Aruba may just be a small Caribbean island, but it is packed with amazing adventure opportunities that everyone in your family will enjoy! Below, we have rounded up some of the best blogs about things to do in Aruba with kids.
1) Top Flight Family’s 5 Fun Things to Do in Aruba With Kids
Carmen Sognonvi, the mom behind Top Flight Family, suggests five great excursions that can be done with kids in Aruba. This includes a Hummer Jeep tour, the Atlantis Submarine expedition, a snorkeling cruise, paddleboard lessons, and more. Read about it here.
2) Travel Savvy Mom’s Visiting Aruba with Kids
This helpful blog provides some history about the island of Aruba before jumping into the adventuring fun. What’s recommended includes snorkeling in the crystal clear water, allowing one to see shipwrecks, coral reefs, and more. The author also suggests horseback riding, hiking, boat rides, and more. They also offer some lodging recommendations as well as some advice on where to shop for great souvenirs. Read more here.
3) 2 Dads with Baggage’s Activities in Aruba With Kids
This unique family travel blog is written by two gay dads. Jon Bailey, who writes most of the content for the site, describes his family’s trip to Aruba and what activities they participated in outside of their all-inclusive resort. He recommends attractions like the Aruba Butterfly Farm, the island’s natural pools, and of course, diving and snorkeling. Read more here.
4) More Than Main Street’s 5 Awesome Things to Do in Aruba with Kids
On this blog, a traveling mom describes how Aruba lived up to its slogan of “one happy island.” Aside from the activities which are often mentioned (visiting the beach, submarine tour, snorkeling, etc.), she recommends Aruba’s De Palm Island — a waterpark perfect for families with kids. She describes it as the “Disney World in Aruba.” She also recommends visiting the Arikok National Park & California Lighthouse. At the National Park, visitors can see the cave hieroglyphics, which is a great historical experience. Read more here.
5) The Rebel Chick’s 5 Things To Do With Kids in Aruba
Jenn, the mom behind The Rebel Chick, spent just one day exploring the island of Aruba while on a cruise. Despite the short amount of time she spent on the glorious island, she still has some great suggestions on activities to do with kids in Aruba. She suggests the Donkey Sanctuary, where kids can meet face-to-face with donkeys. Like More Than Main Street, she also suggests the De Palm Island waterpark, where kids of all ages will find adventure. Jenn also recommends the Ostrich Farm, where kids can learn about ostriches and release some energy running around on the farm’s playground. Another suggestion Jenn had was Baby Beach, a popular white sand beach where kids can swim, play, and collect seashells. She mentions that right by the beach, there is a famous pet cemetery you can visit! Read more here.
6) The Tucker Family’s Aruba Adventures
The Tucker family has done a lot of amazing adventuring on the island of Aruba! They have blog posts about everything from Aruba’s animal interactions to snorkeling in Aruba to their experience at De Palm Island. Their website is definitely worth perusing ahead of a trip to Aruba! Read more here.
7) La Jolla Mom’s Traveling To Aruba With Kids
La Jolla Mom’s blog about Aruba is quite detailed. Instead of simply listing attractions, she also outlines some useful tips about dealing with the time difference and jetlag with kids. Additionally, she discusses transportation in Aruba, including taxis. She also lets readers know that the tap water in Aruba is A-Okay to drink! Read more here.
8) The Traveling Child’s Things To Do In Aruba With Kids (Or Without Them)
The mom behind The Traveling Child notes that Aruba is located below the hurricane belt, so it is a great year-round destination with little worry about natural disasters. She offers some tips about discount flights to Aruba, as well as where to stay once you arrive. She suggests a few great attractions, including a visit to the Gold Mine Ruins, which was once the best place to dig for gold at the height of Aruba’s Gold Rush. Her and her daughter loved Flamingo Beach, where one can get up close and personal with the beaches’ namesake bird. Read more here.
We hope this roundup has been helpful in helping you plan your perfect Aruba vacation!
