Have you ever heard about Aruba? A paradise suitable for any season break!

Phenomenal beaches and a tropical climate. These are the reasons why Aruba welcomes more than a million tourists every year who come to this beautiful destination from all over the world. One of the best and most common ways to visit it is certainly renting a yacht or a catamaran, feel free to visit this paradise island far and wide.

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If you’re already fantasizing about your next boat trip to Aruba, read on and find out the reasons why you should rush to charter a boat here for your next vacation.

This island belonging to the Netherlands Kingdom is located in the Caribbean Sea and has a population of only 103,000 inhabitants. Aruba is one of the most touristy islands in the southern Caribbean. The Dutch heritage is mainly reflected in the architecture of the country’s cities. It is an example of this the capital, Oranjestad, a coastal city located in the southern part of the country.

Where is Aruba located?

Aruba is a quiet destination located south of the Caribbean Sea. It is part of the Lesser Antilles, that is, the arc of islands and islets that ideally divides the Caribbean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean.

However, it is only 15 km far from Venezuela’s northern coast, and in fact, from its southeastern side is possible to see the mainland.

What climate to expect in Aruba?

If you are wondering what is the best time to visit it, know that the answer is very simple: all year round. According to some of the best in the Caribbean, Aruba has a warm and dry climate but tempered by pleasant trade winds all year round.

Being a Caribbean island positioned very south, its climate is around 31 ° C / 87.8 ° F with sea temperatures that during the high season remain constant on an average of 29 ° C / 84.2 ° F.

After dark, the heat remains in the air as temperatures drop to 25 ° C / 77 ° F.

How to get to Aruba?

Aruba’s Queen Beatrix Airport is located on the south coast, approximately 6 km southeast of Oranjestad.

Many visitors from around the world arrive on charter flights that stopover in the United States or Canada. The Dutch company KLM instead operates direct flights from Amsterdam, while some South American companies offer connections to and from Venezuela and Colombia. Finally, the island company Air Aruba provides frequent flights to the nearby islands of Bonaire and Curaçao.

Why rent a yacht in Aruba?

Aruba is known as a yacht charter paradise especially during the high season, which at these latitudes runs from December to April, but also throughout the rest of the year.

On the island there is a large selection of various yachts and charter boats of all types and sizes: motor yachts, sailing yachts, catamarans, superyachts, or megayachts, there is certainly no lack of choice!

But, what is the main reason why this island has become so important for this type of holiday? First of all, as mentioned above, thanks to the exceptional climate it enjoys, as well as to a calm sea and the sky almost always clear and blue thanks to the constant trade winds that blow in these areas. They are also very helpful in nautical charter circuits.

The main reason, however, is that Aruba is located outside the hurricane belt that generally laps the Caribbean in the summer months and therefore offers visitors a certain safety that cannot be found elsewhere. In fact, the eastern sea winds never reach more than 20 knots.

Why is Aruba part of the so-called “ABC archipelago”?

Based on the wishes of the clientele, organized boat tours in Aruba are often combined with a visit to two other very close destinations: the islands of Bonaire and Curaçao.

An important yacht charter circuit was formed this way, visited and traveled by thousands of people every year. Due to the combination of these three islands, it is now known as the ABC islands archipelago, taking into account the first letter of each island name.

What beaches you won’t miss in Aruba?

Choosing which beaches are the best among Aruba’s many white-sand beaches is really difficult.

Mangel Halto, located in the middle of the west coast, is ideal for sunbathing and snorkeling with its calm waters full of marine life and surrounded by a dense mangroves network.

The natural lagoon of Baby Beach in the southeastern part of Aruba, near San Nicolas, is a true Caribbean paradise.

One of Aruba’s favorite beaches, Arashi Beach, is the perfect place to snorkel thanks to the gentle currents and lively underwater life. It is located almost in the extreme north of the island.

Voted one of the best white sand beaches in the world, Eagle Beach, the largest beach in Aruba, famous for its soft white sand.

Finally, you cannot miss a visit to the two private islands of De Palm and Renaissance, home to the famous and typical pink flamingos!

Ready to go to Aruba?

If you can’t wait for your next trip to Aruba, your first step is to contact Your Boat Holiday and immediately ask for all the information you need.

This company will be happy to customize your rental itinerary according to your preferences and wishes.

Contact  now YBH Charter Brokers:

You can contact us by sending an email at ask@yourboatholiday.com or by phone, calling +39 33436 00997, available also on WhatsApp for both calls and texting.