
Riu Palace Antillas
All-InclusiveAruba
Aruba
- 7 nights
- Junior Suite
- Flights incl.
One happy island, sunny almost every day.
All-Inclusive · Flights Included
7-night resort packages with return flights from Canada
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Palm Beach and Eagle Beach resorts, family and adults-only.
At a glance
Aruba vacations centre on One Happy Island, with Palm and Eagle beaches, constant trade winds and reliable sunshine outside the hurricane belt. Aruba wins on dependability: it sits below the hurricane belt, so it is dry, breezy and sunny almost year-round, with two of the Caribbean’s best beaches on the calm west coast. Beyond the sand, the island turns surprisingly rugged, cactus desert and wind-carved rock in Arikok National Park, and a walkable capital in Oranjestad. English is widely spoken and the island is known as one of the region’s safest and most welcoming.
Climate
28–32°C · dry & breezy
Dry, sunny, and breezy — outside the hurricane belt, so reliable all year.
Currency
Aruban Florin
1 CAD ≈ 1.3 AWG · USD accepted everywhere
Entry
Visa-free
Valid passport only
Two of the Caribbean’s best, calm and swimmable.
Desert, natural pools and wind-carved coast by jeep.
Snorkel or dive one of the Caribbean’s largest wrecks.
Passport: A valid Canadian passport, valid for the length of your stay, is all you need to enter Aruba.
Embarkation form: Complete Aruba's free online ED-Card embarkation form before you fly.
Travel insurance: Provincial health plans do not cover medical care in Aruba. Comprehensive travel insurance is essential.
Power & plugs: Aruba uses 120V/127V with Type A/B plugs — the same as Canada. No adapter needed.
Time zone: Aruba runs on Atlantic Standard Time (AST) — one hour ahead of Toronto in winter.
Dry, sunny and breezy. Busiest and priciest.
Hot and sunny with great value, still outside the hurricane belt.
Warm, with occasional showers and the lowest prices of the year.
Constant trade winds keep it comfortable all year.
Where to stay
Aruba offers a range of areas to base yourself, from lively beach strips to quiet upscale enclaves. Here's how to choose.
Northwest
The high-rise resort strip — calm water, water sports, casinos, malls, and nightlife.
West
A wide, award-winning beach of low-rise resorts and the famous fofoti trees.
Capital
The Dutch-colonial capital with pastel streets, shopping, and the tram.
Northwest
The dining and residential hub behind Palm Beach, full of restaurants and the California Lighthouse.
Beyond the resort
Arikok jeep safaris, the natural pool (Conchi), catamaran snorkel cruises to the Antilla wreck, and the California Lighthouse are the highlights.
Off-road through the desert park to the Natural Pool, caves, and wild windward coast.
Snorkel the famous WWII-era Antilla wreck and nearby reefs with an open bar.
Cruise the calm west coast with drinks, snacks, and an Aruban sunset.
See the colourful capital, California Lighthouse, and natural bridge highlights.
All-inclusive packages with flights from Canada, starting at
Good to know
Everything Canadian travellers ask before booking
No. Canadians don't need a visa — just complete the free online ED-Card before flying.
Direct flights are about 5h 20m from Toronto to Aruba (AUA), mostly seasonally.
Almost any time; December to April is peak, but Aruba is dry, warm and outside the hurricane belt all year, so shoulder months offer great value.
Aruba is one of the safest islands in the Caribbean, with very low crime and a strong tourism focus.
The Aruban Florin (AWG) is official, but US dollars are accepted everywhere.
It's strongly recommended. Healthcare in Aruba is private and can be costly without coverage.
No, it sits below it, so it is dry and reliable almost year-round.
Yes, you can add excursions like Arikok National Park Jeep Safari and Antilla Shipwreck & Reef Snorkel to your trip at checkout.