Southern Caribbean
Oranjestad, Aruba
One happy island: desert cactus, wind-bent trees and dazzling white sand.
Oranjestad is the capital of Aruba, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands about 18 miles off Venezuela. Unlike most of the Caribbean it is dry and breezy, with cactus-studded hills behind some of the region's most celebrated beaches.
- Eagle Beach
- Divi-divi trees
- Dutch Caribbean architecture
- Desert landscape
What Aruba is known for
Eagle Beach
A broad white beach known for its leaning fofoti trees.
Arikok National Park
Cactus hills, caves and a wild north coast covering nearly a fifth of the island.
Oranjestad
A waterfront capital of pastel Dutch-gabled buildings.
Quick facts
- Country
- Aruba (Kingdom of the Netherlands)
- Currency
- Aruban florin; US dollars widely accepted
- Languages
- Dutch, Papiamento
- Port type
- Dock
- Game route from Miami
- about 1,285 nautical miles
Aruba in the game
Unlocks at Explorer Level 9. Arrive to collect the stamp, then pass four missions and gather all five souvenirs to become a Port Master.
Port Trivia
Five questions about this destination.
Harbor Pilot
Steer through ten gates. The closer to the centre of each, the more it scores.
Souvenir Match
Flip cards and pair up local souvenirs.
Souvenir Hunt
Spot the listed keepsakes hidden on the quay.
Souvenirs to collect
- Divi-divi bonsai
- Aloe lotion
- Cactus candy
- Delft-style windmill
- Florin coin
Nearby ports
Southern Caribbean
Willemstad, Curaçao
A candy-coloured Dutch waterfront and a bridge that swings out of the way.
Eastern Caribbean
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Five centuries of fortress walls, blue cobblestones and piña coladas.
Eastern Caribbean
Basseterre, St. Kitts
A volcanic island crowned by the 'Gibraltar of the West Indies'.
Destination information is a general guide and can change. Voyages in Port Hopper World are simulated and are not real itineraries.