Aruba · Caribbean

Oranjestad

One happy island outside the hurricane belt

Aruba sits 15 miles off the Venezuelan coast, just below the hurricane belt — meaning it boasts 365 days of sunshine per year, consistent trade winds, and almost no weather risk. Eagle Beach is consistently ranked among the world's best beaches, and the island's small size makes it easy to explore everything in a week.

Budget/day

$100–$180

Best time

Year-round

Currency

AWG

US Visa

Visa-free

Top things to do in Oranjestad

Spend a full day at Eagle Beach — consistently voted one of the world's top 10 beaches
Snorkel the Antilla shipwreck, largest wreck in the Caribbean
Drive the northern Arikok National Park to see dramatic diorite rock formations
Explore the colorful Dutch colonial architecture of Oranjestad
Rent a UTV and drive to the California Lighthouse for sunset

What a Oranjestad trip actually costs

Estimates for a 7-night trip for 2 people from a major US hub, all-in.

Round-trip flights (2 people)Varies by origin — see our search

Hotel (7 nights, 1 room)~$693 mid-range

Food & daily spending (per person)$100–$180/day

Rental car (optional, 7 days)$45–$80/day depending on availability

Entry fees & activitiesBudget $20–$80/person/day

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Oranjestad travel tips for US visitors

Visa: No visa required for stays up to 90 days.

1Trade winds keep it breezy even in summer — bring a light layer for evenings.
2The low tourist seasons (May–Aug) have the same weather at better prices.
3Book Eagle Beach accommodation early — it's consistently sold out in peak months.

Year-round sunshineEagle BeachDivingNo hurricane riskWindsurfing