Aruba Honeymoons

Aruba in a nutshell

Aruba calls itself ‘One Happy Island’, and it has the receipts: famously friendly locals, sunshine in serious supply and a warm, proudly mixed culture that gives the island its open-hearted feel. 

And it’s not just a palm-tree-and-pool Caribbean island. Yes, the west coast is unapologetically tourist tuned, especially around the Palm Beach strip, with oh-so-chic oceanfront hotels, watersports on tap and a buzzy restaurant scene. But beyond the resort bubble, Aruba turns less beach brochure, more cactus-country cool: think scrubby, sunbaked trails, natural pools, caves and Arizona-like landscapes. It’s not lush and rainforest-green like some of its neighbours. It’s arid, sculptural and wonderfully different.

Why choose Aruba for your honeymoon?

Choose Aruba if you want a beach-first honeymoon, but with wild side quests firmly on the cards. It’s a perfect choice for couples after the castaway postcard setting without defaulting to the usual honeymoon shortlist. Foodies, you’re in good hands too: Aruba has swagger by the plateful, with 250-plus dining spots covering everything from toes-in-the-sand seafood to global flavours. And if good weather is non-negotiable? Sitting below the main hurricane belt, Aruba brings heat-hazed days, cooling trade winds and very little rain by Caribbean standards.

Where to stay in Aruba on honeymoon

We’ve picked out our favourite Aruba stays for honeymooners, from quiet adults-only retreats to easy all-inclusive favourites, with a few first-hand takes from Aruba expert Charlotte Lofty.

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort 

Set on the sugar-soft sands of Eagle Beach, regularly ranked among the world’s best beaches, this romantic, adults-only retreat is for poolside siestas, crystal massages and fruit daiquiris at the sunset-facing restaurant.

Divi Aruba All Inclusive and Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive

A stay at either of these all-inclusive, all-rounder resorts is like two holidays in one, with access to the sister hotel next door included. Work your way around a smorgasbord of restaurants and bars, sink your toes into the alabaster white sand or raise the honeymoon pace with pickleball, rock climbing and Zumba.

Secrets Baby Beach Aruba 

Secrets Baby Beach Aruba is the one for couples who want to go all in on the resort. One of Aruba’s newest adults-only, premium all-inclusives, it brings swim-up rooms, showpiece pools, 11 bars and restaurants, a sleek spa and the lagoon-like waters of Baby Beach on the doorstep.

Things to do in Aruba on your honeymoon 

The great thing about Aruba? It’s small, varied and wonderfully easy to explore. Beach-hopping is the obvious go-to activity. Aruba may be pint-sized, but it packs in more than 40 beaches, from big-name sweeps of white sand to calm little coves that are snorkel ready. Eagle, Palm and Baby Beach are the names you’ll hear most, but there are plenty more worth seeking out. For the full sandy roll call, read our guide to Aruba’s best beaches. 

Aruba’s water is almost offensively blue, so you’ll likely spend just as much time offshore as on the sand. A catamaran cruise is a must, especially with snorkelling stops, while wreck diving is a big draw thanks to sites like the SS Antilla and Pedernales. You can also spy on the reef from a submarine, hop on a glass-bottom boat or head to Palm Beach for paddleboarding, kayaking, jet-skiing and parasailing. 

Away from the beach, Arikok National Park is the big one to tick off, best explored by jeep safari, mountain bike or even horseback. You can also hire a car for the day and head to the Casibari Rock Formation, San Nicolas’ murals and Oranjestad’s pastel-popped streets at your own pace. Prefer to hand over the keys? A full-day island tour is an easy way to cover the highlights with someone else doing the driving.

Romantic experiences for couples 

Romantic moments come easily in Aruba – spotting dolphins on a sunset cruise, beach strolls under a sky full of stars and aloe-scented couples’ massages after a day of swimming and sailing. Romantic dinners à deux are a big part of the Aruba honeymoon appeal: book Passions on the Beach for tables set right on the sand or Papiamento for an atmospheric evening in a historic Aruban house. For an extra-special night, go toes-in-the-water at The Flying Fishbone.

Best time to honeymoon in Aruba 

Aruba stays warm year-round, so your honeymoon dates don’t need to hinge too heavily on the weather. December to April is the classic winter escape, with clear skies and the island in full swing. 

May to November is well worth a look too, especially if you’re getting married in spring or summer and want to head off soon after. For the full month-by-month picture, read our guide to the best time to visit Aruba.

Ready for your happily-ever-Aruba?  

Talk to our Personal Travel Experts to start planning your dream honeymoon to this characterful Caribbean island.