Aruba Promise

The people of Aruba kindly request that our visitors consider themselves not just tourists or travelers, but guests of our island. Being a responsible guest here is about living the spirit of Masha Danki and showing respect – not just for the Aruban people but for the land and marine animals that call our One Happy Island home.

By committing to doing your part, our guests help protect Aruba’s natural beauty and biodiversity, ensuring it remains a welcoming and happy place.

We call this the Aruba Promise:

I will consider my footprint on the island.

I will embrace a slow pace.

I will promise to be a responsible, respectful guest.

I will travel mindfully so that Aruba can remain One Happy Island for generations to come.

Our Guest Guidelines provide eight simple ways that you can fulfill your commitment to the Aruba Promise: 

1. Do's

   1. Do admire plant and animal life from afar, without touching, feeding or harassing.

      1. Respect our Fofoti trees, coral reefs, donkeys, sea turtles and beyond. And please don’t stack rocks or take shells home.

   2. Do venture outside of your resort.

      1. Experience the authenticity of Aruban culture at locally owned restaurants and shops.

   3. Do pack mineral-based sunscreen, which may be labeled reef safe.

      1. Double-check that the active ingredient is titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. You can purchase it in Aruba, if necessary.

   4. Do pack a reusable water bottle.

      1. Enjoy Aruba’s delicious drinking water, straight from the tap. In fact, we call it Paradise on Tap.

2. Don'ts

   1. Do not drive irresponsibly.

      1. Driving on the beach is forbidden because it is a fragile ecosystem which is home to many species. When off-roading anywhere on the island, drive carefully to avoid damaging the landscape or harming protected species.

   2. Do not bring single-use plastic or purchase it when you’re here.

      1. Aruba has banned plastic bags, utensils, confetti and more.

   3. Do not litter.

      1. Take responsibility for your trash. If you can’t find a bin to toss it in, keep it with you until you do.

   4. Do not waste water or electricity.

      1. Ask your hotel to wash your linens once a week. Adjust the air conditioning to 69 degrees Fahrenheit and turn off the lights/TV when you leave your room.

Seemingly harmless activities can have long-term, negative impacts on our island’s biodiversity. The Aruba Promise is one way that we use our voice to advocate for practices that will sustain life on Aruba – our people, wildlife, land and water. By engaging our guests, we’re providing you with the resources to make more responsible choices that will help protect our tiny island gem.