Join us on Day 5 of our Carnival Vista cruise as we explore Aruba like never before! From a wild off-roading excursion on UTV's with RockaBeach Tours, to stunning views at the Natural Bridge, a thrilling cave jump, a stop at Turtle Beach, and wrapping it all up with dinner, a show, and the Silent Party onboard β this day was packed with fun and unforgettable memories.
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π TIMELINE:
0:00 β Welcome to Day 5 on the Carnival Vista
0:17 β Early breakfast at the buffet
1:14 β Docked in Aruba! Getting ready for our tour
2:05 β Meeting point at the βI Love Arubaβ sign
3:35 β Boarding the RockaBeach Tours bus
5:04 β Starting our off-road UTV adventure!
6:28 β First stop: The Natural Bridge π
8:30 β Second stop: Cave Jump (so fun!)
11:15 β Exploring the Aruba Gold Mill Ruins
15:36 β Final stop: Turtle Beach π’ β time to rinse off!
17:00 β Back to the port for shopping and snacks
18:02 β Lunch & recap of our Aruba excursion
20:00 β Tips for RockaBeach UTV Tours (dust, cost, gear, etc.)
25:44 β Cleaning up for dinner & Express Dining experience π½οΈ
29:00 β βStudio VIPβ onboard show π€
30:38 β Comedy club laughs π
31:35 β The Silent Party on the Lido Deck π§
32:41 β Late-night BLT snack from the deli π₯ͺ
33:16 β Back to the cabin & final thoughts on Aruba π
π¬ WHAT WE LOVED:
RockaBeach Tours: Fun guides (AB & Jersey), great stops, full-day experience
UTV off-roading through Arubaβs rocky desert and coastline
The cave jump! Must-have water shoes
Silent Party β perfect way to end the night on Carnival Vista
β CRUISE INFO:
Ship: Carnival Vista
Port: Aruba
Excursion: RockaBeach Tours β UTV Adventure
Length: ~5.5 hours (5 stops total)
π§³ CRUISE + TRAVEL TIPS:
Bring a neck gaiter, sunglasses, and goggles for dust
Water shoes are a must for the cave stop
Take motion sickness meds if needed β the ride is bumpy!
Budget around $240 USD for 2 people for the UTV excursion
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Kims neck gaiter she wore UTVing!
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Kim's new camera she used on this trip. Amazing video, so small. Awesome Vlogging cam.
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Kim won't make it 5 minutes into the cruise without these....
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