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The Mrs. · 03-25-2009, 10:46 AM

I've been to the island a few times and I'm probably one of the only people who hated the jeep tour, I was petrified the whole time

My husband has never been to the island. What's a good tour to see the island? Besides the jeep?

cindyo · 03-25-2009, 10:48 AM

Depalm has a 1/2 day tour, hits all the sites necessary and you don't feel like you've wasted the day away. You go on the A/C bus. My relatives thought it was just perfect, and not a waste of time. I don't know the stops it makes however but they do pick u up at the hotel. ALso, I think that movie of the island might still be around at the Crystal Casino in Ren marina.

Randi · 03-25-2009, 10:51 AM

I would suggest Cerry Croes. Very knowledgeable and great tour. It is a private tour and he can take you where ever you want to go (Ididn't care for the jeep tour either) and for however long you want. My son took 3 hours to do the island with a stop at Baby Beach for a short swim!

You can contact him directly and he has just made a website. My son and his girlfriend made the photo gallery

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www.pitaruba.com

*Arubalisa* · 03-25-2009, 11:10 AM

Another member of this forum offers tours as well
Taxi service- BULLY...
Bully the taxi driver

Randi · 03-25-2009, 11:13 AM

I forgot about Bully, we didn't take a tour with him but he is FANTASTIC!

ltdpt · 03-29-2009, 09:49 AM

We just got back last night, already suffering from withdrawals, and we would highly recommend Cerry. This was our 9th time in Aruba and we thought we knew a fair amount about the island, not even close! Our tour was to begin monday at 11:00, Cerry was at our Hotel 10 minutes early and we got started. cerry is a wealth of knowledge of the history of the island, took us places we didn't know existed! We went from one end of the island to the other and side to side. We went to the "tourist areas", through local neighborhoods, anyplace WE wanted to go and see. There was so much to learn that we will do another tour with him next year. if you want a REAL tour of the island and not a sightseeing tour, book with Cerry.

marc · 03-30-2009, 06:19 PM

You can check wixtours they have minibus air condition and for the reapeat guest
tour Essence of Aruba
the website is wixtours.com

Jarubian · 03-30-2009, 08:18 PM

I would recommend also DePalm Tour, if you can not get Cerry or Bully, DePalm and you can ask for Howard, he knows the island like the saying "the back of his hand". What ever you do enjoy.

annie6571 · 05-29-2009, 05:01 PM

Hi all,
Is there a difference between the private island tours from Bully or Cerry? Is one better than the other or are they pretty much the same? Thanks.

*Arubalisa* · 05-29-2009, 05:06 PM

To be very frank, I have never heard anything negative about either of these gentleman. Both are honest and hardworking. Imo you couldn't go wrong with either man.

03-25-2009, 10:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
The Mrs. Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 22	Can you suggest a tour please? I've been to the island a few times and I'm probably one of the only people who hated the jeep tour, I was petrified the whole time My husband has never been to the island. What's a good tour to see the island? Besides the jeep? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

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03-25-2009, 10:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,523 Images: 138	Depalm has a 1/2 day tour, hits all the sites necessary and you don't feel like you've wasted the day away. You go on the A/C bus. My relatives thought it was just perfect, and not a waste of time. I don't know the stops it makes however but they do pick u up at the hotel. ALso, I think that movie of the island might still be around at the Crystal Casino in Ren marina. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in Next Aruba trip in

03-25-2009, 10:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Randi Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,483 Images: 9	private tour, well worth the money I would suggest Cerry Croes. Very knowledgeable and great tour. It is a private tour and he can take you where ever you want to go (Ididn't care for the jeep tour either) and for however long you want. My son took 3 hours to do the island with a stop at Baby Beach for a short swim! You can contact him directly and he has just made a website. My son and his girlfriend made the photo gallery. www.pitaruba.com Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Randi Next Aruba trip in

03-25-2009, 11:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,111 Images: 167	Another member of this forum offers tours as well Taxi service- BULLY... Bully the taxi driver Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

03-25-2009, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Randi Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,483 Images: 9	I forgot about Bully, we didn't take a tour with him but he is FANTASTIC! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Randi Next Aruba trip in

03-29-2009, 09:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
ltdpt Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palm Beach Posts: 63	We just got back last night, already suffering from withdrawals, and we would highly recommend Cerry. This was our 9th time in Aruba and we thought we knew a fair amount about the island, not even close! Our tour was to begin monday at 11:00, Cerry was at our Hotel 10 minutes early and we got started. cerry is a wealth of knowledge of the history of the island, took us places we didn't know existed! We went from one end of the island to the other and side to side. We went to the "tourist areas", through local neighborhoods, anyplace WE wanted to go and see. There was so much to learn that we will do another tour with him next year. if you want a REAL tour of the island and not a sightseeing tour, book with Cerry. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-30-2009, 06:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
marc Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 50	You can check wixtours they have minibus air condition and for the reapeat guest tour Essence of Aruba the website is wixtours.com Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-30-2009, 08:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jarubian Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Renaissance Hotel, Baby Beach Posts: 424 Images: 3	I would recommend also DePalm Tour, if you can not get Cerry or Bully, DePalm and you can ask for Howard, he knows the island like the saying "the back of his hand". What ever you do enjoy. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Love Aruba

05-29-2009, 05:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
annie6571 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3	Bully or Cerry for Private Tour Hi all, Is there a difference between the private island tours from Bully or Cerry? Is one better than the other or are they pretty much the same? Thanks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-29-2009, 05:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,111 Images: 167	To be very frank, I have never heard anything negative about either of these gentleman. Both are honest and hardworking. Imo you couldn't go wrong with either man. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba