Visiting Oranjestad by yacht
The weather by month, the one event with a confirmed date, and what is near the cruise terminal. Aruba is on the southern fringe of the hurricane belt.
Picture made with AI. It shows the place but is not a photograph.
When to come
The Meteorologische Dienst Aruba says the dry season runs roughly from February through June. The rainy season starts in September and ends in January. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November (NOAA). The service says Aruba is on the southern fringes of the hurricane belt.
| Month | Daily high | Rain | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 30.7 C | 80.1 mm | Rainy season |
| January | 30.3 C | 44.0 mm | Rainy season ends |
| February | 30.6 C | 19.5 mm | Dry season starts |
| March | 31.1 C | 10.0 mm | Dry season |
| April | 31.9 C | 8.6 mm | Dry season |
| May | 32.0 C | 14.1 mm | Aruba International Regatta, 28 to 30 May 2027 |
Meteorologische Dienst Aruba, climatological normals 1991 to 2020.
Events with dates
Aruba International Regatta
The 17th edition runs from Friday 28 May to Sunday 30 May 2027. The Aruba Regatta Foundation organises it. Registration opens 15 February 2027.
Ashore and getting here
Near the cruise terminal
Aruba Ports Authority lists the Museo Archeologico, Fort Zoutman and the Historical Museum, the Dr. Van den Doel Bible Museum and the Town Hall near the cruise terminal. It lists the beaches Arashi, Baby Beach, Eagle, Palm and Surfside.
Queen Beatrix International Airport
The airport has one runway, 11/29. Runway 11 measures 2,808 m by 45 m. Wind Creek Marina is an 8 minute drive away.
ED-Card
The airport says every traveller must complete the online ED-Card, within seven days before the trip. A USD 20 sustainability fee applies to visitors who arrive by air. Check the rules for your passport.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Wind Creek Marina
- Wind Creek Marina: rates
- Wind Creek Marina: clearance
- Wind Creek Marina: super and mega yachts
- Wind Creek Marina: services
- Varadero Aruba
- Varadero Aruba: boatyard
- Varadero Aruba: reservation process
- Aruba Ports Authority: yachting
- Aruba Ports Authority: facilities and services
- Aruba Ports Authority: port access procedures
- Government of Aruba: work and residence permit
- Meteorologische Dienst Aruba: climate
- Meteorologische Dienst Aruba: climatological normals 1991 to 2020
- NOAA National Hurricane Center
- Aruba International Regatta
- Aruba International Airport: specifications
- Aruba International Airport: ED-Card
- OpenStreetMap: Renaissance Marina (place coordinates)
- UKSA superyacht salary guide
Let the yachts come to you
Upload your CV and we build your crew profile from it. Captains and recruiters contact you. Free for crew.