Aruba Beach Break Excursion Reviews

Poor beaches, one with facilities not open

Provider: Oceania Cruises

DePalm Island was very nice. Great snorkling, drinks were good, as well as the food. The banana boat ride was a blast. Great time.

Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line

WOW

Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line

I went on Best of Aruba plus Beach Break. Everyone was off the ship and on the motor coach about 45 minutes early, so we left early. We got 45 minutes extra because we still got back as scheduled! We went to rock formations, and the natural bridge. Neat to see the neighborhoods. Very informational and friendly guide/driver. We saw the lighthouse - it's a lighthouse. The key part of the excursion was the beach. Two hours at a beach that offered something for everyone. I spent $3 on a beach chair for my stuff and then spent 90 minutes in the water. Sandy and beautiful. There was a restaurant and bar and all kinds of water sports if you were interested, from para sailing to big inflatable things that a powerboat would drag you on. I thought the tour included the aloe plant farm, but we didn't go there, but really, if I were doing it again, it would be full time at the beach.

Provider: Carnival Cruise Lines

No fault of the tour operator, just that it was very windy with rough surf making for a poor beach experience.

Provider: Princess Cruises

Went to De Palm island and loved it. Wish we could have stayed longer. Good food, everyone got a beach chair, life guards watching people, lots to do, beautiful scenery and fish

Provider: Carnival Cruise Lines

Great day - snorkeling, buffet, open bar, banana boat - FUN!

Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line

We booked the De Palm Island beach break.. it iwas a great place to visit.. Chicken Fingers, Hot dogs and Burgers with fries on the menu and free open bar. There is 3 Lagoons to choose from all have dead corral bases so there is a hard bottom wear water shoes when possible.. Snorkelling is available .. lots of fish to see but lots of Garbage on the bottoms.. not ver clean .. Bird poop on the chairs and now personal chair service from the bar..This one was just Ok for us but the scenery of Arubas manin Island would bring us back

Provider: Carnival Cruise Lines

De Palm Island beach was great for the amount of time allowed. However you could not get enough time to do all the activities you paid for, therefor this was not a good value. The island traffic is overcrowded during ship stops which affected how long we were able to stay there. Travel time 2 hours, just took too much away from the beach time. Not worth the money unless you can get there and back quick.

Provider: Carnival Cruise Lines

This is a fun tour with interaction from all guests. The beach and resort visited is very nice. Kukukunukoo Party bus. The guide was great!

Provider: Carnival Cruise Lines

Depalma Island was awesome and I highly recommend this excursion!!

Provider: Princess Cruises

Facility was clean, food and beverages include in excursion price. Snorkeling was at best ok.

Provider: Holland America Line

Water was off of a film set

Provider: Independent Operator

We took a taxi to Palm Beach, the fee was reasonable. He dropped us off at the Westin hotel and we walked through to the beach. The beach was free, but if you used a chair someone would come up and charge you a few bucks. Make sure they are with the hotel staff. The water was very pretty, one of the better beaches I've seen. It was very windy though with the trade winds and the sand blew a lot. The water was cold at first this time of year but you get used to it. There's lots of beach activities also you can book on the beach. I liked Aruba even though it has had its problems. It is kind of like Curacao in that there are a lot of modern businesses and franchises. Both places seemed to have their act together as far as Caribbean Islands go. There's some really tall casino hotels near Palm beach that you can see from a distance. I would stay in Aruba at a resort if we ever find a good deal. We didn't like having to leave that beach and get back on the ship.

Provider: Independent Operator

De Palma Island is great for kids and a good excursion for the money. The people are very friendly. Snorkeling is great! Try the snorkeling as soon as you get there. This place does get very crowded when cruise ships are in, but it is great fun. Lots of people, so if you are looking for a quiet place this is not for you. Eagle beach would be much better. Having 3 teenage boys - this was a fantastic option. They were never bored! : )

Provider: Princess Cruises

Great day at the water park! Very much worth the cost, and something for all ages.

Provider: Princess Cruises

Per the tour operator, they tried to cancel, but princess insisted the tour take place. I would guess it was to get as many passengers off the ship as possible to allow for further sanitizing.

Provider: Princess Cruises

De-Palm Island Beach Break was ok... but the facilities are tired. The food isn't great and the alcohol isn't much to write home about. The smell and noise of the refinery behind the island is quite off-putting.

Provider: P&O Cruises