Are you thinking about taking a necessary holiday to Aruba? Are you dreaming about leaving behind the city of Boston and its busy lifestyle and instead you would like to find yourself surrounded by sandy beaches and crystal clear waters?
I don’t blame you, so am I! Aruba is definitely one of the top destinations for tourists who are looking into going to an exotic beach in the Caribbean but without having to travel to the other side of the world.
So, continue reading and find out what this world has to offer you… and better yet, how it has to offer you! Discover all the possibilities of going on a cruise to Aruba from Boston.
Best cruises from Boston
Is it that time of the year again? When you start looking at all the possible options for your Christmas holidays? For your honeymoon? For your annual getaway with your friends? Don’t worry then, I got you covered with this article.
In case you were wondering, some of the best cruises that go to Aruba depart in Boston. In fact, there are more than 9 cruises that have been ranked as a ‘’Best Cruise’’ that go from Boston.
These ranks have been based on price per ticket, health concerns, traveling itinerary, and of course, price ranges.
As you may already know, Boston is the capital city of Massachusetts. It is the economic and cultural top destination for many tourists from all over the world. This is why Cruise lines have decided to add Boston as the main port for their cruises, as they know they will receive lots of attention.
In fact, more than 20 million people visit Boston each year, so that’s a lot of cruises! This is also why nowadays Boston is a thriving and exciting port city, as it combines its old architecture with its new atmosphere and it surrounds itself with cool individuals.
Another interesting fact about Boston is that it is located in the Atlantic Ocean, and it is the only capital city in North America that has an oceanic shoreline.
Cruise from Boston to Aruba
So if you are looking for an adventure, why don’t you start your Caribbean holiday in Boston? I know this city is in North America, a little bit higher on the maps than Aruba, however, don’t you think it would be a great idea to travel down south all the way to the Caribbean on a massive cruise?
You can kick-off your adventure in North America, in specific in Boston, and then board one of the most luxurious and modern cruises that this port city has ever seen.
Book your holiday to the Caribbean
You can definitely head down south if you cruise to Aruba from Boston. You can reach the Port of Oranjestad, Aruba’s capital city in less than 2 weeks, depending on your itinerary and how long you would like to stay in each city and or port.
Cruise to Aruba
This Caribbean island is only situated at about 17 miles off the Venezuelan coast. In case you didn’t know, Aruba is a Dutch island that is located on the southern side of the Caribbean.
Therefore, nowadays it is a very straightforward route if you decide to cruise to Aruba from Boston.
Tell me more about Aruba
Aruba is a Caribbean island with perfect weather. No, really, the weather there is incredible as they don’t have a rainy season or hurricane season at all.
Many people are surprised by this fact, as they think that all of the Caribbean gets affected by the hurricane season, especially if they live in places like Boston where they always hear about other islands being affected by these natural disasters.
But not Aruba. In fact, the locals call Aruba ‘’One Happy Island’’ because it is a reflection of how they feel when the sun is out: happy!
Bon bini to Aruba!
Welcome, all to this island!
Even though this tiny island is only 20 miles from the north to the south, you will still have plenty of things to do if you decide to hop on a cruise and go to Aruba.
From the colorful Dutch colonial houses in Oranjestad, to the local cuisine, and even to the flea markets, Aruba has a lot to offer to all the tourists who go to visit the island year after year.
In fact, did you know that many people chose to holiday in Aruba every year of their lives? Year after year they decide to go on holiday in the Caribbean.
And no wonder why either! As they are treated amazingly well every time they go there, the island is very safe and depending on the time you choose to go, it can be the cheapest island in the Caribbean.
So if you decide to cruise to Aruba you can also go and relax in a tropical paradise, or you can go trekking in the desert or you can even see some – and I mean thousands – of flamingos.
As a matter of fact, if I were you I would not only cruise to Aruba, but I would look into staying a couple of nights there, you will never regret it (and you can thank me later!).
What to do if you cruise to Aruba from Boston?
Well, for starters, you will be able to sail your way through some of the most beautiful scenery that North America has to offer you.
Depending on what route you choose, you will surely be able to enjoy some views of Central America as well, and that is definitely worth the trip.
And when you start going down south and you get closer to Aruba you will also get the opportunity to visit its neighboring islands of Bonaire and Curacao. (Did you know that the three of them form what is called the ABC islands!?)
And when you finally reach Aruba you want to know what to do. You will be able to go to the beach in the Caribbean. You will also be able to go to the Aruba Aloe Factory and Museum in order to see how all their products are created from the beginning.
If you are more interested in animals – or if you are traveling with little ones – perhaps you could visit the Donkey Sanctuary, a place where you will witness how people used to live on this island before vehicles arrived. And you will be surprised by how cute donkeys can be!
Or if you are looking into trying your luck you can go to one of Aruba’s many casinos. In fact, this island has many more casinos than the rest of the Caribbean islands. Something you will definitely not see in Boston, hey!?.
Or if you are more into walking and sports then you can go to the Arikok National Park, the island’s biggest park. It is filled with wildlife and beautiful landscapes that will take your breath away.
There you will be able to see iguanas, goats, and lizards living together. It’s truly an amazing place. Just remember to bring your charged camera, oh and empty your memory card before you get there, I know you will take lots of beautiful photographs while you are there!
Enjoy your time in Aruba!
