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Aruba Half-Day Full Island Safari Adventure with Baby Beach Swim
★ #4 of 12 in our Island sightseeing tours list Picked from the 52 island tours with a driver on Viator for Aruba, the way we pick every tour.
Checked October 21, 2026 Viator listing, prices by option, departure times and pickup notes; the operator's itinerary
You cross Aruba from west to east with Cross Aruba Tours, stopping at California Lighthouse and the Natural Bridge. The safari runs 4 hours and costs $79 per adult. Hotel and cruise port pickup is included, with departures daily at 8:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. You pass through San Nicolas without stopping. Baby Beach gives you 30 minutes to swim.
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Aruba Half-Day Full Island Safari Adventure with Baby Beach Swim at a glance
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Price is per | Adult: $79 |
| Departures | Daily at 8:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. |
| Pickup | Hotels, 20 minutes before; cruise port by Ocean Drive Store, 7:45 a.m. or 1:45 p.m. |
| Group | Up to 32 people |
| Children | $68 per child ages 4 to 14 |
| Stops | 4 stops plus a drive through San Nicolas |
| Swim stop | Baby Beach, 30 minutes |
| Main trade-off | Lighthouse admission at your own expense |
| In the price | bottled water and snacks, time to swim at Baby Beach, pickup and drop-off, experienced local guide |
| Not in the price | entrance fees, lunch |
| Guide languages | English, Spanish |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on Viator for the named options, October 15, 2026. Prices are Viator's listed prices in US dollars, re-read every night; last read October 21, 2026.
What's included
- Bottled water and snacks
- Time to swim at Baby Beach
- Pickup and drop-off
- Experienced local guide
What's not included
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
Price by option
Which option to book
The single option costs $79 per adult for 4 hours across Aruba, including 30 minutes at Baby Beach. You can leave at 8:15 a.m. or 2:15 p.m. for the same price.
| Option | Price | Departures |
|---|---|---|
| Aruba Half-Day Full Island Safari Adventure with Baby Beach Swim | $79 per adult · $68 child 4 to 14 | 8:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. |
The catch: Cruise guests need to be at Ocean Drive Store outside Gate 5 at 7:45 a.m. or 1:45 p.m.
Route
How does the day work?
You cross Aruba from the lighthouse to Baby Beach, with a drive through San Nicolas.
- 10 min
1. California Lighthouse
The lighthouse stop gives you 10 minutes for a walk and views of the west coast.
- 10 min
2. Bushiribana gold mill ruins
The stop at Bushiribana lasts 10 minutes. You look around the gold mill ruins.
- 10 min
3. Natural Bridge
You have 10 minutes to see the limestone Natural Bridge.
- 30 min
4. Baby Beach
Baby Beach gives you 30 minutes to swim in shallow water.
- pass by
5. San Nicolas
You drive through San Nicolas without stopping.
The stops total 60 minutes of the 4 hours. You reach Baby Beach after the Natural Bridge on both the 8:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. departures. San Nicolas is a drive through without a stop.
Pickup and meeting point
- Hotels: Hotel pickup starts 20 minutes before the 8:15 a.m. or 2:15 p.m. departure.
- Cruise terminal: You exit Gate 5 and turn right to Ocean Drive Store. Cruise pickup is at 7:45 a.m. or 1:45 p.m.
From the desk
- For a swim without spending the whole day on a tour, I'd take the 8:15 a.m. run. You get 30 minutes at Baby Beach.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Choose it if you have 4 hours for sightseeing and a swim at Baby Beach. Each landmark stop lasts 10 minutes. You get 30 minutes at the beach, so book it for a short swim.
For 90 minutes at Baby Beach, choose Fantasy's full day at $69 per adult. That tour takes 7 hours. If you want an art stop in San Nicolas, Jeff Classic visits a gallery for $60 per adult.
Who it's not for
- The tour isn't recommended if you're pregnant.
- You should skip it if you have a spinal injury or poor cardiovascular health.
- Choose a longer beach tour if you want more than 30 minutes to swim.
- San Nicolas is a drive through, so skip this tour if you want time to walk around there.
Good to know
Know before you go
You pay $68 per child ages 4 to 14. The adult fare is $79 per adult from age 15.
The tour isn't recommended if you're pregnant or have a spinal injury. You should also skip it if you have poor cardiovascular health.
Tours leave at 8:15 a.m. or 2:15 p.m. daily. Hotel pickup starts 20 minutes before departure. Cruise guests meet by Ocean Drive Store outside Gate 5 at 7:45 a.m. or 1:45 p.m.
Water and snacks are included. You pay separately for lunch and lighthouse entry. Bring a towel for the 30 minutes at Baby Beach.
You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations get no refund.
Your ticket is mobile. You can put up to 20 travelers on one booking. Each booking requires an adult.
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Alternatives
Which tour should I choose instead?
You want a longer Baby Beach stop.
Full-Day Aruba History and Must-See Landmarks TourFantasy Tours gives you 90 minutes at Baby Beach within a tour of 7 hours for $69 per adult. Lunch is at your own expense.
★ 4.7 · 1,635 reviews · from $69 per adult
You want to stop in San Nicolas.
Half day TourJeff Classic visits a San Nicolas gallery with up to 10 people for $60 per adult. Tours run on weekdays, with the start time arranged directly.
★ 5.0 · 79 reviews · from $60 per adult
You want a lower fare.
Aruba Countryside TourYou pay $49 per adult for 4 hours with AGW in a bus carrying up to 16 people. The route has no beach stop.
★ 4.7 · 675 reviews · from $49 per adult
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People also ask
- How much does Cross Aruba's half day island safari cost?
You pay $79 per adult or $68 per child ages 4 to 14. For 2 adults and 1 child in that age range, the total is $226.
- How long is Cross Aruba's half day island safari with Baby Beach?
The safari takes 4 hours and gives you 30 minutes at Baby Beach. You have 10 minutes at each landmark stop. San Nicolas is a drive through without a stop.
- Where is cruise pickup for Cross Aruba's half day island safari?
You meet outside Gate 5 by Ocean Drive Store at 7:45 a.m. or 1:45 p.m. Turn right when you leave the gate. The tour leaves at 8:15 a.m. or 2:15 p.m.
- What is included in Cross Aruba's half day island safari?
You get water and snacks, with pickup and return transport. The price also includes 30 minutes to swim at Baby Beach. Lunch and lighthouse entry cost extra.
- Can I cancel Cross Aruba's half day island safari for a full refund?
You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations get no refund.
Prices as Viator lists them, re-read every night; last read October 21, 2026. Times and conditions as of October 15, 2026. Tours book on Viator at Viator's price; if you book through the button, Viator pays us a commission and your price is the same.