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Resort for a Day - RIU Palace, Aruba

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Resort for a Day - RIU Palace, Aruba is a beach excursion in Oranjestad, booked through Resort For A Day. Prices: Adult $162, Child $80, Infant Free. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your cruise.

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About Resort for a Day - RIU Palace, Aruba

Important notice: This resort is closed from April 4 through August 6.

What’s included in Resort for a Day - RIU Palace, Aruba

Included
  • Enjoy your resort pass anytime between 9 AM - 6 PM local time
  • Unlimited dining, excluding a la carte restaurants
  • Unlimited drinks (alcohol & non alcohol)
  • Beaches, pools, jacuzzi and casino
  • Use of sauna, gym
  • Lounge chairs, umbrellas & towels (no need to bring the ship’s towels)
  • Beach palapas (based on availability)
  • Poolside bars with swim-up bar
  • Daytime entertainment programs for adults (daily) and children
  • Non-motorized Watersports: paddle surfing (SUP), snorkeling equipment and kayaking
  • Bathrooms are available for changing
Not included
  • Wi-Fi (available for additional $10 purchase at check-in)
  • Guest rooms/accommodations
  • Transfers to/from your cruise ship.
  • Motorized water sports
  • Lockers are not available so pack light
  • Items of a personal nature including spa and gift shop

Know before you go

What to bring

  • Dry clothing is mandatory in the indoor buffet restaurant; bathing suits and wet attire are not allowed.

Other

  • This day pass is available exclusively to cruise ship passengers, and a cruise line-issued ID must be shown at check-in.
  • Guests who cannot present this ID upon arrival will be turned away.
  • After completing the online purchase, passes are emailed the same day.
  • Availability at RIU Palace Aruba is highly limited, so early booking is advised.
  • Key tips: The remaining balance at check-in must be paid by credit card; cash and American Express are not accepted.
  • A valid photo ID and a printed day pass are required and will be held at the front desk until departure.
  • Electronic day passes are not accepted and will slow down the check-in process.
  • Further instructions and details will be printed on the pass itself.

Getting to Resort for a Day - RIU Palace, Aruba

Getting there

Taxis are readily available at the cruise ship terminal, and Hotel Riu Palace Aruba is roughly a 15-minute drive from the pier, with fares running approximately $15 per direction. Even though the port is relatively close, guests should plan to leave the resort no later than 2 hours before the ship's scheduled departure.

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At the resort

  • Beach
  • Pool
  • All-Inclusive
  • Watersports
  • Family Friendly
About the resort

Hotel Riu Palace sits along Aruba's well-known Palm Beach and caters well to families with a range of daytime entertainment options. The property includes 5 dining venues, a white sand beach, 2 freshwater swimming pools, a Jacuzzi, sauna, and an on-site casino.

Family pricing
Adult
$162
ChildAges 3–12
$80
InfantAges 0–3
Free
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Resort for a Day - RIU Palace, Aruba
Adult $162 · Child $80 · Infant FreeFree cancellation
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