What is the ocean like in Aruba?

Aruba's Beaches & Coves Aruba beaches are our sanctuaries—where we learn to walk, swim, and become one with our happy island. The best beaches in Aruba are graced with pure alabaster sand and crystal clear waters. With gently lapping waves and softly waving fofoti trees.



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Druif Beach is a true beachgoer's beach, offering myriad watersports alongside boating opportunities, loungers, soft sands, and crystal-clear waters.

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Mangel Halto Beach The calm, shallow waters here make it one of the best beaches in Aruba for swimmers, snorkelers, and kayaking enthusiasts.

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While flip flops are great for the beach, there are lots of places in Aruba where you'll be better served by a pair of sturdy water shoes or sandals. Examples include the Natural Pool, where you can't even enter barefoot or in flimsy footwear.

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The unique crushed coral and shell composition of Aruba's fine, powdery white beaches keeps the sand comfortably cool, even during the hours when the sun is most intense.

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Drinking Laws -- The legal drinking age in Aruba is 18 for beer, wine, and spirits. While drinking alcoholic beverages is allowed on the beaches, be careful to remove all empty bottles as the Aruban authorities are stringent about their littering laws.

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Exuma, specifically Specifically, the bluest waters of the Caribbean is said to be at Tropic of Cancer Beach on the island of Exuma in the Bahamas. Its long sweeping sandbar is flanked by an eager shoreline expressing every gradient of blue. On a clear day at this Exuma beach, it looks like the sea flows into the sky.

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So, what should you avoid in Aruba?
  • Sunburn.
  • Regular sunscreen.
  • Planning around hurricane season.
  • Converting currency from USD to Aruban Florin.
  • Don't forget cash (USD)
  • Don't forget dollar bills for restrooms!
  • Avoid double tipping.
  • Don't overpack and leave the fancy stuff at home.


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The best time to visit Aruba is from mid-January through May. Those months mark the heart of Aruba's dry season and the island's long stretch of comfortably warm, sunny days. The island lies in the far south of the Caribbean, below the hurricane belt, the region most affected by seasonal storms.

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The hottest month in Aruba is September, followed closely by August. Both months have average high temperatures of just under 91 degrees. When is hurricane season in Aruba? The Caribbean hurricane season lasts from June through November, with the peak period starting in August and lasting through October.

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In July and August, 'skeeters were the bane of existence but by the time September ended they were all gloriously dead. Over here, there's a chance of mosquitoes all year long. Did you know that Aruba's drinking water is rated one of the best in the world?

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