 San Jaun Aruba and Curacao
Deb wrote:
> We are booked on a repositioning cruise in late October out of Boston
> that goes to San Jaun, Aruba and Curacao. I am looking for info on the
> best things to do while in these ports.
>
> In San Juan we are only there from 6PM to 2AM and currently are not
> planning on getting off unless we can find something we want to do.
> Does anyone know if the shops will be open at that time and how far away
> from where we dock they are???
>
> In Aruba, we were thinking about renting a car for the day and
> exploring the island on our own. Any ideas on where the best place to
> reserve a car ahead of time might be?? Any must sees??
>
> In Curacao, we have no ideas and are looking for suggestions.
>
> Thank you in advance.
>
> Deb
San Juan- If you jdock at Pier 1 or Pier 3 on a weekend there is an open
air market at the end of the pier. As an alternative, the cruise lines
usually have a shore excursion to the El San Juan or other large hotel
for dinner and a show or for gambling. It's better than staying on the
ship.
Aruba- You can rent a car on the pier, no reservations needed. Be sure
to get a car and not a jeep. There is virtually no place on Aruba that
a regular little car can not go, and besides the sun is murder there
because you are only eleven degrees north of the equator. The shade and
air conditioning of a sedan come in mighty handy. The rental agency has
maps, but it is almost impossible to get lost. If you do, just remember
that all the trees on the island lean toward the port. (They are called
divi divi trees and the trade winds have made them grow in that direction.)
Curacao- Be sure to explore the downtown secton, then cross the small
bridge to Scharloo. It used to be a red light district, but is now home
to many beautiful houses with unusual architecture and vivid coloring.
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