks U.S. total to get a ride for the 4 of us to Palm beach. It was a nice mini van. Lot's of mini van taxis. No uber in Aruba. When we were ready to head back to the port we simply went to the front of one of the large hotels and got the same deal on the return trip. 

I took the public bus last time. The taxi was the better choice for us.

[ILCTCRUISER]

When in port in Aruba, we have also used the public bus to get to beaches. The station is a very short walk from the pier.  We usually go to Palm Beach so have never asked for a stop at Eagle.  Eagle is just down the road from Palm so I have to believe the bus also stops there.

[CFLRetired]

3 hours ago, Scotico said:

There are 6 of us traveling.  Do they have larger taxis that will accommodate us (ie mini van) in Aruba.  We want to go to a beach for a day but not too far from the port (Manchebo or Eagle) 

Aruba has a law no more than 5 in a taxi. 

[Josie201]

We are a group of 14 (including two kids under three years old).  I am thinking we could get three taxis, but I wonder if I should look into a van/driver for hire.  We just want to go to the beach.