Enjoy Private A/C round trip transportation from your ship's cruise terminal in Aruba! Best Price and Worry Free Back to Ship Guarantee! Off the Beaten Path stops, best Aruba Island highlights - Lourdes Grotto, Santa Theresita Church, San Nicolas Community Museum, the authentic Charlie's Bar! Choice of beach time at either Rodgers or Baby Beach! Private, certified, English speaking and licensed Ar
uba sightseeing shore excursion guide! Private 6 hour Aruba shore excursion! See a side of Aruba that many do not and escape the impersonal and over-crowded cruise ship Aruba sightseeing cruise excursions! Get off the beaten path to see some of Aruba's best highlights and secrets often overlooked. Enjoy some down time with a 2 hours beach stop at either Rodgers or Baby Beach too! Your private certified guide and air conditioned private passenger van will show you the sites in comfort and at your pace. This is a private shore excursion so times and itineraries can be adjusted! Your private Aruba sightseeing shore excursion guide will be waiting for you just outside your cruise ship's terminal gates. She will es**rt you and your private party to the air conditioned private van waiting to start your fun filled half day sightseeing cruise excursion. Your private guide will be telling you all the local history, stories and folklore of Aruba from her first hand experience and lifetime on the island. This is a personalized excursion of great value! You will start your sightseeing excursion of some of Aruba's famous but often overlooked highlights on just for your group. The first stop will be at Lourdes Grotto. This is a Roman Catholic shrine located in a rocky cave. A 1,500 pound stone statue of the Virgin Mary was hoisted into the sight. Lourdes is the ending point of an annual procession, Feast of the Lady Lourdes. Next is the St Theresita Church where the annual procession begins. This is a little church that goes by big names - Santa Teresita di Nino, San Nicolas, Saint Therese of the Child Jesus and a few more. Learn the background on how all of these names came to be for one small church. Then you will visit the famous, authentic Charlie's Bar. Established in 1941, this well known spot was the hangout for sailors and oilmen alike over the years. The interior is an unusual display of items left by past patrons and an odd assortment of treasures including license plates from around the world. Take some photos, buy a beverage, enjoy your stop at the legendary Charlie's. The San Nicolas Community Museum is next on your Aruba sightseeing shore excursion list. A newly opened facility now holds the collection of artwork, antiques and historical items. The items on display show the charming history of Aruba's society. After leaving the museum, your private group will have a choice of where to spend your beach time - either Rodgers or Baby Beach. At both locations, guests can find restrooms, various rental gear and small places to purchase food and drinks. Relax, sun and enjoy the water for approximately 2 hours. Your private excursion guide and transportation will then take your group back to your Aruba cruise ship terminal to end your fun, off the beaten path and private cruise shore excursion of Aruba. There is a minimum of 4 participants needed for this Aruba cruise excursion but adults and children can be combined to meet the minimum. The itinerary and times spent at each venue can be adjusted to your personal plans. Don't forget, this is not a cruise ship sponsored 40 people bus sightseeing excursion! Just your private guide and your group, enjoy the flexibility and personal attention!
