While there are no major beaches directly adjacent to the Aruba Cruise Terminal in Oranjestad, you can reach several beautiful spots with a relatively short walk. The closest beach area is Renaissance Beach, located about a 10-to-15-minute walk (0.5 miles) south of the port near the downtown shopping district. However, for the iconic "white sand" experience, you will need to travel slightly further. Druif Beach is approximately a 30-to-40-minute walk (2 miles) from the port, which is doable for active travelers but may be too long in the intense Caribbean sun. Most cruisers prefer to take a 5-minute taxi or the "Arubus" to Eagle Beach (1.5 miles away) or Palm Beach (3 miles away). In 2026, the Oranjestad Downtown Trolley is a free and fun way to get through the city center toward the beaches, but for the best use of your limited time in port, a $10 taxi ride to Eagle Beach is the high-value peer recommendation to maximize your "toes-in-the-sand" time.