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Cruises
Aruba has a huge cruise ship industry and has gone to considerable lengths to make the island an attractive stop for the many lines that travel around the Caribbean. There are three cruise docks at the port of Oranjestad and they see thousands of visitors a day sometimes. Cruise tourism started in the 1950s and the continuous renovation of the port area and extensive promotion has seen it become one of the most popular cruise destinations in the Caribbean.
Cruise ships of all sizes call in to the port, including the enormous liners that dock for the day. Some of the the smaller and more stylish ships and lines that also call into the island include Sea Cloud Cruises, Silversea Cruises and Star Clippers. |
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Currency/Credit Cards
Since becoming an autonomous country within the Netherlands in 1986, Aruba has had its own currency, the Aruban Florin (Afl). It is fixed to the US dollar at a rate of US$1=Afl1.79. The Netherlands Antilles guilder, used in Curacao and Bonaire, is not accepted on Aruba.
Practically speaking American dollars are accepted nearly everywhere. Also credit cards can be used in all but the smallest restaurants. Travellers’ cheques are widely accepted and there is no charge for using them in hotels, restaurants and stores.
Money can be exchanged at hotel cash desks but you will find a better exchange rate at the bank. |
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Departure Tax & Taxes
For US-bound passengers the departure tax is US$36.75 and for other international bound passengers the tax is US$33.50. Departure tax is generally included in the price of your airline ticket. If you are in Aruba for less than 24 hours, these charges are waived. Children under 2 years of age do not have to pay departure tax. |
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Electricity
The domestic electricity supply is 110 volts, 60Hz. American-style plugs with two flat metal pins are standard on the island, so remember to bring the appropriate converters if you will need them. |
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Embassies & Consulates
There are no embassies or High Commissions in Aruba.
Canadians can obtain consular assistance and information from the Consulate of Canada, Maduro and Curiel's Bank, Plaza Jojo Correa 2-4, PO Box 305, Willemstad, Curaçao, t 5999 466 1115
British citizens can obtain consular assistance and information from the British Consulate, 6 Willemstad, Curaçao, t 5999 747 3322
American citizens can obtain consular assistance and information from the US Consulate General, at JB Gorsiraweg 1, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles, t 5999 461 3066 |
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Emergencies
Ambulance – 911
Fire Service – 911
Police – 911 |
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