An Aruba party bus is one of the easiest nights out on the island: a brightly painted open-air bus picks you up at your hotel, a DJ keeps the music going, and you hop between local bars with drinks along the way, so nobody has to drive or find a taxi. Here is how the tours compare, what they cost, and how to pick the right one.
- What it is
- An open-air bus tour of local bars with music, drinks and a host
- Price
- About $69-$92 per person for group tours
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup on most tours along Palm Beach and Eagle Beach
- Drinks
- Some tours include drinks at the stops, others an open bar; check the listing
- Age
- Aruba's drinking age is 18; age rules vary by tour
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h on most bookings
Top-rated Aruba party bus tours
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Check hotel ratesWhich party bus should you book?
| Price on our booking cards | Best for | |
|---|---|---|
| Night party bus with DJ | About $75-$79 | The classic night out: bars, music and dancing |
| Happy hour pub crawl | About $82 | An early evening of bar-hopping |
| Sunset party bus | About $77 | A sunset stop with a champagne toast, then the bars |
| Private party bus | About $1,800 per group | Birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette groups, weddings |
The most-booked party bus tours right now
- Aruba Nightlife Party Bus Tour with Live DJ and Cocktails (about $79, 4.7 stars from more than 1,500 reviews). The most-reviewed party bus on the island.
- Aruba Nightlife Party Bus with Unlimited Drinks and DJ (about $75, 4.9 stars, 820+ reviews). The best-rated large group tour, with drinks included.
- Aruba Happy Hour Party Bus Pub Crawl (about $82, 4.7 stars, 770+ reviews). An earlier start, built around happy hour.
- Aruba Sunset Party Bus Tour with Beach Champagne Toast (about $77, 4.9 stars). Starts with sunset on the beach.
- Private Aruba Nightlife Party Bus with Custom Stops and DJ (about $1,800 for the group, 5 stars). Your own bus and your own route.
Prices and ratings are what the tours were listing at the time of writing; the live price is on each tour card above.
Before you book
- Check what is included. Some tours include an open bar or a drink at each stop; on others you buy drinks at the bars.
- Confirm pickup. Most tours collect guests from the hotels on Palm Beach and Eagle Beach; check that yours is on the route.
- Bring ID and some cash. Bars may ask for ID, and cash is handy for tips and extra drinks.
- Plan the next morning. Avoid booking an early snorkel sail or jeep safari for the day after.
- Groups book early. Bachelor, bachelorette and birthday groups fill the most popular buses, especially on weekends.
More nights out in Aruba
For bars, clubs and casinos see our Aruba nightlife guide. For sunset drinks with your feet in the sand, try the best beach bars, or book a sunset cruise with an open bar.
Quick answers
How much is a party bus in Aruba?
Group party bus tours cost about $69-$92 per person. A private party bus for your group costs about $1,800.
Are drinks included on the Aruba party bus?
On many tours, yes: some include an open bar, others a drink at each stop. Check the listing, because it varies by tour.
Does the party bus pick you up at your hotel?
Most tours include hotel pickup and drop-off for the hotels along Palm Beach and Eagle Beach.
What is the drinking age in Aruba?
18. Party bus tours set their own age rules, so check the listing if anyone in your group is under 21.
Is the Aruba party bus good for bachelor or bachelorette parties?
Yes. It is one of the most popular group nights out on the island, and a private bus lets you choose the stops.
