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Visit Aruba: Coronavirus Updates

published on June 3, 2020 by

When can you visit Aruba again? Here are the latest coronavirus updates regarding our members’ most popular destination: Aruba.

Aruba Travel Update

As many of our members are anxious to begin planning their beloved island vacations again, here is the latest news update from the Aruba Tourism Authority regarding the measures Aruba has put in place, including travel restrictions as a result of COVID-19.

On May 8th, the Government of Aruba announced a tentative re-opening of the borders for inbound travel, set sometime between June 15 and July 1, 2020.  The re-opening target date is of course subject to change at any time depending on new developments. The government urges travelers to contact resorts and airlines directly for updates regarding the details of their particular travel plans.

The Government of Aruba has also shared the following updates regarding restrictions on the island. All the below measures will be in effect until further notice:
  • Shopping malls, cinemas, churches, gyms, and outdoor sporting activities may open under strict protocols.
  • Starting May 25 2020, outdoor restaurants, barbershops, beauty salon, and child care facilities may open.
  • The country continues to adhere to a daily 12am – 5am curfew, for all residents and tourists. This curfew extends to public transportation and taxis.
  • All establishments will close by 10 pm daily, except for the pharmacy on call which remains open for 24 hours.  
    • The open pharmacy location switches daily amongst pharmacies across Aruba. Please check with your hotel to confirm which pharmacy is on duty on the day.
  • Casinos, massage parlors, spas, bars, and nightclubs will not open yet. 
  • For more information on government protocols visit arubacovid19.org
  • For more information on ongoing schedule changes of carriers operating to and from Aruba’s Airport in the future, please also visit airportaruba.com.
  • For visitors displaying symptoms of the coronavirus, please call Aruba’s COVID-19 Hotline: (+297) 280 0101. 
Aruba Timeshares

Aruba.com has produced a special happiness video to give those at home a taste of the beautiful island before they can visit Aruba’s shores once again.

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Comments (10)

    • Avatar for Bobbie K.
      Bobbie K.
      Jun 10, 2020

      Booked three flights for 2020 and 2021, so far..We love Aruba!!!!

      • Avatar for John Q.
        John Q.
        Jun 10, 2020

        Booked for 2 weeks in September

        • Avatar for Barbara S.
          Barbara S.
          Jun 10, 2020

          Aruba needs to start putting life guards on its beaches. There have better too many drownings that could have been prevented if trained life guards were present. The Tourism Department doesn’t want tourists to know there are no life guards because they are only interested in getting tourist dollars, not about keeping tourists safe.

          • Avatar for Denise T.
            Denise T.
            Jun 10, 2020

            I have a 5 day trip planned for September for a friends wedding. I heard there Is a 2 week quarantine for visitors entering Aruba. Wonder when that is going to be lifted??

            • Avatar for Panna C.
              Panna C.
              Jun 10, 2020

              Booked for 3 weeks in December

              • Avatar for Victoria I.
                Victoria I.
                Jun 10, 2020

                We are suppose to come the end of July, Hopefully will things be better by then?

                • Avatar for Albert D.
                  Albert D.
                  Jun 12, 2020

                  I HEARD ARUBA WANTS TO CHARGE 15 $ PER DAY FOR CORVID INS TO EACH PERSON ? IS THAT TRUE ?

                  • Avatar for Pierre M.
                    Pierre M.
                    Jun 14, 2020 (edited)

                    albertd61 wrote:
                    I HEARD ARUBA WANTS TO CHARGE 15 $ PER DAY FOR CORVID INS TO EACH PERSON ? IS THAT TRUE ?

                    Yes and worst even if you have personal insurance... "All visitors must take out Aruba’s COVID insurance, even if they have their own insurance – because their own insurance will not cover costs related to isolation or quarantine in the event of having symptoms or testing positive for COVID-19."

                    • Avatar for Pierre M.
                      Pierre M.
                      Jun 14, 2020

                      deniset242 wrote:
                      I have a 5 day trip planned for September for a friends wedding. I heard there Is a 2 week quarantine for visitors entering Aruba. Wonder when that is going to be lifted??

                      Not true got check: https://www.aruba.com/us/traveler-health-requirements

                      • Avatar for Pierre M.
                        Pierre M.
                        Jun 14, 2020

                        barbaras298 wrote:
                        ...The Tourism Department doesn’t want tourists to know there are no life guards because they are only interested in getting tourist dollars....
                        It's a well know fact that all beaches are public and that there's no lifeguards, Aruba isn't trying to hide that, get educated before launching accusations...