Aruba instantly brings turquoise, clear waters, year-round sun, and white sand beaches to mind. The hype is true—Aruba lives up to it. Cruises to the Southern Caribbean will introduce you to this oasis. Aruba is often called a paradise that is hard to beat. Throughout the year, Aruba makes its motto a reality for locals and tourists.
On cruises to Aruba, you will dock in Oranjestad, the island's capital. You have endless options. A refreshing cocktail at any beach bar or relaxing on a beach would be the best way to spend your time in Aruba. It offers excursions to places like the Aruba Butterfly Farm, the National Archeological Museum, and the Santa Cruz Donkey Sanctuary that provide history and nature preservation.
Aruba is famous because of its white sands and cobalt blue seas. Something is charming about the sherbet-colored Dutch colonial buildings in Oranjestad, framed by bougainvillea, oleander, and hibiscus. Museums on the island provide information about its history. Go through these highlights before reading about the interesting spots.
The food scene in Aruba is one of the country's biggest draws, with fresh seafood dominating the menu and presented in interesting and tasty ways. There are several popular options, such as mahi-mahi, lionfish, and grouper. Caribbean flavors, as well as Dutch colonial influences, greatly influence Aruban cuisine. A steamed or fried ball of cheese stuffed with meat, or a variety of meat soups and stews, can be found here while you're on a cruise to Aruba. On a hot day, you can cool down with this nectar of juices called cool island soup. A sweet flatbread often paired with something savory, the fluffy pan bati is another must-try.
The Caribbean Island of Aruba has long been a favorite destination for cruise passengers, and you won't find an Aruban who isn't friendly to them. Due to its beautiful, dry, and sunny climate almost year-round, Aruba has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in recent years. In 1499, the Spanish arrived in Aruba, and the Arawaks were the first to live there. Smuggling and piracy became standard practices on the island. The Dutch controlled Aruba by the 1630s. The independence of Aruba was not achieved until 1986. Having lost its oil refinery, the Aruban government turned to tourism to rebuild its economy. The island's economy is fueled by travel and tourism today—a blend of Portuguese, Dutch, and Spanish forms the creole language Papiamentu, spoken in Aruba.
