Cam044 Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 I’m going on a 9 day Southern Caribbean cruise in December and I’m wondering what are some of the must do excursions in Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao? My primary focus is beautiful beaches. Any tips are appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Snorkeling/scuba diving in Bonaire, the best! Beaches are pretty rocky/ coral covered. Nice beaches in Aruba & Curacao. Cam044 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 We did our dolphin swim in Curaçao. Ver, very good. Lots of fun things to do in Curaçao. Love that island ! Cam044 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 9 hours ago, Cam044 said: I’m going on a 9 day Southern Caribbean cruise in December and I’m wondering what are some of the must do excursions in Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao? My primary focus is beautiful beaches. Any tips are appreciated! Sounds like you may be doing the same one we did last November / December. We were on Navigator but I believe it's Explorer doing that route this year? I actually did a joint live report on it over on CC. I'm too new to this board to know if I'd be allowed to post a link to that review but I can tell you it was a fantastic cruise. My personal favourite was Aruba, where we just caught a cab to Eagle Beach. So beautiful and one of my top favourite spots from all our cruises. I'll be happy to provide the link if one of the Mods says it's ok to do so, but in the meantime here are a couple of pics of Eagle to get you in the mood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam044 Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 21 hours ago, FionaMG said: Sounds like you may be doing the same one we did last November / December. We were on Navigator but I believe it's Explorer doing that route this year? I actually did a joint live report on it over on CC. I'm too new to this board to know if I'd be allowed to post a link to that review but I can tell you it was a fantastic cruise. My personal favourite was Aruba, where we just caught a cab to Eagle Beach. So beautiful and one of my top favourite spots from all our cruises. I'll be happy to provide the link if one of the Mods says it's ok to do so, but in the meantime here are a couple of pics of Eagle to get you in the mood. Yes, it’s Explorer we’re going on. This is our first RCL cruise and second cruise in total that we’ve done, so we’re still figuring things out. Eagle Beach looks beautiful, thanks for the pics, and if the mods say you can post the link I’d be happy to have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam044 Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 On 8/7/2019 at 6:23 PM, rjac said: Snorkeling/scuba diving in Bonaire, the best! Beaches are pretty rocky/ coral covered. Nice beaches in Aruba & Curacao. I just purchased snorkel gear for everyone specifically for Bonaire. Did you go to no name beach by chance? I’ve seen something where a boat will drop you off there and you snorkel your way down to the beach and they current actually takes you. It’s not an excursion through the cruise line though, so you just have to get off the ship and make your way down to the place and buy your tickets through the company who takes you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam044 Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 On 8/7/2019 at 6:36 PM, WAAAYTOOO said: We did our dolphin swim in Curaçao. Ver, very good. Lots of fun things to do in Curaçao. Love that island ! I’ve been told to go to the beaches on the west coast in Curaçao. Not sure if you know anything about that? There is an excursion through RCL that takes you to the west coast, just not sure how great it is and how much actual time you get to spend at the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 I've heard a lot of good things about Woodwind in Bonaire: https://www.woodwindbonaire.com/ I emailed and reserved for my cruise date and they were very quick in responding back via email. They don't require a deposit to reserve your time. Cam044 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 7 hours ago, Cam044 said: I’ve been told to go to the beaches on the west coast in Curaçao. Not sure if you know anything about that? There is an excursion through RCL that takes you to the west coast, just not sure how great it is and how much actual time you get to spend at the beach. I’ve actually never gone to the beach in Curaçao. I love everything else about Curaçao so I’ll bet the beaches are lovely, too. Cam044 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam044 Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 5 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: I've heard a lot of good things about Woodwind in Bonaire: https://www.woodwindbonaire.com/ I emailed and reserved for my cruise date and they were very quick in responding back via email. They don't require a deposit to reserve your time. Oh that’s great, thanks! I had found the one place, but they want to be paid upfront. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 On 8/8/2019 at 2:13 AM, FionaMG said: I'm too new to this board to know if I'd be allowed to post a link to that review but I can tell you it was a fantastic cruise. Just send a PM with the link. Cam044 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 56 minutes ago, tiny260 said: Just send a PM with the link. Oooh, I didn't realise that was a thing (brainwashed by CC). I will do that. Thank you for the tip. Cam044, AshleyDillo and Skid 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 minute ago, FionaMG said: (brainwashed by CC I used to be, still find myself going over there and looking at the roll calls and such, but not as often anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Rico Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 25 minutes ago, FionaMG said: Oooh, I didn't realise that was a thing (brainwashed by CC). I will do that. Thank you for the tip. Will you PM me also? I am doing an 8 night ABC cruise on Adventure in November. Researching now for things to do and must see, so would love information. Thanks! Cam044 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 40 minutes ago, FionaMG said: Oooh, I didn't realise that was a thing (brainwashed by CC). I will do that. Thank you for the tip. @FionaMG, may I trouble you to please PM me the link also? Thanks! Cam044 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken23 Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Me too...if it is not too much trouble. Thanks. Cam044 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 16 hours ago, Cam044 said: if the mods say you can post the link I’d be happy to have it. 2 hours ago, D_Hubb said: Will you PM me also? 2 hours ago, Skid said: @FionaMG, may I trouble you to please PM me the link also? 2 hours ago, Ken23 said: Me too...if it is not too much trouble. PMs sent. Hope I've done it right and you all get them. Thanks again to @tiny260 for suggesting it. Skid, Cam044 and Ken23 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 hour ago, FionaMG said: PMs sent. Hope I've done it right and you all get them Received (and replied). Thank you so much. Cam044 and FionaMG 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovestotravel Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 5 hours ago, FionaMG said: PMs sent. Hope I've done it right and you all get them. Thanks again to @tiny260 for suggesting it. I would love a PM too!! Heading to these islands in May! Cam044 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 8 hours ago, Lovestotravel said: I would love a PM too!! Heading to these islands in May! Sent. Hope it helps. Cam044 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovestotravel Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 On 8/9/2019 at 8:03 AM, WAAAYTOOO said: I’ve actually never gone to the beach in Curaçao. I love everything else about Curaçao so I’ll bet the beaches are lovely, too. So, what do you do in Curacao if not the beaches? We will be in Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and St. Marteen. Trying to decide which island do do what! It is overwhelming! Cam044 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 There may be beautiful beaches in Curaçao. I have never looked ! I love to walk around town. There are really nice shopping areas they created from fortress ruins. Nice restaurants and bars; even a casino. Walk across the floating bridge into town and take a tuc-tuc tour. Drive past the floating market. Cam044 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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