Oranjestad: the vibe
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The verdict
Mixed · 52Mixed picture: visitors like the scenery and the Airbnb-friendly costs, but locals and cruise-visitors warn of closed shops, pricey beer, and needing a car.
- scenery and beaches
- affordable Airbnb stays
- clean streets
- snorkeling and restaurants nearby
- shops closed outside cruise days
- expensive drinks and goods
- weak public transport
- cruise-focused tourist stores
- Oranjestad feels quiet and cruise-driven; the real dining is elsewhere on the island
- Renting a car is essential to see the rest of Aruba
- Monthly costs seem manageable for a long-stay Airbnb
- Limited local shopping makes Oranjestad a weak base for daily life
Read from 5 videos, 28 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-08; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Walking in ORANJESTAD, ARUBA! 🇦🇼
Travel Dolo · 35K views · 2024
What viewers said
“Awesome video, looking forward to the next one! 💞”
“Thanks”
♥ 1 likes
“Wow hopi bon video”
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“Beautiful ❤❤”
“Nice”
♥ 2 likes
“In the future, they should make better use of the views, and the beachfront parking lots should be better used for restaurants. I love Aruba, Danki.”
“Mostly stores geared up for cruise liner passengers and selling expensive tat that nobody really wants. The the rediculous beer prices. $12 for a small 330ml can of poor quality local beer. You have to walk around as public transport is alm”
♥ 3 likes
“Hi Dolo”
“What are the odds of you meeting up with the same woman @ 25:24 that you came across @ 10:06? Loved this video.”
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“My nickname is Dushi it means little soul sweetheart in Serbian”
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