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    Here is a list of the top 5 Things to do with Kids in Aruba. While snorkeling or scuba diving would be my number one recommendation for families with older children (teenagers).

    I think that these activities will be memorable and rewarding for every member of the family, from little ones to teens!

    Top 5 Things to do with Kids in Aruba

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    Top 5 Things to do with Kids in Aruba

    For those of you traveling with young kids to Aruba, have you put any thought into how to entertain them? Angeline and I recently spent one glorious day in Aruba while there on the Carnival Freedom and I was so surprised to see the long list of available shore excursions!

    I often find 3 or 4 excursion options for different ports of call, and they're not always entirely family-friendly, especially for families with little kiddos in tow.



     

    Go to the Donkey Sanctuary

    5 THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN ARUBA

    Visit the Donkey Sanctuary - While in Aruba, you and the kids could visit the Donkey Sanctuary. Kids and animals always seem to get along and they will enjoy learning about the donkeys and seeing them up close and personal.

    Top 5 Things to do with Kids in Aruba

    The Donkey Sanctuary is located in the neighborhood of Santa Cruz.

    Take the Kids Snorkeling and Swimming in De Palm Island

    Go to De Palm Island - Kids love to visit water parks no matter where they are located! De Palm Island is a really great attraction for children, as it has snorkeling, a lovely beach, and a water park that is sure to keep your kids entertained!

    Top 5 Things to do with Kids in Aruba

    The water park is gigantic! It has things to do for children of all ages, including big water slides, splash pads and areas perfect for little toddlers to get their feet wet and splash around.

    Top 5 Things to do with Kids in Aruba

    It also has plenty of lounge chair seating for parents, so that they can relax and keep an eye on their children while they play. 


    Top 5 Things to do with Kids in Aruba

    We visited De Palm Island in Aruba during a Carnival shore excursion and had a blast! There is a 5-minute ferry ride across the protected lagoon to De Palm Island, where we found a water park, lovely lagoon, volleyball courts and restaurants.

    The excursion was three hours long and I found that was the perfect amount of time to soak it all in while still leaving us time for a little sight seeing back at the port.


     

    The De Palm Island water park has six water slides and additional water features, which is separate from the beach and snorkeling area.

    It's a nice way to keep the kids away from the open water without having to constantly watch to make sure they're not going too far!


    Top 5 Things to do with Kids in Aruba

    Of course, once the kids have had their fun at the park, you can just simply turn around and walk over to the beach area, which is an almost-completely enclosed lagoon.

    The water is a beautiful turquoise and so crystal clear that you can simply look down and see the fish swimming between your legs!

    If you'd like to go snorkeling, there is a coral reef ripe with tropical fish, and snorkel gear is free to use with your admission to De Palm Island.

    Things to do with Kids in Aruba - De Pal Island in Aruba
    Things to do with Kids in Aruba - De Pal Island in Aruba

    With out Carnival shore excursion to De Palm Island, there was a complimentary lunch buffet, and all soft drinks and alcoholic beverages were included.

    Top 5 Things to do with Kids in Aruba

     

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    Top 5 Things to do with Kids in Aruba

    Go to the Aruba Ostrich Farm

    Visit the Aruba Ostrich Farm - Plan on stopping in at the Aruba Ostrich Farm. Here kids will learn about the ostrich and be entertained by their antics. The farm has a playground for the kids to romp around in and burn off that extra energy.

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    There is a restaurant and bar on the premises and you can also take part in a guided tour at an additional cost.


     

    One of the Top 5 Things to do with Kids in Aruba  is to Visit Baby Beach!

    Visit Baby Beach - Sun and fun is what Aruba is all about. Make sure to take the kids over to Baby Beach where they can swim, play on the beach, or even look for seashells. This white sandy beach is located in the neighborhood of San Nicolas.

    If I am ever back in Aruba, I am definitely going to visit Baby Beach! 

    5 Things to do with Kids in Aruba

    Update...I did go back to Aruba! I visited Baby Beach and it was absolutely breathtaking!

    There is also a famous pet cemetery on the outskirts of Baby Beach, which is NOT TO BE MISSED! It stretches on and on...it's quite the site to behold!

    5 Things to do with Kids in Aruba

    Visit the Butterfly Farm in Aruba

    Visit the Butterfly Farm - Plan on taking the kids to The Butterfly Farm. Here they will see and learn about butterflies from around the world. There is also a guided tour that you can partake in for an additional fee.

    Morning time is the best time to see the butterflies fluttering about and the late afternoon is the best time to take pictures.

    Visit the Butterfly Farm in Aruba

    Have you ever been to Aruba? I'd love to hear your stories, especially if you have any suggestions for things to do with kids in Aruba that I can add to my 5 THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN ARUBA!

    My pal Jan has even more great ideas for things to do in Aruba, you can check them out here.

    Top 5 Things to do with Kids in Aruba

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    1. Tammy Litke (@threedifferent)

      November 06, 2014 at 11:43 am

      The Donkey Sanctuary and Ostrich Farm sound like great fun! I bet a lot of city kids have never seen a donkey or an ostrich in 'real life' before!

    2. Colleen

      November 06, 2014 at 12:57 pm

      The water park looks fun. This is one of the destinations I would love to take a cruise too.

    3. TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs

      November 06, 2014 at 3:08 pm

      I've never been but would love to visit one day. Love that you can just snorkel in a shallow reef.

    4. HilLesha

      November 07, 2014 at 10:26 am

      I have never been to Aruba, but I have a brother that has been there. He said it was beautiful! 🙂

    5. Rachel

      November 07, 2014 at 7:09 pm

      I have never been... but I SO would lOVE to go 🙂

    6. vanessa: thequeenofswag

      November 08, 2014 at 6:59 pm

      I would love to go to Aruba one day with the family. These are some great tips on what to do.if we went.

    7. Raijean

      November 08, 2014 at 9:53 pm

      Oh, that's awesome. I never thought about taking the kids before. Thanks for the tips

    8. Donna

      November 08, 2014 at 10:24 pm

      I would love to go to Aruba with just my husband and then go back and take our son for a family vacay.

    9. Jane

      November 22, 2016 at 12:30 pm

      Hi there Jenn!

      Thanks very much for the tips. Me, my husband and two toddlers spent a full day at Baby Beach Aruba about a month ago. Snorkeling there was fantastic, especially for us first-time snorkelers. The warm and shallow waters...our kids loved it! We spotted all kinds of fish, such as butterfly fish and barracuda, and even sea horses. We brought crackers to feed the fish - I have never seen so many of them. We miss that place already! We are back in Europe now, and we can't wait for the dark days before Christmas to be over.

      Cheers!

      Jane.

    10. Darcey

      July 31, 2018 at 1:17 pm

      I have been lucky enough to visit Aruba several times; although never with children (that is about to change!). If you stay at a resort there is generally activities planned for the kids. DePalm Island is a blast - both for adults & kids. Baby Beach is a must. Very clean, shallow where you can rent a chair, grab something to eat and/or drink. We have also rented side x sides and have toured the entire Island. We absolutely love it there. Cannot wait until 1/2019!

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