Water sports capital
Palm Beach Water Sports
Jet ski, parasail, paddleboard, or banana boat along Palm Beach's strip.
· 1-3 Hours · from $57.70per person
Palm Beach is Aruba's most famous and action-packed beach, stretching two miles along the high-rise hotel strip. Lined with world-class resorts including the Marriott, Hyatt, Ritz-Carlton, and Hilton, this beach offers everything from jet skiing and parasailing to paddleboarding and banana boat rides. Beach bars like Bugaloe and MooMba keep the energy high with live music and tropical cocktails. The calm, turquoise water is perfect for swimming, and the vibrant atmosphere makes it the best beach for first-time visitors.
Best time
Morning for calm water and open chairs; the strip gets busy and lively by midday.
Swim safety
Calm, turquoise, lifeguarded near most resorts. Best all-round swimming beach for first-timers.
Parking
Resort and public lots behind the high-rise hotels; metered street parking nearby.
Shade
Some natural or rentable shade available.
At a glance
Features
- Water sports
- Beach bars
- Resort access
- Calm water
- Nightlife nearby
Best For
- First-timers
- Water sports
- Nightlife
- Families
Facilities
- Full resort amenities
- Water sport rentals
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Restrooms
Booked person to person
On Palm Beach, we book this direct with the crew
A handshake deal with an operator we know personally; a small deposit out of their own price confirms your spot, and the balance is settled with the crew.
Chapter 01 · Tours
Tours that actually fit Palm Beach
Hand-picked for this beach. Cancellation and confirmation shown per tour, not promised in bulk.
Classic Aruba sail
Catamaran Sail & Snorkel Cruise
A 2.5 hour coastal sail with snorkeling, snacks, and unlimited open bar.
· 2.5 Hours · from $63per person
Best for non-swimmers
Atlantis Submarine Expedition
Descend 130 feet in a real submarine to see reefs and wrecks, dry.
· 2 Hours · from $115per person
Tour bookings via Viator (a TripAdvisor company). Browse them all on the activities page.
Turn this beach into a day
The easy version: morning swim at Palm Beach, lunch at Eduardo's Beach Shack (about 0.5 km away), then Palm Beach Water Sports.
Nearby food
Where to stay
Stay near Palm Beach
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The local team
Want Palm Beach done right?
We're a local team that actually lives in Aruba, and the free planner shapes your week around the beaches that fit how you travel, in English or Dutch.
