If you ever find yourself in Aruba, De Palm Island is definitely a place you don’t want to miss. The island has something for everyone. Not to mention, the unlimited food and drinks make it so easy to enjoy the day without any worries.
If you want to make the most of your Aruba visit, De Palm Island is a must-see! Keep reading to see if De Palm Island is for you.
What is De Palm Island?
De Palm Island is a private, all-inclusive island located just off the coast of Aruba. It’s the perfect place for families, couples, and groups looking for fun and relaxation. It’s open daily from 10:00 to 5:00 daily, so you can easily spend the majority of your day here.
Ticket Prices
Ticket prices for De Palm Island start at $115 per adult. This is for those who prefer to drive themselves to the designated terminal. If you prefer the convenience of bus transportation from your hotel, the price goes up to $119.
Childs tickets (age 3-10) are priced at $89 with bus transport and $85 without. Children under 3 are free.
Getting to De Palm
Your trip to De Palm Island starts with a ferry ride from the terminal to the island. The ferry is included in your ticket, and it runs every 15 minutes throughout the day, making it easy to get on and off the island.
Attractions on De Palm Island
- Beach
- Kids’ Waterpark
- Body Drop Slides
- Snorkeling
- Unlimited Banana Boat Rides
- Salsa Lessons
Flamingo Interactions
In Aruba, there are only two ways to see flamingos on the beach: on De Palm and on another private island called Flamingo Beach.
You can see the beautiful flamingos from a distance with the standard ticket price. If you want, you can upgrade to get a closer view of the flamingos.
Special Experiences
You can add premium upgrades to enhance your experience on the island!
VIP Palapa
The VIP Palapas come in different sizes to accommodate a different number of people. Each palapa includes luxury lounges, fresh towels, full service bar, private ocean access for snorkeling and a bottle of prosecco.
Private Cabana
These cabanas come in 4 sizes, depending on the number of people you are bringing. Each cabana includes stairs leading straight into the ocean, a private entrance, fresh towels, luxury beach lounges, private showers, and stocked refrigerator, and a bottle of Prosecco.
Beach Cabana
Accommodating up to 10 people, the Beach Cabana offers luxury beach beds, a stocked refrigerator, shaded seating areas, fresh towels, a private beach shower, and concierge service. You’ll also have the opportunity to mingle with flamingos!
Premium Seating with Private Access
This exclusive seating area includes a full-service bar, fresh towels, luxury lounges, and private ocean access for snorkeling.
Snuba
A blend between scuba diving and snorkleing, snuba allows you you explore underwater below the surface.
Sea Trek
Sea trek allows you to walk on the sea floor by wearing diving helmets.
From my personal experience, i did not buy any upgrades and still had a blast!
All-Inclusive Dining
Dining at De Palm is exactly what you’d expect from an all-inclusive excursion. Don’t expect gourmet meals, but it’s not typical cafeteria food.
Open Bar (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Enjoy unlimited drinks throughout the day at the island’s open bar, where cocktails, sodas, and more are available.
Buffet Lunch (11:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
A delicious buffet is served for lunch, featuring a variety of hot and cold dishes, and fresh salads.
Grill Station (12:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
For a lighter meal, head over to the grill station for burgers, chicken tenders, and fries.
What You Need To Bring
Towel
Towels aren’t available so be sure to pack a couple!
Sun Block
Protect yourself from the sun with sunscreen, especially since you’ll be outdoors the entire day.
Camera
Especially if you want to experience the flamingo attractions!
Water Shoes
If you plan on doing multiple attractions, wearing water shoes will make it easier to walk around the island.
Cash
To buy souvenirs from the gift shop or to leave tips!
read my ultimate packing guide for aruba!
Is It Worth It?
Absolutely! Even for repeat visitors of Aruba, I think De Palm Island is worth visiting at least once.
The price can be pretty steep for some, but I found all the amenities to be worth it. It was also refreshing to completely relax and enjoy everything that was provided without a worry.
Lauryn Dunning
Hello! I'm Lauryn. While serving in the U.S Navy, I spent nearly every four-day weekend traveling somewhere new. Those quick trips inspired 96 Hours, a blog dedicated to turning short getaways into big adventures.
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