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Traceyd14 · 02-23-2011, 05:03 AM

We will be in Aruba for the first time in 2 weeks! I was wondering if anyone has advice on paying and scheduling things like Jolly Pirates and Kukukanu bus online before you go? I've seen on the websites where you can pay. Has anyone done this, or is it better to wait till you are there?

*Andrea J.* · 02-23-2011, 08:31 AM

we have done it.
no problems.
in fact, some of the online bookings give discounts.

once on island, if you have to change your dates, that can be done too based on availability.

if it is a reputable company such as JOLLY i see no downside in booking online.

*Arubalisa* · 02-23-2011, 11:29 AM

We have booked online with Jolly Pirates and had no problem and enjoyed the discount for pre-booking online!

Kukoo Kununku is a reputable company as well.

paulmorin · 02-23-2011, 01:05 PM

go for it!! It's all legit and you can save a few bucks.

Traceyd14 · 02-24-2011, 06:02 AM

Thanks for the replies. I'm so excited, my husband just surprised me with 2 extra days added to our trip!!! I was worried that only staying 5 nights would not give us enough time to relax and enjoy everything we want to see, but now we have 2 more!

*Arubalisa* · 02-24-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Traceyd14

I'm so excited, my husband just surprised me with 2 extra days added to our trip!!!

THAT is MY favorite kind of surprise!

chouth · 04-13-2011, 11:14 AM

any other good companies to go with for snorkeling, tours and snuba(?)
my daughter wants to horseback ride and we are being told to avoid it, she is 15 and has only asked to ride horses on the beach.

*Arubalisa* · 04-13-2011, 11:34 AM

De Palm Tours offers SNUBA through a variety of their excursion options.

There are many companies offering snorkel excursions.

Information on horseback riding

Things to Do / Activities / Horseback Riding

Things to Do / Activities / Rancho La Ponderosa

Things to Do / Attractions / El Paseo Ranch Aruba

chouth · 04-13-2011, 12:11 PM

Arubalisa, thanks for all your help and putting up with me you are awesome. Don't worry I have to get off of the computer and do some housework soon.

*Arubalisa* · 04-13-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chouth

Arubalisa, thanks for all your help and putting up with me you are awesome. Don't worry I have to get off of the computer and do some housework soon.

No problem

We are all here to help.

Hopefully Randi or another forum member can get you a dollar figure on groceries.

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Traceyd14 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Baby Beach and the Jolly Pirates ship Posts: 98	Thanks for the replies. I'm so excited, my husband just surprised me with 2 extra days added to our trip!!! I was worried that only staying 5 nights would not give us enough time to relax and enjoy everything we want to see, but now we have 2 more! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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chouth Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 35	any other good companies to go with for snorkeling, tours and snuba(?) my daughter wants to horseback ride and we are being told to avoid it, she is 15 and has only asked to ride horses on the beach. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,683 Images: 174	De Palm Tours offers SNUBA through a variety of their excursion options. There are many companies offering snorkel excursions. Information on horseback riding Things to Do / Activities / Horseback Riding Things to Do / Activities / Rancho La Ponderosa Things to Do / Attractions / El Paseo Ranch Aruba Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba Last edited by Arubalisa; 04-13-2011 at 11:39 AM.

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chouth Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 35	Arubalisa, thanks for all your help and putting up with me you are awesome. Don't worry I have to get off of the computer and do some housework soon. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook