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Oranjestad, Aruba
Incredibly white sands and cobalt blue seas make the small island of Aruba a popular destination. In the bustling freeport town of Oranjestad, sherbet-colored Dutch colonial buildings, draped in bougainvillea, oleander and hibiscus are simply picturesque. Small, but informative museums relate the island's history.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Aruba Ports Authority
Ship will DOCK at this port. -
Time Zone
AST (Atlantic Standard Time)
UTC/GMT -4 hours -
Language
The local language is Dutch. Say "thank you" in Dutch. "dankjewel" -
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Best Way to Get Around
Organized Shore Excursions for submarine, snorkel, beaches, sightseeing and more! Less than 5 minutes walking from ship dock to downtown. Golf cart rides, buses, bicycles, and taxis are available. -
Famous For
Oranjestad is home to some of Aruba's residents as well as many governmental buildings; Fort Zoutman & Historical Museum is the island's oldest building. -
Fun Fact #1
Today, Aruba has 80 separate nationalities due to its turbulent past; you can still see the influence of each one. -
Fun Fact #2
With quite a bit of culinary variety, you will find no less than 72 different eateries in this capital city.