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zim2dive · 02-01-2010, 04:41 PM

Will be in Aruba Mar 15-23 (honeymoon). Interested in doing some of the popular activities, ie. day-sailing/snorkeling trips, ATV to Natural Pool, etc.

How far in advance do these things book up? (my understanding is that we are at the tail end of high season).

I've been some places (ie. NZ) where if you didn't book ~1 month ahead, the activity would be fully booked.

I'm happy to wait and not book (so we can play it by ear), but don't want to miss out on things, so will book in adv if needed.

We won't care which day we do which things.

Off-topic for this section, but the same question with regard to restaurants (ie. reservations needed? only for Fri/Sat?)

thanks,
Mike

cindyo · 02-01-2010, 05:06 PM

You can book when you get there...though, some outfits, Depalm, Red Sail sports, offer discounts if you do book online. Many hotels have tour desks in them, so you can also do it there....

Chadd · 02-01-2010, 05:18 PM

Most things at that time of year will not be booked unless there are multiple ships in port. Also, bear in mind that many places will be closed on the 18th. If anything you want to do is offered on a limited schedule, you might want to book in advance and fit in whatever other stuff you can.

We go around the same time every year as our anniversary is the 17th. It's the best time of year in Aruba, at least in my experience.

sunnysmiles · 02-02-2010, 09:48 AM

When we were there 2 years ago (March 15-29) we didn't make any arrangments ahead of time. The only thing we booked and had to wait for a day to do was the jeep excursion to the natural pool. We just worked other stuff around that which was fine. We didn't do any snorkeling/sailing excursion though, so I'm not sure how far out those get booked.
We're trying to decide what we want to do this trip (March 13-27). Other than snorkeling we feel like we've done it all.

Kim L · 02-05-2010, 01:15 PM

Why will things be closed on the 18th?

*Arubalisa* · 02-05-2010, 01:32 PM

National Anthem & Flag Day- March 18
National Holiday- stores will be closed, most larger excursions will operate and restaurants will be open

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zim2dive Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 8	Need to book in advance? Will be in Aruba Mar 15-23 (honeymoon). Interested in doing some of the popular activities, ie. day-sailing/snorkeling trips, ATV to Natural Pool, etc. How far in advance do these things book up? (my understanding is that we are at the tail end of high season). I've been some places (ie. NZ) where if you didn't book ~1 month ahead, the activity would be fully booked. I'm happy to wait and not book (so we can play it by ear), but don't want to miss out on things, so will book in adv if needed. We won't care which day we do which things. Off-topic for this section, but the same question with regard to restaurants (ie. reservations needed? only for Fri/Sat?) thanks, Mike Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,523 Images: 138	You can book when you get there...though, some outfits, Depalm, Red Sail sports, offer discounts if you do book online. Many hotels have tour desks in them, so you can also do it there.... 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

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Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,158	Most things at that time of year will not be booked unless there are multiple ships in port. Also, bear in mind that many places will be closed on the 18th. If anything you want to do is offered on a limited schedule, you might want to book in advance and fit in whatever other stuff you can. We go around the same time every year as our anniversary is the 17th. It's the best time of year in Aruba, at least in my experience. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

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sunnysmiles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Natural Pool, Druif Beach, Eagle Beach, California Lighthouse, Helicopter Posts: 467	When we were there 2 years ago (March 15-29) we didn't make any arrangments ahead of time. The only thing we booked and had to wait for a day to do was the jeep excursion to the natural pool. We just worked other stuff around that which was fine. We didn't do any snorkeling/sailing excursion though, so I'm not sure how far out those get booked. We're trying to decide what we want to do this trip (March 13-27). Other than snorkeling we feel like we've done it all. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Laura

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Kim L Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renaissance Island early in the morning floating on a raft. Posts: 66	Why will things be closed on the 18th? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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