Is Aruba strict with drinking?

No. The authorities are not generally strict about enforcing the legal drinking age of 18. From what we have heard from the locals, you will not usually be “carded”. As long as you look old enough and are acting in a mature manner, no one will give you a second glance.



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In Aruba, the maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 50mg per 100ml of blood. This is lower than in the UK and means that even one drink can take you over the limit. We always recommend that, when driving in an unfamiliar country, you never drink then get behind the wheel.

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Aruba Customs regulations allow incoming visitors to bring articles for personal use. Persons 19 and over can also bring in 2.25 liters of wine, 3 liters of beer, or 1 liter of liquor and 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, and or 250 grams of tobacco.

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Please do not speed. Stay on main dirt roads. Driving on sand dunes, on beaches and in the ocean is prohibited. 'Wishing' rock stacking is not an Aruban tradition and harmful to the environment and animals.

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Cocktails on Aruba are often infused with Palmera Rum, blended and bottled by hand at a factory in Oranjestad. While Palmera offers several different rum blends, the coconut rum is a visitor favorite, while locals remain loyal to the original Palmera Rum, known for its oaky sweetness with hints of vanilla.

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Overall, there is very little crime in Aruba, and especially very little crime that will affect a tourist. As long as you take basic precautions, you should feel completely safe when you are there.

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There is violent crime in association with drugs, but this rarely affects tourists. The main tourist areas are generally safe, but you should take sensible precautions: avoid remote areas at night. don't take valuables to the beach or leave any valuables in your vehicle.

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Smoking and vaping any products, including cannabis, are not allowed in public areas of buildings and most workplaces. Other areas where smoking and vaping are not allowed include, but are not limited to, restaurants, bars and public spaces like parks and beaches.

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