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jazzyj123 · 11-18-2009, 12:23 PM

Will be in Aruba in Jan (have been twice before). 1st time rented a car and did our own island sightseeing, second time just relaxed by the beach/pool. This time we are contemplating an excursion. The two that caught my eye are: the jolly pirates and the submarine. We are two families, with 4 kids ages 4-9. Any suggestions?

*Arubalisa* · 11-18-2009, 12:29 PM

DEFINITELY Jolly Pirates!
http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/jolly%20pirates.html

jazzyj123 · 11-18-2009, 12:34 PM

Thanks Arubalisa.
So the Jolly Pirates is okay for the 4 year old? That was my biggest concern. The other kids are older, so I know they will enjoy it.

*Andrea J.* · 11-18-2009, 01:20 PM

i mean no disrespect to lisa's JP recommendation
i am just in disagreement

does the 4 yr old swim?
will he/she go into the ocean (life jacket on)?

my first thought was a 4 yr old would be too young for jolly.........but i am basing it on how my son was at age 4..........he could swim and stay afloat but not snorkel.

the jolly has the rope swing, food, beverage and snorkeling.
if that will be fine for your 4 yr old, i would say go for it.

the other kids, are they all going to be ok snorkeling from a boat?
i am sure they will be in lifejackets, but i forsee lots of mask adjustments making it quite difficult as everyone is bobbing around saying "my mask is leaking" or "my mask is fogged up" stuff like that.

it is a mighty expensive venture for all of you and i want to see folks get the most of it.
the kids' young ages to me is a concern.

submarine.............expensive too and does not last even an hour. a tremendous awesome experience, but it is short lived.

another option to consider would be a full day at depalm island?
snorkeling there
food and beverage all inclusive
beach
water park that is right in line for 4 - 10 yr olds

check out depalm

andrea

*Andrea J.* · 11-18-2009, 01:23 PM

butterfly farm early in the morning
donkey sanctuary
ostrich farm

my guess is you will have a hard time grabbing them away from the beach/pool.

jazzyj123 · 11-18-2009, 01:45 PM

Andrea, thanks for the suggestions.
Yes, it may be hard to pull them away from the beach/pool. lol
I'll check out depalm. Is the waterpark at the island Morgans or is that something totally different?

*Andrea J.* · 11-18-2009, 01:52 PM

Depalm has their own waterpark.

morgans waterpark is near chalet suisse restaurant.

GaryG · 11-18-2009, 02:19 PM

I would have recommended the Jolly Pirate as well. But probably not for a four year old.

Sunny Beaches · 11-18-2009, 04:53 PM

Baby Beach is free other than a car, introduce them to the water(stay inside the breakwater) see how they do then go for JP.

jazzyj123 · 11-19-2009, 10:18 AM

Thanks everyone for your suggestions!

11-18-2009, 12:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
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11-18-2009, 12:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
jazzyj123 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On the beach with my bubba mug filled with Margarita or Balashi Posts: 20	Thanks Arubalisa. So the Jolly Pirates is okay for the 4 year old? That was my biggest concern. The other kids are older, so I know they will enjoy it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-18-2009, 01:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,028 Images: 74	i mean no disrespect to lisa's JP recommendation i am just in disagreement does the 4 yr old swim? will he/she go into the ocean (life jacket on)? my first thought was a 4 yr old would be too young for jolly.........but i am basing it on how my son was at age 4..........he could swim and stay afloat but not snorkel. the jolly has the rope swing, food, beverage and snorkeling. if that will be fine for your 4 yr old, i would say go for it. the other kids, are they all going to be ok snorkeling from a boat? i am sure they will be in lifejackets, but i forsee lots of mask adjustments making it quite difficult as everyone is bobbing around saying "my mask is leaking" or "my mask is fogged up" stuff like that. it is a mighty expensive venture for all of you and i want to see folks get the most of it. the kids' young ages to me is a concern. submarine.............expensive too and does not last even an hour. a tremendous awesome experience, but it is short lived. another option to consider would be a full day at depalm island? snorkeling there food and beverage all inclusive beach water park that is right in line for 4 - 10 yr olds check out depalm andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer. Last edited by Andrea J.; 11-18-2009 at 01:31 PM.

11-18-2009, 01:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,028 Images: 74	butterfly farm early in the morning donkey sanctuary ostrich farm my guess is you will have a hard time grabbing them away from the beach/pool. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

11-18-2009, 01:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
jazzyj123 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On the beach with my bubba mug filled with Margarita or Balashi Posts: 20	Andrea, thanks for the suggestions. Yes, it may be hard to pull them away from the beach/pool. lol I'll check out depalm. Is the waterpark at the island Morgans or is that something totally different? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-18-2009, 01:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,028 Images: 74	Depalm has their own waterpark. morgans waterpark is near chalet suisse restaurant. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

11-18-2009, 02:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
GaryG Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 26	I would have recommended the Jolly Pirate as well. But probably not for a four year old. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

11-18-2009, 04:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sunny Beaches Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 500	Baby Beach is free other than a car, introduce them to the water(stay inside the breakwater) see how they do then go for JP. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-19-2009, 10:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
jazzyj123 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On the beach with my bubba mug filled with Margarita or Balashi Posts: 20	Thanks everyone for your suggestions! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Last edited by jazzyj123; 11-19-2009 at 10:20 AM.