Aruba Now – What's happening. Where to go. What's worth it.

June 1, 2026

Favorite Spot of the Day

Guided Ice Bath Experience

Anywhere

Cold water. Deep breaths. A complete mental reset in Aruba.

Now & Next

UPDATED DAILY IN ARUBA

Oranjestad

6,000 Cruise Ship Visitors

June 2

Expect busier beaches, restaurants, and shopping areas today.

Harbour Area

Flip Flop Festival 2026

June 5 - 6

International music artists, Harbour Area packed, Aruba not sleeping for two nights.

Islandwide

KLM Aruba Marathon

June 6 - 7

Choose among four distances: full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K.

Islandwide

FIFA World Cup

June 11 – July 19

Expect packed bars, loud cheers, cold Balashis, and football on nearly every screen.

Surfside

Open Water Championships

June 14

Aruba’s biggest open water swim event is back. Hundreds of swimmers. One coastline.

Worth Leaving Palm Beach For

Aruba Loves You Pizzabar

Oranjestad

Honestly, this is the best pizza on the island right now. No discussion.

Mangel Halto

Mangroves and calm water. The beach for people bringing books instead of speakers.

Nusa Aruba

Oranjestad

A beautiful harbour-side Indonesian spot with rice tables, and flavors Aruba was definitely missing.

Places With Personality

Donkey Sanctuary

Santa Cruz

Come with apples and carrots. Leave with 130 new best friends.

Ayo Rock Formations

Ayo

Just rocks and silence. And goats appearing from absolutely nowhere.

Bula Surf Shop

Oranjestad

Surfboards, salty hair, and at least three things you absolutely did not plan to buy.

Where Locals Actually Go

Aruba Waterpark

Santa Cruz

11 slides, pools, shade, food, and enough screaming children to confirm everybody is having fun.

Santos Coffee

Oranjestad

Strong coffee. Cold AC. Half the island pretending to work remotely.

Gateway to India

Oranjestad

Mostly takeout, huge flavors, good prices. Some of the best comfort food on the island.